Adult Learners: Success through Digital Tools

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1. HOW are these tools used

1.1. Organization

1.1.1. Files

1.1.1.1. Folders

1.1.1.1.1. Tags

1.1.1.1.2. Colors

1.1.2. Storage

1.1.2.1. iCloud

1.1.2.2. Amazon Cloud

1.1.2.3. DropBox

1.1.2.4. External Drives

1.1.3. Web

1.1.3.1. Bookmarks

1.1.3.1.1. FireFox, you can create an account and have your bookmarks available on any computer just by logging into your FireFox account.

1.2. Study & Test Taking

1.2.1. Create flashcards either on the computer or via mobile app

1.2.2. Listen to audio while doing something like driving to or from work.

1.2.3. Practice quizes if available

1.3. Time Management

1.3.1. Set Reminders/Alerts

1.3.2. Schedule out your day, week, month

1.3.2.1. Seeing all your tasks will give you an idea of how much time you can spend on each.

1.3.3. Create Lists and prioritize

2. References

3. WHAT are some digital tools used

3.1. eBooks and other electronic reading sources

3.1.1. Quick find feature (CTRL-F / CMD-F)

3.1.2. Accessible from various platforms

3.1.3. Ability to highlight

3.1.4. Create side notes for better understanding

3.1.5. Bookmarks for quick navigation

3.2. Database/Libraries

3.2.1. Numerous search fields to quickly refine search

3.2.2. Citation information for different styles

3.2.3. Save searches for later use

3.3. Web

3.3.1. Presentations

3.3.1.1. Prezi

3.3.1.2. Google Docs

3.3.1.2.1. Work on projects alone or as a group from anywhere.

3.3.1.3. PowerPoint

3.3.2. Writing

3.3.2.1. Brainingstorming

3.3.2.1.1. Standard Outlines

3.3.2.1.2. Mind Mapping

3.3.2.2. Thesaurus

3.3.2.3. Online Dictionaries

3.3.2.4. Style format guides

3.3.2.4.1. Purdue Owl

3.3.2.4.2. Citation Machine

3.3.2.5. Microsoft Word Online

3.3.3. Videos

3.3.3.1. Lessons may be available on video, if that better fits your learning style.

3.3.4. Audio

3.3.4.1. Podcasts of lessons can be listened to anywhere, and may be more suitable for your learning style.

3.3.5. Microsoft Office Suite

3.3.5.1. Free download through most colleges

3.4. Mobile

3.4.1. Reminders

3.4.1.1. Google Calander

3.4.1.2. iCal

3.4.1.3. Cozi

3.4.1.4. Evernote

3.4.2. Notes

3.4.2.1. Evernote

3.4.2.2. Google Keep

3.4.2.3. OneNote

3.4.2.4. MyScript Smart Note

3.4.2.5. #FetchNotes

3.4.2.6. Audio Note