Secret #3 Digital Index Cards Are the Way to Go!

Index cards are always helpful if you need to memorize vocabulary terms. If you are the type of person that has to physically write down everything in order to memorize it, then this secret isn’t for you; however, I highly suggest it. There are a variety of websites and apps that allow you to make digital index cards for free. My personal favorite is StudyBlue.

StudyBlue is both a website and an app. With StudyBlue you can create index cards or use someone else’s. When you type a term into StudyBlue, the website will provide you with a variety of definitions. From there, you can either pick the one that best suits your class or create your own. This function saves an enormous amount of time.

With StudyBlue, you can also:

• Connect with fellow classmates You can easily share flashcards with your classmates
• Add pictures to help you better memorize the terms. This comes in handy especially if you are a visual learner. 
• Study in a variety of ways With StudyBlue you can flip cards, take a quiz, or glance at a review sheet.
• Track of your progress With graphs and statistics StudyBlue keeps track of not only how long you study, but how accurate your answers were. The site can even remind you when you should study again.
• Add audio clips This is particularly helpful with foreign language classes. If you are a verbal learner this can easily be used in any class.
• Transform notes stored in Evernote into flashcards With almost no work at all, you can turn your notes into flash cards. This saves valuable time.
• Post on Facebook If your the kind of person that gets easily distracted by social media, you can have StudyNote notify your friends when you are studying. This will enable you to study without being distracted by notifications. If you are a serial procrastinator, posting before a study session will make you commit to your study schedule.
• Save the environment By using StudyBlue you are saving trees! 

Digital index cards make studying a breeze; however, my only caution to you is that you must remember if you are using someone else’s cards or definitions, they may be inaccurate. Make sure to create your cards carefully!