App of the Month

Paper writing assistance with “ProWritingAid”

This month’s App: Paper writing assistance with ProWritingAid  ProWritingAid What does this program do? ProWritingAid can help you write papers and assists with spelling and grammar. You can upload word documents or type directly into the program to get started. The program checks for overused words, the overall readability and structure of your papers.   […]

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Managing Your Time Spent Online with “RescueTime”

This month’s App of the Month: Managing Your Time Spent Online with Rescue Time What does this program do? This is a program that you can download on to your computer that allows you to track the amount of time you spend online and on social media sites throughout the day. This program helps you […]

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Coping with Stress and Anxiety with “Calm”

This month’s App Category: Learning to Relax-Coping with Stress and Anxiety This month’s App of the Month: Calm What does this app do? This is an app that can help you learn ways to cope with stress and anxiety. The app offers a multitude of guide meditation strategies, calming music, as well as sleeps stories […]

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Enhancing Study Skills with “Quizlet”

App of the Month   This month’s App of the Month: Enhancing Study Skills with Quizlet What does this app do? This is an app can help you study for upcoming exams. You can create digital flashcards, have terms and definitions read out loud to you. You can also create practice questions with the same […]

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Getting Organized with “MyStudyLife”

App of the Month   Around once a month, Student Accessibility Services will be highlighting one app that may improve your educational experience here at UMaine. Topics will include: getting organized, time management, relieving stress, improving study skills, and many more.   This month’s App of the Month: Getting Organized with MyStudyLife What does this […]

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