Why a Jamworks Pro account is an investment you need to make as a student
Student life is expensive, there’s no denying it, but what exactly are we choosing to spend our money on, and could we be opting for better investments? When we think about what students spend their money on, the typical things such as rent, tuition, bills, food and transport come to mind. These are then usually […]
AI in Education: a game changer for accessibility
The use of AI in education presents new opportunities for learning, teaching, and accessibility. However, the recent release of ChatGPT – the AI chatbot that produces human-like text – has sparked discussion and concern among educators. How can educators ensure students are learning if they use AI writing tools to complete assessments? This emerging technology […]
Assistive Technology for Dyslexia: the Jamworks Note Taking Method
Assistive technology for dyslexia is important for promoting and supporting effective learning. Students with dyslexia are highly motivated and full of potential despite facing a unique set of learning challenges. In particular, note taking during lectures can be a significant barrier to effective learning for students with dyslexia. However, the right accommodations and assistive technology […]
The Complete Self-Learning Guide
For students, graduates, professionals, and life-long learners, self-learning is an incredibly valuable skill. Have you ever heard of self-taught designers, marketers, developers or data scientists? Or, you might have stumbled across the study web where students use self-learning to reach their academic goals. Following the shift to remote education during the lockdown, self-learning is becoming […]
Study Skills for Mature Students Returning to Education
For mature students, returning to education and learning new study skills can feel both exciting and overwhelming. In the UK, mature students made up 37% of undergraduate and 50% of postgraduate admissions during 2019-20. Since then, the population of mature students has continued to increase. Being a mature student poses unique challenges such as juggling […]
Exercising before study: The benefits
There have been many studies that speak about how important exercising before study can be. Regular physical exercises, such as jogging or cycling, may do wonders for your brain, especially before studying for multiple reasons. It is thought that your body and brain can be energised and ready to study just from 2 minutes of […]
Best note taking app for students who often lose concentration
Jamworks is a note taking app that is specifically designed to help students who struggle with concentration and focus. Whether you’re a student with ADHD, a learning disability, or simply someone who has trouble staying focused, Jamworks can help you take more effective notes and retain more of the information you learn. One of the […]
How to be a pro at colour-coded notes
If you want to ‘jazz up’ your study notes and find a new way of studying then try jumping on the colour-coded notes hype! Colour-coded notes are a great way to make your studies more fun and engaging whilst still getting everything done that needs to be revised. This method is great if you are […]
Could Focus Reading make it easier for you to read text? (Bionic Reading alternative)
Focus Reading is a new Jamworks feature that can help you to remain focused when reading text. Reading is an essential skill for all university students. Assignments and exams require you to not only read texts but also to understand, analyse and interpret them. From textbooks and research articles to lecture materials and notes, there’s […]
How to Take Notes Effectively in Lectures and Seminars
Understanding how to take notes is an essential skill for all university students. However, it’s likely you were never taught how to take notes effectively during lectures and seminars. For most students, note-taking is used to capture lecture content word for word. Or, students rely on lengthy lecture recordings to watch the content back and […]
