With students cramming for midterms, a new app has launched in the United States to take the edge off studying.
On Tuesday, eFaqt announced it had come out with a new version of its Web-based study application. Students with the app will be able to make flash cards, take notes and create mind maps.
The new version of the app will automatically structure how students should study and let them know when they can take breaks.
Christiaan Henny, the founder of eFaqt, said most study apps have one method of studying such as flash cards, but eFaqt combines flash cards, mind mapping and reviewing into one app.
He said he specifically wanted to reach out to students at UF because it is applicable to the majority of courses that UF offers.
“It enhances your learning quality with super high-speed so you get the results you want,” he said.
Ellis Starkey, a 20-year-old UF telecommunication major, said she is excited to use the app to study for finals.
“I know that I have to get all of my studies done,” she said. “The idea of having an app that will help me pace my studies and help me learn will be really helpful.”
Henny, who runs the app out of Amsterdam, said he hired a study coach when he was having his own problems studying in college.
“I was inspired by all of the research on studying,” Henny said. “I thought it would be great if I could put all of the studying techniques I learned into one app.”
Students will be able to upload PowerPoint presentations, class handouts, articles and text. Researchers on the other end will then develop questions and help the students structure their studies.
Although the basic eFaqt app is free, Pro eFaqt will cost $2.99 a month, Henry said.
A version of this story ran on page 4 on 10/24/2013 under the headline "App makes studying simple with flash cards, mind maps and notes"
