Learning Hacks Using k3000
Each month new features and updates are added to k3000. We'll teach you about the features that matter most to you, as a college student, right here.
What's New?
Read the Web Chrome Extension
What's the big deal?
You can have text read aloud from websites, email, Learning Management Systems (such as Moodle and Blackboard)—or any content online. Just add the Read the Web Chrome Extension and log in using your k3000 credentials.
Learning Hacks Using k3000
College life is demanding. Considering that 85% of all learning in college stems from independent reading,* becoming a more efficient reader is a good place to face these demands head on. To help you get started, we compiled a list of hacks using k3000 that are based on effective learning techniques.
Hack 1: Make k3000 Your Own with Customization
You are unique. A classmate may swear by Rod as a text-to-speech voice, but you may prefer Deepa. While choosing the right voice may seem trivial, it actually impacts your ability to learn. Take a few minutes to play around with the many text-to-speech voices, speeds, and modes in k3000—a few minutes now may save you time later. Watch the video and save these Tips for Using Text-to-speech in your online library.
Hack 2: Quickly Access Content in k3000
The question we're asked most often is how to get content into k3000. Our answer: it depends on what you need to access. Let's say your professor gives you a printed assignment schedule, take a picture of it with your phone then upload the picture to k3000. That's it. If you want to upload all of your textbooks for the semester use the Automater. Know the 4 Routes to Accessing Content in k3000 to set yourself up for success.
Hack 3: Stay Focused with These Features
The thing about college reading is that it's filled with words you've never seen or that look somewhere familiar, but you're not really sure what they mean. You can get the definition or translate a full passage within k3000, helping you to stay on task. Additional features, including multi-color highlighters, work to ensure that you're not just reading an assignment—you're actually learning from it. Check out these Expert Study Techniques.
Hack 4: Save Time by Preparing First
Before you jump in ask "what is the purpose of this assignment?" Are you preparing for a test or a paper? Knowing what the end result should be will save you time. Discover how to create a study guide for a test, then watch how to prepare for a writing assignment. Your life outside of college is important too—use your time wisely so that you can keep a healthy balance.
That's all we've got for today! Come back soon to discover new features and updates in k3000 to improve your learning. Just one last piece of advice before you leave—go to class. While independent reading will take up most of your time at college, attending class is one of the most important factors for getting a passing grade.
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*Nist and Simpson 2000