The past few months have seen students of all types forced to adapt to studying at home and learning remotely. While this has meant plenty has changed, a couple key things have stayed the same. One of those things is the tried and true method of using index cards to study!
When it comes to staying productive and on track, you can’t beat a stack of index cards. But they can take a while to create. So, for those students looking to cut down on the time it takes to make a stack of study ready index cards, the solution is to turn to printing!
Let’s take a look at why index cards are so effective, and how you can make your own with the help of a Brother printer.
So, how do you print your own?
A range of Brother printers come equipped with the ability to print on your standard pack of index cards. This makes it easy to put together your own stack of cards in your chosen word processor and print out a deck of index cards personalised to what you are studying.
The process is simple! Just:
- Slide out the in-tray on your Brother printer
- Adjust the guides in so that they will frame the cards you’re printing on
- Place the cards in the tray – within the guides and portrait orientated
- Hit print and away you go!
What makes index cards so effective?
Index cards are a brilliant study tool. They assist in the development of what is called ‘active recall’, a crucial part of forming a strong working understanding of what you’re studying. Much better than staring at a passage in a reading or textbook, index cards give you the chance to engage with bite sized bits of information and track how you’re doing in real time.
It’s more than just getting reps in! With a well-crafted stack of index cards, you can test yourself and study partners by seeing how you perform over the course of the deck. Laying cards in the ‘Got It’, ‘Almost There’, and ‘Revise’ piles. This process makes it easy to see where you’re progressing and where you still need work. Giving you the feedback you need to prioritise your study and set yourself up for success!
Keep up the good work with TonerCity
It isn’t just index cards that are worth printing out and studying with. A Brother printer is a fantastic addition to your study space, making it fast and easy to print off readings, work for proofing, and any notes you have built up.
But that printer needs its ink, and when it comes to stocking up on brand name ink cartridges, you can’t go past the prices here at TonerCity. We run our business online, which means we aren’t paying for any of the overheads that come with running a brick and mortar store. Which means we can pass those savings straight on to you!
Take a look here online with us and you’ll find ink and toner cartridges at rock bottom prices. For any questions or enquiries, don’t hesitate to get in touch at 1300 330 242 today!