Student aids many with helpful study software
By: Megan Connelly
Issue date: 2/2/06 Section: News
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The idea came to him because "nothing like it was around and I thought it would be useful for students to have some software to help them out," Minnis said.
Information is added to the program in a Q-and-A format. Once study materials are entered, students can begin playing games, accessing the digital flash cards or creating tests. If you prefer paper, StudyX allows you to print flash cards, quick study sheets and three types of practice tests, which can be used for any subject matter including assessment tests. Full versions of StudyX are available for $39.85, and trial copies of the software are available at http://www.studyx.com.
The StudyX 30-day trial has been downloaded by over 7,500 people and copies have been sold to about 40 users, some as far as Mexico and the U.K. The program will work on Windows computers and is easy to install. Users of the software range from elementary to graduate students. The interface was designed to be as simple as possible, but still powerful enough for advanced users.
"It's kind of like having a personal study assistant that has games to help make it less boring," Minnis said.
Amir Alisic, a recent Webster graduate and former classmate of Minnis, began using the program eight months ago.
"(StudyX is) very flexible and I could use it for a variety of subjects but I primarily used it for my management course," Alisic said. "It is great for things with a broader subject matter."
Alisic designed the box for Minnis' program which Software Plus had agreed to carry if proper packaging was arranged. Minnis said he is excited to get the product in stores to boost sales. Currently StudyX is available only online.
