Students can keep track of assignments and schedule tasks with calender software. Note-taking is possible on laptop computers.
Students can access textbooks online. Online databases are easily searched for references when writing papers. Citations and even full-text articles can be downloaded to a personal computer. Software is available to correctly format bibliographic citations in papers.
Software is available to make medical and nursing calculations. These calculators help with medication dosing and determining pregnancy due dates. Software that includes laboratory values and vaccination schedules is also available.
Simulations may cover a task such as suturing a hand injury. Students view laboratory slides and listen to heart sounds on computers. Many practice tests are available online to evaluate yourself.
Faculty store presentations on personal computers and project them in classrooms. Libraries and faculty members coordinate online storage of faculty presentations, required readings and class schedules. These materials are then available to students at any time.