MyDocs with KSS vs BC Safe

MyDocs with KIC Study System substantially improves study effectiveness. KSS 2X provides up to two times normal study effectiveness. Students achieve significantly higher retention in less time. KSS 2X involves speed-reading for 20-30 seconds immediately followed by ReadAlong Audio of the same content. Highlighting is replaced with making flashcards, which allows students to quiz themselves on ‘highlighted’ information. Its intimate involvement with the study process allows KSS to provide detailed real-time graphical study progress reporting. For students who prefer less structured studying, KSS provides eight study methods: 1. Pre-study SKIM - computer-assisted speed-reading - no training required 2. ReadAlong Audio for deeper retention than reading alone, with speed control 3-5. Normal reading, Controlled pace reading and Audio only 6. Creating flashcards (an alternative to highlighting) 7-8. Studying & quizzing with flashcards

BC Safe is the official safety app of Boston College. It is the only app that integrates with Boston College's safety and security systems. Boston College Public Safety has worked to develop a unique app that provides students, faculty and staff with added safety on the Boston College campus. The app will send you important safety alerts and provide instant access to campus safety resources. BC Safe features include: - How to Respond: Campus emergency documentation that can prepare you for disasters or emergencies. This can be accessed even when users aren’t connected to Wi-Fi or cellular data. - Maps & Transport: Navigate around the Boston College area. - Friend Walk: Send your location to a friend through email or SMS on your device. Once the friend accepts the Friend Walk request, the user picks their destination and their friend tracks their location in real time; they can keep an eye on them to make sure they make it safely to their destination. - Support Resources: Access support resources in one convenient app to enjoy a successful experience at Boston College. - Emergency Contacts: Contact the correct services for the Boston College area in case of an emergency or a non-emergency concern - Crime Prevention & Reporting: Multiple ways to report a safety/security concern directly to Boston College security. - Check-In: Enables Boston College to send a mass notification to any or all users of the app requesting for them to "check-in" to communicate that they are OK or require help in an emergency situation. - Safety Notifications: Receive instant notifications and instructions from Boston College safety when on-campus emergencies occur. Download today to ensure you’re prepared in the event of an emergency.