Streamline Student Research with Learnics By: Elizabeth Pernelli

Introduction by WPCTE Executive Director Carol Frow 

A year ago, I met a lovely lady, Elizabeth Pernellii,  at a conference and chatted with her about Learnics, a Google extension that seemed to be an answer to many of my needs concerning research, keping materials neatly in one place, and citing sources, so I eagerly accepted three free evenings of training on this system. It was great!  So, I invited Liz to contribute to our blog so that others would hear about this program!

Streamline Student Research with Learnics 

by: Elizabeth Pernelli

The challenge of managing student research projects can feel overwhelming. Between guiding students toward credible sources and instilling ethical research practices, it’s easy to wish for a tool that simplifies the process for everyone involved. Meet Learnics—a game-changing Chrome Extension designed to streamline how teachers and students approach research in the classroom. Whether used independently by students or integrated with teacher assignments through Google Classroom or web-based forms, Learnics transforms research into a structured and efficient process.

How Learnics Simplifies Research

Learnics automatically documents students’ research activities, capturing searches, website visits, and notes. This provides valuable insights into their workflows and includes an AI indicator that ensures the authenticity of their work. Beyond documentation, Learnics helps students stay organized by generating properly formatted bibliographies and producing detailed "snapshot" reports that show how they conduct their research.

What Students Gain with Learnics

Learnics empowers students to take charge of their research, avoiding the common frustrations that often come with such projects: 

• Effortless Website Tracking: Students never lose track of valuable resources as Learnics logs every site they visit automatically. 
• Smart Note-Taking and Tagging: Students can jot down notes, tag sites, and organize their ideas seamlessly within the extension. 
• Instant Bibliographies: A single click generates perfectly formatted bibliographies or even annotated bibliographies to streamline the research process. 
• Digital Notecards for Outlines: Notes transform into digital notecards, simplifying the process of structuring projects and building outlines.
• Collaborative Learning: Notes can be shared with peers, encouraging teamwork and enhancing the learning experience. 

What Educators Gain with Learnics

Learnics doesn’t just help students—it’s a game-changer for teachers as well: 

• Personalized Feedback: Teachers can provide feedback tailored to students’ specific research habits using detailed insights. 
• Early Identification of Challenges: Learnics helps educators spot and address research challenges before they become major roadblocks. 
• Effective Teaching of Research Skills: With Learnics, teachers can more effectively impart essential skills like information literacy and ethical research practices. 

Transform Your Classroom with Learnics 

Ready to revolutionize your classroom’s approach to research? Visit learnics.com to explore all that Learnics has to offer.

Schedule a demo today and take the first step toward empowering your students with better research tools and practices. Let Learnics simplify research, so you can focus on what matters most—learning.