Using Anki to revise

Revising with Flashcards

• Anki is software that makes it easy to revise with flashcards on a computer or mobile device

• Flashcards are a great way of revising definitions and short facts

• Revise what you know – flashcards are not the best way of learning brand new content

Installing Anki

• On your PC or Mac• On your Android phone/tablet• On the web• On your Blackberry• On your iPod/iPhone/iPad

Install Anki Desktop

Install AnkiDroid

• Free app to access Anki Decks• You need an AnkiWeb login• Search for Anki in the Play Store• Or scan the QR Code

Use AnkiWeb

• http://ankiweb.net• You need to create a free account• AnkiWeb will sync all your revision cards

between the desktop computer and Android and web

Use Anki on Blackberry

• There is no BB7 or BB10 app for Anki• Ankiweb works well• Bookmark the site to make

a shortcut!

Use Anki on iOS

• There is an iOS app for iPod Touch/iPhone/iPad but it’s $25

• Ankiweb works well• Bookmark the site to make

a shortcut!