Mental+Case

= What is Mental Case? = Mental Case is a study application to enhance learning through the various methods of memorization. It is a virtual, handy and accessible application to help you practically memorize anything. It is easy as inputting what you want and starting it as a slideshow. In addition to the regular text, it has the option to include an image, audio or a short video (www.mentalcaseapp.com). Utilizing these different features allows you to enhance what you need to learn. You also have the option to share your notes with others. This application is available for download from the Apple App Store which can also be used on an iPad or iPhone.

**The Impact of Mental Case**
As Bethany Myers (2012) compared Mental Case with Evernote Peek, another flashcard application, she wrote that "Mental Case is a very robust flashcard app." In her review between these applications, she explains more benefits and the accessibility of its use. The impact of Mental Case, like other flashcard applications, have improved the traditional standard way of using flashcards - the 2x4 index card, handwritten on both sides. In July 2012, The Mental Faculty, an independent software developer based in the Netherlands, introduced a new audio flashcard application for language called Babbleze.This new application made it accessible to learn French, Spanish, Dutch and English. The application has also developed the option to sync your digital flashcards in iCloud, making it compatible and easier to use on the go! It is easily synced between your Apple products like the MacBook Air and iMac. Need to memorize your speech? Well you are in luck, because an application was developed. It is called Speeches! Works on your iPhone or iPad, you are able to practice your speech with a timer and prepare cue cards. Mental Case also developed a study guide app called Ace the PMP Exam, for those planning to take the Project Management Professional Exam. Overall, Mental Case has developed several apps to help people study and memorize important information needed to take an exam or test, learn a new language, or even preparing for an important speech of your life. Mental Case developed a whole new meaning to what a "flascard" is and it's capabilities.

**Practical Applications**
Below is a chart by Myers regarding the pros and cons of the Mental Case App. Source: Myers, B. (2012).
 * **Pros** || **Cons** ||
 * * In-app card creation
 * Easy sharing
 * Access to sharing sites
 * Lessons feature || * Cost ||

Here are some practical uses of Mental Case:
 * Study for an exam, test or quiz
 * Remember birth dates, phone numbers, addresses
 * Remembering vocabulary in English or in another language
 * Memorize audio and visual components

**Examples/Demos**
Here is a brief introduction video by Drew McCormack. media type="custom" key="23970822" width="380" height="380"

**References**
Mental Case - www.mentalcaseapp.com McCormack, D. (2012). Mental Case 2 (Mac) guided tour. Retrieved from @http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T4audQmh6OA Myers, B. (2012). //Flashcard apps: Evernote Peek vs. Mental Case//. Retrieved from @http://appsontap.wordpress.com/2012/09/13/flashcard-apps-evernote-peek-vs-mental-case/

**External links**
Mental Case - www.mentalcaseapp.com Mental Case News - www.mentalcaseapp.com/news Mental Case Support - @http://mentalfaculty.tenderapp.com/

**About the Author**
Kamakana Aquino is currently enrolled in another masters program in educational technology. He has a BA Hawaiian Studies and a MEd Educational Administration both at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa. He is a graduate assistant for Puʻuhonua: Hale for Native Hawaiian Student Support, a student support program located in the Office for Student Academic Services, College of Education.