Optional Student Study Tool Pilot: Focus on Organization & Learning Support

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Ginger Thompson (she / hers)

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Jan 8, 2026, 11:07:39 AMJan 8
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We’re inviting researchers to help share an opportunity for college students to participate in early testing of Stitched, a new note-taking tool under development at Macmillan Learning.

If you are currently teaching a college course, you may choose to share this opportunity with a small group of students from your class.

About Stitched

Stitched is designed to help students stay organized, reduce study-related cognitive load, and connect their notes more directly to course materials. The tool is intended to support and reinforce instruction, not replace it, by working alongside lectures, slides, and class discussions.

In early testing, we have seen indications that Stitched may provide an outsized benefit for neurodivergent students, particularly those who benefit from clear structure, visual organization, and flexible, self-directed learning supports. Ongoing feedback from students is helping us better understand where and how these benefits emerge.

Learn more about Stitched here: Stitchednotes.com

What participating students will do

Participating students will:

  • Use Stitched to take and organize notes during or after class

  • Try features such as slide integration and course organization

  • Share feedback on what is helpful and what could be improved

Timeline & time commitment

  • Testing is currently underway

  • Students will use Stitched as part of their regular study routines

  • Participation concludes with a brief feedback survey or interview

The time commitment is intentionally minimal and does not require changes to course content or teaching practices.

Why students may want to participate

  • Early access to a new study tool designed for college learners

  • An opportunity to influence the development of educational technology

  • Experience contributing feedback that supports more inclusive learning tools

Participation is voluntary, and students may opt out at any time.

If you are open to sharing this opportunity with your students, please direct them to the sign-up link below:

https://app.stitchednotes.com/

Thank you for your time and consideration. Your support helps us build learning tools that are more accessible, flexible, and responsive to the diverse needs of college students.

Regards,

Ginger A. Thompson
Research Study Manager

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