There is no hiding from it: we live in a high tech world with information at our fingertips. Today’s college students have grown up in this new world, and with the advances in technology come advantages in the realm of academia.
With the touch of a finger, college students have many tools available for school. Apps designed for college students are numerous in the app store today. There are apps that help with homework, research, schedules, studying and even note taking. The smart world is full of advantages that college students have access to and all are found on the phone in your hand.
Homework apps:
- Ebscohost: This is an online database, free for mobile users who need to research for that last-minute paper you procrastinated writing.
- Simple Mind+ Mind Mapping: Map out your thoughts while doing homework. Use it for every class to help keep thoughts straight.
Online learning apps:
- Easybib: Use this citation generator for those works cited and reference pages that nobody knows how to do by hand. Form a bibliography for free in any of the styles listed, some include: MLA, APA, Chicago, Harvard and more.
- Instapaper: Save and store articles you find while researching to read later. Read them anywhere; no Wi-Fi is needed for this app.
- Khan Academy: Learn about a multitude of topics such as math, science, economics, history and more. Use the free videos to learn more about topics that don’t make sense in the classroom.
Organization apps:
- Myhomework: This student planner will keep your classes and homework straight without the use of a bulky paper planner. Track your classes and assignments with notifications of when things are due.
- iStudiez: Track your schedule, teacher information, update your grades and so much more with this app. Keep everything concerning your school life organized with this easy to use app.
Flashcards:
- Quizlet: Create your own flashcards for those classes that require memorization or use premade cards by other students that cover the same topics to pass that next test or quiz.
- Flashcards+: Create and study from your own cards without the need of index cards taking up space in your bag. Keep every study card organized by topic/class in this free app.
There are many apps available for students, free at the app stores. Students should learn to use these apps in their everyday lives, if they are available why not use them to better yourself?