2014-06-26 21:32:27
So much of education has become digital as we type instead of hand-write essays, research topics online instead of visit a library, and even watch live lectures from the comfort of our beds instead of trekking to campus. Luckily, there is a plentitude of smart phone and tablet studying apps that are as assiduous as you are in this tech-savvy education world.
For the unorganized/those who love to organize:
If you’ve grown bored of your daily planner (be it a phone calendar or tangible diary), check out iStudiez. This app syncs across iOS and Mac devices and tracks your schedules as well as your assignments and grades.
For those who get hand cramps easily:
Check out Dragon Dictation to dictate notes, emails, texts, and even Facebook messages.
Also, look into a picture-to-PDF creator like Genius Scan. This app can turn your printed notes into online documents that can be viewed from your favorite cloud storage system.
For those who hate studying/love studying:
Rule numero uno of studying: actually study. If you have less than stellar impulse control, get Self-Control for Mac or Cold Turkey for PC. For specified periods of time, these apps help you circumvent the sites that distract you the most (*cough* Facebook *cough*).
And when you finally start to study but are bogged down by the monotony of regular flash-cards, create some online flash-cards with Quizlet. Create your cards on the website or directly through the phone app, and you’ll always have your notecards no matter where your day may take you. The website also creates study guides and games to help you learn your material.
For the writer of essays (aka all of us):
The easiest (and most easily forgotten) part of an essay is the bibliography. Use the EasyBib app and simply take a photo of the book barcode to create citations in MLA, APA, or Chicago format (you’ll need to keep your Purdue OWL handy for online sources though).
Happy Studying!
SAT vocab:
circumvent: (v). to avoid
assiduous: (adj.) hard working
plentitude: (n.) abundance
monotony: (n.) tedious sameness