Technology Tip:
Great apps for Students
In a previous blog we talked about the best apps for teachers. Now we are going to talk about the best apps for students.
App #1: Dictionary.com
You don't have to be a wordsmith to
appreciate the Dictionary.com app. Compatible with the iPhone,
Blackberry, Android, and more, Dictionary.com is a dictionary and
thesaurus that provides access to nearly two million words.
Named a top iPad app for college students by U.S. News and World
Report, you don't need an Internet connection once you've downloaded the
app. This means that the entire dictionary and thesaurus are available
offline.
The Dictionary.com app also says words aloud when you tap the speaker
icon - something PCWorld.com describes as "a killer feature."
App #2 - Chegg
Not a fan of long lines at the bookstore? One
way to avoid this might be the app that lets you rent textbooks right
from your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
What's the coolest feature? You can scan a book's bar code with the
iPhone's camera, which allows you to compare prices from different
stores and sites, or set up a rental of the textbook.
The app is also listed among the "14 Best iPhone Apps for College
Students," according to TheDailyBeast.com, a news site dedicated to
breaking news and sharp commentary.
App #3 - Sleep Cycle Alarm Clock
Sleep - or lack thereof - can be a problem
when it's time for that early morning class. But with the Sleep Cycle
alarm clock app, you could potentially avoid those groggy mornings.
Using an accelerometer that monitors your sleep movement, the Sleep
Cycle alarm clock wakes you up during your lightest sleep phase. In
theory, this means that you should wake up feeling more rested and
relaxed for those early bird classes.
The Sleep Cycle alarm clock is compatible with the iPhone, iPod
Touch, and iPad, and received five stars from 148Apps.com, a website
that provides reviews of applications and games.
App #4 - Mental Case
Thanks to smart-phones and state-of-the-art technology, flashcards have gotten a high-tech makeover.
Meet the app called Mental Case.
Like flashcards, this app enables you to create mental notes, but it
uses plenty of bells and whistles. The virtual flashcards include text,
images, and, yes, audio. They can be presented as slideshows, too, with
the capability of sharing your notes with others via your iPhone, iPad,
or Mac.
Mental Case recently landed on the list of "7 Great Apps for the Back
to School Grind" by phillyBurbs.com, a suburban Philadelphia news
website.
App #5 - EZ Read
Take the fear out of studying Shakespeare
with the EZ Read app. It is designed to help demystify literary classics
on your iPhone or iPad.
The free app contains access to SparkNotes.com, the popular website
with free study guides for literature, poetry, and other academic and
cultural subjects. EZ Read enables you to browse plot summaries and
character descriptions or take quizzes on everything from George Orwell
to geometric proofs.
"While your teachers might not approve of EZ Read, your social life will," notes TheDailyBeast.com.
In other words, EZ Read might temp students to skip reading their books in favor of skimming through the application's pages.
To EZ Read or not to EZ Read, that is the question.
Have a great weekend!!
Sleep - or lack thereof - can be a problem
when it's time for that early morning class. But with the Sleep Cycle
alarm clock app, you could potentially avoid those groggy mornings.
Using an accelerometer that monitors your sleep movement, the Sleep
Cycle alarm clock wakes you up during your lightest sleep phase. In
theory, this means that you should wake up feeling more rested and
relaxed for those early bird classes.
The Sleep Cycle alarm clock is compatible with the iPhone, iPod
Touch, and iPad, and received five stars from 148Apps.com, a website
that provides reviews of applications and games.
App #4 - Mental Case
Thanks to smart-phones and state-of-the-art technology, flashcards have gotten a high-tech makeover.
Meet the app called Mental Case.
Like flashcards, this app enables you to create mental notes, but it
uses plenty of bells and whistles. The virtual flashcards include text,
images, and, yes, audio. They can be presented as slideshows, too, with
the capability of sharing your notes with others via your iPhone, iPad,
or Mac.
Mental Case recently landed on the list of "7 Great Apps for the Back
to School Grind" by phillyBurbs.com, a suburban Philadelphia news
website.
App #5 - EZ Read
Take the fear out of studying Shakespeare
with the EZ Read app. It is designed to help demystify literary classics
on your iPhone or iPad.
The free app contains access to SparkNotes.com, the popular website
with free study guides for literature, poetry, and other academic and
cultural subjects. EZ Read enables you to browse plot summaries and
character descriptions or take quizzes on everything from George Orwell
to geometric proofs.
"While your teachers might not approve of EZ Read, your social life will," notes TheDailyBeast.com.
In other words, EZ Read might temp students to skip reading their books in favor of skimming through the application's pages.
To EZ Read or not to EZ Read, that is the question.
Have a great weekend!!
The free app contains access to SparkNotes.com, the popular website with free study guides for literature, poetry, and other academic and cultural subjects. EZ Read enables you to browse plot summaries and character descriptions or take quizzes on everything from George Orwell to geometric proofs.
"While your teachers might not approve of EZ Read, your social life will," notes TheDailyBeast.com.
In other words, EZ Read might temp students to skip reading their books in favor of skimming through the application's pages.
To EZ Read or not to EZ Read, that is the question.
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