10 Must-Have Apps for Online Schools - Sometimes half of success at online school is staying organized and meeting deadlines. Here are 10 must-have apps for your iPhone, iPod, or iPad that will keep you on track.
Here are 10 must-have apps for your iPhone, iPod, or iPad
1. Big Words
This amazing app helps students find the best prices for textbooks and helps them sell books when class is over. BigWords compares prices across multiple online stores and even calculates to calculate discounts and shipping.
2. Learn Blue
Ever wished you could take your teacher's study guides and PowerPoints with you wherever you went? Now you can. StudyBlue allows students to create flashcards, take notes, create study aids, upload documents, and even sync all of this with their computers.
3. Cramping
Make those last-minute late-night study sessions more productive with Cram. This essential app has it all: flash cards, multiple choice tests, pictures, and the ability to sync with your computer.
4. iStudiez Pro
The ultimate scheduling and organization app, iStudiez Pro does it all. Schedule classes and assignments and view them by date, course, priority, pending, or completed, set alarms to remind you of missed deadlines, view teacher contact info, and back up everything by email.
5. Remember Milk
This app is basically a glorified to-do list. Students can set due dates, prioritize assignments, take notes regarding assignments, search for items, create recurring assignments, and even set instant message, email, or text reminders.
6. Google Mobile Apps
Students who rely on Google for email, calendars, shared documents, and assignments, among other aspects of life, can bring all that convenience with Google Mobile.
7. Evernote
Evernote is an excellent note-taking app that allows students to take detailed notes. But not just an ordinary note! Students can take audio notes and photos, search for them, and sync them to their computers.
8. Dropbox
Online schools usually require the sharing and transport of documents. Dropbox makes this easy with its ability to share files, sync them to the Internet and your computer, and even download documents for offline viewing. Now you don't have to worry about forgetting your homework.
9. Value
Ever done a last-minute crunch to find out what score you need on your midterm to get an A in biology? No longer. Grades allows you to enter grades and their weights to see how well you will need to do on an upcoming exam to get the grade you are aiming for.
10. Inventor of Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi Finder is essential for students in online school programs. This handy app tells you where the nearest hotspot is, how to get there, and even lists the phone number for the location. You can sort by provider, location type, and free vs. paid.
With this app, online school will never be the same. Stay organized, up to date, and get the grades you need so you can start your career right. Looking for more tips and tricks? My College and Careers is an excellent educational resource that has all the information you need.