The whirlpool of lectures, seminars, coursework, essays, and other processes does not allow students to relax even for a second. It is extremely difficult to keep everything in your head and perform work at a high level. That is why it is necessary to thoroughly understand the operation of various applications that can make a student’s life easier.
In this article, we have collected the most interesting and popular programs, working with which will allow you to “go ahead of the rest.” Many of the applications described below are similar in functionality. Still, they have different interfaces and terms of use and can be used on different operational systems, so you won’t have to install them all.
1. Educational materials and e-books
Brainly (Android, iOS).
A special feature of the application is an impressive knowledge base covering a wide range of educational areas. It includes much information on STEM disciplines, humanities, social studies, and linguistics. In Brainly, students can find an answer to almost any question.
Should they seek guidance on how to write academic papers, guides on paper formats, and essay examples, students can find all the information here.
Coursera (Android, iOS).
There is an application and a website. This distance education service cooperates with many universities around the world. Coursera offers its users almost 4 thousand training courses on various topics. After completing many of them, it is possible to obtain an international certificate. Courses vary in duration (usually more than a month).
Many courses are free, but you must pay a lot to get a certificate. Therefore, think about whether a certificate of completion of this or that online module is really necessary.
Bookmate.
This resource is suitable for those studying in majors that involve studying classical literature and foreign languages. Today, more than 500 thousand books in 9 languages are available on the website and in the application. There are free books and licensed literature. The advantage is the built-in translator (double tap on a word, and you don’t have to rummage through the dictionary looking for an unknown word).
2. Organization and planning
Most universities today provide the opportunity to view the schedule online. However, such programs only allow you to view your group’s schedule and do not allow you to leave personal notes (information about the teacher, homework, etc.). That is why we suggest you pay attention to the following applications:
Timetable (Android).
This program makes it possible to create a class schedule quickly and without unnecessary nerves. This application is designed in a diary format. It allows you to store in the device’s memory not just a schedule of classes but also to record various additional information, types of activities, and other information useful for planning tasks. Timetable allows you to add homework and monitor their completion. The program can also be configured to remind you of upcoming classes. For more comfortable work, there are functions for color-coded schedules and means for synchronizing data between different user devices.
iStudiez lite student planner.
A convenient application that allows you to keep everything under control. In this planner, a student can store his or her schedule, tasks, and grades, and he or she can also make various notes indicating the audience and homework. The advantage is the ability to synchronize the application with other calendars on your smartphone.
Any.do.
A convenient application that allows you to save tasks in a convenient format. It can synchronize all tasks with other devices. It’s also convenient that you can add tasks even by voice; you can also set priorities, mark completed tasks, and display a list of tasks that have yet to be completed on the main screen of your smartphone.
SelfControl.
If you are guilty of paying too much attention to social networks at the expense of learning, this application is worth downloading. This application blocks selected sites on the smartphone for a certain period, allowing you to focus on preparing an essay, solving problems, etc.
3. Tools for organization and collaboration
Trello.
It is another lifesaver that allows you to simplify and optimize organizing work. This application lets you plan group projects or work, creating a space with common tasks. In the program, you can discuss the details of a joint project, set deadlines, and monitor each participant’s progress. The app syncs with various other apps on your phone.
Wrike.
The app allows you to add unlimited users for free to share files, create and assign tasks and deadlines, and discuss shared decisions in real time. It is possible to break projects into different stages and track the completion of work tasks.
Buncee.
It’s a handy tool for presentations, collaboration, and creativity. Buncee can record audio and video and integrates with YouTube.
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