Hey Vegaholics! By the title of this post, you guys know that it's that time of year again. The time of year where some of us have to go back to school. Summer went by like super fast and I know I'm not the only person who is wishing that summer wasn't going away so soon! Now that school is slowly approaching for some or school has started for some, I wanted to help you guys prepare for this school year! Nowadays, about everyone uses their smartphone or tablet for school. Whether it's looking something up or even using the education apps and because of that, I wanted to share with you guys some of my Back To School App Essentials & Study Tips. I have a lot to cover so let's get started guys :)
Back To School App Essentials
1. Duolingo - If you are taking a foreign language, this is a great studying app. It helps you learn a new language through mini-games that test you reading, writing, and speaking skills. This app is really cool & super helpful.
Purchase:
iOS (iPhone/iPad) - FREE
Android - FREE
2. Khan Academy - This is a great app for K-12. They cover so many topics with a complete library of over 4,200 videos and articles. Their videos are super helpful.
Purchase:
iOS (iPhone/iPad) - FREE
Android (similar) - FREE
3. IXL Math Practice - IXL Math allows you to do interactive math practice problems for K-12. From skip-counting with pictures to multi-step story problems. I’ve never used this app before, but I've heard good reviews on this app and I’m excited to try it out for this upcoming school year.
Purchase:
iOS (iPhone/iPad) - FREE
4. Pages - If you are apart of the Apple family, then these apps will be extremely helpful to you during the school year. The Pages app allow you to work on your papers on the go. With iCloud built-in, your papers are kept up to date across your devices. You can instantly share your papers by just using a link, which gives others the latest version of it along with them having the ability to edit it directly from www.icloud.com on your computer (Mac & PC only).
Purchase:
iOS (iPhone/iPad) - $9.99 (FREE for people who purchased an iPhone or iPad after September 1, 2013)
5. MyScript Calculator - I love this app! It’s like my favorite school app. It’s a free handwriting calculator. It’s so easy to use because all you have to do is write the mathematical expression on the screen and the app will deliver the result of the problem. This app is so helpful & everyone needs/should to have it!
Purchase:
iOS (iPhone/iPad) - FREE
Android - FREE
6. Evernote - Evernote is a great app to neatly organize your notes/ideas that you can sync across your devices and share with others. I've been an Evernote user for years & I totally recommend it!
Purchase:
iOS (iPhone/iPad) - FREE
Android - FREE
7. Keynote - Again, if you are apart of the Apple family, these apps will be extremely helpful to you during the school year. The Keynote app allows you to work on your presentations on the go. With iCloud built-in, your presentations are kept up to date across your devices. You can instantly share your presentations by just using a link, which gives others the latest version of it along with them having the ability to edit it directly from www.icloud.com on your computer (Mac & PC only).
Purchase:
iOS (iPhone/iPad) - $9.99 (FREE for people who have purchased an iPhone or iPad after September 1, 2013)
8. Dropbox - With Dropbox you’ll never leave a paper at home on the day it’s due. Your files will be kept stored and safe within your cloud without the hassle of emailing them to yourself, loading them onto your USB drive, etc. It syncs your files across your devices.
Purchase:
iOS (iPhone/iPad) - FREE
Android - FREE
Study Tips
Organize Notes - I know it may sound simple, but highlighters help me out a lot actually. I love color coding my notes so I can organize my notes by color. Color-coding my notes helps me remember what notes are for what topic, etc. If you haven't tried them, then you definitely should!
Organize your assignments with an Agenda/Planner - Agendas/Planners are great things to have. I always try to get agendas for school. It's usually one of the top things on my Back-To-School shopping list. They'll help you keep track of your assignments, deadlines, and appointments. It's so easy to forget any deadlines or assignments you may have. I know because I speak from experience. Agendas/planners are a great way to help you remember everything!
Avoid Distractions In Your Study Space - Your study space should be used for studying only and shouldn't include tempting distractions. I'm not going to lie to you guys, I do listen to music while I'm studying. When I do listen to music while I'm studying, I only listen to soundscapes & smooth jazz on low volume. It helps relax me so I will be able to focus more on my assignments. I don't know why, but it does.
Flashcards/Educational Jeopardy - Flashcards/Educational Jeopardy is one of my favorite studying methods, so I like had to mention it. You can play it by yourself or you could even play it with friends. It's a really fun & effective way to study. I definitely recommend it!
Take Breaks - Everyone deserves a break from their homework. I usually try to take an 1 hour break every 2 hours or so. I set a timer on my phone, so I will know when the break is over and it's time for me to start doing some more school. During this time, I usually stretch, might go the restroom, get a snack or get some more water. Breaks are needed so definitely don't be afraid to take them.
So that was my Back To School App Essentials & Study Tips post for you guys. I hope you guys enjoyed it & found it very helpful! Let me know if you guys enjoyed this post by giving it a big 'ole like and you can also tweet me. If you use any of the apps or tips mentioned in this post, be sure tweet me using the hashtag #BTSWithVal because I would love to know your experience with them. Missed any of my latest posts? I'll be linking them down below, so you should definitely check them out. Be sure to subscribe if you haven't done so already by clicking here. Wanna become internet besties? Follow me on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram so we can keep in touch & stuff. I hope you all enjoyed this post & I'll see you guys in the next one. Bye guys :)
