Returning students know the ins and outs of their laptops, but freshmen and new students may not know the most helpful ways to utilize this tool. Staff at the Tiger Cub Online has compiled a list of the top apps to help students get through school. Each of these apps also has a mobile version, downloadable through the App Store on iPhone or the Google Play store on Android.
Spotify- Though not strictly an educational app, many students find it’s easier to learn or write with music playing. A bit similar to online radio service Pandora, Spotify streams every song imaginable for free. However, unlike Pandora, it isn’t just random radio. You can also pick and choose songs to play at whim. It’s like having every song ever in your iTunes library. Spotify is free, but Spotify Premium (which removes ads and allows you to play music offline) is available for $5 a month. Download it here.
Quizlet- A majority of students at Hastings High are familiar with Quizlet, which is used by many teachers, mostly for memorization studying. Teachers in the English department use it for vocab words, while science teachers use it to list terms. The site offers flashcards, study methods, and more to help you memorize. Visit the site here.
Wunderlist- Wunderlist advertises itself as the “beautiful and simple to-do list,” which pretty accurately describes it. The app has a clean, easy to navigate interface, and doesn’t bother with many bells and whistles. It’s easy: enter what you need to do, and Wunderlist will remind you to do it. Of course, it can be customized with remindertimes, photos, and Facebook integration for more options, but at its best, Wunderlist helps you keep track of what you need to do- which for students can be a lot. Download it here.
Got an app we didn’t mention? Let us know in the comments!
