Top 10 iPad apps to make your students life easier
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Ten apps to make an iPad more of a useful study tool and less of a distraction …
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Contact details:
• [email protected]• Links to apps: http://
tinyurl.com/susanhastie• Also check the library section on
Blackboard
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10. Pocket
• Allows you to save articles to read later and offline
• Audio option available • Articles can be shared between users• Videos and images can also be saved• Multi-platform
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Alternatives ?
• Evernote• Flipboard• Springpad
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9. Swiftkey
• Notetaking app• Smart keyboard – learns what you type
and when you’re likely to type it• Can also define words as you go• Compatible with Evernote – including tags
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8. Dropbox
• Cloud storage for multiple file types• Files can be uploaded and downloaded
from multiple devices• Files and folders can be shared with other
users, without them being able to access your whole account.
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Alternatives ?
• Google Drive• Wuala
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7. Pearltrees
• Web based ‘bookmarking’ application• Allows links to be ‘grouped’ rather than
listed• Links can also be searched and shared
between users
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Alternatives
• Delicious• Diigo• Scoop.it
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6. Trello
• To-do list• Works well for groups• Tracks progress of projects through
‘cards’• Time limits can be added as well as
comments
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5. Prezi
• Non-linear presentation software• Hosted online, can be presented
anywhere• Touchscreen friendly• Images and video can be added
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4. Study Blue
• Create individualised flash cards and quizzes
• Share them with other students at your institution
• Record your scores and see how you’re improving
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3. 30/30
• Timer for tasks• Can be set for ongoing tasks or one-offs• Simple icons represent tasks• Gesture controlled, so it’s easy to manage
tasks.
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Alternatives ?
• Pomodoro Keeper Free• irunurun
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2. QuickOffice
• Allows you to work on Microsoft Office documents
• Files remain compatible• Covers Word, PowerPoint and Excel• Works well with Dropbox
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Alternatives ?
• Google Docs• CloudOn
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1. Unstuck
• Motivational tool• Explores problems and offers ideas• Both work and personal options• Also deals with group issues
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Alternatives ?
• Lift• Choicemap
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