StudyBlue- If you are not already using StudyBlue, the way
you study for those Spanish quizzes or history tests is bound to be
revolutionized. With StudyBlue, you can create your own decks of flashcards,
and quiz yourself using your phone. The app even lets you track your progress
with handy graphs and personalize your flashcards with images or audio content.
I’ve found StudyBlue to be especially helpful when I’m on-the-go and quickly
want to brush up on a concept. I’ve been known to flip through my biology decks
as I walk between classrooms during passing period!
EleMints- A savior for all of my fellow chemistry kids! In
essence, it is a Periodic Table of the Elements- but it is so much more. The app provides listings of all the elements
for every trend from Atomic Radius to Ionization Energies, and even displays a
graph of Electronegativity values. Another fun feature: type in the compound
you are working with and the app will automatically calculate its atomic
weight!
Dictionary- This may be an obvious one, but never
underestimate the usefulness of having a dictionary, thesaurus, and translator
at your fingertips. This free app has all three, plus a clear user interface
that is easy to navigate. You can also tap to hear the pronunciation of a word
and even save your favorites in a folder for future reference.
Teachers Websites Saved as an App- OK, so this isn’t an app
but it proves useful so, so often. If any of your teachers have websites that
they post homework or documents on, save them as an app on your homepage. Then,
just click the app to be directly routed to the site. For me, this comes in
handy because accessing my teachers’ websites requires a frustrating saga of navigating
the school district network. This way, I
can quickly get the information I need and still maintain my sanity.
YouTube- Hear me out! YouTube has become one of
my most valued study tools, ever since I learned how to navigate it
effectively. There has been a growing movement in which educators (often real
life teachers or experts on a certain subject) film lectures, tutorials, and
lessons and post them on YouTube for public access. My favorite channels
include Khan Academy for higher-level math and biology (though it features
several fields of science) and The Chemistry Solution for straightforward
chemistry. I use Crash Course for both
world history and U.S. history (Crash Course also has a literature channel, but
I rarely find an episode about the book I’m looking for). These videos are
great for reinforcement, but they also help if you miss a day of class and need
an overview of a certain concept.Post by Allie C, Homework Assistant
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