Back to School Boot Camp: Top Apps for Students

This Week with Sara Fitts focuses today on the top apps for student success.  These apps are easily used on all devices - especially phones.  And most are free and available on all platforms.  

1. Office Lens is free and available on iOS, Android, and Windows.  This app is from Microsoft and takes pictures of whiteboards, blackboards, magazines, books, etc. and converts them into editable and shareable text.  You can save images in PDF, Word, or PowerPoint files.
2. Dragon Dictation is free and operates on iOS platform.  This app allows you to talk while it writes what you say.  Powerful tool - especially for students who aren't strong spellers.
3. Microsoft Office mobile app is free for iOS and Android platforms.  The app includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and OneNote.  
4. myHomeworkStudentPlanner is free and available on all platforms.  The premium version is $4.99.  This app keeps you organized and on time for all projects, assignments, and tests and exams.
5. Free Graphing Calculator is available on iOS and Android platforms.  It provides on the spot access to a scientific calculator and is extremely helpful for all math classes, including calculus and statistics.
6. Flashcards Deluxe is $3.99 and available on iOS and Android platforms.  When studying any subject, flash cards are extremely helpful.  
7. Evernote is free and available on all platforms.  It very helpful in taking notes in all subject areas.
8. Merriam-Webster Dictionary is free and available on all platforms.  This app can prove to be a valuable asset.
9. ScannerPro is $3.99 and available on iOS.  This app allows you to scan all paper and make you digital-only - which saves time and keeps you more organized.
10. Tinycards is a free flashcard app on iOS platform.  It comes pre-loaded with many subjects; however, you can create your own flashcards, too.
11. Dropbox is a cloud-based app that allows you to keep all your notes, papers, and projects in one secure place.
12. Scribd is a virtual library.  Although costly at $8.99 for a monthly subscription, it is still a deal if you are required to read articles from different magazines and newspapers.  Check it out to see if this app would work for you and your educational needs.

As you see, lots of apps (and they are being developed daily) are out there to improve student success.  Take advantage of the technology that exists in order to improve your learning, your grades, your organization, and lessen the stress in your studies.