9 Life-changing apps for online students

Technology has the ability to simplify life for its users.

 Many online students choose this method of learning due to an already hectic life and without the right technology to streamline and aid in course work, it can become a nightmare.

Thankfully, many apps have been developed to facilitate online study and keep students organized.

Must have apps for online students include;

1.) Blackboard mobile

The majority of online courses rely on blackboard to dispense the necessary learning materials and conduct the required assessment.

The app offers a great avenue for both tutors and students to experience interactive teaching and learning on their mobile devices.

The app is readily available for download on Google Play, Blackberry app World and iTunes app.

2.) MyHomework

This app is essential since it makes tracking school work easy. It syncs across devices allowing students to easily access classes and assignments anywhere anytime.

The app organises classes and assignments in one convenient location ensuring students never forget assignments and meet all the due dates.

3.) Evernote

Online learning involves a lot of note taking. This app allows you to capture texts, scribble notes and organise them into notebooks and has no storage limit. It also allows the notes to be sent to other users.

Evernote also syncs well to online accounts and with all of your other devices ensuring that your data is backed up.

4.) Pocket

The app is very convenient since it allows students to save websites, videos and other online materials relevant to the course for use at a later date.

The information is saved to the device meaning no internet connection will be required when viewing it.

5.) Skype

This is one of the most utilized method of making online video calls. It enables students to connect with their peers and tutors in real time free chats. It can be used on PCs, tablets and smart phones and is a must have tool in an e-learner’s arsenal.

6.) Dropbox

The app allows students to store, access and share any size files in the cloud and protects them from loss.

The files can be configured to automatically save to dropbox avoiding the process of logging on to upload every new version.

7.) Smartsheet

This is very important for time management. The app enables students to compose task lists and give deadlines. The list can be shared with other course mates or group members.

8.) Mint

In the midst of juggling day to day life with online learning, budgeting is the last thing on a student’s mind. Mint helps in money management by creating a budget, tracking one’s spending and even calculates a student’s credit score.

9.) Doodle

Online courses do not exempt you from group work. Doodle helps students to easily plan online meetings, events and appointments with their peers. The organiser can quickly gather their peers opinion regarding preferred dates and times for such meetings.