There’s almost an app for everything nowadays, and this can make student life easier, cheaper, safer and more fun.
The responsible-drinking app WiseDrinking charts how much you’ve been drinking. Meanwhile Sleep Cycle aims to correct its users’ sleeping pattern by waking them up during their lightest sleep phase. If you happen to be a persistent snoozer who always wakes up about 20 minutes too late for lectures, then Alarmy: Sleep If You Can is the app for you. Other student apps to promote safety include bSafe and React Mobile. Furthermore, it allows users to send their circle of six friends an instant call for help at the touch of a button. The app is particularly useful for locating lost friends on nights out. Designed for university students to keep connected with close friends.
The Circle of Six app works on both Android and iOS. Computer companies integrate quality cameras into their products and internet connection speeds get faster. This technology is becoming even more easy-access.
Most students will be aware of video calling software such as Skype and FaceTime by now. It creates an academic reference for any book simply from a scan of the book’s barcode. Bibliography helper appsĮasyBib is an extremely useful app for students. Examples are My Class Schedule (Android) or Class Timetable (iOS). For more familiar-looking planner apps for students, consider those with a more traditional spreadsheet-style layout. An app featuring a sharp and clean interface which you can map your timetable onto with ease. Popular student planner apps include Timetable (Android). You can also use the app to track your learning progress.
This allows users to connect with other test-takers and peruse revision materials with quizzes, notes and more. Exam prep appsīenchPrep uses social networking-style functionality. Another choice is Exam Countdown (iOS), which keeps track of the days until each of your exams. As well as the ability to connect and collaborate with friends, classmates or students from around the world. Using resources to create revision charts, mind maps, flash cards, notes and quizzes. You can also make their own flashcards and test yourself. This uses your course information to create a selection of card sets for related revision. If you’re a flash card fanatic you might like to consider StudyBlue, a student app.
Other than SoundNote, other good quality lecture capture apps include Notes Plus (iOS) and Audio Memos Free – The Voice Recorder (iOS).
Additionally, store all the data via OneNote or OneDrive for catch-up and revision purposes. You can convert it to a PDF, Word or PowerPoint file. If it’s a whiteboard you want to capture, however, Office Lens allows users to photograph a whiteboard. You can store an entire lecture in both visual and audio form. SoundNote (iOS) is a popular lecture capture app for iPad users. These are must have helpful apps that will make your time in college much easier. HomeHak has put together their pick of the apps for students. Whether you want help with taking notes and revising.
Helpful Apps Must Haves to Download for Irish University Students