top 10 ipad apps to make your students life easier

Ten apps to make an iPad more of a useful study tool and less of a distraction …

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Contact details:

• hasties@regents.ac.uk• 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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• 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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• Simplenote• inClass

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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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• 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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• Wunderlist• Kona

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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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• Haiku Deck• Flowboard

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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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• Evernote Peek• Brainscape

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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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• 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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• 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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• Lift• Choicemap

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