Time to Start Studying!

Finals will be here before you know it! Final exams will be held May 6-9. Have you started studying yet? Check out these apps to get you started!

Cold Turkey is a computer software that can help you stay focused while studying.  Cold Turkey will temporarily block you from social media sites, addicting websites, games and even programs! Imagine how fast you could do your work without all those distractions! Other apps like these include SelfControl, and LeechBlock.

Flashcards+ will help you learn and study new information. When you download this app on iTunes, you gain access to tens of millions of pre-made Flashcard sets all for free! Other apps like these include Study Blue, Chegg Flashcards, and Evernote Peek.

CrashCourse, a YouTube Channel, has videos for six courses: US History, Chemistry, World History, Biology, Literature, and Ecology. These types of YouTube Channels can help you study difficult topics for your next test!

Dropbox allows you to access files from anywhere. This helps with backing up files, and keeping your flashdrive from getting lost—again! Try other cloud software like Google Drive and SkyDrive.

Mobile Apps to Help You Succeed

Your smartphone or tablet can be used for so much more than tweeting and playing Ruzzle. If you are looking for a way to study on-the-go, try out some mobile apps available for education and studying purposes. Check out our list of some of the must-have apps for college students.

There are so many more apps than can be listed on a blog—do a search on your app store or the internet to find more.



IUP Mobile

Get access to information about IUP quickly with this new app. You have the ability to look up contact information and read about news and upcoming events. Log in with your Banner ID to check grades, see your class schedule, and contact your advisor.

Reading 

Apps like Kindle allow you to download your textbooks on the go. Instead of carrying your textbook around to the library, you can buy the eBook version to save money and weight in your book bag.

Flashcards

Apps like StudyBlue allow you to memorize key terms for a test by making flashcards online. Share you flashcards with others in the class or find sets from people in class before you. Set a reminder through the app to maintain your study schedule.

 

Dictionary 

Dictionary apps like the Merriam-Webster Dictionary app allow you to look up definitions and find synonyms. This can be helpful when writing papers and taking spelling or vocabulary tests.

 

Storage

Apps like Dropbox allow you to store documents in the cloud or online. You can access your files on your laptop, IUP computer, or smartphone. Never have to worry about losing your flash drive and files or having your computer crash.

Citing Sources 

EasyBib and other citation generators allow you to build and manage your cited works for APA, MLA, and Chicago style. You can scan the barcode of a book to create a citation and then email a list of your works cited to yourself.

Note Taking

Evernote allows you to record voice memos, create to-do lists, and take notes. Access your information and class notes on the go.

What other apps do you use for studying? Comment below!