Sorry I didn't get a blogpost last week! I was with my friend for the whole weekend so I didn't get a chance to upload one! Now on to todays topic!
1. Quizlet - This is a great app for creating flashcards if you are not at home, don't have any blank ones, don't want to carry them around, or simply are too lazy to write them out (typing is faster, okay?). While I personally still like to write out my flashcards on actual flashcards this is great for on the go. Another benefit is that you can share you flashcards with friends and even find other peoples flashcards on the same topic as what you want! The website for quizlet allows you to make a practice test with all of your definitions. Quizlet is available to download onto your phone (mobile does not offer the test option but is still great) or you can check out their website.
2. Study Lock - This app (and many others like it) allow you to set a timer on your phone but it encourages you not to go off of it or to any apps, preventing you from going on youtube while you should be studying. It keep tracks of you successes and failures and if you are like me that is enough to motivate you not to go off the app. There are plenty of apps that do this.
3. Khan Academy - Have you ever been studying for a test and all the sudden not get what something means like what the heck is mitosis (cell division and reproduction)? Or maybe you don;t get your homework but it is due tomorrow and you have noway of getting in touch with your teacher until class starts. Well that is what Khan Academy is good for! They have videos on so many topics, never leaving you wondering what mitosis (or anything for that matter) is. They will be sure to answer your questions through educational videos. Of course you still may need to talk to your teacher the next day but at least you tried to do it!
4. PowerSchool (does not apply to all) - Not all schools use this but if your school does use this (or something similar to it) take full advantage of it! This app alerts you of your grades, due dates, things that are late, what you haven't passed in, and so much more. You gives you a real time look at your grade. Report card day will never be a surprise again. I swear by this app and it has truly made me a better student. Being able to see your grades before you get a test back and your average before report card day truly make me less anxious.
5. Google class, docs, slides, drive, etc. - If your teacher uses google classroom download the app, it allows you to see upcoming assignments, notes, or whatever else they think is important. You can also pass in your papers and projects via google classroom. Things like google docs and drive are nice because they allow you to do your work online, never making you need a USB again and taking away the excuse of leaving your USB at home. They are very easy to use and easy to share with other people and teachers. Most importantly they are FREE!
Until next time,
Stay Beautiful, Stay You,
Claire
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