It’s no surprise that digital methods of learning are becoming more and more common, especially given our current circumstances and the closing of schools. While it’s not an ideal situation, it doesn’t hurt to continue to stay dedicated to your studies and try your best to adapt and improve. Luckily, there are so many apps and technological innovations out there that’ll make this process much easier. Here are some of my top recommendations for mobile apps!
Google Drive & Applications
Google Drive is pretty well known, as the desktop version allows for easy access and collaboration to a variety of other applications such as Google Docs, Google Drawings, and more. However, its mobile version is extremely similar, only differing in the fact that you need to individually download the separate applications. Personally, I’d recommend the following: Google Drive, Google Docs, and Google Sheets. These three apps are most likely going to be used the most, and allow you to access all your information at all times, even if you are offline! This means being able to squeeze in some work on the road, or conveniently referring back to notes before a test. I genuinely relied on these apps so much throughout high school, and I’d highly recommend everyone to give it a shot.
Gmail
Similar to Google Drive, this is a comprehensive app that makes a tremendous difference in your organization and easy access. This app allows you to simultaneously access various Gmail accounts at once, and you can personalize how you want to organize your mailbox to suit your preferences. By doing so, you’re able to stay up to date with everything going on and respond on the go. With a comfortable layout and various options, this apps really helps me to keep track of important information with its notifications, and I can easily swipe through my emails no matter where I am.
GroupMe
GroupMe is a messaging app that is similar to Facebook Messenger or Skype. However, apps such as Messenger often require people to make an official account before being able to use them. GroupMe allows you to add people with just their phone numbers, so you can skip the hassle and easily stay in touch with people you might not be as familiar with (ex. Random group projects, large classroom group chats, etc.) GroupMe also has similar functions in that you can respond to specific people’s messages, react through a heart button, and customize your personal settings.
Flora / Forest
Flora and Forest are two extremely similar apps for time management and only differ slightly due to the fact that you have to pay a small amount for Forest’s upgraded version. When using these apps, you set a timer for yourself, during which you’re not allowed to use your phone or log off the app, and work until time is up. This is especially helpful for those who find themselves easily distracted by their phone or procrastinate, as the “trees” that are planted when you successfully study will “die”. These apps are a fun way to keep yourself in check and motivated while working or studying to build good habits.
Musi
Enjoy listening to soft music while studying? Maybe classical, or jazz? You can do all of that through a music app called Musi. Think of it as a Youtube edition of Spotify, as it allows you to add and play videos from Youtube without interrupting ads. Just like youtube, you can create your own playlists from a plethora of videos. The only downside is that looking for specific songs can be a little more time consuming as opposed to Spotify’s preset playlists or song recommendations, but the lack of ads makes studying much more productive and enjoyable.
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Google Drive is pretty well known, as the desktop version allows for easy access and collaboration to a variety of other applications such as Google Docs, Google Drawings, and more. However, its mobile version is extremely similar, only differing in the fact that you need to individually download the separate applications. Personally, I’d recommend the following: Google Drive, Google Docs, and Google Sheets. These three apps are most likely going to be used the most, and allow you to access all your information at all times, even if you are offline! This means being able to squeeze in some work on the road, or conveniently referring back to notes before a test. I genuinely relied on these apps so much throughout high school, and I’d highly recommend everyone to give it a shot.
Gmail
Similar to Google Drive, this is a comprehensive app that makes a tremendous difference in your organization and easy access. This app allows you to simultaneously access various Gmail accounts at once, and you can personalize how you want to organize your mailbox to suit your preferences. By doing so, you’re able to stay up to date with everything going on and respond on the go. With a comfortable layout and various options, this apps really helps me to keep track of important information with its notifications, and I can easily swipe through my emails no matter where I am.
GroupMe
GroupMe is a messaging app that is similar to Facebook Messenger or Skype. However, apps such as Messenger often require people to make an official account before being able to use them. GroupMe allows you to add people with just their phone numbers, so you can skip the hassle and easily stay in touch with people you might not be as familiar with (ex. Random group projects, large classroom group chats, etc.) GroupMe also has similar functions in that you can respond to specific people’s messages, react through a heart button, and customize your personal settings.
Flora / Forest
Flora and Forest are two extremely similar apps for time management and only differ slightly due to the fact that you have to pay a small amount for Forest’s upgraded version. When using these apps, you set a timer for yourself, during which you’re not allowed to use your phone or log off the app, and work until time is up. This is especially helpful for those who find themselves easily distracted by their phone or procrastinate, as the “trees” that are planted when you successfully study will “die”. These apps are a fun way to keep yourself in check and motivated while working or studying to build good habits.
Musi
Enjoy listening to soft music while studying? Maybe classical, or jazz? You can do all of that through a music app called Musi. Think of it as a Youtube edition of Spotify, as it allows you to add and play videos from Youtube without interrupting ads. Just like youtube, you can create your own playlists from a plethora of videos. The only downside is that looking for specific songs can be a little more time consuming as opposed to Spotify’s preset playlists or song recommendations, but the lack of ads makes studying much more productive and enjoyable.
We hope you enjoyed this article. For more content on how to find your academic success, check out some of our articles here on StarryScholar. If you have any questions/comments, feel free to leave them in our “Community Discussion” tab, or email us at @[email protected]! Remember, you got this ☆