7 Apps to Help Manage Your Homework

It's back to school season, which means you may be wondering how youre going to focus on studying and stay on top of your homework and assignments._x005F _x005F Fortunately, there are apps for your computer and smartphone that can help. _x005F _x005F The apps listed below are thoroughly tested, specially picked and can work complementary to each other and help you in various ways._x005F

App #1: Wunderlist

_x005F _x005F _x005F To-do lists are more popular than ever and thats not without a reason. Whether you use pen and paper or more tech-savvy methods to write down your lists, tracking your upcoming tasks can bring a sense of control in your busy life and reduce stress._x005F _x005F This is true not only in personal life, but also work life. More and more companies are looking for talented team members that are immersed in digital workflow and understanding so that they can be more productive. So much so that those requests are included in job descriptions in companies like creative agencies and event management firms._x005F _x005F Wunderlist is a to-do list and task manager app that works on both desktop and mobile devices, offering accessibility from everywhere. It has a good mix of features for every type of user. Its clean design is a great plus, as people tend to use more often products that are aesthetically pleasing. And, a to-do list app works only if you use it consistently._x005F

App #2: Toggl Time Tracker

_x005F _x005F _x005F Complementary with a to-do list (and a personal must) is a time-tracker app. Its not irrelevant that procrastination is one of the most popular words in student memes (and sometimes professional ones). One way to tackle that is having a clear image of the work you produce and the guilt (or sense of accomplishment) will motivate you to continue._x005F _x005F Its best feature is that you can group tasks by project and by €œclient€ so you can have a clear view what is for school and what is for your employer and at the same time, divide your study time by subject and specify the task you work at the moment._x005F _x005F Its browser widget is great to remind you when you are slacking. So, no more excuses to procrastinate!_x005F

App #3: Pocket

_x005F _x005F _x005F With Pocket, you can easily collect stuff to read later and actually read them. Based on your interests it also recommends articles that might interest you and the great thing about this is that it doesnt recommend very similar stuff to what you have already read, but unique and well-written content that may align with your general preferences._x005F _x005F For studying, it can be a useful tool to track the online sources you find during your first steps of your research when you are working on an essay or project._x005F

App #4: EasyBib

_x005F _x005F _x005F Bibliographies are often a complicated part of school work, as it is necessary to stick to a certain style that your teacher or university prefers or requires._x005F _x005F Everyone knows how boring it is to write down resources by hand, but apps like EasyBib make a students life a lot easier._x005F _x005F EasyBib uses your phone's camera to scan a book's barcode and create a citation formatted in MLA, Chicago, or whatever format your school uses. iOS and Android systems are supported and the browser widget will save up valuable time when working from different devices._x005F _x005F Dont forget to be consistent with the style you choose!_x005F

App #5: Memrise

_x005F _x005F _x005F If you are studying a foreign language this is hands-down the app you need to download right now. It offers subscription plans for offline use, but the free version is great too and you can still have access to the useful material._x005F _x005F Memrise uses what's called "elaborate encoding" to help you memorize your vocabulary and grammar. Instead of having to read through words and their translations, and trying to memorize them as they are, it helps to create associations between the translation and words you already know in your native language._x005F _x005F The best thing about this app is that the most popular textbooks have their own courses in Memrise so you can easily study on your own what you are learning in the classroom and actually prepare yourself for an upcoming test._x005F

App #6: Forvo

_x005F _x005F _x005F Speaking a language with a good accent isnt a matter of sounding educated or impressing people. Correct pronunciation can change the way you orally perceive a language and it helps you learn faster since hard-to-pronounce words are almost impossible to memorize._x005F _x005F Forvo allows you to quickly access hundreds of thousands of pronunciations stored in its huge database. With over 325 different languages available on it you can sure find the pronunciation of the word you are looking for._x005F _x005F App #7: Khan Academy_x005F _x005F _x005F _x005F For the self-learners and people who want to learn something more than what their classroom provides, Khan Academy is one of the very few apps out there that allows you to learn almost anything for free. Truly free._x005F _x005F With over 10,000 videos and explanations at your fingertips in math, science, economics, history, and more, you can use it to quickly brush up your knowledge of a certain subject or truly prepare for an upcoming exam._x005F _x005F Its content is divided into school year levels so you dont need to hassle very much to find where you should start, a common problem with many other similar apps._x005F

Final Thoughts

_x005F The mentioned apps are only a few from what is out there and certainly there a lot of alternatives that may work for others. Some of the apps provide additional benefits (like offline use or additional exercises) to premium users that pay a monthly fee, but this doesnt hamper the ability to benefit from using the free version._x005F _x005F _x005F

Author Bio:

_x005F Eirini Kafourou handles communications for Megaventory the online inventory management system that can help small businesses synchronize stock and manage purchases and sales over multiple stores. Connect with them on Facebook, Twitter, or LinkedIn!