7 apps that make everyday school life easier

The smartphone is a practical aid for pupils - and not just for class chats or internet research. Seven useful apps for everyday school life.

1. learning with virtual flashcards: «Quizlet»

Flashcards have always been a great way to learn vocabulary. With Quizlet, you can use the practical learning aid on your smartphone. You can create your own virtual flashcards or choose from thousands of sets created by other users.
Free, for iOS and Android.

2. solve maths problems: «PhotoMath»

The PhotoMath app solves maths problems and equations as if by magic. You don't even have to type it out, just hold the camera up to the calculation - this also works with (legible) handwritten calculations. The solution is displayed so that you also learn something.
Free, for iOS, Android and Windows Mobile.

3. more concentration while learning: «Tide»

Concentrated learning needs to be practised. The Tide app helps you to focus on learning or doing an exercise for 25 minutes. This is followed by a five-minute break with calming music.
Free, for iOS and Android.

4. create mind maps: «Simplemind»

The Simplemind app allows you to create and digitally save mind maps on your smartphone, tablet or PC.
Basic version free, full version 7 Fr. For iOS and Android as well as for Windows PC and Mac.

5. look up spelling: «Duden - Spelling»

The Duden is still the authority on spelling. But you don't always have the book to hand everywhere. The smartphone with the Duden app does, even offline.
18 Fr., for iOS and Android.

6. overview for parents: «SHUBiDU»

Well organised in everyday school life: With the family calendar app, the school and leisure appointments of all family members can be combined. Including synchronisation and chat for communication with each other and with others.

Free, for iOS and Android.

7. for chemistry lessons: «Merck Periodic Table»

The periodic table is an important companion in chemistry lessons. So it's good to have it available at all times. The app provides information on all the important values and properties of the elements.
Free, for iOS and Android.

To the author:

Michael In Albon ist Beauftragter Jugendmedienschutz und Experte Medienkompetenz von Swisscom.
Michael In Albon
is a youth media protection officer and media literacy expert at Swisscom.

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