Learning is essential and, in principle, synonymous with progress. But sometimes it can also get boring, especially for students who have countless classes and assignments every week. Fortunately, technology is working to change that. One of the best ways to keep learning interesting, no matter the subject, is to use these fun learning apps.
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#1 Evernote
Evernote is no ordinary app for recording notes. An Evernote user can enter a note in almost any format, from a simple typed line on the go to a detailed video clip. Because Evernote’s notes are so varied, they are perfect for students.
Some professors give numerous homework assignments, in addition to online discussion boards and a series of essays due at the end of class. Understandably, many students struggle to keep up. With Evernote, it’s easy to enter “I write my essays with PaperWriter” and set a reminder for homework.
#2 Coursera
College isn’t the only way to get an education; Coursera is a perfect alternative. The platform offers great courses from top universities around the world. And many of them are free, as long as a student doesn’t need a certificate at the end.
Coursera comes in a desktop version or an app, but the latter is much better. It is designed in a fun way, which makes learning really fun. One of the best features of Coursera is its community nature. Students can interact with course content authors and each other to share their progress and valuable knowledge.
#3 Chegg Prep
Most students would agree that cheat sheets are a lifesaver, especially during exam week. They are a proven strategy that makes memorization easier and learning more productive. It’s not hard to find learning sheets online for just about any subject, but a far more effective strategy is to create your own.
Chegg Prep is a perfect app for learning with flashcards. It is suitable for students who want to download and use other people’s learning cards (there are a wide variety of learning cards in the app) as well as for students who want to create their own. Chegg Prep is not particularly fun. But the worksheets are a lot of fun.
#4 myHomework
It’s easier to cite something related to learning that myHomework isn’t suited for. The app is branded as a “homework organizer,” but it is so much more than that. Among other things, myHomework is great for:
Storing all homework in one place. The most convenient thing about myHomework is that learners who use it never forget a pending assignment.
Set notifications. It’s also impossible for a myHomework user to forget an assignment deadline. The app sends notifications repeatedly.
Create notes. While there are many apps specifically designed for creating notes, myHomework is one of them.
Track course progress. Some professors like to give their students an unexpected progress test from time to time. A savvy myHomework user may find such a test less unexpected than his or her peers.
In fact, the goal of myHomework is to bring structure to the often chaotic learning process. And it works wonderfully.
#5 SimpleMind
One of the learning strategies that experts almost unanimously advocate is the use of mind maps. First of all, they help with brainstorming and memorization, especially for visual types of learning. In addition, mind maps are an easy way to unleash your own creativity. SimpleMind offers a large number of color schemes and layouts to choose from.
SimpleMind doesn’t have too many game-like features, but it doesn’t have to. Creating mind maps is also exciting without excessive game-like features. Some features are hard to find at first, but that only makes using the app more enjoyable. The thrill of discovering a new feature each time is addictive. And a full tutorial provided with the app is always an option.
#6 Habitica
Finally, Habitica is perhaps the most fun app on this list, and it works exceptionally well. The goal of Habitica is to make it easy to develop new habits. Any habit is good, whether it’s more regular exercise or less screen time. This makes the app perfect for students (who want to stop procrastinating on their writing assignments, for example), but also for anyone else.
Habitica uses some of the same strategies as role-playing games. Users can create their own characters, spend money in the game, and fight monsters. This game will appeal to anyone who likes games. The only major drawback to Habitica is that all the game elements can sometimes distract students from the real objectives.
Final Thoughts
Study apps are not just for the zappers. They make studying more exciting and prevent students from losing enthusiasm after a week or two. Study apps with games do this even better. Tons of these apps are available today, and many are free. Habitica and myHomework, for example, are invaluable for students who have trouble getting organized. Duolingo and Coursera are great for anyone who enjoys lifelong learning.
