Apps & Tools for Student Success - LSC-CyFair
Find free mobile apps and web toolsselected by LSC-CyFair Branch Librarians! See also: Research Apps & Tools
Learn Better with Visual Maps/Diagrams?
Organize your ideas into a mind map.
Download one of the free apps/tools below:
| Mind Maps - Mobile | Where Do I Find It? |
| Idea Sketch for iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch (iOS 4.0+) | Mobile: iPhone and iPad App Store or app details |
| Simple Mind for Android (2.2+) | Mobile: Google Play or app details |
Need Easy Access to Notes Anywhere/Anytime?
Keep track of notes by typing or speaking into your mobile device.
Download one of the free apps/tools below:
| Note-Taking Help - Mobile | Where Do I Find It? |
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Dragon Dictation for iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch |
Mobile: iPhone and iPad App Store or app details |
| Note Everything for Android (1.5+) Note: Provides text, voice, and paint notes. |
Mobile: Google Play or app details |
Want a Quick Way to List Tasks?
Create your to-do lists and synch them on your mobile device and computer.
Download or access online one of the free apps/tools below:
| Task List - Mobile/Web | Where Do I Find It? |
| Springpad for iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch (iOS 4.0+) & Android (2.1+) & Web Access Note: Allows text, voice, barcode scanned, and photo notes. |
Mobile: iPhone and iPad App Store or app details Google Play or app details Web: Springpad Web Site or Firefox or Chrome browser extension |
| Remember the Milk for iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch (iOS 4+) & Android (1.5+) Note: Blackberry App offers free trial only |
Mobile: iPhone and iPad App Store or app details Google Play or app details Web: Remember the Milk Web Site |
Need Help with Assignments?
Make learning easier with project reminders and study.
Download or access online one of the free apps/tools below:
| Assignment Organizers - Mobile/Web | Where Do I Find It? |
| StudyBlue for iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch & Android (1.6+) & Web Access Note: Allows you to create or use existing flash cards. |
Mobile: iPhone and iPad App Store or app details Google Play or app details Web: StudyBlue Web Site |
| InClass for iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch (iOS 5.0+) Note: Provides homework reminders & video, audio, and photo notes. |
Mobile: iPhone and iPad App Store or app details |
| Soshiku for the Web Note: Notifies you about assignment due dates by SMS or email. |
Web: Soshiku Web Site |
Want to Access and Manage Files Quickly?
Get help converting or saving files.
Download or access online one of the free apps/tools below:
| File Storage & Conversion - Mobile/Web | Where Do I Find It? |
| Zamzar for the Web NOTE: Free service allows up to 100 MB. Review the file formats supported. |
Web: Zamzar web site |
| Dropbox for iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch (iOS 4.0+), Android (varies with device), and Blackberry Note: Compatible with Windows, Mac, Linux, or Web |
Mobile: iPhone and iPad App Store or app details Google Play or app details BlackBerry App World - app details Web: Dropbox Web Site |
Need to Edit Photos?
Enhance mobile and web photos for class presentations.
Download or access online one of the free apps/tools below:
| Photo Editors - Mobile/Web | Where Do I Find It? |
| Picasa for the Web Note: Runs on Windows, Mac, and Linux. |
Web: Picasa Web Site |
| Photoshop Express for iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch (iOS 4.2+), Android (1.5+) and Web |
Mobile: iPhone and iPad App Store or app details Google Play or app details Web: Photoshop Express |
Want to Find Free Books and Keep A Reading List?
Enjoy easy access to books for projects or pleasure reading.
Download or access online one of the free apps/tools below:
| Free Books & Reading Lists - Mobile/Web | Where Do I Find It? |
| Stanza for iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch (iOS 3.0+) and Windows PC/Mac Note: Read free classics and selected contemporary titles. |
Mobile: iPhone and iPad App Store or app details Windows PC: Stanza Windows Download Site Mac: Stanza Mac Download Site |
| Kindle for iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch (iOS 4.2+), Android (varies with device), Android Tablet, BlackBerry, Windows Phone 7, Windows PC/Mac Note: No Kindle device required. |
Mobile: iPhone and iPad App Store or app details Google Play or app details Other Mobile Devices and Web: Kindle Web Site |
| Goodreads for iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch (iOS 4.0+), Android (2.1+), Nook Color, Kindle Fire, and Web Note: Access book reviews, follow friends' reading, make a reading list, or start a book discussion. |
Mobile: iPhone and iPad App Store or app details Google Play or app details Web: Goodreads |
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Page Maintained by: M.Norem-Reference Librarian
monica.r.norem@lonestar.edu
