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iPad and me: student life digitally and modernly

Ondrej Holzman
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These days, notebooks with smooth calligraphy, ink pens and all, as I would say, "old-school" school supplies have long gone out of fashion. Much more often, students reach for electronic devices of all kinds. Notes are kept much more conveniently on notebooks or netbooks, their management and organization are easier and, above all, it does not happen that you do not read something one after the other. There is probably no need to talk about the possibilities of simple sharing between classmates. However, it is not only laptops that today's students can use during their studies.

The iPad seems to be the ideal device for a student - it beats classic notebooks with its light weight and smaller netbooks with its mobility and speed, while offering the same options thanks to a large range of applications.

iPad instead of laptop?

When asked if an iPad can replace a laptop at school, I say from my own experience - yes. If you want a device on which you can comfortably take notes and notes from classes, and at the same time you don't want to worry about how long the device will last, you will be satisfied with the iPad.

Most often, in connection with writing on the iPad, the question arises whether the lack of a hardware keyboard, on which you can type faster, is not a problem. I was also a bit worried about it at first and had a wireless keyboard ready as a backup, but after a few days I got used to the software keyboard perfectly. Although the tactile experience of touching the keys themselves is lacking, it is still easy to learn to write very well with multiple fingers on the iPad. And as mentioned, there is still the option of an external keyboard. However, if you don't need to break records for the number of strokes per minute, you won't need it.

For a student, the weight and mobility of the iPad can also be key. Compared to large laptops, an apple tablet weighs significantly less and you hardly feel it in your shoulder bag. At the same time, it offers an instant wake-up, after which you can start creating content in a few seconds. This often comes in handy during lectures and classes. You may also lose important information before your laptop's operating system boots. The last advantage of the iPad is endurance. You can use the battery for several days with the iPad at school, and a few hours with the laptop at most.

Utilities in the form of applications

And the program offer itself? Not even that student can stop her. The App Store actually has hundreds of applications that students can use for their studies, whether they are simple text editors or scientific calculators. There are special programs for different subjects to help with your studies. However, one thing definitely unites all students - taking notes. This will probably be needed by everyone without exception, and this is where the first dilemma arises. Which application for notes to choose? There are truly an abundance of them…

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At the beginning, you need to be clear about how you want to keep your notes. If formatting, colors and fonts are more important to you, or if you primarily want simplicity, speed and access from multiple devices. If you prefer the first option, it is clearly offered Pages directly from the Apple workshop. The iOS "port" from the desktop version is a very successful and advanced text editor with which you can take full-fledged notes just like on a computer. If you happen to need to work with spreadsheets, they are here Numbers.

However, the problem with these programs is that you can only access them from the iPad. Unless, of course, you send them by e-mail or download them to your computer via iTunes. And that may not suit everyone. Fortunately, we have it here dropbox and text editors directly connected to it. He is great PlainText or Simplenotote, which syncs directly to Dropbox, so you can access your files from anywhere on the Internet. Of course, there are disadvantages. Both applications are very strict editors, they do not allow virtually any text formatting and other modifications. But if you prefer speed and mobility, then you just need to edit the texts on the computer.

The popular application also has an excellent synchronization and environment Evernote, in which, in addition to text notes, audio notes can also be used. Evernote, however, is used more for shorter notes and observations of all kinds, and it is suitably supplemented with, for example, a more advanced editor. And the last app I chose for notes is Penultimate. So far we've talked about text, now it's time for something a little more creative. In Penultimate, you use your finger to take notes, be it texts or pictures. This is useful in subjects where text is not enough and visual displays are needed.

Task management and organization

However, it would be a shame not to use the iPad in another way. You can manage all your tasks and schedules in style on your tablet. The top in this category is the application iStudiez Pro. It replaces all papers with schedules and tasks for a surprisingly low price. In iStudiez, you get everything in a clear package – your schedules, tasks, notifications... In the unique planner, you can manage and edit schedules in every way, add tasks, edit information about teachers, classrooms and contacts. You can sort tasks by date, priority, or subject. There is also a push notification for upcoming events.

To manage your materials, it also serves well Outliner. Instead, it focuses on the organization of ideas, tasks and projects. At the same time, you can create different to-do sheets in it. It's up to everyone what suits them. Some may prefer a simpler task list type Sleep as an Droid, or more sophisticated GTD applications Things whether OmniFocus. However, this no longer applies exclusively to school matters.

Helpful helpers

There are many calculators on the iPad. The device even comes off the production line with one built-in, but it probably won't suit every student. And since you usually can't do without a calculator at school, it's a good idea to reach for an alternative in the form of one Calcbot. One of the best calculators for iPad will offer advanced math functions or calculation history. Plus, it looks great.

Classic Wikipedia will certainly be useful for studies. You can view it directly in the browser, but it is much more convenient using Articles. Another limitless well of information is the application Wolfram Alpha. Just ask any meaningful question and you will almost always get an exhaustive answer. Dictionaries will be an important part of the iPad for most students. However, there is a really huge selection here and a different type of dictionary will suit everyone. As an example, we will give at least a successful Czech-English Czech English Dictionary & Translator. If you're a mathematician, here's another tip. Math Formulas, as the name suggests, is a database of more than hundreds of mathematical formulas regarding algebra, geometry, and many others. A priceless tool for every high school or university student.

The popular game will surely keep you entertained for a long time Scrabble, during which you will not only have fun, but also practice your vocabulary.

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