Being a student is both a blessing and a challenge. You have to learn new things every day, keep track of what’s happening and what’s coming next, meet people, and commute every day. It’s a constant battle with yourself and the world. In this battle, you need tools to help you overcome challenges and achieve the milestones you’ve set. The apps we are suggesting are not only for students but for anyone who is learning and wants to be more productive.
So, we are listing the best productivity apps that every student must have to reach their goals.
Lectures are important
One of the questions that a professor would’ve asked at least once is, ‘Did you take note of it?’ Teachers say so many things that it gets difficult to note down everything as they speak. One of the best ways to keep track is by recording their classes. If you have consent to record, you can later use the recording to convert the audio from speech to text. Once you have the transcript, you’re ready to turn it into important notes.
The second brain
Building your second brain is very crucial because, as a student, you will be bombarded with so much information. Keeping refined notes in predefined locations will help you retrieve them easily when needed. One of the books I would recommend, which helped me, is Building A Second Brain by Tiago Forte. Even now, as I write this blog, I am following the methods suggested by Tiago so that I can easily access and find my information quickly.
Another crucial factor is the ability to access notes on any platform. For this, I would suggest Notion. Notion is accessible and available on multiple platforms. It syncs seamlessly between devices and is easy to use for keeping notes on different topics you learn.
Scheduling is important
You will have control over your time when you know what’s coming next. If you keep a note of when your next lecture will be, when you have to attend an event, when you are going to study, or when to write assignments, it takes away the headache of planning what’s next. I know it can be difficult to follow the schedule exactly by the clock, but it helps you de-clutter your brain.
For this, you can use Google Calendar or Outlook Calendar. Both are available across devices to help you keep track of your schedule.
Don’t forget anything
Each and every task is crucial to keep track of. Moreover, it should be easy and quick to add your tasks. There are moments when we tend to forget what we were planning to do or buy, so always make sure quick notes are one click away from you.
The best apps that sync across devices are Google Tasks and TickTick. These apps are accessible online, on your tablet or smartphone. They also have widgets, so you can quickly glance at what’s coming next and add anything quickly so you don’t forget.
Keep it in the cloud
Having important documents easily accessible should be a necessity. Making copies of all your physical documents in the cloud is a good backup practice. If you already have a Google or Microsoft email account, you are eligible for free cloud storage.
With this option, your data gets backed up automatically, and you can share documents with classmates or teachers for easy collaboration. You can also see the version changes you’ve made to these documents.
Read more learn more
Being a student, you will be learning new things every day. But more than that, reading should be a habit that needs to be developed. Beyond reading your university or school materials, you should explore other content, including both fiction and non-fiction books. Thanks to e-reading apps, you can carry thousands of books in your pocket.
Reading every day gives you a broader perspective on different topics and subjects, helps you develop better writing skills, and improves focus and concentration. It can also spark imagination and creativity.
AI is what you need
This is the crucial part of all—using AI. As a student, the first thing you might use AI for is writing assignments. Even though it saves time, that’s not the right way to use it for learning. You can use AI as a tutor for any topic, as a grammar corrector for your writing, to summarize complex topics, and more.
Using AI wisely can help you save a lot of time in learning.You can find more information on How to learn anything quickly: Using AI.
These apps are just the tip of the iceberg, but they can help you in the long run and lay a strong foundation for your future.
