Very useful free tools and applications for students

• Examsupermart

  23 Jan 10, 19:00

  Hi all,

  
  

  i found this article which contains many useful links for students when researching for projects. I would like to share with all.

   

   

  The list below does not have the links. Pls go to the following websites for the links:

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  Social Networks

   

  Friends help friends with anything especially homework. These sites are fantastic for connecting high school students in need of some study assistance.

   

   

     1. MySpace: This well known social network lets users find friends, classmates and meet new people. Now MySpace now allows its members to listen to free music or share video.

   

     2. Facebook: The most popular social site on the Internet has over two hundred million members and become one of the premier photo sharing services.

   

   

     3. Linkedin: Find people who share your interests among a community of 40 million students and professional seeking to advance their career and education interests.

   

     4. Bebo: Share video and meet new friends around the world. This social network also caters to a large Spanish speaking community.

   

     5. hi5: An international social network that also operates on a local level, this site allows members to stay connected, while sharing their lives and keeping up with current events.

   

     6. Friendster: This global social network emphasizes true friendships and discovering new people.

   

     7. Lovento: An international tourism guide and network providing information on nightlife, sports and art and culture.

   

     8. MyCool: A social network considering fashion, culture and life this site is great for students looking for a study break.

   

   

     9. beRecruited: A network for athletes looking to get recruited for college sports, this site connects students with coaches.

   

    10. vSocial: An online community built around providing the fastest, ways to share videos.

   

    11. Alumwire: A network helping students search for career and employment opportunities to find jobs, career and employment opportunities.

   

    12. b4Class: This simple social network makes it easy for students to connect in order to share notes, test materials and homework.

   

    13. Campusbug: One of the first social learning networks this educational networking tools connects students all over the world.

   

    14. Quizilla: A social site connecting teens around the world, this site has security to assure no unsavory elements infect the network.

   

   

    15. Student.com: A network for students, parents, and administrators to learn the facts about financial aid, scholarships, loans, jobs, and college majors

   

    16. studentSN: This social network is an engaged community of students dedicated to learning.

   

    17. Social Economy Student Network: Connecting passionate caring students with one another, this site is dedicated to saving the world through service.

   

    18. teengrace.net: A network designed to link Christian teens with one another, this site is easy and functional.

   

    19. Teens for Planet Earth: A social networking site for teens who want to protect our planet, this resource is great for youth wanting to make a difference.

   

    20. Habbo: A virtual hangout where users can create and design their own rooms, even throw parties for their online friends.

   

   

   

  Research Resources

   

  Whether it’s a research paper or science project, these sites make assignments a snap.

   

   

    21. RefDesk.com: The self-proclaimed fact checker of the Internet, this site is great for find quick trivia or references for papers.

   

    22. American Association of School Librarians: A research resource dedicated to helping students improve their searching skills, this site can help anyone earn better grades.

   

    23. TekMom: This search tool site is great for students hoping to succeed in school.

   

    24. A Research Guide: Learn the tricks to better research with this great guide for students of any age for any subject.

   

   

    25. Google Scholar: Saving students even more time, Google Scholar finds research articles relevant to any project or paper.

   

    26. Worthington Libraries: Research tools and links for students provided by a public library based in Ohio.

   

    27. NoodleTools: Providing premium search tools for students and professional researchers, NoodleTools is a fantastic resource for completing any project.

   

    28. Encyclopedia.com: Drawing from sources such as the Oxford University Press and Columbia University this encyclopedia is a must tool for modern students.

   

    29. Infoplease: A complete database of encyclopedias, atlases, thesauruses and other reference material, Infoplease is extremely useful.

   

    30. Bartleby: One of the Internet’s preeminent reference sites, this resources has great books and other helpful material.

   

   

    31. Library of Congress: From the US government, this site gives students access to the wealth of material contained within the Library of Congress.

   

    32. Google Books: Checkout samples of recent best sellers or get complete textbooks for common classes, Google is quickly changing how people read.

   

    33. Wikipedia: The site that introduced “wiki” into the common vernacular has become so ubiquitous teachers are desperately trying to break their students’ reliance on the open encyclopedia. Despite accuracy issues, Wikipedia is still a blessing from up on high.

   

   

  Tools for School

   

   

  School is an underappreciated full time job. These tools help students manage projects, assignments, grades or anything else that comes along.

   

   

    34. Mango Languages: A quick and easy way to learn a foreign language, this site helps students manage goals toward actually learning to speak in another tongue.

   

    35. NanoLearning: A community made for learning, this site links self-learners and students seeking to advance their interests.

   

    36. Brain Tune: This interesting site offers students music aimed at boosting brain power while studying.

   

    37. SocialDesks: Studies prove students learn better with flashcards and this site lets users share their creations with others.

   

    38. eNotes: With summaries for master works and even minor poems, this site is impressive in its professional offerings.

   

   

    39. LearnHub: This site gives its users communities and expert advice to advance student’s educational aspirations.

   

    40. Mathway: An unbelievably helpful site that takes a shot at solving difficult math problems, tool is a blessing in disguise.

   

    41. QoolsQools: This site has links, articles and other educational resources for students looking to get better grades.

   

    42. SparkNotes: Easily accessible and helpful summaries of classic books are the hallmarks of this site seeking to better students’ understanding of literature.

   

    43. TAMU Student Counseling Service: From Texas A&M University, this site provides students with helpful tips and advice for making smart decisions in high school.

   

   

    44. GradeMate: An online course organizer that lets students and teachers keep track of their classes and assignments.

   

    45. Notely: Providing all the tools a student could ever need to do succeed in school, Notely makes school easy.

   

    46. OttoBib: This resource generates citations for research papers or tracking your comprehensive personal reading list.

   

    47. Spreeder: This neat tool speed reads text from any online source and makes skimming articles for research a breeze.

   

    48. Dictionary.com: One of the most popular online dictionaries this resource is great for expanding your vocabulary.

   

    49. SpellJax: Most spell checkers fail to recognize medical, legal or other technical terms, this resource spell checks specialty research papers.

   

   

   

  Task and Goal Managers

   

  Keeping focus and discipline is often difficult for high school students. These task managers will help any teen concentrate on their studies.

   

   

    50. Backpack: A fantastic organizational tool, this site stores documents and allows users to share them with others.

   

    51. Toodledo: An online to-do list that is simple and easy to use, Toodledo lets students organize and focused.

   

    52. Google Calendar: Yet another highly helpful Google application, this tool plans by day, week, month or year.

   

    53. Remember the Milk: An extremely helpful task manager, this site is also available in a mobile format so you always have a reminder of your goals.

   

   

    54. Mindomo: A web-based mind mapping tool this site allows users to visualize their task, goals and everyday errands.

   

    55. Tadalist: A simple, easy to use to-do list application, this tool is reliable and popular among professionals.

   

    56. Comotivate: Create a goal, then find an online buddy to help you achieve it. This goal networking site is great motivation for anyone needing an extra boost.

   

    57. Goal Setting Tool: This site helps set goals for the short and long term by providing a guide to success.

   

    58. e-Task: An easy to use online project management tool that will increase productivity and performance.

   

    59. Joe’s Goals: An online goal tracker built into a grid, this site helps users visualize their goals.

   

   

    60. MyProgress: Life ranking and analysis, this site can help get your academic career back on track with simple step and goals.

   

    61. eLifePlans: Design a life plan and learn methods for implementing it at this site seeking to give motivation and advice.

   

    62. iGTD: Tips and advice for simplifying students computer use, iGTD is well researched and well written.

   

    63. Colege Board: This planner from the College Board gives students a great tool for planning their collegiate destinies.

   

    64. 30 Boxes: An online calendar, this organizational tool connects people for important events like graduations and starting college or a new career.