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College students are back into full swing this year with more students than ever before using mobile devices.  Every year the apps and products get better and better for keeping our kids organized and keeping assignments and tasks right at the touch of their fingertips.  In a survey conducted by Pew Research Center  in March of 2,253 adults over the age of 18, 67 percent of 18 to 24 year olds owned a smartphone.  

StudyBlue Flashcards is an app where millions of flashcards created by other users are available.   Students can set reminders on the app to maintain a study schedule before a test and even receive feedback on material they are trying to master.    This app is available for IOS and Android and the cost is free.    For more information, please visit www.studyblue.com.

Graphing Calculators are expensive!  This app, of the same name, provides a scientific calculator for students to lot and trace equations.  The app has a custom keyboard and is set up for students to take screen shots and share the graphs via email.   This app is available for IOS for $1.99.

My Homework tracks classes, homework and projects and keeps your homework organized.  The app has a calendar, a reminder and syncs to their website.  The app is available for IOS and Android and is priced at $1.99 per year.   For more information, please visit myhomeworkapp.com.