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Apps in Higher Education
Apps to help you organize, teach and research
Caprice Roberson and Stephanie Espinoza
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Key
Apple: Can be accessed from any Apple
device, usually via iTunes.
Android: Can be accessed from any
Android device, usually via Google Play.
Web-based: Can be accessed from any web-
enabled device (computer, tablet or phone)
via a browser. Not a stand alone app.
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Organize
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FlipboardWhat is it?
A digital magazine in which you
choose the content.
How will it help me?
You can have stories from all your
favorite news sources and social
media sites in the same stream.
What platforms is it available on?
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Dropbox
What is it?
Cloud-based storage for your files.
How will it help me?
You can save and access your files on
any device.
What platforms is it available on?
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EvernoteWhat is it?
Cloud based storage for lists and
many types of files.
How will it help me?
You can make notes, to-do lists and
attach files (pic, .doc, .xlsx, etc.) that
you can access on any device.
What platforms is it available on?
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Teach
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Kahoot!What is it?
A program that allows you to create
quizzes, discussions or surveys, answerable
via phone, tablet or computer.
How will it help me?
You can get real time responses from your
students in class.
What platforms is it available on?
Note: You can use any web enabled device to
respond.
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Poll EverywhereWhat is it?
A polling program that allows response
via text, Twitter or web.
How will it help me?
You can get real time responses from
your students in class.
What platforms is it available on?
Note: You can use any web or SMS enabled
device to respond.
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SocrativeWhat is it?
A program that allows students to
interact via any web-enabled device.
How will it help me?
Allows you to get real time responses with
polls, quizzes, exit tickets, etc.
What platforms is it available on?
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ShowMe Interactive Whiteboard
What is it?
A tutorial creation program.
How will it help me?
You can create short whiteboard
tutorials or lessons with voice-over for
your students to view.
What platforms is it available on?
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PolarisOfficeWhat is it?
Allows you to create and edit Office documents on your device.
How will it help me?
Allows you to create and edit Office documents (.docx, .xlsx, .pptx), open and access PDFs, and store work on your Google Drive or Dropbox.
What platforms is it available on?
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CanvasWhat is it?
CSN’s learning management system.
How will it help me?
You can add or edit course content
from any device.
What platforms is it available on?
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Research
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EasybibWhat is it?
Bibliography and citation generator.
How will it help me?
You (and your students) can get help
creating citations or bibliographies. The
apps for your device can scan barcodes
on books to create citations.
What platforms is it available on?
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ZoteroWhat is it?
A citation and research tool.
How will it help me?
You can organize your research, keep
track of citations, make a bibliography,
and store copies of articles.
What platforms is it available on?
Note: Works on your computer as a browser plug-in. You
can use the web-based version of Zotero on other devices,
which will allow you to access your content by logging in.
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OneSearchWhat is it?
A tool that allows you to search the
CSN Libraries collection.
How will it help me?
You can search and access almost
everything the library has (articles,
books, films, etc.) with one search.
What platforms is it available on?
Note: The library has created a special mobile
version for easy use when accessing via your device.
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EBSCO DatabasesWhat is it?
Article databases.
How will it help me?
You can search through the library’s
collection of articles.
What platforms is it available on?
Note: To access the library’s collection on your
device, you will first need to access EBSCO from the
library’s website, and click “iPhone and Android
apps” at the bottom of the page for setup.
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Overdrive Media ConsoleWhat is it?
A collection of ebooks.
How will it help me?
You will be able to search through and
“check-out” many (popular) ebooks
and audiobooks from your local public
library (e.g. HDPL, LVCCLD).
What platforms is it available on?
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Also check out…
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MERLOT Learning Apps Collection
What is it?
• A collection of smartphone
and tablet learning apps.
• You can also build a webpage
and share with others how you
use apps in your teaching.
Find more information at:
mobilelearning.merlot.org
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Questions, Comments, Concerns?
Contact us!
Caprice Roberson
702-651-7693
Stephanie Espinoza
702-651-5709
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