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Tools, Not Toys: Mobile Apps for Academic Success
Co-presented by Weingarten Learning Resources Center (VPUL) and Weigle Information Commons, this workshop series will explore the use of mobile apps for staying organized and getting work done.
Questions? Email wic1@pobox.upenn.edu or stop by the Weigle Information Commons.
Switching your paper planner to a digital one? Have a huge paper due and don't know how to make plans? This workshop explores time and project management through iOS Apps such as 2Do and Awesome Note, along with the function of importing Google Calendar to your iPad/iPhone built-in Calendar.
Having trouble taking notes that make sense when you review them later on? Want to keep notes from all your classes together in one spot that you can search and access from anywhere? Join us to explore a variety of iOS Apps that help you take notes from lectures, and accessories for mobile note-taking, such as styluses and keyboards.
Do you know how to make plans to write a long research paper? Having trouble managing a big project such as a thesis or dissertation? This workshop shares strategies for project management with the help of iOS Apps.
Do you find it challenging to take notes while reading a PDF document? Wonder how to annotate a digital file for proper citation for your research paper? In this session we will explore iOS Apps that help you markup articles and take notes while reading texts. You will also learn how to create a concept map on an iOS mobile device.
