Slideshare by Vicky

Name of App: Slideshare

Cost: Free

Device/s used: iPad/iPhone

Available on: iPad/iPhone, Android and Online

What was good about this tool?

Its a quick tool to use if you need to find some sort of information out regarding subjects you're studying. It contains thousands of presentations starting from biology, sociology etc. Its quick and very easy to use as all you have to do is search for any relevant topic in the search bar and hundreds of different slide shows that could be relevant come up. You can follow different types of presentations uploaded etc.

What was bad about this tool?

Sometimes you need to 'dig in' deeper to find what you're looking for if it's something not so basic, overall, no major issues occurred whilst using this. 

How did you use this tool?

I used it to get more information in relation to coursework, essays and just general knowledge. I

recommend it for people who don't like searching internet for a long time to find relevant answers as using this app it's extremely quick and informative!

Simplenote by Liam

Name of App: Simplenote

Cost: Free

Device/s used: iPhone

Available on: Apple, Android and Online

What was good about this tool?

This app is a great note taking tool, I can make quick notes on the go. I can collaborate on my notes with my friends, in real time or I can send them the link. I can also switch between different versions, allowing be to go back if make any changes which are wrong. I can keep my notes organised by 'tagging' them.  I can export by notes by sending it via 'Airdrop' or use other applications such as Yammer, Twitter, Message or Mail. 

What was bad about this tool?

It doesn't allow me to insert any images into my notes. 

How did you use this tool?

To help me be organised by creating 'to do' lists, and write any memos. I also like the collaboration tool. 

Overall I prefer the Notes app already with my iPhone, as I can insert images. A good app to help you if you need to create simple lists but I will continue to use my Notes app. 

iTunes U by Mac

Name of App: iTunes U

Cost: Free

Device/s used: IPhone

Available on: Only on Apple devices 

What was good about this tool? 

The wide range of audio books on different subjects, a great tool for HE students it allows me to access my subject content on the go from top universities. Its give you the latest information about your subject. This is a education app for education content.

What was bad about this tool? 

Good tool but can only be used on Apple devices 

 How did you use this tool?

If you were interested in a subject you could use this app to learn more about it, Also a helpful tool for extra research, and a different way of leaning. I would recommend this app to any person or student that wants another way to learn.

Popplet Lite by Vicky

Name of App: Popplet Lite

Cost: Free

Device/s used: iPhone

Available on: iPhone, iPad

What was good about this tool? 

It's easy to use. Once you download the app and open it, you do not sign up or anything and go straight forward to creating your mind map. You can name it and change a colour of it by clicking on settings wheel. You are allowed to make a new 'popple', copy/past/cut it and also you can disable editing if you aren't writing anything on it and just want to read through what you've got already. 

What was bad about this tool? 

The downside of this app is that you cannot create more than one board. Everything is on the same page so it can get a little messy and confusing so if you were to use this I would advise using it for one subject/topic only. Another thing, is that it's too small on my phones screen for my liking anyway. I would imagine if it was used on an iPad etc, it would be easier to fiddle with it and make it easier to read and navigate around the board.

How did you use this tool?

It's great for quick-to-do mind map. It's quite nice that you have an option to choose whichever colour that is in the options, as you can personalise it and makes homework etc more 'fun' or exciting if I may say. Overall, it's a simple mind mapping tool for quick notes but maybe not best for revision. 

Yammer by Liam

Name of App: Yammer
Cost: Free
Device/s used: iPhone and PC
Available on: Apple, Android, Windows Phone and Online.

What was good about this tool?

Yammer is great for posting messages that other people in the company could read and reply too. You can also start a group that you can invite others to collaborate with you, this is great for group tasks such as presentations.  You can also modify your profile to correctly represent you as an individual. Also when replying to posts you can also 'like' them to indicate you agree with them without having to comment on it.

Within the posts you can attach URLs, photos or files (such as a Word document or a PowerPoint). You can also integrate polls into your posts that you can share with groups or the all company group (default group you join when you sign up to Yammer).

What was bad about this tool?

But you must be careful when you post to all company as everyone in the company can see what you post on there.

How did you use this tool?
I used this tool to interact with other people in my group. To post about my interests. Its a quick way to communicate with other members of my group as it is on my phone. I would defiantly recommend this tool to everyone.