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"While many are still skeptical about adopting mobile devices as a dedicated educational tool, I've come to find over the past month or so that, given the right applications, your smartphone/tablet can become the saving grace in a hectic college student's day-to-day routine. For those college students out there toting an iOS device such as an iPhone, iPod Touch, or iPad, here are some of the best apps I've found for helping you make it through the semester. "

"For today's Weekly App Series we've found great apps to add to your iPad collection. We have included five essential apps for college students in this week's bundle. Our editorial team goes through the data, picks the best and most interesting apps and then brings them to you on a regular basis."

Part 1 Writing and Reading on the iPad http://www.joachim-scholz.com/academipad/2012/09/10/best-ipad-apps-college-academics/ Part 2 Conceptualizing and Presenting ideas http://www.joachim-scholz.com/academipad/2012/09/20/best-ipad-apps-university-students/

"You lucky thing. The summer's over, or nearly over, and you're already planning on heading back to school. Just like last year, you will begin this year fresh and full of energy and enthusiasm, only to be ground down by the man. Luckily, we're here to help with advice on the best apps and gear to get you through the year and into next year's summer vacation with the least effort possible. So sit back, relax and take a look at the Cult of Mac back to school/college superguide."

"If you've got an iPad, or access to one, try out a few of these great applications perfect for college prep. They can help make things like figuring out financial aid, choosing a school, or improving your SAT scores a little bit easier, freeing up more time to spend enjoying your final years of high school."

"In this technology era we have lot of Tablets, Apple Inc have famous iPad with all advanced features. This is a famous and ultimate gadget for school child's, college youth, school teachers, college professors, top air lines, some of major country defense departments also using this famous gadget. In this ultimate roundup we're sharing must have apps of iPad for increase your productivity as newbie and professionals, all of these are on top download app categories, hope you'll enjoy with these of all and also share your own experience if we miss some other major iPad productivity apps, take a look:"

A California University has created an iPhone application specifically for its students, so it could be only a matter of time before this spreads to college's everywhere.

"Thought I would share a little about our iPad programme. Further details of our programme can be found on our iPad portal: http://ipad.redlands.qld.edu.au/"

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A week ago, the University of Missouri journalism department announced it would require its students to purchase an iPhone or iTouch for the fall semester. Many people have voiced their opinions on the subject but the alternatives to these products have been left without a voice. Until now.

"As a part-time college professor, I love Evernote: I can clip articles, make lecture notes and cross reference assignments between different courses. But the more I get into Evernote, the more I see how my students could benefit from using it even more than I do. Here are five top tips for students who want to use the service to organize their class work."

"Apple has set the stage for a textbook revolution with the new iBooks 2 and free iBooks Author software, but as it turns out, that was only the first of the company's plans to unveil in New York City today -- Cupertino is also introducing a new iTunes U app for allowing colleges and universities to share their knowledge with the world."

"Market intelligence firm IDC projects worldwide shipments of more than 70 million tablets in 2012, up from 17 million in 2010. We are witnessing a major transformation in how digital content is distributed and consumed. According to a 2011 Pearson Foundation survey, 86% of college students who own a tablet say the device helps them study more efficiently, and 76% report that tablets help them perform better in their clas"