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App Of The Week

Stay Organized for School

August 15, 2014
inClass (iOS) or Studious (Android)Studious
inClass is a free all-in-one app for students. Students can take photo, video, audio, or text notes, share files, manage to-do lists, and keep track of class schedules and due dates all from within the app. FREE
Studious
is a good Android alternative to inClass. The to-do list and calendar app was built specifically for students, and includes note-taking and reminders for homework and tests. Plus, when students put their class schedule in the app, it will automatically turn the phone to silent during class time, minimizing distractions and disruptions.

Kids Countdown (iOS) or Kids Timer (Android)
These two visual timer apps are a great way to help kids stay motivated and on task, and can help ease transitions between tasks and breaks. Visual timers are an especially useful tool for kids with ADHD or autism.
Do you ever struggle to have your kid accomplish a task within given time boundaries? 
With “Kids Countdown” daily routines like cleaning, teeth brushing and dressing up become fun and competitive. 
That’s because this application helps children understand how time goes by. You can set the time duration and select favorite animal picture that will be slowly revealing during the countdown. The child can hear nice music and when time is up, he/she will be notified by the sound of the selected animal. 
This application allows you to:
- Select favorite animal pictures (7 different animals)
- Pick 3 music themes
- … and finally our favorite… pick any picture from your photo library or picture just made from the application as a background image
You can use the “Kids Countdown” to motivate your kid to accomplish tasks in given time, for example to: 
- Get ready - our favorite :) 
- Get dressed 
- Brush teeth 
- Clean the room 
- Make the bed 
- Take turns in games