Posts published on September 22, 2014

Useful Online Resources For College Students

By Jane Hurst-guest blogger

The Internet can be an extremely valuable tool for college students, loaded with valuable resources they can use for their studies. It is quick and easy to access the Internet, and it makes learning a lot more fun and interesting. Students can use free and paid resources on the Internet, and they can choose which resources are going to be best for their needs. Here are some of the best online resources for college students that will help them to get the best grades:

• Alison – The creators of this website believe that education should be free for all, and of the best quality. Here you can learn all kinds of new things, and get the tools you need for learning. The best part is everything is absolutely free to use.
• KnowledgeNet – This is the site to visit when you need to find resources on IT-related topics.
• Sports Apparel – This is the best place for students to get all of the athletic wear they need. Fancastle supplies colleges and high schools with sports uniforms, footwear, and a whole lot more, all at reasonable prices.
• iHomework – This app can be accessed from any Apple device, from any place. Use this app to make notes about task, homework, course information, and much more.
• The Rapid E-Learning Blog (Articulate Network) – This blog is from Tom Kuhlmann, and it is loaded with practical tips for students. There is all kinds of new information about topics related to education that will help anyone get the most from e-learning.
• Getting Smart – This site is focused on learning, and provides resources to help you get more from studying.
• Atrixware E-Learning Solutions Blog – This tool allows students to create awesome presentations with little effort. The best part of this site is the blog section, which provides plenty of information about the latest e-learning tools.
• Coursera – Here you will find free courses from the top universities, including humanities, computer science, mathematics, biology, business, and much more. Students can use this site to learn more and get information they need for papers and projects.
• Compass Learning – This website helps teachers to understand their students so they can teach according to their strengths and motivations. CompassLearning Odyssey lets teachers assess their students so they can provide the best study paths for them.
• E-Learning Center – Find all of the resources you need on subjects pertaining to web development and IT. While some of the content is only available through a paid subscription, many other resources are absolutely free to use.
• Saylor – Find free classes in a variety of subjects to help with your studies. These classes may not count as course credits, but they are definitely going to help you get a leg up on your fellow students.
• FindTutorials.com – This website is loaded with the best tutorials on the Internet. You will find everything you need for your studies here, and then some. Check out the user votes on the various tutorials in order to find the best ones.
• OpenCulture – Find content that will not only help you with school projects, but will also help you to develop your own personal intellect. You will find content about all kinds of topics, including writing tips and historical information. This is a great site for students who want to learn as much as possible and have an easier time writing papers.
• Course Buffet – Use this website to find open courseware from a number of websites and avoid annoying searches.

Byline:

Jane Hurst has been working in education for over 5 years as a teacher. She loves sharing her knowledge with students, is fascinated about edtech and loves reading, a lot.