Gadgets and Apps for Online Courses

There are so many cool gadgets and apps for online courses that the excuses for not getting work done from home are rapidly fading in relevance. So many gadgets and apps tailor for online courses that life is made easier in a myriad of ways you probably couldn’t even imagine. These are some of our favourite gadgets and apps for online courses for 2012. Most are inexpensive and will make awesome gifts for online course students.

Favorite Gadgets for Online Courses

There are heaps of eReaders on the market now and of course most tablets come with eReaders as well. If you know someone taking an online course who doesn’t have one this is an amazing gift. Basic eReaders are inexpensive but will still hold every textbook required and then some. They offer students the ability to study anywhere, in bed or on the beach and even the basic eReaders generally have features like highlighting and note taking. Definitely a must-have for students taking online courses

A USB hub which enables the user you to power the hub either directly from a computer or from an AD/DC socket is useful. If you need to connect multiple USB devices to your computer or if you maintain different subjects on different sticks you can have all at hand using a USB hub. If you are out and about you can also recharge devices such as digital cameras, MP4 players and cell phones wherever there is a power socket. This is super for online students who need to manage mass data at home and at work and school.

The next gadget is especially for online course students of marine biology. Although the field is somewhat limited we just love the device. It’s an aquabotix hydroview robot submarine and it brings a whole new dimension to iOS remote control. Using this remote device students can explore the deep because the robot submarine is a lightweight underwater vehicle equipped with a high definition camera and LED lights.

For those online course Students with a bigger budget (much) the ultimate gift is without a doubt the humanoid robot developed by Kawada Industries. This robot is designed to work alongside people in work environments and at home. It can be programmed to perform a range of tasks and it is capable of recognizing its surroundings and people. Use it to do the dishes and clean the house and you’ll have heaps more time for your online courses! Needless to say this little treat does not come cheaply.

Favorite Apps for Online Courses

These days online courses are made cheap and simple with the use of apps to perform functions that previously required books and technology. Today free apps can replace pricey graphing calculators, dictionaries, thesaurus, and well just about every other tool you ever needed. Also in the app range are inexpensive planners which will organize your homework, grades and finances and then there is the fun stuff. To be sure you can access all your apps the Iridium AxcessPoint Mail & Web App will provide you with access to the Internet from your iPad, iPhone or iPod Touch via an Iridium hotspot. We are sure other smart devices will follow close behind.

Other apps are fun and educational at the same time. For example AR Quizzes allow online course students to take and receive their quiz results in a massive range of subjects and areas of interest. The app makes studying for online course exams fun and easy.

Most apps cost between $1 and $3 so they are an amazing gift you can give to every distance learner on your seasonal shopping list.