MakeUseOf has posted GradeGuru’s Top Ten Student Tools for 2010, a compilation of online student technology and tools that students will find useful this upcoming year, regardless of field or level of study.  The list covers all aspects of study, including chat, note-taking, collaborating on assignments, and even maximizing dorm space.

You may be familiar with a few of the tools, such as Skype and Chegg, but the list includes several newcomers as well, including:

• StudyRails, a planner which allows students to plan their study time in order to complete assignments on time. StudyRails helps students manage their time effectively through features such as blocking distracting websites, and will even send you text message reminders when it’s time to get to work!
• Study Tracker – the iPad app. by GradeGuru that helps student track their performance – students can record their study time and grades per class to monitor their effort and outcomes

These tools offer the ability to manage all aspects of your academic career, from brainstorming and quizzing yourself to scheduling dates with the library. It’s time to start planning for the upcoming year. Will you be prepared?

For the complete list of tools, visit: GradeGuru’s Top Ten Student Tools for 2010

Socialbrite.org just included our Top 10 Student Tools that will make learning and college life easier for students this fall semester. GradeGuru’s Citation Manager and Study Tracker are featured alongside Skype and Google Docs as tools that will help students start their year off right. The Study Tracker iPad app is included on the list as an innovative and effective way for students to track their class performance, and the Citation Manager is highlighted as a “real time saver” for managing sources in class assignments.

To see the post, visit: Social Tools for Social Change