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Three (free) online tools to help get your assignment ready

Dropbox Logo1.Dropbox
Ever needed a document on your home computer while at uni?  Ever wished you could access assignments stored on your laptop through your phone? You can with Dropbox!

Dropbox is a free service that allows you access to all your photos, assignments and videos from a number of places.  The beauty of Dropbox is that any file you save on one device instantly saves to the Dropbox website as well as your phone, tablet, computer, laptop…you get the idea.

With 2GB of free storage (up to 100GB available for a subscription price), you’ll be able to take notes in your lecture with your laptop and access them anytime from the Dropbox website.   You can even share documents with your friends and family.  And, the best thing is, Dropbox is compatible with Windows, Mac, Linus, iPad, iPhone, Android and BlackBerry.
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(All information taken from https://www.dropbox.com/ )

Mindmeister logo2. Mindmeister
Do you think in pictures rather than words?  Do you find it easier to brainstorm your ideas and put them into a mind map before you start writing an assignment? We sometimes do, too.

Mindmeister is one tool that will help you stengthen your ideas before you start work on your BSB126 Marketing Plan, your KKB102 case study, your critique… basically whatever it is that you’re working on.  You can create and edit your mind maps and synchronise them with the online service. Doing a group assignment?  Share your mind maps through your device or export and email them in RTF, PDF and PNG formats.  Mindmeister is available for download for iPhone, iPod, iPad and  Android.
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(All information taken from http://www.mindmeister.com/ )

TED logo 3. TED
Got a group presentation due soon?  Want to learn how to become a better presenter?  TED (Technology Entertainment and Design) can help you.

TED brings you over 900 videos from fascinating people – from music legends to tech geniuses – all demonstrating how you can capture your audience’s attention and keep them  engaged while they’re learning.  Search for information on your topic and get some presentation tips.  Search by themes and related talks, bookmark or download your favourite videos or share your finds with your friends. Available for Android, iPhone and iPad.
(Information taken from TED)

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4 Comments

  1. What a great post! I have never heard of Mindmeister but it sounds great. I’m gonna have to try it soon!

  2. Thanks Elizebeth. Mindmister is really a very useful tool for work. Thanks for finding this and sharing.

  3. Kari Sinkko

    All three are great! Wished I knew about them earlier.

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