The Woodlands LearningRx suggests taking advantage of technology to get organized

THE WOODLANDS, Texas – Struggling to stay organized? There’s an app for that.

Today’s younger generation is extremely tech-savvy – and luckily students are finding that smartphones, computers and tablets offer applications that can be incredibly valuable when it comes to staying organized.

“Students’ schedules are busier than ever,” Kim Bellini, owner and director of The Woodlands LearningRx said. “But they are also better equipped to stay organized. The use of the iPad, laptop and smartphone in the classroom can provide for numerous possibilities in teaching and learning.”

Bellini said there are several free and low-cost apps that help students (and their parents) get organized:

Notability ($1.99): Integrate handwriting, PDF annotation, typing, recording and organizing to take notes your way. Listed as Apple’s best-selling note-taker of 2012.

Evernote (FREE): Take notes, capture photos, create to-do lists, record voice reminders and makes notes searchable. Winner of the New York Times ‘Top 10 Must-Have Apps.”

Dropbox (FREE): Access any photos, videos or documents from any computer or smartphone by storing them in this shareable program.

Wunderlist (FREE): Manage and share your daily to-do lists, set reminders, and benefit from the recurring and subtasks features – then sync all your devices!

Dragon Dictation (FREE): Up to five times faster than typing, this app lets you instantly see your text or email messages as you speak. You can even dictate status updates to Facebook and Twitter.

EasyBib (FREE): Writing papers is hard enough but add in all the bibliographical information and formatting and you’ve got twice the work. EasyBib lets you create accurate MLA, APA and Chicago style citations just by scanning a book bar code or typing in the name of a book.

Brainscape (FREE): This web and mobile education platform helps you learn almost anything – from a language to math to astronomy – as efficiently as possible. With the app, you can create your own flashcards, rate your knowledge of each concept and learn according to your study patterns.

Merriam-Webster Dictionary HD (FREE) – It’s America’s favorite dictionary enhanced for iPad! The app lets you search for words by voice without needing to spell it. There are also synonyms, antonyms, example sentences, favorites, “Words of the Day” and more.

ALLEN PSAT Prep Practice Problems ($2.99): Available in a variety of subjects, the PSAT apps offer test-taking advice, tips and strategies while helping you learn from your mistakes.

inClass (FREE): Keep track of all your courses, organize your schedule, share your video, audio and photo notes and set reminders for upcoming deadlines. Includes great features like background recording (while you take notes!), iTunes file sharing and class recognition.

With the advent of apps like these, Bellini said students can stay better organized for tests and class work.

“They are also less likely to misplace books, forget important deadlines or waste time digging through piles of illegible notes,” she said. “These apps are also handy in the workplace – just ask your kids how to use them!”