In terms of technology, students these days are super-fortunate. It’s amazing how rapidly things have evolved, developed, & continuously been perfected just in a matter of two decades, nevermind more. Back then, all the information in the world had already begun finding itself online for the public’s eye, but what the internet was back then can be seen as an open field that’s now a limitlessly vast and advanced ecosystem with innovators from all around the globe coming up with new tools to make life easier and even much more fun for anyone who can push a few buttons. In this post, we’re going to discuss some such useful pieces of technology for academic success in hostel life.
Students in hostels have a lot of digital tools at their disposal, which are all only going to get more and more refined with every new release or update. Here are some such bits of technology for academic success in hostel life, no matter the domain of specialization.
1) AI tools: It might be a controversial matter, but this currently is the dawn of the age of AI. There are AI tools for everything from writing to presentations to media. These might be the most advanced tools currently out there and they only accelerate in terms of rapid development with every passing day.
2) Educational resources: there is a myriad of available courses one can take online on any kind of subject matters. A lot of them that offer certification are even free. Besides, there are countless PDFs of eBooks available all over the internet for free download.
3) Organisational tools: All the academic responsibilities and other areas of the students’ lives call for effecting scheduling and organization. Tools like Google Calendar and Todoist helps one meet all their commitments effectively.
4) Peer collaboration: Distance is not a factor in collaborating with peers anymore. Video conferencing apps like Zoom & Microsoft teams, various Google docs features and even social media can facilitate all kinds of long-distance collaboration.
5) Stress management apps: With great responsibility comes great stress. The student should always try to maintain and take care of their peace of mind. Apps like Headspace and Calm offer all kinds of guided meditation and mindfulness practices for this purpose.
It is also important for the student to maintain a high level of security to protect their digital ventures and work. Strong passwords, two-factor authentication, and regular backups are a must.
The use of technology for such productive purposes is always encouraged at S’ Residences. Not only are facilities like free Wi-Fi constantly provided for all students, but one would usually be in the company of tech wizards and adepts, which would only facilitate smoother incorporation of such tools for academics. So don’t be left behind. Join the technological revolution, and make use of such technology for academic success in hostel settings.