Being a student in middle school involves using some form of technology a few times each week, whether at home or school. With the increasing number of iPads being used in the classroom, more apps are being used in education. Here is a list of 10 apps that every middle school students should consider using.

1. Evernote: Evernote is an app with multiple functions – it is a platform that allows you to make lists, take notes, or do research. You can also attach files such as documents or images to the app to share your ideas with others and create presentations. It is also possible to make reminders on the app to stay organized.

2. EasyBib: Citing sources can be extremely tedious – luckily, EasyBib has the solution. You can create accurate citations from websites by copying the URL, or books by scanning the book barcode. It’s easy to switch to different types of citations such as MLA, APA, because EasyBib has over 7000 citation styles to choose from. Using your created citations, you can also organize them into a bibliography.

3. Khan Academy: Khan Academy is a learning resource with an entire library of videos that focus on math, science, history, and many other subjects. The iPad app also has interactive exercises like you would do on a computer, so you can practice what you learn from school or the videos.

4. Dictionary.com: Dictionary.com is not limited to providing definitions for words, it also has a built-in thesaurus and translator. Each definition comes with the correct pronunciation, word history, and origin. There is also a “word of the day” feature on the app, which helps expand your vocabulary by showing you a new word each day.

5. Quizlet: This app serves as a substitute for paper flashcards, which can be time-consuming to make. On Quizlet, you can make your own flashcards or choose from other users’ flashcards to study for multiple subjects such as vocabulary, science, or a foreign language. There are also game features and images can be added to enhance your studying experience.

6. Desmos Graphing Calculator: This free app serves as a substitute for an expensive graphing calculator. It can graph any kind of equation or data from a table. Even better, you can zoom in and out of the graph, touch points on the graph, as well as animate the line in order to see its path.

7. Duolingo: Duolingo is the perfect app for someone who wants to learn a new language, regardless of whether or not they take a language class. The languages that are available for learning are Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Italian, Irish, Dutch, Danish, Swedish, and English. The learning style is very enjoyable and treats learning a language like a game.

8. Kindle: If you don’t have a Kindle, you can install the Kindle app. There’s a variety of material that is available – the app is not limited to books, but also has textbooks, magazines, and newspapers. You can adjust the font size while you are reading, and also switch to listening to the book as desired. Recommendations are chosen based on the books that you have read, and are personalized over time.

9. TED: This app gives you access to all of the videos that have been made by TED, most of which involve leaders and innovators sharing in-depth concepts and stories. Visiting this app can help to expand your knowledge and learn about worldwide issues.

10. Encyclopedia Britannica: Encyclopedia Britannica has tons of information poured into one app. There are over 80,000 articles covering a variety of topics to help with research papers and projects, that all come with photos and graphics to enhance reading. Even better, there is a quiz feature giving you the opportunity to review what you read.

Hopefully these apps will help you in your studies throughout your future years. Good luck!