# Tech-Savvy Student Charts The 'Apps & Education' Infographic Determines Technological Success By Jennifer Gosnell | Published 2012-08-10 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apps-education References: [onlinecolleges.net](http://www.onlinecolleges.net/2012/08/07/connecting-apps-education/) & [onlinecolleges.net](http://www.onlinecolleges.net) The 'Apps & Education' infographic is an interesting take on modern education. While apps can be used to procrastinate and deter working, when used properly, apps can be a great asset for students. As the infographic suggests, a wide variety of not-necessarily-educational apps such as [Twitter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/createmybanner-1), Maps and more can make a student's college or university experience much richer. Furthermore, when students utilize their Macs, [iPhones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/notchnook) or iPads (or equivalent non-Apple products) to download textbooks, they receive a better price on these items and avoid carrying around heavy books. MyPocketProf and [Evernote](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/notesmigrator) are only some of the ways that students can interact with their professors, back up study notes and more. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 55% | Activity: 48% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Apps in Education:** Using apps to enhance the educational experience and facilitate communication between students and professors. - **Digital Textbooks:** The shift towards downloading textbooks onto devices for convenience and cost savings. - **Mobile Learning:** Utilizing mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets for studying and accessing educational resources. ### Who This Affects Most - **Education Technology:** Developing innovative apps and platforms for educational purposes. - **Publishing:** Adapting to the digital transformation of textbooks by offering downloadable versions of educational materials. - **Mobile Device Manufacturers:** Creating user-friendly devices and educational apps that cater to the needs of students and educators. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Social Media-Like Study Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/social-medialike-study-apps-sharpen-aims-to-be-just-as-engaging-and-conveni.md) - [Back-to-School AI Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-student-packs.md) - [Omni-Education Learning Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bytesized-app.md) - [Streamlined AI Educational Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/educator-ai.md) - [Academic Planner Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/student-planner.md) - [Anti-Distraction Studying Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/study-platform.md) - [Student-Friendly Note-Taking Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/notetaking-apps1.md) - [Interactive Learning Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/killerstudy.md) - [Comprehensive Study Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/study-solution.md)