The Qualities Of Modern College Students
The college education has taken a complete turnaround with the current technology. The colleges are not like the ones your parents attended anymore. Earlier students used notebooks, textbooks and printed syllabi. These days students use Smartphones, iPads and ebooks for learning. College students have become gradually more dependent on technology. In addition, college students and technology are practically a recession-proof market.
6 Facts About The Modern College Student
College students are co-dependent on technology. Below is what some college students said:
- 73% of college students said that they could not study without technology.
- 70% of college students use keyboards to take notes.
- 91% of college students use email to communicate with their professors.
- 38% of college students cannot go up to 10 minutes without checking their tablets, email, laptop or smart phone.
- 98% of students who own an e-reader read e-textbooks.
- 65% of college students use digital devices to create presentations.
The Modern Student Tech Spending
Studies show that college students spend large amounts of money on technology. Below is a break down on student’s spending:
ü In the year 2009, college students spent $13 Billion.
ü Digital textbooks cost approximately 40% less than printed textbooks.
ü Retailers sell $400 net books used by students primarily for term papers and note taking.
Tech Tools and Apps for College Students
Slowly but surely, college students are slowly stopping to use notepads and now using the iPad. This technology comes with hundreds of tech tools and apps for the modern college student. Some of these apps include
- Skype – The app is not new but with a smart phone app, it is popular in universities. In addition, it has a video chat tool for virtual study groups and calling friends at home. You do not need to use phones.
- Ever note Peek – This is a fun app that could encourage more college students to study. The app has a virtual system for the flashcard. In addition, the app keeps your scores and grades you. College students do not use the 3â€x5†cards anymore.
- Grades 2 – This is a grade calculator. You can calculate what you need to score on a test. Grades 2 tracks GPA and course credits. Moreover, it serves as a reminder system for assignment due dates. The normal calculators are no longer in use.
- Snoozerr recordings – This app is an audio recorder for long lectures and study groups. The app also has a camera where you can capture a visual. Snoozerr pairs the image with the audio. You do not use the voice recorder anymore.
- Wunderlist – This application creates tasks and to-do lists. It tracks homework assignments and readings. In addition, you can sync the app to web interface. College students do not use the campus paper planner anymore.
- AroundMe – The app uses GPS to find essential college spots. Some of these spots include banks, gas stations, coffee shops, restaurants, grocery stores and bars. College students rarely use the campus phone book.
The Future of The Classroom
Notebooks and textbooks are not the only items that technology has taken over on the college campus. Online courses have increasingly become a popular option. Research shows that 12 million college students currently take one or more classes online. In addition, the figure might surpass to 22 million in five years. By the year 2014, 5.14 Million students attended physical classes, 3.55 Million students took all classes online and 18.65 Million students took some classes online.
Times are changing for college students. Campus bookstores not only contain books, but also iPads and laptops. Students with smart phones are as common as logo apparel. Maybe the future campus will exist on a computer screen rather than in a classroom.
Fun facts
- Community college students are less reliant on digital tools than 4-year college students and graduate students.
- Graduate and undergraduate students (18-24 years) have the fastest internet connections among age groups.
- College students tune down the tech when studying for final exams in the library.
The college education landscape has done a complete turnaround due to technology. Gone are the days when students used notebooks, textbooks and printed syllabi.
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