I'm bored, teach me something

I'm bored, teach me something by jessicadally

jessicadally says: You're sitting in the doctor's office. The doctor is running late. You forgot your book and you're bored to tears. These apps are the ones I have on my phone for just such occasions. Not only will you be entertained while you wait for the doctor (or whomever) but you'll learn something to boot.

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TED I love TED talks but so regularly I forget to watch them or just don't seem to have the time. Now with this app I can watch a TED talk while I'm waiting somewhere with time to kill. I can also share some of the best talks with friends without having to be at a computer. You can also favorite videos that you like to come back and watch again. If you're not familiar with TED but the app sounds like a good idea I'd suggest watching Alexis Ohanian: How to make a splash in social media for a short video and Jill Bolte Taylor's stroke of insight for a slightly longer one that might well be the best video on TED.
NASA App Unless you're super into space geekery you might not spend much time at the NASA site or really know much more than the news will tell you about NASA's space missions, but let's face it, the stuff they're doing is pretty cool, and being able to learn about it on the go is excellent too. Don't worry, this app doesn't use geek speak so even the most space illiterate among us will still benefit from the wealth of knowledge contained in this app. If nothing else look at the pretty pictures on the images tab or watch a video.
Musée du Louvre I'd rather go to France and see all of this but even if I did I probably would miss something. This app fixes the issue by bringing great works of art to your phone. Not only can you browse the collection but you can take a tour of the Louvre, view the palace itself and get visitor information. If you can't get to the Louvre in real life then get to the Louvre on your phone!
Classics You've always wanted to read Homer's Odyssey but you just haven't made it a priority. Well now you can by having it right there on your phone. Twenty three classic books are included on this app with a screen setting that makes them easy to read. Best yet the app bookmarks where you are in the book so you don't have to search for it when you return.
lynda.com Award winning training videos. What more could you want? Without a subscription to Lynda.com you'll only get a limited number of videos but there's still plenty to learn here without spending a dime. Sure, much of it you'll use for work as it will train you on software products primarily but then maybe you can write off that time waiting for the doctor as work time?

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girlgeek25

I am an education junkie...really useful list, thank you!

fletchisimo

Hi GG! You might want to check out the Stanza app. They have loads of classics for free through The Gutenberg Project. I see you like hiking Tomales Bay. Have you tried the DipSea Trail? It's one of the best hikes ever.

dustink

Flashcards... Stacks comes with thousands of professionally crafted flashcards covering math, geography, trivia, music, etc... Stacks 3.0 just went live and now lets you create your own flashcards. Email me at stacks@dustinkirk.com letting me know you would like to write a review and I'd be happy to give you a promo code.

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Nice. Where do I download those?

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MaryG

Great ones! Try also SuperMemo application. Great method for learning foreign languages!

FatherBing

Thanks for the insight!

jegoeohybeco

This is definitely a great list to use. I am definitely such a big fan of all of the iphone apps. There is so many of them.
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neilbiggon

Great apps! will be defo giving them a try. Thanks
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sammarks

sitting in the doctores office can be very boring yes! I still haven't gotten an iphone but good apps is definately worth getting

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