This school year should be about working smarter, not harder. Stocking up on supplies? Before you head to the store, check out our list of the five best social media school supplies the web has to offer (did we mention they are free?).

Glassboard. Take your study group online with Glassboard. This free app gives you the ability to share privately with groups, post your notes, tips or – if you’re feeling really generous – even your homework. The best part about this app? You can determine what content to share and who you want to share it with.  This is the perfect back-to-school study tool we’ve all been waiting for!

 

Picnik. Want to show your friends all the awesome things you did this summer? Picnik is the perfect place to go. You can open, edit and share your pictures from anywhere you want. This app is easy to use and can integrate with your smartphone, tablet or laptop.

 

Issuu. Goodbye boring paper reports, hello Issuu! With Issuu, a new world of publishers and publications is at your fingertips.  Use it to create stunning digital documents – from brochures to reports to magazines – that you can upload, view and share with anyone, anywhere online.

 

FolderBoy. It can be hard to keep all of your ideas organized when working on a new project. With FolderBoy, you no longer have to sort it all out in your head. This app allows you to record ideas, collaborate on tasks and unscramble your workflow. Forget the three-ring binder; save all your ideas with FolderBoy.

 

Chatter. Chatter is the ultimate private social network for your organization or company.  Chatter allows you to create user profiles and groups, collaborate on documents, and streamline workflow.

Know of other great back-to-school (or back-to-work!) apps? Share them in the comments section below!