mobile learning. tablets in class. Apps replace textbooks.
Apple may have started the craze, but the trend is now platform and device agnostic. While iOS remains the system of choice for most developers (though for no other reason than the wild west of the Google Play Marketplace versus Apple’s slimmer iTunes Store), learning-with-apps is just as accessible on Android devices as it is on the venerable iPad.
The following 12 educational apps—a mix of learning simulations, games, organizational tools, and traditional educational apps—are a great place to start.
1. Coursera
Build job-relevant, in-demand skills by learning with experts from world-class companies and universities. With Coursera, you can learn job skills and industry tools through hands-on projects, build knowledge for your career through a variety of industry-specific courses, and prepare for a sought-after role through professional certifications.
2. brightness
Lumosity’s cognitive training program is a fun, interactive way to train your brain and learn how your mind works. Lumosity’s program consists of games designed to train memory, speed, flexibility and problem solving.
3. Duolingo
Learn a new language with the world’s most downloaded educational app! Duolingo is the fun, free app for learning over 40 languages through quick, bite-sized lessons. Practice speaking, reading, listening and writing to improve your vocabulary and grammar skills.
4. Brilliant
Improve your math, data and computer science skills in minutes a day with Brilliant. For professionals, students and lifelong learners alike. Join over 10 million people as they explore thousands of bite-sized, interactive lessons that introduce you to core concepts in everything from math and computer science to data analysis and science.
5. star walk 2
Star Walk 2 is a stargazing app that lets you explore the night sky through your device’s screen. Take an effortless journey through thousands of stars, comets, constellations and other celestial bodies. All you have to do is point your device at the sky.
6. quizlet
Quizlet is a very easy way to learn, practice, and become an expert on everything you learn. Create flashcards or find one to study from over 500 million sets created by teachers and students. Our science-based learning tools help you memorize vocabulary, familiarize yourself with key concepts from your course, and complete practice assignments before test day. Explore our library of learning materials on the most popular subjects such as language learning, medicine, law, math, social sciences and more.
7. Kahoot!
Play addictive trivia games (kahoots) at school, home and work, create your own kahoots and learn something new! Kahoot! brings the magic of learning to students, teachers, office superheroes, trivia fans, and lifelong learners.
8th. PBS KIDS video
Watch safe videos for your kids anytime, anywhere! Download free episodes and bring your child the fun of learning at home or on the go. Watch educational shows from PBS KIDS Video to encourage learning for toddlers and schoolchildren.
9. PlantIn: Plant identification
The Plantin Care Plans will tell you how to identify a plant, how often to water your trees, or why your flower’s leaf has turned brown. With Plantin you have a variety of features that any green thumb would fall in love with: a watering calculator, light meter, care schedules and many other useful functions for identifying and caring for plants.
10 Toca Lab: Elements
Welcome to Toca Lab: Elements! Explore the colorful and electrifying world of science and meet all 118 elements from the periodic table. Discover elements by experimenting with the lab tools. Each element has its own personality. How does neon sound in Toca Lab: Elements? Is gold heavy or light? Is nitrogen mushy or hard? Research, inspect and study each one and let us know! Can you find all 118?
11. Elevate – brain training games
Elevate is a brain training program designed to improve your mind’s focus, memory, speaking skills, processing speed, math skills and more. Each person receives a personalized training program that adapts over time to maximize results.
12. edX: Courses from Harvard & MIT
Advance your career, earn a degree, or expand your knowledge at any level with online courses from the world’s top universities and industry-leading companies. edX brings online courses from the world’s top universities and industry-leading companies to your mobile device, making it easy for you to learn something new and build job-relevant skills in today’s fastest-growing fields.
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