LEARN ABOUT APPS THAT CAN ENHANCE ONLINE LEARNING EXPERIENCE
With the teaching and learning process predominantly shifting to digital platforms, these online and fun tools help make the process more engaging
We live in the day and age where technology has become indispensable to our lives and this has become even truer in the pandemic era.
Working, studying, teaching, playing or getting entertained — all these have seen a major transition from offline to online. This new lifestyle has made way for a large number of smart applications for PCs and smartphones. And both Android and iOS platforms are now helping us engage better with the online world.
While teaching is one area that requires ample creativity as well as interaction with students, teachers now have to come up with newer and more innovative ways of keeping students interested in online lessons. Also, For students, studying online needs to be at least as fun as being in a physical classroom. Moreover, teaching and learning online is not limited to just school lessons but even vocational interest courses or activities. If you are someone looking to learn or teach something online, here is a list of some smart apps for both Android and iOS users to make your task easier and more fun.
POST PANDEMIC LIFESTYLE HAS MADE WAY FOR A LARGE NUMBER OF SMART APPLICATIONS FOR PCS AND SMARTPHONES THAT CAN HELP MAKE THE PROCESS OF TEACHING AND LEARNING ONLINE INTERACTIVE AND ENJOYABLE. MORE AND MORE APPS ARE BEING MADE TO OFFER A SEAMLESS DIGITAL CLASSROOM EXPERIENCE
ITUNES U (IOS)
This app provides everything an instructor needs to bring the classroom together on iPad. You can build lessons and your own materials, collect and grade assignments, start class discussions or talk with students. iTunes U also allows anyone with an iPhone, iPad or iPod touch to learn from a large collection of free education content in public courses from leading schools, universities, museums, and cultural institutions.
QUIZLET
This app is a handy way to study and practice whatever subject you are learning as it brings in new expert explanations, an artificial intelligence (AI) learning assistant, and flashcards. You can also create your own flashcard sets or choose from millions created by other students. You can test yourself with practice problems and study modes as well as get personalised study paths, and can track your progress with the Quizlet Learning Assistant.
ADDITIO - TEACHER GRADEBOOK
From planning to grading your students, Additio centralises all your classroom management in
a simple and easy-to-use app. Key features and advantages include a digital gradebook, lesson planner per session, curricular units with customised templates, assessment based on skills and learning standards, customised reports, among others. It also provides record of attendance, timetable, seating plan and calendar.
INKO - INTERACTIVE WHITEBOARD (IOS)
This app is essentially a collaborative whiteboard that lets you draw together using multiple iPads, iPhones or MacBooks, and even interact on Apple TV. This app is ideal for team co-workers in a brainstorming session, for a creative classroom project, or for an interactive meeting between a graphic designer and their client. Inko also offers precise Apple Pencil support as well as hi-res PDF exports to share with your group when you’re done.
EDMODO
This app helps instructors create a virtual classroom environment where students can post or submit their assignments, and anyone can upload files, photos, and videos. The app allows students and teachers to engage and collaborate, including parents as well, to track progress. Just like Additio, this app also offers a built-in grade book.