Educational Mobile Applications
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Where Can You Find Mobile Applications?
Depending on your device it may be easier or harder to get the application you want, however most apps have stretched themselves to be available to the top two application hubs. GooglePlay, sponsored by Google, is the more official holder for Android applications. Android covers devices such as smartphones, tablets and other devices developed by Google.
iTunes based that most applications are developed for. iTunes a product of Apple Incorporated products including, Macintosh, iPads, iPods and iPhones.
When you purchase a mobile device, make sure you know which company it's affiliated with, it's always important to do your research and get the device that will best suit your needs as a consumer.
Dictionary.com
Dictionary.com starting as an online dictionary website and has since expanded as a free application on iTunes and the GooglePlay store so it is available for many different devices! The app gives multiple definitions of words, it's synonyms and can be used in multiple languages for the students best comprehension and comfort. This app is also all ages and can easily be used as a reference material in any subject just like a bound dictionary.
WordReference.com Dictionaries
WordReference.com Dictionaries is also a dictionary tool that started online and has now become a free application that can be installed from GooglePlay or iTunes. WordReferences, however, is first and foremost a language learning assistance website. Students are able to set their language settings and search for unknown words from another language and get the definitions in their own language. The application rates itself ages 12+ mostly because they have a kaleidoscopes of words and do not censor the words or definitions.
Oxford Dictionaries: Quick Search
Oxford Dictionaries: Quick Search is a free application on both iTunes and GooglePlay. It is a simple dictionary app but it is more in depth and expansive in its information then the other two dictionaries listed.
The Human Body App for the iPad
The Human Body is an educational application that can be bought on iTunes for the iPad and will work on mobile Apple products for the most part. It is an easy to use exploration of the human body and shows it's different processes and functions. Although the pictures are somewhat scary, don't let this detour you, the app itself would be very useful for any biology student as review, refreshing or just reinforcing the lessons through the year. The app is stated 4+ however it's definitely useful for grades 7-12 and even university.
Khan Academy
KhanAcademy is a well know educational website that explores various concepts and give instructional videos and tools for students and teachers. The app is free with sign in on gmail, Facebook or an account with them. It can be installed on either iTunes or GooglePlay.
solaro
solaro is an online study guide data base that has been formatted into an application for both iTunes and GooglePlay. It is free and no email account is required for use. Edmonton Public Libraries has this data base available for members to use and is recommended for all grades.
Encyclopædia Britannica
Encyclopædia Britannica is a number of series of novels covering general knowledge and various subjects from around the world. It has since been developed into a web page and a free application for iTunes. The application has also been made for specific subjects for kids called Britannica Kids, these have extra cost and can also be bought on GooglePlay.
Tinkerbox
Tinkerbox is a free iTunes application aimed to allow students and children to fiddle with physics and science to solve the puzzles and levels through the game. It was recommended rot me by a children's librarian from Edmonton Public Libraries. The age group recommended is 4+ but it would be very beneficial for students in grade 2 learning about gears and pulley systems.