These Android apps will augment teaching and learning for students and teachers
iPhones and iPads may have once been educators’ and students’ go-to devices, but Android-based tools are increasingly present in classrooms across the nation.
These eight apps, which cover language learning, communication, word games, and more, are only a sampling of available educational Android apps. What Android apps do you use for professional development, administrative purposes, or in your classroom? Do you have a favorite? Let us know in the comments below.
[Editor’s note: Prices are current as of press time. Please note that app prices may fluctuate.]
1. Duolingo, Free
Students can use this app to learn Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Italian, or English. They lose hearts for incorrect answers, move forward via bite-sized lessons, and earn progress achievements and recognition.
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