Smartphones can be a wonderful way to extend learning beyond the classroom and complement teacher-led instruction. They have a number of advantages as learning tools: nearly everyone has one, they're easy to use, and they're a gateway to a world of educational apps and content.
What's more, smartphones can bring learning to life with interactive features, video and audio, as well as give children access to knowledge on a device they are comfortable and familiar with. With that in mind, Alcatel suggests some Android Apps to support your child's learning and development:
Amazon Kindle
The Kindle app puts over 1.5 million books at your fingertips, as well as a range of popular magazines and newspapers. Read print replica textbooks that provide features to help students study smarter including the ability to highlight passages, add margin notes, and search for keywords.
Get it here: Amazon Kindle
Cram.com Flashcards
Cram.com Flashcards is a study app that allows you to create flashcards on any subject. Card mode allows you to quickly view an entire set of flashcards and repeat them as often as you like. Memorise mode hides flashcards you know so you can concentrate on the ones you still need to learn.
Get it here: Cram.com Flashcards
Duolingo: Learn Languages Free
Learn English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch, Irish, Danish, Swedish, Russian, Ukrainian, Esperanto, Polish and Turkish with this fast, fun and free app. It features games, lessons, and more.
Get it here: Duolingo: Learn Languages Free
LEGO® MINDSTORMS® Programmer
Kids can kick-start their coding skills with this app, which also lets them create robot programs from scratch. Just drag and drop programming blocks onto the canvas and press 'Play' and see how your robot responds.
Get it here: LEGO® MINDSTORMS® Programmer
Crazy Times Tables – LITE
Crazy Times Tables is one of the best multiplication table practice apps available for Android. It mixes fun and games with best-practice teaching methods.
Get it here: Crazy Times Tables – LITE
Elevate - Brain Training Games
Elevate is a brain-training program designed to improve attention, speaking skills, processing speed, memory, math skills, and more.
Get it here: Elevate - Brain Training Games
ABC Kids - Tracing & Phonics
ABC Kids is a free phonics and alphabet teaching app that makes learning fun for children, from toddlers to pre-schoolers.
Get it here: ABC Kids - Tracing & Phonics
