Great Educational Apps for All Ages

At Tutor Doctor, we think technology is awesome! When it comes to “apps”, people often think of social media, entertainment, or email. Believe it or not, there are actually a ton of great educational apps that help make the learning process fun and engaging! Here are three of our top picks, which are great for students of all ages.

Khan Academy

Khan Academy is a fantastic app that offers a multitude of online classes, which include (but are not limited to) math, science, computing, arts, humanities, and test prep. The best part is that Khan Academy is completely free! You can use this app on any platform, whether you’re at home on a computer or on-the-go using your phone. Younger students are given an assessment test that effectively places them at the right grade and difficulty level. By employing educational videos and practice problems, Khan Academy has proven to be a viable option for “outside the classroom” education. In fact, Khan Academy is now backed by the US Department of Education, so we highly recommend taking advantage of this free app!

Duolingo

Duolingo is one of the best language-learning apps out there. Using fun educational games and visual aids, Duolingo makes learning a foreign language easy and accessible to students of all ages. Duolingo offers a huge array of languages to choose from, including Spanish, French, German, and Italian. Duolingo packs a huge amount of content into a small app – 23 languages and 68 courses are currently offered. Plus, it’s completely free! The creators of Duolingo say that 34 hours in the app is equitable to a semester of class at school, so if you’re looking for a convenient way to learn foreign language on your own time, Duolingo may be a great option for you!

Udacity

Udacity is a best for older ages, including high school and college level students that want to learn and pursue new career paths. Udacity offers courses from highly in-demand industries, often in technology. There are some very cool classes on Udacity – Web and App Design, Virtual Reality Development, Self Driving Car Technologies, and Artificial Intelligence – just to name a few! In fact, Udacity offers “nanodegrees” in these field-specific areas. Although you can expect to spend $2000 USD for a full set of nanodegree courses, Udacity is so confident in the program that they back up their services with a job guarantee: if you can’t find a job upon graduation, they will pay for your tuition. For students interested in entering modern career paths and working with technology, Udacity is a great place to start!

Apps are an awesome way to learn! Although it can be tempting to check out that new cat video someone just sent you, we recommend checking out some of these great educational resources next time you have some free time. We think you will be impressed at how these apps utilize and take advantage of technology to make learning more fun and engaging. There are tons of other great learning apps out there, so don’t hesitate to browse your app store and challenge your mind!

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