Mobile Apps

Khan Academy is an online platform designed to help educate students in various subjects. Khan Academy produces various learning modules, video presentations, and tutorial lessons to help guide students in learning their subject. This creates an accessible platform for students who might struggle with learning due to their being a more visual learner than an auditory learner. Moreover, what is beneficial is that Khan Academy is a free platform for both learners and teachers, allowing it to be used in many robust classes. This is an excellent program for students of all ages who may not have a lot of money to spend on education to get a chance to learn a subject they are particularly passionate about. Additionally, Khan Academy data will synchronize with your studies. What it entails is that the work you decide to put on your mobile device will carry over to a computer. This is immensely valuable for students who are always on the go. For instance, a student at Khan Academy on a school computer can carry their data and work to an iPad they have at home. It gives students who may not own a lot of technology the ability to continue their education. Khan Adacemy's mission goal to keep education free is something that should be celebrated. In a world where the cost of living is at an all-time high, seeing corporations pursue free education for anyone who wants to learn should be celebrated.

Learning another language can be quite difficult. Duolingo takes the concept of learning another language and "gamifies" it. Duolingo offers many diverse types of languages, from Spanish to Hawaiian, allowing users to be able to experience cultures around the world. How they make learning fun is by masking learning modules by adding points and leagues, creating competition amongst friends. Furthermore, Duolingo is also free to play, meaning you can go through every learning module without paying. However, for those who may struggle with certain curricular lessons, there is a subscription that gives users unlimited lives, bonus lessons, and other related learning material to help guide them. It is amazing that such a learning tool is available that is not only fun but also free. Using Duolingo, you forget you are even learning and become immersed in the cultures of other countries as a result. Educational technology applications like Duolingo should be the status quo; creating an educational ecosystem that embraces culture is an important aspect of schools. It encourages people to get out of their comfort zone and encourages traveling to countries that interest users. Learning about other countries' cultures can help people appreciate another style of life.