We have an Android Tablet that was part Birthday present part purchase by my son. He is programming some apps for Android and needed a way to test his programs. We have enjoyed using this great educational tool.
Here are our Top 5 Free Picks for Android Apps:
- Nook - When I asked Chris what his favorite Android App was he said "Nook". He likes the way it is laid out and that they have a vast list of free classic eBooks. I see new books are downloaded every week, titles like "The Count of Monte Cristo", "The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood" and "Jane Eyre". (If you like Kindle better, there is a free app for that as well.)
- Kahn Academy (Unofficial Version) - We also tried the official version, but the unofficial version works better on our tablet. We use the videos for math, science, and history as supplements.
- Andie Graph - This cool app turns your Android into a graphing calculator. It is really handy since we have two youth in higher maths that both sometimes need a graphing calculator. This way we didn't have to buy another one. In addition to the app, you'll need to follow the instructions to installing a ROM that are on the page listed.
- Safe Browser - When considering a tablet, my first concern was being able to effectively filter the Internet. Thankfully, someone else is concerned about that as well and developed the Safe Browser. Follow the steps to block other browsers and it works wonderfully!
- Dictionary.com - This free app is great for immediate look-up of words for spelling and meaning.
My son also suggested a future post on other useful apps, most are free. Maybe I'll have him write that post. :-)
I have seen a lot of apps for younger children that teach math, reading, grammar, etc. I think they could be useful to check out.
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