In this discussion, we are going take a look at *#37 Apps Every Teacher Must Have*
We are all going digital. Churches, Mosques, Schools, Markets, etc.
Teachers, headteachers are required to have some basic Technological skills.
We are all advised to acquire an Internet Enabled Device.
But, there are 4 Basic Apps you should have on your phone as a teacher. There may be more.
But, for this discussion we are going to just look at just 4.
1. WPS
This App works like your Microsoft Office on your computer. You can use it to create and open documents, create and open Spreadsheet, etc. The App helps you to open and read PDF files. This means you can type all your letters, create a Workbook, etc.
2. Adobe Scan.
A very great App for teachers. Download it. It is free. Use it to scan all your documents (Certificates, Testimonials, Promotion Letters, Appointment Letter, Upgrading Letters, etc.)
3. Google Drive.
It is a great up to store all your documents, contacts, pictures, videos, etc.
Gone are the days when you lost friends and love ones contacts.
One good thing about this App is the fact that data stored can be accessed on any device.
4. My NTC App
This is a must have App for all teachers in the Basic and Senior High Schools. Every teacher, public or private must have this App install on his or her phone.
5. Office 360
This App is similar to Microsoft Office on your computer. You can use it for your documents, spreadsheets, presentations, etc.
6. Dropbox
This App is a cloud storage or an Online Storage App for storing files, etc. You can use it to store your documents, certificates, letters, etc.
7. CamScanner
This is an App purposely for scanning documents. You can use it to scan all your documents, certificates, letters, etc and keep it on your device or on a Cloud Storage.
8. Photomath
This is a great App for working mathematics. It gives step by step solutions to maths problems. What I like about this App is its in-built Calculator and ability to recognise handwriting.
9. Memrise
This is a great App for learning new language and improving knowledge in an existing language. The App trains you to speak as a native of that language.
10. Google Classroom
This App helps you to teach and organise your lessons. You can give assignment, exercises and Mark. It is so easy to teach.
You can invite other teachers to teach with you as co - teachers.
11. Curiosity
A great App that helps in effective reading, writing and thinking. It has several videos and text based information.
12. Maths - Tricks
This App helps you with simple Maths Tricks to help solving maths easier. It covers several Maths Concepts and topics.
13. Lumosity
This App helps in brain development and improves thinking. This is best brain development App.
14. Edmodo
A great App to improve communication among teachers, students, and parents. Communication is made easier. Real time message or instant messages can be sent within seconds.
15. TalkEnglish
As the name suggests, this App helps to improve listening and speaking skills. The lessons are Conversation based.
16. Kahoot
This is an App that can be used to provide activities for children whiles in school or at home. It presents assignments in a form of a game to motivate children to learn.
17. ClassDojo
This App helps teachers and parents to come together. It helps the teachers to send updates to parents on their children's performance.
18. SPM Science
This is a great App for enhancing deeper understanding of science. It is a good App for Science Students, Teachers and Candidates.
19. Snapask
This is wonderful App to help children do their homework. It is so easy to use. Just take a shot of your questions and in few seconds you have the answer.
20. Schoology
This is a school management software for teachers and schools. Download and set up. It is easy to use.
21. Flashcards Deluxe
An App for improving vocabulary and reading. Words are arranged using Flashcards. It has a Test - to - speech audio feature.
22. Chemist
This is a great App for helping students practice their Chemistry lessons.
23. Remind
A great App for passing information from teachers to students. Teachers can give instant and real time messages to students.
24. Seesaw
This is an App that helps students to keep and arrange their work. They can arrange PDFs, Videos, etc. The App serves as an Online Portfolio for students.
25. Chegg study
This is an App that can be help students perform assignments, exercises and project works. It is a very good App for students.
26. Knudge.me
A good App for learning English Language. It has thousands of vocabulary, idioms, synonyms, etc
27. Programming Hub
This is great App for Primary Schools educators and ICT Teachers at the JHS and SHS. It has several lessons in programming such Java, C++, etc...
28. ArchPlus
A great App which uses 2D and 3D Designs to explain concepts.
29. Learn2Learn
This is a great App to help teachers learn different fields of study. It is a onestop App for learning everything.
30. Fullamark
This App helps you study and answer questions. It has host of learning resources for everybody.
31. EDpuzzle
This makes learning fun and easy. Lessons are delievered using notes and videos.
32. Grammar Checker
This is a great App for checking your grammar. You will only paste the sentence and it checks the grammar for you, providing suggestions, etc.
33. World Atlas
This App works like an Atlas. It is a digital atlas. You can get information of all the countries around the world.
34. SoloLearn
This is a great App for teaching Coding in a fun and easy way. It is a great App for primary teachers, JHS ICT/SHS Teachers. You can learn Coding easily using this App.
35. OneNote
This is a great App is a great Note Taking App. Days of taking notes with paper and pen is over.
36. Zoom
This is a video conferencing App. You can use it for Staff Meetings, PTA Meeting, Weekend Classes, etc.
37. Google Meet
This is a video conferencing App. You can use it for Staff Meetings, PTA Meetings, Weekend Classes, etc.
*PS*: You can always contact me for training and memtoring on the proper usage of the Apps.
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