This document reviews 10 education apps that are useful for teachers and students. It summarizes each app's key features and benefits. Google Classroom allows whole classes to be taught online with announcements, assignments, grades and comments. GroupMe is an easy way for teachers to communicate with students via group texting. Socrative provides instant feedback on quizzes and assessments. Gimkit combines gamification with educational content from Kahoot and Quizlet. Kahoot is an engaging app for competitive quizzes and games. Flipgrid facilitates video discussions in student groups. BrainPop provides animated educational videos and assignments on various subjects. Remind helps teachers communicate schedules and assignments to students and parents. IXL offers unlimited math

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Our 10 Best Apps
Joel Barker, Khalid Campbell

2. Google Classroom
● A whole class can be taught through Google Classroom
● Announcements, quizzes, grades, comments, etc.
● It is a very efficient way of conducting class, and is especially helpful if someone has to miss class so
they don't get behind.
● Thousands of schools use this as a form of communication/learning

3. GroupMe
● Group Me is the easiest way, in my opinion, to communicate with a whole class
● Teachers could also communicate one on one with students, too.
● Easy sign up. Phone number is all that’s required
● Very simple group texting app

4. Socrative
● Socrative Is great because of the instant feedback
● It's like Google Classroom but more focused on the quiz and assessment topics
● Teachers can import quizzes from online
● Students can see how they are progressing instantly

5. Gimkit
● Gimkit is very cool!
● It really does combine Kahoot and Quizlet - two classic apps
● It is fun to use and customizable to add whatever content you want.
● Very fun educational gaming
● Content can be given to students for homework as well

6. Kahoot
● Kahoot is always loved by students
● It is a very simple
● Fun app for competing as a class or individual study
● This Ed gaming app requires students to answer correct and in the shortest time possible
● The competitive nature of this game never disappoints

7. Flip grid is an app that lets teachers put students into groups and facilitate video discussions or assignments.
● Teachers can only leave feedback through a probate text or video as assignments are monitored.
● The app lets teachers out students into groups and lets them assign and publish assignments to their
liking.
● Flip grid as a great app to use for teachers or students to get assignments done.
● You're able to do peer related tasks or large group work where the teacher is the administrator and
can also create presentations.

8. BrainPop uses short animated movies for students in grades K-12, together with quizzes and related materials,
covering the subjects of science, social studies, English, math, engineering and technology, health, and arts and music.
● Teachers are able to create online assignments or print out work and students are able to track their progress
or just get feedback online.
● Since the app includes movies to help initiate student learning, it is able to keep their attention as they roam
through multiple topics and learning skills.
● BrainPop has a very unique way of grasping the interest of learners as they watch different short movies to
help them learn the topic.

9. Remind is a communication platform that helps educators reach students and parents where they are.
● Teachers are able to basically remind students of coursework or assignments.
● Teachers are also able to occasionally monitor messages as the proctor.
● The app is used for reminding and setting dates/schedules for assignments
● The app is very easy and straightforward as it just reminds students on assignments.
● I like the remind app as it is simple and easy to use.

10. IXL offers unlimited questions on thousands of math topics which gives feedback through comprehension systems.
● The teacher is able to create classes or groups and also send out custom comments/feedback.
● Iit is very easy to use since the app has many different types of topics and assignments to choose from to learn.
● IXL has a bunch of math topics and learner based questions to help students understand different levels of math
learning.

11. Khan Academy offers practice exercises, instructional videos, and a personalized learning dashboard that empower
learners to study at their own pace in and outside of the classroom.
● The app allows for the teacher to give student feedback through assignments or comments that are given
once the teachers creates a task.
● It allows for multiple ranges of learning skills and assignments that go from k-12.
● It is very easy to use as it gives simple exercises and the student is able to learn at a good pace.
● Khan academy is a great tool for any age or learner. It gives many different topics and instructional breakdown
videos to allow the learner to grasp the concepts.