10 Educational Apps for instructors to use with their students.

1. Anderson Burgess & Peyton White
October 12, 2019 ~ EDT 6200

2.  Hyperlink: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/mathway/id467329677
 Usage? Aid in solving basic algebra all the way to calculus.
 Feedback? Yes. Takes user input and shows step by step work to find solution.
 Higher Learning Thinking Skills? Problem solving; visualization.
 Functionality? Very functional
 Privacy? Minimal.
 Skills Reinforced? Yes, skills are reinforced.
 Comprehensible? Yes.

3.  Hyperlink: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/photomath/id919087726
 Usage? Take pictures of problems and get help/solutions.
 Feedback? Yes, takes user input and shows step by step work to find solution.
 Higher Learning Thinking Skills? Visualization.
 Functionality? Very functional
 Privacy? Minimal.
 Skills Reinforced? Yes, skills are reinforced.
 Comprehensible? Yes.

4.  Hyperlink: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/word-of-the-day-learn-
english/id987136347
 Usage? Promotes vocabulary and pronunciation development.
 Feedback? No user input. Random words produced everyday.
 Higher Learning Thinking Skills? Concept connection.
 Functionality? Very functional
 Privacy? Minimal.
 Skills Reinforced? Yes, skills are reinforced.
 Comprehensible? Yes.

5.  Hyperlink: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/picturethis-plant-
identifier/id1252497129
 Usage? Take pictures of any plant and identify them; labels and defines plant
botany.
 Feedback? Yes. Labels and identifies parts of the particular plant.
 Higher Learning Thinking Skills? Concept connection.
 Functionality? Very functional
 Privacy? Minimal.
 Skills Reinforced? Yes, skills are reinforced.
 Comprehensible? Yes.

6.  Hyperlink: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/sololearn-learn-to-code/id1210079064
 Usage? Coding app for beginners. Teaches students how to write/run code
 Feedback? Yes provides dynamic feedback to correctly/incorrectly written code.
 Higher Learning Thinking Skills? Idea generation, brainstorming, critical
thinking, creativity
 Functionality? Very functional
 Privacy? Minimal.
 Skills Reinforced? Yes, skills are reinforced.
 Comprehensible? Yes.

7.  Hyperlink: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/khan-academy/id469863705
 Usage? Multidisciplinary study tool; Exercises, videos, and articles provided.
 Feedback? Yes. Gives step by step hints; explains/corrects incorrect answers.
 Higher Learning Thinking Skills? Problem solving, visualization.
 Functionality? Very functional
 Privacy? Somewhat.
 Skills Reinforced? Yes, skills are reinforced.
 Comprehensible? Yes.

8.  Hyperlink: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/studyblue/id323887414
 Usage? Study tool in used to create/share flashcards.
 Feedback? Yes. Allows students to quiz themselves, set reminders, & track
progress.
 Higher Learning Thinking Skills? Problem solving, visualization.
 Functionality? Very functional
 Privacy? Minimal
 Skills Reinforced? Yes, skills are reinforced.
 Comprehensible? Yes.

9.  Hyperlink: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/vocabulary-builder-by-
magoosh/id890252250
 Usage? Vocabulary study tool used to quiz students on different words and
provides definition.
 Feedback? Yes. Gives answers with examples in quizzes and tracks progress.
 Higher Learning Thinking Skills? Concept connection, recall, understanding
 Functionality? Very functional
 Privacy? Minimal
 Skills Reinforced? Yes, skills are reinforced.
 Comprehensible? Yes.

10.  Hyperlink: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/goodreads-book-recommendations-and-
reviews/id355833469
 Usage? Helps students keep track of what they read; share books they like.
 Feedback? No feedback.
 Higher Learning Thinking Skills? Concept connection, critical thinking.
 Functionality? Very functional
 Privacy? Minimal
 Skills Reinforced? Yes, skills are reinforced.
 Comprehensible? Yes.

11.  Hyperlink: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/today-in-history-lite-edition/id312028719
 Usage? Engages students with historical events through articles, quotes, and
videos.
 Feedback? No feedback.
 Higher Learning Thinking Skills? Concept connection, critical thinking,
visualization.
 Functionality? Very functional
 Privacy? Minimal
 Skills Reinforced? Yes, skills are reinforced.
 Comprehensible? Yes.