In today’s technology-centered world, it is easier than ever to use your iPhone, iPod Touch, or iPad to keep connected to the classroom and get ahead with schoolwork. Listed below are a few popular apps students use to do just that.

Edmodo
Cost: Free

The award-winning Edmodo app provides an effective way to connect your online Edmodo account to your smartphone, tablet, etc. With the interactive app, students can view assignments, post messages to both teachers and fellow students, submit work, and more. It acts as a bridge-builder for students and teachers and allows them to easily communicate outside of school. Users have the ability to connect the app to existing Edmodo features such as their profiles and badges. The creators of Edmodo describe the app as a “catalyst for far more rapid innovation” in the field of online education.

Access My Library School Edition
Cost: Free

The Access My Library School Edition app allows you to select your school and enter a password unique to your school’s library. By doing this, you gain a copious amount of knowledge through you school’s library or media center. It offers complete works full of reliable information from various sources. This makes it perfect to find reference information for research papers or projects.  The app is powered by Gale Cenage Learning, the database used in our own North Arlington High School Media Center. Mrs. Bratowicz would be proud!

Khan Academy
Cost: Free

Khan Academy, a website created by educator Sal Khan, allows anyone with an internet connection to view over 4,000 educational math tutorial videos. The application version of the website allows users easy access to all of the knowledge on the website. Exclusively on the iPad version of the app, users can log in and create their own Khan Academy accounts, track their progress, and earn badges for watching and commenting on videos. The short academic videos are incredibly easy to understand and are available in nearly every area of math. This app is definitely worth downloading.