Apps have the power to support learning and improve the classroom experience.
The classroom has evolved exponentially over the years, providing children with an education that’s of higher quality than ever before. With computers in the classrooms, vast Internet encyclopedia’s, and electronic readers that provide an entire library in a single device, the ability to learn is constantly growing. Now, apps have found their way into classrooms and are helping to support every aspect of the learning experience.
Apps Are Helping Teachers Manage the Classroom
It’s estimated that teachers spend over 50% of the school day simply trying to manage the classroom, rather than actually teaching children. This is a tremendous waste of time. If classroom time were optimised, it could result in a significant improvement in learning and test scores.
Now, app development is seeking to improve classroom management. An app called Class Dojo is one of many apps that can support classroom management and reduce wasted time. It allows teachers to award merits and demerits to children based on their classroom behaviour, whilst tracking all of their scores in the app. In turn, it helps teachers correct negative behaviour patterns efficiently, whilst rewarding children for their good behaviour.
School Districts Are Using Apps to Keep Parents Engaged
With the rise in mobile usage, it only makes sense that school districts develop mobile apps. Judson Independent School District in San Antonio, Texas, decided to create a mobile app after realising that about 10 percent of all of their website traffic was coming from mobile devices. They wanted to provide parents and students with a mobile app that would make it easier to access their website. Since releasing the app, they’ve not only managed to increase parental engagement, but they’ve strengthened their marketing strategy as well.
Mobile Apps Are Keeping Students in the Loop
Perhaps the greatest benefit of mobile app development is its ability to keep students in the loop. Schools need a way to connect with students and inform them of cancellations, delays, upcoming events, and security alerts. The Jamestown Public School District is doing just that. They’ve developed an app that issues push notifications for any scheduling changes or important alerts. It offers an updated calendar of all school events and delays or cancellations. It even provides parents with a tool to manage their child’s lunch money and after-school programs directly from the app.
Universities Are Using Apps to Connect with Students
It’s not just K-12 that’s leveraging app development – universities are on the bandwagon as well. Campus apps entail a variety of functions including calendars, push notifications, and bus schedules. They can also be used to help students manage their class schedules and navigate campus, keeping students more accountable for their education.
With apps, students remain in control of their education.
Mobile apps have the ability to transform the educational experience. They allow teachers to enjoy greater convenience in the classroom, parents to remain more involved in their child’s education, and students to stay on top of their class schedules and homework. With the help of mobile app development, school districts can cultivate a learning experience that helps students thrive, whilst providing parents with the tools they need to remain engaged.
At Glance, we specialise in app development. We can work alongside your school district to make a world-class, customised app for your classrooms. Contact us today to get started.
