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How Mobile Learning Apps Can Be Beneficial For Kids in Education

Education April 11, 2017 by Mehul Rajput

Education is one of the most important things in a kid’s development, and the kind of education they receive will have a permanent impact on their character later on. As we progress as a society, we find new ways to educate our young, as well as new vital information to feed them.

Thanks to the advanced progress we are making in mobile technology, today we can offer them a very handy and effective way of learning about the world. Mobile apps currently stand at the center of technology therefore kids can greatly benefit from learning tools that come in the form of mobile apps. In this article, we will explore the various possibilities and benefits of exposing children to learning apps.

Textbooks and other reading material

Books and textbooks have been the prime learning tool in educational systems for a very long time. In modern times, however, we have the luxury of providing our kids with textbook apps. The textbooks that kids use in school or would have access to in the school’s libraries often times come in app form as well. This is a great opportunity because it gives children unlimited access to that particular pack of information. It’s just a matter of having the app load on a mobile device and then swiftly navigating to a particular page or paragraph where the desired information rests.

These textbook apps come for all ages, so while some might be more “straight to the point”, others that aim younger kids could incorporate fun elements and imagery to enhance learning. Unlike a simple book that kids might find boring, apps have the power of keeping children interested long enough for them to learn.

Anytime, Anywhere

One of the drawbacks of the education system is the fact that children are restricted to learn in a controlled environment only at specific intervals. So kids will only be able to learn about chemistry in a specific time interval within a specific day of the week, and another one for math, and so on. With learning apps, kids have unlimited access to that knowledge and can access it whenever they want or need to. Not having any kind of restrictions on how much time you spend learning about something, or when you spend that time is a powerful tool in itself.

Interactive apps build important attributes

Interactive activities in general help shape kid’s tenacity, time of reaction, and wits in general. Apps can provide fun games and activities that will challenge children and help them improve in various areas. This can give a kid a great advantage not only in school but only in life. Studies show that people who play a lot of video games are quicker to react to situations presented to them on the spot and to find solutions for problems and puzzles. I’m not saying that kids should just drop out of school to play video games, although they would sure like that approach. But kids education apps that focus on learning can be important builders that help unlock these abilities for kids.

Preparation for the future

Mobile apps intended for education are still mobile apps. Exposing children to these pieces of software will give them a window into the future as it looks like the dominion of mobile apps and mobile technology won’t be going anywhere anytime soon. It will be a very useful asset to have knowledge and experience with mobile tech from a young age, as many lucrative and rewarding careers are built around this environment. Mobile apps for learning could be just a stepping stone.

Easy to carry around

Could you imagine a kid walking around with 50 textbooks tied to his back? Indeed, that sounds a little impractical. However, mobile learning apps allow kids to store a ton of information in the form of textbooks and other materials into a small pocket device that they can take with them anywhere. There is a great perk in using these apps from a portability standpoint. With mobile devices housing hundreds of GB of storage, it would be hard to get to a point where kids can’t add any more information.

Staying out of trouble

Without turning too dark, there are a lot of things in the world that can have a negative influence on children. Learning apps give them a distraction and a healthy alternative on how to spend their time. Therefore, not only do they get to learn a bunch, but also a way in which they can stay out of trouble.

Conclusion

Integrating such an important aspect of today’s pop culture into children’s education could be a good opportunity for them to get a boost in the learning curve. Skills they develop in this period can be of great use later on when they start thinking about life long careers and professional choices.

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About Mehul Rajput

Co-founder of Mindinventory
WittySparks Leadership Network Contributors

Mehul Rajput is a CEO and co-founder of Mindinventory, a leading mobile app development company specialized in android and iOS app development. He has more than 6 years experience in software development with a strong focus on mobile app development for all kinds of platforms including iOS and Android. He loves to write on mobile technologies, mobile apps and app development.

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