November 19, 2011

Interesting Academic Apps for A Cellular Device

By Alex Jose Valenz


Your parents are probably worried that you are always on your mobile phone. As a part of a generation that is highly oriented with technology, this is a normal occurrence for you. But do you know that there are educational applications compatible with your phone that can aid you to excel in class?

This device has a number of applications that are not only educational but also fun. The Flash Card Maker Pro is one of these highly recommended apps. This app is not limited to one subject because you can use it for reading, math, science or any subject for that matter. It is a very interactive application that simultaneously makes use of multi-sensory teaching tools to improve memory and encourage learning. It is up to you to decide if you want to avail of the downloadable cards on the creator's website or make your own custom set of flash cards. It has a text-to-speech audio playback, highly developed gesturing functions to navigate between cards, built-in study timer and a SD card back-up database option. You can share and exchange your customized flashcards with other users of this app as a way to learn and retain information.

Math has always been a weakness for kids and it's a good thing that developers have created the Algebra Tutor.. This app is the most highly recommended math app out there. Pre-algebra and algebra topics like the four fundamental operations, linear equations and fractions can be mastered with the Algebra Tutor. This app provides step-by-step solutions so you can recognize where you made your mistakes. This app keeps track of your score all throughout its series of 10 math lessons and 20 practice subjects. Adults who are in need of refreshing rusty math skills can also benefit from this product.

Astronomy always sparks interest in children and adults alike. Google Sky Map is one of the many highly recommended apps relating to celestial bodies. Get information on the stars, constellations and planets overhead by just aiming your phone at the night sky. You can browse the skies either in manual or automatic mode. You can also search the skies for your favorite planet or celestial body. Just input the name of the object you would like to view and an arrow shows up on the screen to guide you to where it is. Celeste SE is another astronomy related application that gives you an in depth view of the solar system and gives bits of interesting information at the same time. It works like Google Sky Map by aiming your device's camera onto the sky to view where a star or planet is located day or night.

If you want to be familiar with different languages, apps like CueBrain and Trippo Mondo is perfect for that. Chinese, Spanish, Dutch, Greek, Italian and a number of other major languages can be learned with CueBrain. This app provides a fun and creative way to learn languages using interactive flash cards. Troppo Mondo is an app that translates languages. Input a phrase on your phone and this app translates and speaks it out to any of the 30 languages it supports. This app is more than your average foreign language dictionary.

These are just some of the highest rated learning apps available for this device. You can download even more for your educational advancement. But since children and young adults like you are not exactly careful with electronics devices, you should protect your smart phone with Samsung Skyrocket accessories. Have a case and a screen protector so that you can learn and succeed in school using your Samsung Skyrocket for a long time.




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