LibGuides: Teacher Tech Tools: Mobile Apps

Discovering Mobile Apps and Tech Tools

Want to use iPads, Kindles or other tablets in your classroom?

Trying to find that perfect tech tool to make your lessons more interactive?

There are plenty of apps available for educators, many of them free or low-cost.

With so many choices out there, how do you find a quality educational app?

Here are some ideas to consider!

Best Apps for Kids
Kid-friendly apps, sorted by category
Bloomin' Apps
Apps to support Bloom's Revised Taxonomy.
Common Sense Media
Common Sense is the leading independent nonprofit organization dedicated to helping kids thrive in a world of media and technology. We empower parents, teachers, and policymakers by providing unbiased information, trusted advice, and innovative tools to help them harness the power of media and technology as a positive force in all kids’ lives.
EdShelf
A socially-curated discovery engine of websites, mobile apps, desktop programs, and electronic products for teaching and learning.
Educational App Store
A marketplace where the very best educational apps are organised according to learning outcomes, by qualified teachers and leading academics.
Educational Technology and Mobile Learning
An educational blog dedicated to curating, reviewing and sharing EdTech tools and mobile apps.
Free Apps from Math Learning Center
The Math Learning Center (MLC) is a nonprofit organization serving the education community. Our mission is to inspire and enable individuals to discover and develop their mathematical confidence and ability.
Google Play
Search for your topic for a variety of educational apps!
KinderTown
KinderTown transforms mobile devices into powerful teaching tools by finding and organizing the best educational apps for kids ages 3-8 years old.
New Technologies & 21st Century Skills
"This website seeks to provide a resource that allows educators an opportunity to easily navigate educationally relevant Web 2.0 tools, resources, and examples of standards alignment."