Educational Apps – The Future Of Learning

Technology is pushing the boundaries of what each and every one of us can achieve. Increasingly, we are finding that technology is playing a major role in every aspect of our lives. From consuming information to socialising with family and friends, technology is often at the hub of what we do on a daily basis. With that being said, the focus of today’s blog is to highlight why educational institutions, in particular – schools, colleges and universities can benefit from a mobile application and how technology is changing the future of learning.

One of the biggest advantages that technology has afforded many educational institutions is the way in which content is delivered to students and learners. For example, traditionally educational institutions would rely on a paper trail in the sense of class notes, text books and learning materials to help students learn. However, technology has allowed many institutions the ability to supplement traditional methods with e-learning in the form of learning portals, online material and more recently documentation that can be accessed through a mobile application.

With this new way of learning, many educational institutions are able to offer courses and content that is flexible and highly targeted to the needs and wants of the 21st century student.

We have all heard the numerous benefits that businesses and institutions can experience by utilising mobile technology. From accessibility, content consumption and brand awareness, mobile apps help businesses and entities engage with their chosen audience.

However, some of the lesser known benefits that an educational institution could experience include keeping students updated with current and upcoming events, improving the social media presence of the institution and increasing student participation. For example, an educational institution can use a mobile app to publicise events such as parents evening, sports days, exams and prom nights to keep students updated on key milestones within the academic year.

Since mobile applications help educational institutions engage and connect with students and the wider public, they are a great tool in helping schools, colleges and universities take advantage of this technology.

While educational institutions have very different needs and requirements for a mobile application as compared to a service type of business such as a restaurant or hair salon, there are a number of features that can help a school, college or university stand out from the crowd. For example, having course information contained within the mobile app, such as the syllabus, mock exam questions and exam dates can make the mobile app a central part of the learning process. With the majority of mobile app users having their mobile device nearby at all times, having useful information will allow students to consume information away from the academic institution.

Another educational feature that is highly appealing to academic institutions is the use of video content that can be made available to students. For instance, having video content that is streamed through the mobile app in the form of e-classes, presentations and how to guides are great examples of how a mobile app can be a vital aid in the learning process. Taking this a stage further, many educational institutions are compiling podcasts and discussions around various academic subjects and this content can also be delivered and consumed via a mobile app.

There are also a range of other education specific features such as timetables, events, absentee forms and booking forms that help technology shape the academic and social environment of students and users alike.

As we have seen throughout this blog, there are a number of ways in which technology and in particular mobile applications are changing the educational landscape. By embracing new technology and evolving the method by which content is delivered and consumed, educational institutions can appeal to students and the wider community.

To find out how Eazi-Apps can help your educational institution build, deploy and promote your new application contact us today.