Educational App Development Best Practices

Educational App Development Best Practices
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In this article, we will describe educational app development best practices and guide you through the eLearning app development process. This will help your organization discover new startup opportunities during the coronavirus outbreak.

COVID-19 has paced up the growth of e-learning worldwide. Schools, colleges, and large coaching institutions all have shifted to online teaching. They are now teaching in virtual classrooms in an attempt to ensure the continuous flow of the educational process. Meanwhile, institutes that already have worked on digital platform and device issues – are already ahead of the game. Nearly half of these institutes have their own mobile apps which they have developed so far.

Best Practices in Educational Applications

1. Online Education Apps

  • The Internet is full of different online courses. This platform contains various features such as:
  • Courses catalog and blogs
  • Interactive textbooks with video and audio lectures
  • Online quizzes
  • Assignment and assessment tasks
  • Mobile version for permanent access
  • Convenient payment system allowing to pay online
  • Various subjects like maths, history, science, computer programming, arts, and many more
  • Separate sections for separate classes
  • Solved Exercises of textbooks and references

Khan academy and Byjus are the two most popular online learning apps. Even NCERT has its own app where students can get all the books from classes 1 to 12 along with practice questions, previous year papers, and lots of stuff.

2. Language Learning Apps

It is never too late to learn something new and encouraging. Especially in this dynamic era learning, multiple languages is always an achievement. The apps for learning new languages can help learners build their vocabulary and can also help people to learn proper grammatical skills. The person can eventually become fluent through well-prepared and structured online lessons. These apps have features like –

  • Language lessons with practical tests
  • Evaluating progress through levels and achievements
  • Mobile application available on different platforms
  • Certification programs
  • For example, Duolingo is a specially designed software for learning a new language.

3. Memory Building Apps

  • Memory-building apps are helpful for young minds. These provide access to:
  • Huge database with exact and concise information
  • Graphical and diagrammatic representation
  • Comparative tables, formulas, and step-by-step explanation
  • Web tools for memory sharpening purposes
  • Short microlearning puzzles
  • Support of multiple languages
  • Learning by means of flashcards
  • Wolfram Alpha is such a knowledge engine.

4. Online Dictionary Apps

Isn’t it be more interesting and easier to type a word and quickly find its meaning, synonyms, antonyms, and usage online instead of looking for it in a thick dictionary? Most of the online dictionaries have:

  • Multilingual translation feature
  • Phrases match
  • Mobile version support
  • Antonyms and Synonyms
  • Usage of the words in contextual sentences
  • Oxford Dictionary and Cambridge Dictionary are a few such examples. Even we have Hindi dictionaries as well like Hinkhoj and Raftar.

5. Online Library Apps

In the digital age, you are not required to visit the library and carry heavy books to your house from there. You can just go online and find a desirable book for yourself. Such apps comprise –

  • Catalog by authors and genres
  • Downloading books on the laptop, smartphone, or tablet
  • Keeping notes in order
  • Bilingual Books
  • Podcasts
  • Tools such as Safari or Scribd recommend itself as a Netflix of books.

6. Exam Preparation Apps

A number of applications help you to prepare for any type of competitive exam. These apps are specially designed to make students’ lives easier. These apps offer –

  • Practice tests and quizzes
  • Flashcards for quick memorizing
  • Test and teaching material databases
  • Help to manage study time

“Question of the day”

Apps like GradeUp, Study Buddy, and Testbook are examples of such a system. These are the online education platforms that contain tests for several subjects for various competitive exams.

Conclusion

Maximum mobile apps do not only help learners but are also a great company promotion tool. They help to raise the users’ awareness of the company's services. They are also helpful in boosting the engagement of current users and help to generate more users and engagements.

Involving education mobile applications using multiple technologies is a well-taken step in the correct direction. Do not hesitate to convert your idea into an app. If you are still uncertain, we will gladly consult you on education app development best practices and share our experience in this field.

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DC Kumawat

DC Kumawat is the CEO of Orion InfoSolutions, a leading provider of IT solutions to businesses of all sizes. He has over 14+ years of experience in the IT industry. He is a passionate advocate for the use of technology to improve business performance.