A Great Collection of Teacher-tested Apps to Engage Students

By Med Kharbach, PhD | Last Update: May 19, 2023

November 16, 2014
A strength of mobile devices is enabling students to learn anywhere. This means they can practice their math, history, and language arts at home or on vacation. Here are some teacher-tested apps to engage learners outside of school.

Study geography, history, and earth science with this interactive 3D globe and its multimedia annotations.

Speakaboos Stories

A collection of 150+ animated and interactive children’s stories and songs, plus read-along text.

Word Creativity Kit

Create sentences and stories with virtual word magnets spanning seven categories and 4500+ words.

Tracks ‘n’ Trains: Zoo Train

Arrange tracks in this virtual train set for zoo animals to learn basic logic and engineering skills.

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Meet Med Kharbach, PhD

Dr. Med Kharbach is an influential voice in the global educational technology landscape, with an extensive background in educational studies and a decade-long experience as a K-12 teacher. Holding a Ph.D. from Mount Saint Vincent University in Halifax, Canada, he brings a unique perspective to the educational world by integrating his profound academic knowledge with his hands-on teaching experience. Dr. Kharbach's academic pursuits encompass curriculum studies, discourse analysis, language learning/teaching, language and identity, emerging literacies, educational technology, and research methodologies. His work has been presented at numerous national and international conferences and published in various esteemed academic journals.