Android Apps for Education - work on Chromebooks and Chrome OS Tablets too!

Android Apps for Education - work on Chromebooks and Chrome OS Tablets too!

Android Apps for Education 

Android is the most popular mobile operating system in the world, running on smartphones and tablets. But, you can also use Android Apps on Chromebooks, including the new Chromebook Tab 10 Chrome OS tablet. Chrome and Android all in one! And don't forget about all of the Chrome Apps, Extensions and full websites Chromebooks and the Chromebook Tab can access.

Finding good apps can be hard, so here is a list of Android apps for Education to use on Chromebooks, Chromebook Tab and other Android devices.

• Google for Education Resources 
• Android for Education Resources 

• Android Apps "Education" Category 
• Google Classroom - the Android app does more than the web app
• Ability to digitally handwrite on top of PDF's and Google Docs
• Ability to take pictures and record videos to insert into assignments, posts, and more
• Google Jamboard - collaborative whiteboard supporting text, images, links, notes and assets from the web. 
• https://gsuite.google.com/products/jamboard/ 
• Google Science Journal - take notes, collect data using sensors in phone, and more 
• Squid - take notes and markup PDFs
• Take handwritten notes naturally on your Android tablet, phone, or Chromebook supporting Android apps! With Squid you can write just like you would on paper using an active pen, passive stylus, or your finger.
• Easily markup PDFs to fill out forms, edit/grade papers, or sign documents. Import images, draw shapes, and add typed text to your notes. Quickly select, copy/paste, and move content between pages and notes. Organize your notes within notebooks and increase your productivity!
• Toontasic 3D  
• 3D storytelling app
• create 3D animated stories, reports, and more
• MyScript Calculator
• Turns handwritten equations into typed and solves them
• Evernote 
• take notes (typed, handwritten, audio)
• checklists
• clip web pages
• attach files to notes
• sync offline
• annotate images and PDFs
• Evernote for Education Resources 
• Google Keep 
• take notes
• checklists
• annotate images
• handwriting
• speech to text
• Google Keep in Education 
• Microsoft Office apps on Android
• great features and functionality
• Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Teams, Sharepoint, Skype and more. 
• ArtCanvas
• drawing, painting, sketching
• Autodesk Sketchbook 
• draw, paint 
• lots of features
• iPad app equivalents on Android
• Android alternatives/equivalents for iPad apps
• GeoGebra has multiple apps
• Math Apps 
• Graphing Calculator 
• 3D Grapher 
• CK-12
• Practice Math and Science 
• Flexbooks Digital Resources (all kinds of subjects and topics)
• Physics Simulations 
• Chrome Apps for Touchscreen Chromebooks 
• PhET Simulations (Science, Math and more) 
• Accessibility resources and apps 
• Adobe has released a suite of Android apps optimized for Chromebooks. The Adobe Creative Cloud apps, including Photoshop Mix, Lightroom Mobile, Illustrator Draw, Photoshop Sketch, Adobe Comp CC, and Creative Cloud Mobile will be available for free download, expanding creative options for students and the capability of stylus and world-facing camera.
• Explain Everything - allows students to animate their thinking on an infinitely interactive and collaborative whiteboard
• Texthelp EquatIO enables students to type, handwrite, or dictate any math expression, then add the math to a document in one click
• Book Creator enables students to create and publish multimedia books
• WeVideo is a video editing platform that supports multimedia, screencasting, green screen, voice recording, and collaboration

Explore these apps and try them out in your schools. 

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Acer Chromebook Tab 10 - the first Chrome OS tablet is here, and it's great!

Acer Chromebook Tab 10 - the first Chrome OS tablet is here, and it's great!

Acer and Google have just announced the first Chrome OS tablet, the Acer Chromebook Tab 10. Works and managed like a Chromebook, but in tablet form.

This is a great device for schools looking for a tablet device, with a stylus and Android apps, that is easy to deploy and manage. It uses the same management license as Chromebooks and is managed in the same way. It also has a full desktop browser, removing the limitations of mobile browsers.

It is mobile, lightweight, touch and easy to use. Using Chrome OS makes it easy to deploy, manage and share with others. It has dual cameras, an integrated EMR active stylus, multimedia features, note taking and handwriting apps, educational apps (Chrome and Android) for K-3, STEM, video, multimedia and accessibility apps and features. It has a textured surface, similar to the Acer C738T, making it easier to carry, and less likely to be dropped.

Performance is fast and smooth, handling over 15 tabs and 5 apps during my testing time and the stylus is amazing, with no noticeable lag, allowing me to take handwritten notes effortlessly, as well as annotate items.

• First tablet running Chrome OS designed for education, promoting engagement and collaboration. 
• Chrome Education License support allows central and remote management of a large number of devices. 
• Included Wacom® EMR stylus pen for natural writing and drawing. 
• Stylus is battery-free, slips into a handy dock on the tablet and replicates the usage, accuracy and size of an ordinary pen. 
• Planned support for Google Expeditions AR (augmented reality) to enable immersive learning experiences. 
• Full Google Play support, giving teachers and students access to educational Android apps curated by administrators. 
• All-day productivity with up to 9 hours of power from the lithium-polymer battery.

Specs:

• MSRP: $320 available in April in US.
• Operating system Chrome OS with Android support through Google Play
• Display 9.7-inch QXGA backlit LED, 2048x1536
• Processor OP1 platform
• Storage 32GB eMMC
• Expandable microSD
• RAM 4GB
• Rear camera 5 MP
• Front camera 2 MP
• Connectivity 2x2 MIMO 802.11ac Wi-Fi
• Bluetooth 4.1
• Ports USB 3.1 Type-C
• Combo headphone/microphone jack
• Battery 34 Wh (Up to 9 hours)
• Stylus Wacom EMR (included) With onboard housing
• Software Support for Chrome Educational licensing
• Planned support for Google Expeditions AR
• Dimensions 172 x 238.8 x 9.98 mm 
• 550 g
• Colors Cobalt Blue

Related:

Google for Education Resources

G Suite for Education and Chromebooks Resource https://goo.gl/qkgR8T

Android Apps on Chromebookshttp://educationaltechnologyguy.blogspot.com/2017/02/android-on-chromebooks-here-are-some.html

Some app substitutions for iPad apps to use on
a Chromebook
http://educationaltechnologyguy.blogspot.com/2015/08/some-app-substitutions-for-ipad-apps-to.html

Android for Education resources http://educationaltechnologyguy.blogspot.com/p/android-for-education.html

Google Apps and Chromebooks for Special Education and Special Needs http://educationaltechnologyguy.blogspot.com/2015/07/google-apps-and-chromebooks-for-special.html

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New Training Courses from Google - DigCit and Accessibility

New Training Courses from Google - DigCit and Accessibility

Google has some great resources for educators at the Google for Education Training Center. Included are courses on Chromebooks, becoming a Trainer, and Fundamentals and Advanced training for using G Suite in the classroom.

They recently added two new courses that are very relevant to educators. Like the other courses, they are easy to use and excellent materials.

The Digital Citizenship and Safety Course helps teachers learn how to help their students stay safe online and become responsible digital citizens.

The Tools for Diverse Learners Training helps teachers learn how to use the accessibility features in Chromebooks and G Suite to help their students succeed.

Take a look at these two new courses, as well as the rest of the training center, and see how they can help you help your students.



Related:

Google for Education Resources