Online learning apps for K-12 students

 Almost two years into the pandemic, there seem to be no sign of it slowing down as new variants of the virus are being found across the globe. Within the education space, traditional learning models were disrupted, with most schools opting for online learning. In order to help students study from the safety of their homes, learning applications played an important role as an accelerator of the same. These apps were developed keeping in mind the needs of students from Kindergarten to Class XII while simultaneously encouraging interactive learning. Majority of the apps also featured live classes wherein students could interact with their professors and get clarity on doubts and concepts. Ultimately, these apps served to promote continuous learning while not allowing the pandemic to hamper students’ growth. .

 With hybrid and online learning set to continue well into 2022, here are some of the online learning apps for K-12 students:

•  Geneo

Geneo, by Schoolnet India, is an AI-enabled flexible and affordable online learning platform available both in-school and after-school. With Geneo, one can access everything from digitised textbooks and live classes to guided learning assistants and practice sessions. Geneo is also equipped with a plethora of multi-sensory content to promote high engagement, supported by unique and continuous assessments to develop a personalised learning path. Geneo is available in a blended format, where the student has the flexibility to choose a self-paced or guided (AI or teacher) mode. Teacher/mentor support is available through live classes and chat. It is available on a freemium mode in English, Hindi, and Bengali, and aligned to school curriculum to improve grade-specific learning outcomes.

●  iDream learning

When learning pivoted to online modes, iDream Education launched iDream Learning-an app to facilitate universal access to learning and growth. The app is available to students in English as well as in all local languages for better understanding of concepts. It is one of the best supplements to school education and helps in improving all-round performance and holistic growth of students with animated video lessons, a digital book library, project-making videos and tests, and self-reviews.

 ●  EduBull

EduBull by VISIONet Solutions follows the anywhere, anytime, any device policy with all courses right from Pre- school to Class XII and beyond. It has a variety of off-syllabus courses for skill development of students as well. The app not only offers interactive educational videos but assists students with practice exams papers to score better. What makes this application stand out is its report analyzer that helps to understand a student’s strengths and weaknesses to track progress. With courses created and curated by some of India’s best teachers, EduBull promotes adaptive learning with fun elements

 ● UnfoldU

UnfoldU is an education platform which has made online study material accessible in subjects like Environmental Studies, mathematics, science, physics, chemistry, biology to students of classes I to XII for all boards of the country. Understanding the needs of students, the app provides high-quality study material for test preparation for competitive exams and language courses.

 Technology and digitisation of education among other sectors have become very helpful for teachers, students as well as their parents. Will applications now available on handheld devices that can be used for academic purposes, this is surely a boon for all students in the country. TNS