cognitive development and limit engagement,
lowering overall grades.INSIDE OF THE APPLE ECOSYSTEM
Google and Microsoft have stepped up to
the plate during the coronavirus pandemic
with the implementation of new features for
Google Meet and Microsoft Teams, and Apple,
too, has made it easier than ever to learn from
home. From the humble iPad to the state-of-
the-art iMac Pro, the Cupertino company offers
cutting-edge tech designed for homework,
live streaming, research, and more. iPhones,
too, with their large screens, are an accessible
tool for watching teachers’ live streams and
pre-recorded lessons, whilst an abundance
of apps on the App Store means children can
learn in their own time. According to data
from USA Today, one in five teachers won’t
return to school this year, and 60% of parents
in the US are considering homeschooling,
demonstrating the virus’s long-term impact
on our family lives. With apps like TeachMe
covering spelling, math, and letter writing,
rewarding students with stars and coins as
they “level up” and learn, it’s never been easier
to teach your children yourself. Duolingo ABC
is another contender, teaching via colorful
games. From dragging letters to listening to
and repeating sounds, learning doesn’t have
to be boring.
Apple’s free software - from GarageBand to
help students develop a passion for music,
though to Pages and Numbers for literacy and
numeracy - is also vital for modern at-home
teaching, whilst the iPad and Apple Pencil has
revolutionized the way kids learn and expressDuolingo ABC - Learn to Read
By Duolingo, Inc.
Category: Education
Requires iOS 11.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad,
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