7 of the Hottest Android Apps for Teachers

It doesn't matter what career field you chose, there are apps to make your life easier. Even teachers have a number of great apps to choose from. Whether you need an app to help you grade papers or need a fun way to hold contests for students, there's an app for that. The following are just seven of the hottest Android apps for teachers.

1. iGradr Teacher Pocket Grader

Touted as the easiest pocket grader, the iGradr Teacher Pocket Grader makes it super easy to grade everything from quizzes to homework assignments. Best of all though, this app is free so what do you have to lose?

2. Edmodo

Edmodo is a wonderful free app that allows teachers and students to share ideas in a virtual setting. It's wonderful for teachers of middle school and high school students. Use it to work on large projects or to simply remind students about upcoming events.

3. Attendance Roster SP

While this may be a free app, it's a must for any teacher. With the ability to mark students as present, absent, late, or absent with an excuse, you can quickly run through the daily roster and keep track of attendance. You can even import lists of students from your computer and take pictures of students as well.

4. mBot

 This is a great app for teachers who already use the Mobile website. The app is basically a mini version of the website, giving you the best features the site offers. Free to download and use, you'll love this app.

5. Tape-a-talk Voice Recorder

You may wonder why you should worry about recording your voice, but this is actually a great app for teachers. This free app will allow you to record your lectures and then post them online for your students to access. Whether the student is a slow learner or is absent that day, this makes it easier for them to keep up.

6. Draw Names From a Hat

Whether you're running a contest or need to pick students to go first, this is a great app. It's free to use and prevents the need to write student names on slips of paper. Once the names are entered, you can easily shake the phone and a name will be drawn.

7. Teacher Aide Pro

Imagine being able to handle all your paper and computer duties from your smartphone. While this app does cost $6.99, it's well worth the cost. With this app you'll be able to keep attendance, record grades, send mass emails to parents, and even select a student randomly. If you'd like to try it without the cost, there is a lite version available for free.

The Android can make anyone's life easier. Whether you're an elementary or high school teacher, these apps can make teaching easier.

Jeffry Kenonis

About the Guest Author:

Jeffry Kenonis learning to develop Android apps and hopes to one day create an entire line of apps geared directly towards teachers and students.