The Greatest Scholastic Apps for your Samsung Skyrocket



by Alex Jose Valenz


The fact that you are always on your mobile phone is probably making your parents concerned. This is unavoidable considering that you belong in a technology oriented generation. But with the educational applications available out there, you can actually use your phone to help you succeed in school

This device has a number of applications that are not only educational but also fun. One of the highly recommended ones is the Flash Card Maker Pro. This app is not limited to one subject because you can use it for reading, math, science or any subject for that matter. It is a very interactive application that simultaneously makes use of multi-sensory teaching tools to improve memory and encourage learning. It is up to you to decide if you want to avail of the downloadable cards on the creator's website or make your own custom set of flash cards. You will be able to toggle on and off its text-to-speech audio, navigate between cards using touch gestures, time yourself with its built-in study timer and create a back up of your database using an SD card. Learning and retaining information is not just limited to one person because you can share and exchange your personalized flash cards with others who use have the app.

Math has always been a weakness for kids and it's a good thing that developers have created the Algebra Tutor.. This app is the most highly recommended math app out there. With the Algebra Tutor, you can learn and practice pre-algebra and algebra topics like the four basic operations, fractions, linear equations and the like. This app provides step-by-step solutions so you can recognize where you made your mistakes. There are 10 math lessons and 20 practice topics, and your score is saved in every problem type. Adults who are in need of refreshing rusty math skills can also benefit from this product.

Nothing catches the interest of both adults and children like astronomy. Google Sky Map is one of the many highly recommended apps relating to celestial bodies. Get information on the stars, constellations and planets overhead by just aiming your phone at the night sky. You can browse the skies either in manual or automatic mode. You can also search the skies for your favorite planet or celestial body. It is as simple as entering the object you would like to see and follow the direction of the arrow on the screen. . A similar application is the Celeste SE which combines 3D images of heavenly bodies and fun informational tidbits about them. In the same manner as Google Sky Map, point your phone's camera to the heavens to find the location of any star in the planet at any time of the day.

If you want to be familiar with different languages, apps like CueBrain and Trippo Mondo is perfect for that. Chinese, Spanish, Dutch, Greek, Italian and a number of other major languages can be learned with CueBrain. Flash cards are used by the app to encourage language learning in a creative and enjoyable manner. Troppo Mondo is a language translator. With over 30 supported languages, this app translates and speaks out loud any phrase that you input. This app is more than your average foreign language dictionary.

These are only a few of this phone's many highly regarded learning apps. Download more of them for a fun-filled learning experience. But since children and young adults like you are not exactly careful with electronics devices, you should protect your smart phone with Samsung Skyrocket accessories. Have a case and a screen protector so that you can learn and succeed in school using your Samsung Skyrocket for a long time.




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