With the back-to-school season just around the corner, the September 2016 education trends reveal that there are major changes in the way students of all ages are learning. Indeed, students from kindergarten to college are now using technology to enhance their academic experience in unexpected ways.
When it comes to young children, mobile apps are quickly becoming powerful classroom tools. For instance, the ihomework 2 app gives students a visual platform for organizing upcoming projects and assignments. Similarly, SkoolHub is a classroom-based app that helps remove communication barriers between teachers, students and parents.
As expected, technology is also changing the academic experience at the college level as well. As the September 2016 education trends reveal, college students are using new technology both inside and outside of the classroom to improve their knowledge. Some examples of these tech-oriented tools include 3D-printed anatomy kits, virtual campus platforms and online textbook rentals.
Top 40 Education Ideas in September
From Homework-Organizing Apps to Collegiate Computer Campaigns:
Katherine Pendrill — Sep 24, 2016 — Social Good
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Candy-Themed Coding Games
The 'Glicode' App is Pocky's Attempt to Teach Kids about Coding
38
3D-Printed Anatomy Kits
Researchers are Using Lifelike Models for Medical Teaching
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Climate Change Video Games
'ECO' is an Environmental Game for Children by Strange Loop Games
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Theological Debate Apps
The Atheos App Helps Atheist Debate God's Existence With Believers
35
Apocalyptic Antarctic Apps
This Interactive Game Spells Out the Plight Of Antarctica's Penguins
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Educational VR Mapping Games
'Verne: The Himalayas' Teaches Kids About the Eastern Mountain Range
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Immersive Online Campus Tours
Princeton Offers Online Tours for People Who Cannot Attend In Person
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Green Urban Planning Games
Urban Climate Architect Lets Players Build and Protect Their City
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Educational Shark Books
'Smart About Sharks' Teaches Kids and Adults Fun Shark Facts
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Online College Textbook Retailers
RedShelf is Working to Reduce the Cost of Academic Textbooks
29
Linguistically Derived Translators
The Ludwig Search Engine Helps Users Write English Phrases
28
Data Social Networks
Data.wold is a Collaborative Social Site Specifically for Data Scientists
27
Augmented Reality History Apps
This Pokemon Go-Inspired App Helps You Get To Know Moscow
26
3D-Printed Campus Maps
This Tactile Braille College Map Was Designed for the Visually Impaired
25
Culture-Connecting Kiosks
The American Museum of Natural History Uses Digital Totems to Share Data
24
Campus Beekeeping Programs
MacEwan University is Raising Bees on Top of Campus Buildings
23
Viral Game College Courses
This College Offers a Class on Pop Culture Games Like Pokemon Go
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Flexible Online Private Schools
'Virtual Learning Academy' Students Equal Peers in Physical School
21
Drone Piloting Courses
Japan's Vantan High School is Running a Program on Drone Operation
20
Online Vocabulary Tests
Ghent University's English Vocabulary Test Poses Real and Fake Words
19
Celebratory Mars Rover Games
'Mars Rover' is a Cute Simulation of the Curiosity Rover's Mission
18
Virtual Reality Certificates
Students at Cogswell Polytechnical College Can Now Specialize in VR
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Automated Peer Assessment Platforms
Danish Startup Peergrade Helps Teachers Manage Peer Reviews
16
Gamified Campus Tours
This University Incorporated Pokémon GO into Its Campus Tours
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Attendance-Tracking Mobile Apps
'Class 120' Lets Parents Know If Their Children are Skipping Class
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Productive Parenting Apps
The Finny App Ensures That Children Continue Learning While Playing
13
Virtual Campus Platforms
The Campus Karma Platform Aims to Connect College Students Across India
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Selfie-Themed College Classes
USC's #SelfieClass Tackles Issues of Identity and Diversity
11
Social Media Coding Apps
'Vidcode' Teaches Girls to Code by Incorporating Social Media Tropes
10
Exam-Based Brand Activations
'Bojangles' Restaurant Surprised Students with Food After Their Exams
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Child-Focused Entrepreneurial Events
'Kid Talks' Inspire Young Attendees to Reach Goals
8
Streamlined School Communication Apps
The SkoolHub App Informs Parents About Student Performance
7
Student-Taught College Courses
Oberlin's Experimental College Offers Unconventional Classes
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Homework-Organizing Mobile Apps
The New 'ihomework 2' App is Perfect for Busy University Students
5
Environmental Ninja Games
Carbon Runner is an Endless Runner Video Game About Climate Change
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Dramatic History Apps
This Czech App Brings History to Life In a Striking Manner
3
Personalized Lesson-Planning Apps
The TES Teach App Helps Educators to Easily Create Lesson Plans
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Collegiate Computer Campaigns
Windows 10's 'College Students' Ad Depicts Two Regular Students
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Updated Anti-Drug Ads
The Refreshed 'Fried Egg' Ad Blends the Iconic Ad with Current Drug Concerns
Related Ideas
Digital Productivity Desk Devices
The 'Note' Desk Accessory Concept by Harshit Sahu is Intuitive
Entertaining Study Timer Devices
The Conceptual 'Summy' Study Timer Keeps Students Social
Multifunctional Foldable Mobile Devices
The Conceptual 'Move' Mobile Device Replaces Five Devices
Education-Minded Tablet Models
The Lenovo Tab P12 is Targeted at High School and College Students
Emerging Technology Publications
New Society Has Launched Its Inaugural Book About Technology
Student-Friendly Note-Taking Apps
Lodown Can Help Students with AI Transcription and More
Mobile Mental Health Assessments
Apple Health Will Soon Include Mental and Vision Health Features
AI-Enhanced STEM Toys
The Kidx Classbox Fuses Montessori Methods with NFC Tech & AI
Multi-Sensory Education Devices
The Conceptual 'Squashy' VR Education Device Has a Tactile Form
Snack-Themed Textbooks
FUNdamental Textbooks by Heinz Make Learning More Playful
Creativity Time Capsules
Crayola's Campaign for Creativity Reunites Adults with Childhood Art
Multipurpose Lifestyle Tablets
The iScream Homelearn Book Works in Many Orientations
Personalized Learning Desks
D2L Launched a Unique and Adaptable School Desk
Lifestyle Activity Tracking Apps
The 'Timeline It' App Tracks Virtually Any Activity or Event
Virtual Reality Education Products
Meta is Launching a New Quest Product to Enhance Classrooms
E-Ink Digital Wall Displays
Chester Chen Designs the Fusion to Maximize Productivity
AI-Powered Learning Features
Quizlet's AI-Powered Tools Transform Student Learning
Mixed-Reality Shopping Apps
StockX Launched an Immersive Way to Shop with the Apple Vision Pro
AI Note-Taking Apps
PowerNotes Remembers The Things you're Likely to Forget
Daily Motivation Apps
'Motivation' is an Empowering App Helping People Make the Most of Their Days
Cybersecurity Education Platforms
Cyberplace Helps People Understand the New Tech Landscape
Gamified Home Chore Apps
Developers Showcased a Gamified Home Chore App at Meta's Hackathon 2023
Play-Based Learning Collections
Staples Launches the Curated Kids Learn + Play Collection
Spatial Computing Shopping Apps
'Alo Yoga' Debuted a New App for the Apple Vision Pro
Climate Crisis Awareness Exhibitions
Kinetic Singapore Unveils the School of Tomorrow Exhibition
Travel-Focused Marketing Guides
TikTok Debuts a Playbook for Travel Marketers to Foster Engagement
Simple Time Management Apps
Cubicle Uses the Pomodoro Technique to Help You Stay Focused
Personalized Brain-Training Apps
Elevate Helps Boost Productivity and Builds Confidence
Motivating Journaling Apps
MindUp Encourages Users to Maintain a Daily Mindfulness Habit
Brand-Led Global Studies
The LEGO Group Conducted a Study That May Inform Market Decisions
Social Professional Productivity Apps
The 'LikeMind' App Connects Users to Other Hustlers
Financial Coloring Books
Chime Boasts Activities for Financial Progress Month
AI-Powered Productivity Apps
The 'BeforeSunset' App Helps with Planning and Time Management
Technology News Summaries
TechTok Helps Readers Stay On Top of News in Five Minutes
Priority-Only To-Do Apps
The 'Five' To-Do App Limits Users to Five Tasks at a Time
Life-Logging Digital Journals
The Apple Journal Life Tracker Was Unveiled at WWDC 2023
AI-Powered DIY Home Apps
Praxis Introduces New Features to Its Praxis Plus App
Hyper-Personalized Wellness Apps
28 Seeks to Empower Women on Their Wellness Journey
Immersive Virtual Television Experiences
Television for Apple Vision Shapes the Future of TV
Immersive EdTech Platforms
Discovery Education's Sandbox AR Platform Surpassed 1 Million Downloads
Affordable Back-to-School Campaigns
Staples Canada Embraces the Theme of '90s Throwback Pricing
Gamified Youth-Focused News Apps
RocaNews Uses Challenges and Quests to Encourage Staying Informed
Personalized Language Education Apps
TalkPal Uses a Personable Approach to Language Learning
Rewarding Gen-Z Learning Apps
Kadama Aims to Make Learning More Accessible and Fun Online
Raw Thought Organization Apps
The 'Memosa' App Turns Ideas and Rambling into Organized Text
Comprehensive Math-Learning Experiences
Math Learner Uses Games to Make Math Fun for Young Kids
Preschool Gaming Subscriptions
The Piknik App Subscription Service Shares Games for Preschoolers
Stress Reduction Finance Apps
The 'MoneyCoach' App Takes the Anxiety Out of Money Management
Image-Based Homework Help
Answer Lens Can Uses AI to Answer Homework Questions with a Photo
TikTok-Inspired Music Features
Spotify Showcased a Redesigned Homepage for its Mobile App
Back-to-School Shopping Services
Staples Teams Up with DoorDash to Release a New Delivery Service
Private App-Based Journals
Apple Launches a New Journal App for iPhone Users to Positively Reflect
Smart Personal Assistants
24me X Uses AI to Help Users Sort Their Days
Social Shopping Apps
Locker Helps Users Organize, Share, and Earn from Online Wishlists.
AI Academic Organization Tools
Storyline Smith Streamlines Study Notes Using AI Technology
Inclusive Children's Education Apps
Smart Tales is Certified by IBCCES as an Autism Resource
Digital Literacy Programs
Two Parkland Students Launch CLEO to Empower Seniors with Technology
Immersive Language-Learning Apps
Travel Echo Helps Travelers Engage With Locals Abroad
Science-Based Habit Apps
Addicted-Habits Provides Invaluable Support to Help Users Achieve Goals
Educational Book Summary Apps
Bookster Let's People Understand Books in Just 15 Minutes a Day
Intuitive Technology Widget Features
Apple Launches New Widgets to the New MacOS Sonoma Update
AI-Powered Socialization Apps
The 'BU' App Takes an AI-Driven Approach to Event Planning
Engaging Political Update Apps
The 'GovSide' App Encourages Citizens to Get Involved
Thought-Provoking Social Apps
Skaldic is an App for Curious Minds
Inspiring Productivity Apps
Every Day Matters with Timeline - 17 and Its Unique Features
Creativity-Celebrating Week-Long Campaigns
Crayola Education Will Kick Off Crayola Creativity Week
Student-Minded Education Headsets
The Logitech Zone Learn Headset is Designed for K-12 Students
Digital Retailer Strategy Updates
This Walmart eCommerce Update Refreshes the Website and App
Youth-Catered Transportation Apps
Uber Introduces Teen Accounts in the Latest Update
Sustainable Future Contests
The Samsung Solve for Tomorrow Contest Empowers Young Minds
Cycle-Syncing Wellness Apps
28 Provides Insights & Guidance for the Four Menstrual Phases
Classroom-Ready Laptop Ranges
The Latest Acer Chromebooks are Intel-Powered and More
Family Organization Apps
Rejoy Merges Calendars, Lists, meal Planners, and More in One Place
Kid-Focused Finance Apps
ABN Amro Launches a Financial Literacy App for Children
AI Homework Helpers
AssignmentGPT Streamlines Tasks to Assist with Any Subject
Employee Task Applications
Home Depot Launches a Mobile App to Prioritize Employee Tasks
Millennial Homeowner Hubs
The Home Depot's New Homeowners Hub Equips Millennials with Resources
Educational Guitar Apps
Ubisoft is Bringing Rocksmith+ to iOS and Android on June 9th
Chat-Style To-Do Apps
The 'Qept' App Lets Users DM Tasks to Themselves
AI-Professor Coding Courses
Harvard University Unveils the New CS50 Course Run by AI
AI Homework Support
My AI Homework Helper Provides Expert Guidance and Homework Support
Nostalgic Music Discovery Apps
The 'Rewind' App Helps Gen Z Delve Into the Music Of Past Decades
Parental Social App Controls
Meta Debuts a Series of New Features Across its Social Media Apps
Digitized Note-Taking Apps
FlowNote Turns Note-Taking Into an Art
Personalized Child Education Apps
Sandbox Group Launches the PlayKids+ Application for Ages 2-12
Inspirational Learning Management Tools
'Get Inspired' Offers Digestible Snippets of Content
Classroom-Ready Laptop Models
The Acer Vero Chromebooks are Targeted at Students and Teachers
Educational Graphic Design Platforms
Canva Launches 'Canva for Campus' for Students and Educators
Home Decor Mobile Apps
Pottery Barn Officially Launches its Mobile App and New Design
AI-Powered Educational Suites
Canva Debuts the 'Classroom Magic' Tool for Busy Educators
Customizable Flashcard Apps
Memoru is a Go-To Learning Tool to Help Users Memorize Subjects
Emotional Awareness Apps
Crown Institute Debuts an Emotional Learning App Inspired by Inside Out
Child-Friendly Good Habit Apps
Little Streaks Builds Healthy Habits in Kids
Relationship-Strengthening Dating Ideas
Perfect Dates is an App Inspiring Stronger Bonds
Education-Enhancing Chatbot Services
The 'Stretch' Chatbot Offers Resources For K-12 Educators
iOS-Influenced Travel Apps
Uber’s Redesigned App Uses the Latest iPhone Features on iOS 16
Utilitarian Student-Friendly Bags
Vismiintrend Offers a range of School Bags for Students
AI ABC Games
ABC Finder Uses AI to Teach Children Foundational Knowledge
Photo-Organizing Apps
Journeys Simplifies the Process of Organizing One's Photos
AR-Powered Shopping Apps
Walmart Releases a New Augmented Reality Feature for its iOS Application
Music App Learning Courses
Spotify Courses Will Offer Video Based Learning Based on 4 Categories
Streamlined AI Educational Tools
Educator AI Helps Both Teachers and Students Excel
Child-Friendly AI Tutors
GPTKids is a Homework Helper That Supports Kids and Their Parents
Student Support AI Tools
Student AI Helps Students Study Smarter
In-App Educational Video Courses
Spotify Rolls Out Educational Videos in the UK Market
Digital Distraction Barriers
WallHabit Will Block Digital Distraction and Promote Focus
Vocabulary Trainer Applications
TurboTerms Streamlines the Process of Studying Vocabulary
Home Decor Apps
Pottery Barn Kids and Pottery Barn Teen Launch Mobile Apps for E-Commerce Sales
Omni-Education Learning Apps
The 'Bytesized' App Offers Quick Educational Lessons Anytime
Supportive Sobriety Apps
'Sober' Guides Individuals on Their Sobriety Journey
Storage-Saving iPhone Apps
MacPaw Unveils the CleanMy®Phone App For Decluttering iPhones And iPads
Curated Flight Deal Apps
The Going App Offers Expert and Personalized Travel Deals
Smart Life-Planning Apps
Last Plannr is More Than a Traditional To-Do List
Versatile Workforce Platforms
Neat Unveils a Large-Scale Expansion with its New App Platform
Nostalgic School Supplies
The Staples Pep Rally Collection Features 90s-Inspired Accessories
Eclipse-Capturing Smartphone Apps
Students at WKU Develop the Sunsketcher App Backed by NASA
Virtual STEM Fieldtrips
Panasonic, Katie Ledecky & Discovery Education Spotlight STEM Innovations
Media Release Monitoring Apps
The 'Upcoming' App Helps Users Track Favorite Media and Explore
Kid-Friendly Financial Support Apps
Goaly Offers Financial Lessons for Kids and Their Parents
Real-Time Reading Practice Tools
Google's Practice Badge Helps Kids with Pronunciation
Organizational Productivity Apps
Productivity Platform Amie Officially Launches After a Beta Phase
Teacher-Supporting Back-to-School Campaigns
Staples Canada Aims to Support Teachers
Multi-Subject Learning Apps
Duolingo is Expected to Reveal Duolingo Music at Duocon 2023
Phone Puzzle Games
Word Search Game Offers Mental Stimulation with Word-Based Challenges
Categorized Podcast Genres
Apple's Podcasts App Launches a New Organized Update Feature
Motivational Goal-Tracking Apps
Disciplined Helps Users Track Their Progress and Stay Motivated
Refurbished Tech Initiatives
An Orland Town's Recycling Program Repurposes Refurbished Electronics
AI Grading Assistants
Seneca Aids Teachers in Their Grading Process
Minimalist Money Management Spreadsheets
The Expense App Let's you Upload Receipts and Documents
Screen-Limiting Phone Apps
Takebreak Encourages People to Have a Better Work-Life Balance
Student-Focused Esports Deals
Generation Esports Partners with Nintendo for Middle School Esports
Tech-Based Educational Devices
Meta Launches a New Education Device for Teachers
Intelligent Grade Calculators
Smart Grade Calculator Helps Students Stay on Track
Home Inventory Management Solution
'Bring Order to Chaos' Keeps Track of Your Belongings
Refreshing Productivity Apps
With Tres Cosas, Users Focus on Three Main Tasks a Day
Visualized Screen Time Apps
The 'Cyte' App Helps Users Search Their Digital History with Ease
Organized Listed Article Platforms
The Pocket Service Unveils a Plethora of New Features
Educational Esports Endeavors
British Esports Debuts an Education Partnership with Level Infinite
Organized List-Making Apps
Clear 2.0 Turns List-Making Into an Aesthetically Pleasing Experience
Comprehensive Study Solutions
InClass Keeps a Student's Assignments and Reminders in One Place