Technology is the application of scientific knowledge to solve practical problem.it has really improved everything about the way we think , talk or behave. Moreover ,Technology have really help to improved our educational system, that is why Educational technology is defined as the use of technology to solve educational problem.
Technology in education deals with how we make use of gadget or tools to support teaching and learning process.
At present, many people are using perfect mobile apps for highereducation. Apps have already marked a prominent position in today’s global market. There are several merit of using mobile apps for educational purpose. some of the benefit include better visibility to the required field, unmatched user experience and proximity to customers. Today, there are many free educationalmobile appsavailable online. MOBILE OPERATING SYSTEM like ANDRIOD , IOS , WINDOWS PHONE , BLACKBERRY, PALM OS , SALFISH OS , WINDOW MOBILE e.t.c , can be used to get this done…
Below are 13 apps for higher education.

1. Wikidroid Plus

Wikidroid Plus, developed by Sirius Applications Limited can be easily availed from online stores at cost $1.85. It is an apt choice for all people who wish to get the required information from world’s largest wiki site. Also, Wikidroid Plus is very famous for user friendly interface so that viewers can download the information without the help of advertisements. At present, Wikipedia is available in market with astounding features like search function from the search bar, featured article and sharing of article.
2. Sky Map

Sky Map is one of the widely sold out educational apps for Android phones. It focuses on matters
like planet and star studies. All students interested in astronomy can definitely make use of this app
for doing their studies. There are many advantages of using Sky Map for doing astronomical studies.
Highlighting features that makes Sky Map an ideal companion in your astronomical studies include high accuracy, fast
performance and user friendly design.
3. Ever­note

Whether you need to jot down an idea, note a to-do or save an inter­net site, Ever­note makes it easy. Bet­ter yet, unlike an eas­ily mis­placed post-it, you’ll be able to quickly find your notes later.
4.Dictionary.com

Whether you need to look up the def­i­n­i­tion of a par­tic­u­larly trou­ble­some word, find a suit­able syn­onym or just play around with the Eng­lish lan­guage, this appli­ca­tion can help.
5. Brilliant Quotes and Quotations

Inspirational quote can influence people in many ways. At present, Brilliant quotes and quotations app can be easily availed from online stores. Stunning features have made this mobile phone app as one of the best sold items from online stores. Daily notification alert, today’s staff pick and quote of the day are some among the key features that make this app in a supreme position in market.
6. Wikipedia

Wikipedia, one among the best used sites by students across the world is another famous educational app dedicated for mobile phones. Wikipedia, as a giant source of knowledge have grabbed the hearts of millions of students across the world.
7. Online Thesaurus

Online Thesaurus, developed by Livio is one among the best used educational apps by people across the world. This app mainly focuses on easy, quick and multilingual search tool that will look the meanings of word in languages like English, Spanish and German.
8. Amazing Science Facts

At present, Amazing Science Facts is one of the widely sold out educational apps from online stores. It mainly focuses on the science based facts and innovations. People interested to gain a lot of information about the natural sciences can definitely make use of this special mobile phone app.

9. Wolfram Alpha

This mobile app is an apt choice for people who need detailed report of data. Originally, Wolfram
Alpha was invented to create a big solution of advanced algorithms and data. It is also known as the
computational knowledge engine by people across the world.
10. Things

Do you always Have a busy semes­ter like me? things allows to Keep track of it all with this sim­ple and intu­itive task manager.
11. Good Reader

How many times have you had class read­ings given in PDF form? Believe me , with GoodReader, you can bring those read­ings with you, take notes, and high­light in one easy place.
12. inClass

When it comes to organization, Inclass helps stu­dents can orga­nize their sched­ules, share notes and track when assign­ments are due. The per­fect tool for help­ing any stu­dent stay pro­duc­tive this semester.
13. CNN

Get access to all the break­ing news sto­ries, videos and pho­tos on the CNN site.
NOW TO YOU
There are so many app apart from the few once listed above…if you know of any ,feel free to share with us by using our comment box.
Internet has already opened the world of new technologies in educational field. Apart from the above specified educational apps, game options like Sony PlayStation have also influenced a lot in improving educational field. People in search of answers to queries are advised to make use of Sony PlayStation contact.

Dondav:
Nice write up..
But there are way better apps for students or academic purposes than these listed.

maxibrainz:
1. Merriam Webster dictionary the best offline dictionary for android, it is 100mb in size
2. world fact book: gives you details about the economy, government, people, culture, energy and society of any country in the world
3. English synonym and antonym
4. The Nigerian constitution

mathefaro:
TechCalc+ (the most powerful calculator for android users)
Oxford advanced learner dictionary full(it's fully offline, audio inclusive)
Mathlab calculator/MathAlly graphing (for plotting ANY graph)
Udemy (Online courses in any field of study)
CppDroid/C4droid (for c/ c++ programming)
W3schools (offline version of the site)
Geometry pad (geometry made easier)
Google translate
Pdf speaker(are you tired of straining your eyes to read your ebooks? You can across listen to them using this)
And so on.....

mathefaro:
I guess you've not tried OALD, mind you, I also have Merriam Webster.

Ay92:
it appears that majority of these apps are for android devices, what about windows phone?

emmanuel4758:
open your window you will see many .

Ay92:


very funny

hawksford:
Mods
abeg fp, useful info

mathefaro:
I guess you've not tried OALD, mind you, I also have Merriam Webster.

hawksford:
Mods
abeg fp, useful info

brightnelly:
Any app(s) for LAW students??

SUGARSON:
ENGLISH IDIOMS: (SELF EXPLANATORY)

DRUG HANDS: FOR IDENTYFING THE USE OF VARIOUS DRUGS

NIGERIAN CONSTITUTION: SELF EXPLANATORY

WORLD ATLAS: SELF EXPLANATORY

NIGERIAN DICTIONARY

baseg25:
iStudiez Pro, Springpad, Keeper, PageOnce, CrimeLine Law, Time Master + Billing, Legal Newsance ,Symantec eDiscovery Exchange, PacerMonitor e.t.c

brightnelly:


Thanks man