(updated often)
This page will be a collection of resources, links, tips, apps and more for Android in Education.
Every app I want or need is available on Android. For the most part the functionality and features are the same between Android and iOS versions. Sometimes the iOS version has more features, sometimes the Android version does. In general, there isn’t much difference.
Most of the apps listed below are free.
Evernote - a must have app and service for pretty much everyone - teachers, students, administrators, mom's, dad's, business people, etc. The Android App is excellent and you can sync your notebooks to your phone for offline access. Take notes, clip web sites, upload files, upload and search photos, share notebooks, and much more.
http://educationaltechnologyguy.blogspot.com/p/evernote-for-education.html
Google - search, Gmail, Calendar, Reader, Google Plus, Docs, Google Tasks, Blogger, Maps, Google Voice, Voice Search, Translate, Music, goo.gl, YouTube, and much more. They all work great, with Docs having full editing features and Translate even translating spoken word.
http://educationaltechnologyguy.blogspot.com/p/google-for-educators_22.html
More lists of great Android Apps and Tips:
Best Android Apps, listed by Google - http://bgr.com/2014/12/29/best-android-apps-google-picks/
Android Central's Guide to Apps - http://www.androidcentral.com/apps
Android Central Guide to getting started with Android Devices - http://www.androidcentral.com/so-you-just-got-new-android-smartphone
yasp! Easy to use Student Planner for Android
http://educationaltechnologyguy.blogspot.com/2012/02/yasp-easy-to-use-student-planner-for.html
QuickOffice - access, view, and edit Word, PowerPoint and Excel files.Free version comes with phone and can view documents. Pro version adds editing for a fee. Can also view PDF files. Essential app.
Cloud Storage apps - Dropbox, SugarSync, - access, upload, download all your files and data from your computer to the cloud and your device.
http://educationaltechnologyguy.blogspot.com/2010/01/cloud-file-storage-sync-backup.html
10 Great, Free Apps for Students for Notetaking and Class Planning
http://educationaltechnologyguy.blogspot.com/2012/02/10-great-free-apps-for-students-for.html
Android Apps related to Bloom’s Taxonomy - great way to find apps
http://educationaltechnologyguy.blogspot.com/2011/10/android-apps-related-to-blooms-taxonomy.html
Kindle Reader - for all kinds of books
Android also has some great sharing features - you can share web sites and much more from your device to a huge number of apps: http://www.android4schools.com/2012/01/16/sharing-from-the-android-browser/
Android Smartphone and Apps I use as an educator
http://educationaltechnologyguy.blogspot.com/2011/10/android-smartphone-and-apps-i-use-as.html
Android news, resources, app reviews and more
http://educationaltechnologyguy.blogspot.com/2011/11/android-resources-information-news.html
Why I use Google’s apps as an Educator
http://educationaltechnologyguy.blogspot.com/2012/01/why-i-use-googles-products-as-educator.html
Android 4 Schools - app reviews, tips and more for using Android in education
http://educationaltechnologyguy.blogspot.com/2011/12/android-4-schools-great-new-site-with.html
11 Awesome Apps to Try on your Android Device
http://www.android4schools.com/2011/12/25/10-apps-to-try-on-your-new-android-device/
101 Best Android Apps in Education
http://101bestandroidapps.com/category/education/
Some more great Android Apps for Educationhttp://educationaltechnologyguy.blogspot.com/2012/02/some-more-great-android-apps-for.html
Android vs. iOS Security
http://educationaltechnologyguy.blogspot.com/2012/01/android-vs-ios-security.html
Splashtop Whiteboard for Android now available - control computer from tablet
(Splashtop Remote is also great for Android phones and tablets -
Essential Apps and Installs for Windows, Chrome, and Android
