2018年4月2日月曜日

EDU-JPN:Cell phone apps quickly becoming a reliable study partner for students

Education in Japan (Natalie Collor)

Technological advances are often talked about in educational settings with reference to how they improve the classroom environment, but these improvements in technology can affect students’ success outside the classroom, too. In recent years, the development of many cell phone apps geared towards preparing students for entrance exams has skyrocketed. Nearly 95% of high school students have smart phones, thus giving them access to these study apps.

One popular app is called “Study Plus,” and the company estimates that over 200,000 students nationwide use this app. Given that many students have positive experiences with these apps as well as the fact that smart phones are becoming the main platform through which most communication is completed, it is likely that the number of educational apps will only continue to grow and their features continue to expand.

It is no surprise then that improvements in smart phone accessories have been made to make this type of studying easier. Stylus pens have become very popular add-ons for written exercises. In addition, book publishers have digitized all of the paper materials so that students can access practice problems, answer keys, and explanation videos all through their phone.

On exam day last year, even on their way to the exam, students were trying to get in one last study session via the Study Plus App. Although most students appreciate the convenience of being able to watch explanation videos on their phones and find productive ways to use the time they spend commuting, some students say they are tempted to use their phone for gaming or social purposes. Additional students commented that having control of explanation videos allowed them to process the material at their own pace and review important or difficult concepts as many times as necessary.

Of course, the use of these apps cannot guarantee success on the exams or in general studies, but the creation of these apps allows students for greater educational opportunities and mediums that suit their individual learning styles.
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