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
37
Climate Change Video Games
'ECO' is an Environmental Game for Children by Strange Loop Games
36
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
34
Educational VR Mapping Games
'Verne: The Himalayas' Teaches Kids About the Eastern Mountain Range
33
Immersive Online Campus Tours
Princeton Offers Online Tours for People Who Cannot Attend In Person
32
Green Urban Planning Games
Urban Climate Architect Lets Players Build and Protect Their City
31
Educational Shark Books
'Smart About Sharks' Teaches Kids and Adults Fun Shark Facts
30
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
22
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
17
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
15
Attendance-Tracking Mobile Apps
'Class 120' Lets Parents Know If Their Children are Skipping Class
14
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
12
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
9
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
6
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
4
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
2
Collegiate Computer Campaigns
Windows 10's 'College Students' Ad Depicts Two Regular Students
1
Updated Anti-Drug Ads
The Refreshed 'Fried Egg' Ad Blends the Iconic Ad with Current Drug Concerns
Related Ideas
Curated Back-To-School Campaigns
JD Debuts the New Start Fresh Back-To-School Campaign
AI Homework Helping
EduBrain AI Homework Helper Combines Tech with Real-World Assistance
Interactive Early Education Toys
Tokidos PlayCubes Have a Screen-Free Design
Viral Social Shopping Apps
The Claim App Helps Gen Z and Brands Authentically Discover One Another
GenAI Student Assistants
Cengage's Student Assistant Supports Higher Education Students
Student-Friendly Note-Taking Apps
Lodown Can Help Students with AI Transcription and More
Healthy Habit Smartphone Accessories
The 'FIKA' Smartphone Enclosure Concept Helps with Relaxation
Kid-Friendly Beauty Events
Beauty Explorer Day Sparks Kids' Interest in the Beauty Industry
Creativity Time Capsules
Crayola's Campaign for Creativity Reunites Adults with Childhood Art
Score-Tracking Esports Applications
The Esports World Cup Now Has a Mobile App for Attendees
Virtual Reality Education Products
Meta is Launching a New Quest Product to Enhance Classrooms
Financial Coloring Books
Chime Boasts Activities for Financial Progress Month
Gamified Home Chore Apps
Developers Showcased a Gamified Home Chore App at Meta's Hackathon 2023
Spatial Computing Shopping Apps
'Alo Yoga' Debuted a New App for the Apple Vision Pro
Simple Time Management Apps
Cubicle Uses the Pomodoro Technique to Help You Stay Focused
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
Device-Streaming Productivity Applications
Microsoft Launched a Windows App to Stream Desktops
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
Kid-Inspired Learning Programs
Staples Has Announced the Expansion of Staples Kids Learn + Play
Charity Health-Tech Apps
Helpster Charity Connects Sectors to provide Essential Healthcare
STEM Education-Focused Initiatives
DXC Technology Fosters Innovation and Inclusivity in the Sector
Social Shopping Apps
Locker Helps Users Organize, Share, and Earn from Online Wishlists.
Technology News Summaries
TechTok Helps Readers Stay On Top of News in Five Minutes
AI-Powered Study Platforms
StudyFetch Creates Comprehensive Learning Tools from Course Materials
Phone Breakup Newsletters
The Guardian's 'Reclaim Your Brain' Newsletter Helps Reduce Screen Time
Supportive Back-to-School Campaigns
Staples Canada Has Unveiled Its 2024 Back-to-School Campaign
Generative AI-Enhanced Education Tools
Pearson Doubles Down on Its Use of Generative AI
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
New-Generation Artful Urban Hubs
IED and CampusX Join Forces on the Pixel Project
Gamified Youth-Focused News Apps
RocaNews Uses Challenges and Quests to Encourage Staying Informed
Comprehensive Health Care Suites
Bright Sits on the Intersection of Technology and Health
Branded Education Engagement Reports
The LEGO Education Report Offers a Look into the Classroom
AI-Powered Learning Platforms
Echo360’s AI-Powered EchoVideo Platform is Gaining Recognition
STEM-Focused Writing Contests
NASA Launches the Power to Explore Student Challenge
Image-Based Homework Help
Answer Lens Can Uses AI to Answer Homework Questions with a Photo
Anti-Distraction Student Smartphone Features
Google School Time Limits Features During Class
Self-Repair Tech Platforms
Empowered360 is Focused on Revolutionizing Chromebook Management
AI Educational Social Networks
UniversityCube is an AI Educational Social Network for All Users
Comprehensive Math-Learning Experiences
Math Learner Uses Games to Make Math Fun for Young Kids
Screen Time Reduction Apps
BePresent Gamifies Limiting Phone Usage with Daily Challenges
Smart Personal Assistants
24me X Uses AI to Help Users Sort Their Days
Educational Book Summary Apps
Bookster Let's People Understand Books in Just 15 Minutes a Day
AI-Powered Historical Chat Apps
Hello History Facilitates Conversations with Influential Figures
Mobile Escape Rooms
Phone Escape: Hopeless Takes Mobile Entertainment to New Dimensions
Gen Z Motivational Apps
The Etherea App is Driven by Motivators and Sustainable Actions
Gamified Digital Learning Platforms
Khired Kids Teaches Children Robotics, Coding, and More
Social Media Impact Studies
Instagram Allows COS to Conduct Mental Health Research
Dream Dorm Design Courses
Command Brand & Hannah Brown Inspire Students with "Delulu Design"
Candy-Inspired School-Centric Campaigns
Smarties® Debuts the Playful Smarties® U Campaign
Chinese Youth Search Reports
Xiaohongshu Has Released Report on Search Habits Among Youth in China
STEM Education Classroom Robots
The Sphero BOLT+ Works in Three Programming Modes
Inspiring Productivity Apps
Every Day Matters with Timeline - 17 and Its Unique Features
Cybersecurity Education Platforms
Cyberplace Helps People Understand the New Tech Landscape
Free College-Targeted Giveaways
Roku Offers College Students Free Merchandise at a Roku-Themed Van
Educational Scroll-Style Applications
Revyze is a New TikTok-Style Education App for the Youth
Creativity-Celebrating Week-Long Campaigns
Crayola Education Will Kick Off Crayola Creativity Week
Immersive Language-Learning Apps
Travel Echo Helps Travelers Engage With Locals Abroad
Senior Technology Tutors
Kamloops Partner Assisted Learning Helps Seniors Improve Digital Literacy
Student-Specific Real-World Freelance Projects
Upwork Partners with Podium Education
Family Organization Apps
Rejoy Merges Calendars, Lists, meal Planners, and More in One Place
Family Organizational Apps
FamHive Incentivizes Family Chores and Organization
Holistic Spiritual Journey Apps
Churchome Has Launched a New Mobile App to Foster Connection
Comprehensive Online Learning Platforms
Varsity Tutors for Schools Offers Free Tools to Schools
Kid-Focused Educational Tablets
Smile Zemi Targets Elementary School Students
AI Homework Helpers
AssignmentGPT Streamlines Tasks to Assist with Any Subject
AI Student Learning Tools
Coursable Projects Extracts Insights to Create Flashcards, Notes, & More
AI Homework Support
My AI Homework Helper Provides Expert Guidance and Homework Support
Back-To-School Sporty Campaigns
JD's Start Fresh Campaign Celebrates Today's Youth Culture
AI Student Chat Apps
Student Life with Zapshot Enhances Communication with Artificial Intelligence
College-Targeted Awareness Campaigns
PepsiCo Launched its 'Taste of Tomorrow' STEM Initiative
Kid-Friendly Emotion Management Tools
Angry Kid Supports Children and Parents Navigating Feelings
Science-Based Habit Apps
Addicted-Habits Provides Invaluable Support to Help Users Achieve Goals
Workplace Safety-Enhancing Mobile Apps
JMJ Has Introduced the Toolbox Talks App
Digitized Note-Taking Apps
FlowNote Turns Note-Taking Into an Art
AI Academic Organization Tools
Storyline Smith Streamlines Study Notes Using AI Technology
Music App Learning Courses
Spotify Courses Will Offer Video Based Learning Based on 4 Categories
Child-Friendly Good Habit Apps
Little Streaks Builds Healthy Habits in Kids
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
Inspirational Learning Management Tools
'Get Inspired' Offers Digestible Snippets of Content
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
School Management Apps
Inforida is an Attendance Tracker, Operations Manager, and More
AI ABC Games
ABC Finder Uses AI to Teach Children Foundational Knowledge
Eclipse-Capturing Smartphone Apps
Students at WKU Develop the Sunsketcher App Backed by NASA
Anti-Distraction Studying Apps
The 'StudyBug' Study Platform Offers AI-Enabled Assistance
Digital Student Opportunities
Campus Connect Links Students to Tailored Opportunities Worldwide
Routine Planning Apps
HabitNow Helps Users Embrace a More Structured Schedule
Doodling Mental Health Apps
The 'Scribble Journey' App Encourages Art to Explore Emotions
Supportive Scholastic Retailer Funds
The ALDI Back-to-School Fund Supports Parents This September
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
Streamlined AI Educational Tools
Educator AI Helps Both Teachers and Students Excel
Effective Productivity Strategies
64Hacks Takes a Community-Driven Approach to Streamline Workflow
Parenting Course Apps
Tiny Souls Media Debuts Zip and the Tiny Sprouts Alongside a Parenting Tool
Organizational Reminder Apps
The Todo Reminder App Enhances Productivity With a Few Simple Steps
Anniversary-Celebrating Educational Initiatives
Kleenex® Partners Jenna Bush Hager
Educational Back-To-Cafeteria Campaigns
ASHA Offers Guidance to Families During Back-To-School
Goal-Oriented Health Apps
The 'Bright' App Offers a Holistic View of One's Health
Kid-Friendly Financial Support Apps
Goaly Offers Financial Lessons for Kids and Their Parents
Smart Calculation Tools
The iPad Calculator Revolutionizes Calculations with Math Notes Support
Media Release Monitoring Apps
The 'Upcoming' App Helps Users Track Favorite Media and Explore
Virtual STEM Fieldtrips
Panasonic, Katie Ledecky & Discovery Education Spotlight STEM Innovations
Tech-Based Educational Devices
Meta Launches a New Education Device for Teachers
Eye-Tracking Technology Functions
Apple Implements Eye-Tracking Features to Recent Products
Youth-Supporting Esports Opportunities
British Esports Launches the PUBG Mobile College Tournament
Curated Autumnal Retailer Collections
ALDI Finds for September Help Shoppers Kick Off Fall
Mobile Device Addiction Campaigns
The Women's Brain Health Initiative Highlights a Growing Concern
Custom AI Learning Stories
LearningStory Creates AI Topic-Based Stories to Engage Young Learners
Parental Guidance Shopping Apps
The 'Auggie' App Connects Experienced Parents to New Ones
Tablet-Friendly Calculator Tools
Apple Develops a New Calculator App for the iPad
Comprehensive Writing Support
AllWriting is a Go-To Solution to Improve Academic Performance
Educational Esports Experiences
Gameplan Taps PSEL to Create Dynamic Learning Opportunities
Mobile Dorm-Designing Features
Pottery Barn Teen Unveils a New Dorm Shop and Expanded Features
Task Management Simplifiers
TodoPal Helps People Stay One Step Ahead of the Curve
Self-Paced Goal Setting Apps
Attayn Live Helps Users to Monetize Their Knowledge
Vocabulary Trainer Applications
TurboTerms Streamlines the Process of Studying Vocabulary
Explorative Entrepreneur Ideas
Hustle Momumtum Invites You to Discover and Launch Side Hustles
Inclusivity-Centric Back-To-School Campaigns
Sistema Launched a Back-To-School Survey
Daily History Reminders
Today in History Offers a Fascinating Glimpse into Past Historical Events
Home Organization Tracking
WhereThings Helps You Organize and Locate Your Belongings Effortlessly
Phone Puzzle Games
Word Search Game Offers Mental Stimulation with Word-Based Challenges
Digital Community-Branded Product Lines
The Girl Math Gang Debuts New Product Offerings
Storytelling Learning Platforms
Study Tale Offers Interactive Stories for Students
Motivational Goal-Tracking Apps
Disciplined Helps Users Track Their Progress and Stay Motivated
Minimalist Money Management Spreadsheets
The Expense App Let's you Upload Receipts and Documents
AI Grading Assistants
Seneca Aids Teachers in Their Grading Process
Time-Saving Teaching Platforms
LessonShip Saves Time by Creating Personalized, Engaging Lessons
Intelligent Grade Calculators
Smart Grade Calculator Helps Students Stay on Track
Categorizing Study Tools
The Spaced Repetition Log Helps You Become an Expert in Any Subject
Connective Student Grad Apps
DevGrads Offers a How-To Guide for Graduates Looking for High Pay
Organized List-Making Apps
Clear 2.0 Turns List-Making Into an Aesthetically Pleasing Experience
Educational Esports Endeavors
British Esports Debuts an Education Partnership with Level Infinite
Refreshing Productivity Apps
With Tres Cosas, Users Focus on Three Main Tasks a Day
Comprehensive Study Solutions
InClass Keeps a Student's Assignments and Reminders in One Place
Study Strategy Collections
YapStudy Offers a Collection of Different Study Techniques