Android Fanboy…Most of the Time (Part 3)

Part 3

·        Games

·        Classroom Apps

·        Changes I would like to see in my phone and Android

The information below are apps that I use and I do not have a detailed review.  If there is interest, I would be glad to write something up.  I am just providing some examples of what can be done on Android.

Games

Games on Android have been gaining momentum.  It is not on the level of Apple, but it does just fine. The list below are games that work well in the classroom.  I am still waiting for Civilization to arrive on Android!

Android Classroom Games Top 5

WordUp! (Scrabble)

Bubble Burst Free (Puzzle)

OpenSoduku

Pocoro (Puzzle)

Pobs  (Logic)

Classroom Apps

I teach social studies and language arts and my top apps include those that work in my classroom.

Android Classroom Apps Top 6

Google Translate & Goggles (Translation by voice, picture, or documents)

Android Voice Search (Phone and Internet search by voice)

Google Maps (Google Earth)

ConvertPad (Measurement conversion)

Grade Rubric (Classroom grade program)

HTC Hero Camera (Sill and video)

Bonus Link

Android Developer Challenge - Top Apps (All types of high quality apps)

Changes I would like to see in my phone and Android

My last post made several complaints about keeping the existing phones updated with the newest software.  I have updated my HTC Hero to Android 2.1 and I have been very pleased with the newer version.
A list of the new features is here.  The largest improvements for me is the speed, increased battery, and the ability to run updated apps.  The phone is still sluggish at times and I need to use an app called Task Panel X to clear out my memory.  I also forgot to mention that 2.1 handles multi-tasking much better than 1.6.  It is quite nice to jump back and forth from app to app.  Overall I am pleased, but I know Android will get better with future phones and 2.2.  


Please let me know if you have any questions.
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Comments

[Jeffrey Austin White]

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