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Let Google’s “Field Trip” App Be Your Guide
Discover Points of Interest with Field Trip You know, it’s really a shame that throughout our daily lives we may find ourselves near some really interesting or historical spots, and never know they’re...
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Improve Your Reading Speed With Spritz
How fast do you read? It’s a question I never thought much about, I always figured I read at a near or slightly above average pace. I could read, there wasn’t much more I needed to know. There were...
View ArticleMojang Releases ‘Biggest Update Yet’ with Minecraft PE 0.9.0
The immense popularity of Minecraft can’t be overstated. With around 45 million copies sold across all platforms (PC/Mac, Xbox 360, Playstation 3, and mobile) it’s one of the best-selling games of all...
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Back to School: Scheduling Tools to Keep Parents Sane
The summer is coming to an end and it’s time to start gearing up for back to school. That means stocking up on school supplies, organizing your student’s study space, and planning for the busier pace...
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Back to School: iPhone and Android Apps to Keep Students Organized
While notebooks and pencils will always have their place on the school supplies list, when it comes to staying organized, today’s students have more high-tech options than the old student planner. From...
View ArticleBack to School: Tech Tips for Parents
Today we’re sharing some of our favorite tech tips as part of our back-to-school series. We aim to bring you up to speed on some of the latest tools and technology that you can employ to organize your...
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Back to School: Must-Have Apps for Busy Parents
These must-have apps for parents can help manage every part of your busy life this back to school season and beyond. From money to grocery shopping, to keeping track of your kids and their schedules,...
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Back to School: Top 12 iPhone and Android Apps for Students
Back-to-school season is a great time to ensure you have an arsenal of tools going into the next school year. Staying organized and having all the necessary materials are key. Technology is also a big...
View ArticleBack to School: 14 Must-Have Apps for Successful High School Students
Back-to-school season can be the most daunting time for high school students. Freshman see a noticeable difference in the difficulty of course work. For veterans, grades can be more important than...
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Back to School: Technology to Make Learning and Life Easier
For many, as the summer winds down, the focus turns towards heading back to school and finding success in the new school year. Between new clothes, school supplies, or even a new school, the...
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New National Gallery App Puts Art History in Your Kids Hands
The National Gallery of Art has come out with an amazing, interactive app that helps kids explore more than 300 years of art history. With ten sections to explore, kids can learn about the art...
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Best Educational Tools of 2014
Today we’re bringing you a recap of the best educational tools we’ve brought you throughout the last year. As a part of our Best of 2014 series, we aim to provide your family with some valuable tips...
View ArticleWhat Parents Need to Know About Trivia Crack
More than nine out of ten American teenagers use social media, and platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and Snapchat are part of every day life for millions. So whether you’re on the cutting edge...
View ArticlexGerms Addition Math Mobile App Wins Mom’s Choice Award
K12’s xGerms Addition math mobile app has been named a Mom’s Choice Silver Award recipient for being “among the best in family-friendly media, products and services.” The popular app was released last...
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Kids’ Opinions on Student Engagement
What engages students? We’ve been tackling that question for years, sharing anecdotes based on our own perceptions and experiences. The truth is, education has changed, and it’s difficult to accurately...
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5 Effective Resources for AP Exam Prep
Studying for any test can be stressful, and preparing for AP exams is no exception. There is additional pressure on high school students because grades in college prep courses, such as Advanced...
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What Parents Need to Know About Jott, the New Teen-Favorite App
One of the hottest new mobile messaging services this year is Jott Messenger, and it’s taking the teen world by storm. It takes a special kind of app to capture the attention of teens, and Jott is...
View Article5 iPhone and Android Apps for Family Game Night
Here at Learning Liftoff, we love games; board games, video games, computer games … We love anything that brings people together, or allows students to learn or think in a different way. So, here are a...
View ArticleA Look at The New York Times’ Use of Virtual Reality
This past Sunday, I received a free Google Cardboard virtual reality headset with my Sunday delivery of The New York Times. The Times touted it as their first venture into creating a virtual reality...
View Article7 Photo Apps You’ll Love
The basic process of taking pictures has come a long way. It’s safe to say, the majority of society doesn’t carry around a camera to take photos anymore. Instead, people use their phones for so much...
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