USING ANDROID PLATFORM FEATURES TO IMPROVE THE USE OF MOBILE DEVICES IN ASSISTED LEARNING FOR CHILDREN BELOW THE AGES OF TEN

Abstract

The traditional way of teaching is no longer sufficient for children in the 21st Century, with the rapid evolution of technology both technology we have on ground and emerging technologies that are upcoming, This study realize that there is need to embrace the change or risk being left behind with this study developed the “First teacher Educational application”, an Android application meticulously designed to leverage mobile hardware and software to improve educational practices, particularly for children starting their educational journey. This application heavily emphasizes utilizing Near-Field Communication (NFC). NFC tags are employed to deliver educational content directly to the children. Moreover, the app incorporates the device’s built-in capabilities:  the camera and voice recorder are harnessed to enrich the learning environment.  A key element, and one of paramount importance, is the application’s focus on access control features. These features, using both software and hardware components, enable parents to supervise their child’s device activities and keep them engaged within the learning application, thereby preventing them from navigating away during lessons.