The traditional classroom has undergone a massive digital transformation. Today, interactive smartboards are the centerpiece of the modern learning environment. However, hardware is only as good as the software running on it. With the rise of Google EDLA-certified displays, teachers now have direct access to the Google Play Store.

We have tested dozens of tools to bring you the top 10 Android apps that offer seamless performance, intuitive interfaces, and high student engagement on large-screen interactive whiteboards.

1. Microsoft Whiteboard:

Seamlessly integrates with Microsoft 365, offering an intuitive, infinite canvas for collaborative sketching and ideation, ideal for hybrid work.

2. Google Jamboard – The Ultimate Collaborative Canvas

Google Jamboard provides a digital space for brainstorming and visual storytelling. Its touch-optimized interface allows students to drag, drop, and sketch ideas directly on the smartboard. It is perfect for mind mapping and collaborative problem-solving.

3. Google Classroom – Streamlining Management

Using Google Classroom on a large display helps keep the entire class synchronized. Teachers can display assignment instructions, deadlines, and live feedback, making classroom management transparent and highly organized.

4. Quizlet – Vocabulary and Flashcard Mastery

Quizlet turns rote memorization into an interactive group activity. Using the Quizlet Live mode on a smartboard encourages students to work in teams to match terms and definitions, significantly improving retention through active play.

5. Khan Academy – Personalized Learning at Scale

With a vast library of expert-led videos and exercises, Khan Academy is a powerful supplemental tool. Teachers can project complex science or math tutorials on the smartboard, pausing for group discussions or on-screen annotations.

6. Explain Everything – Advanced Digital Whiteboarding

This is more than just a whiteboard; it's a recording studio. Teachers can animate, annotate, and narrate lessons. It's an essential tool for creating "flipped classroom" content or allowing students to present their work dynamically.

7. Whiteboard.fi / Whiteboard.chat: 

Focus on live instruction, allowing teachers to assign tasks, monitor student work in real-time, and share whiteboards easily.

8. Duolingo – Immersive Language Learning

Bring language learning to life by turning Duolingo into a group challenge. The app's gamified interface works beautifully on large screens, allowing for collaborative translation exercises and pronunciation practice.

9. Minecraft Education Edition – Creative Problem Solving

Minecraft Education encourages students to explore historical sites or solve math problems within a virtual 3D world. On a smartboard, the immersive experience allows the teacher to guide the journey while students collaborate on builds and coding tasks.

10. Scratch – Introductory Coding for All Ages

Developed by MIT, Scratch makes coding visual. By using the smartboard's touch interface to snap "code blocks" together, teachers can demonstrate logic and computational thinking in a way that is easy for the whole class to follow.

Why Use Android Apps on Your Interactive Display?

• Increased Engagement: Gamified apps keep students focused and excited.

• Visual Learning: Large-scale graphics help students retain complex information better than text alone.

• Collaboration: These apps are designed for multiple users to contribute simultaneously.

• Ease of Use: If you can use a smartphone, you can use these apps on a smartboard.