apps and websites for use in the classroom
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Apps and Websitesfor Use in the Classroom
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Karen Littlefield1:1 Coordinator @klittlefield
Ami Steelman Technology Integration Specialist
Luke Steelman Director of Academic Technology
Prezi“The Zooming Presentation Editor”
Web-based presentation software
Non-linear; uses a large, zoomable canvas instead of slides
Great for showing fine details as well as the big picture
Import all types of media: images, video, PDF, etc.
Student example: http://bit.ly/Aolifs
Animoto“Cinematic Artificial Intelligence”
Easy-to-use video creation site using photos, video clips and music
Great for vocabulary or book reports
Educators can apply for a free “Plus” account
Student example: http://bit.ly/wwFT8J
YouTube/KeepVid/iMovie“Our Voiceover Machine”
KeepVid allows downloading of almost any YouTube movie; useful to avoid streaming issues during classtime
Used in conjunction, allowed Senior AP English students to create awesome “voice-overs”
Student example: http://bit.ly/ysZJpT
Shutterfly“Creative Connection to Parents”
Way more than just a photo-sharing site! Upload photos and videos to site; parents can download copies and/or purchase print-outs, books, etc.
Great for keeping up class calendars, agendas, spelling lists, volunteer schedules, reminders to parents, journal entries, handouts, links to study sites, blogs, etc.
Example: http://bit.ly/y0eOtZ
DropBox & DropItTo.Me
“Digital Homework Tray & More”DropBox is secure, cloud-based storage; perfect if you work on documents on more than one device
DropItToMe works in conjunction with DropBox; kids submit their homework on the website and files are automatically stored in a specific folder in your DropBox
Students need only the website address and a secure “codeword” provided by you to send; no access by them EVER to your DropBox
Quizlet“Digital Flash Cards and More”
Fun, free way to study languages, vocab, etc. in 18 languages
Kids can play educational games, study on mobile devices, create their own flashcards and even share them with friends
Example: http://quizlet.com/
Zondle“Games to Support Learning”
Awesome study site with games based on the reward system; kids have to answer questions correctly to play one of the numerous games
Teachers create the topic and the questions; the kids get to pick which game they want to play.
Even allows teachers to monitor progress
Teacher example: http://bit.ly/xb4bgp
Weebly“Easy Website Creation”
Drag-and-drop website creator; no HTML coding necessary!
Choose from over 100 pre-built themes; this may very well be the most difficult part of the entire website creation!
Example: http://chargertis.weebly.com/ota.html
Our Favorite iPad Apps
Puppet Pals w/ Director’s Pass ($2.99)Students can use characters and backgrounds to create a digital skit, complete with their own voiceover.SplashTop Remote Desktop for iPad ($4.99)Control your computer screen from your iPad, making you mobile and allowing you (or students!) to handwrite on your screen from their seat.Professor Garfield (Free) This series of apps teaches students about digital citizenship issues. They’ll have so much fun they won’t know they’re learning!
More AppsWorth Mentioning
Factor Samurai (Free)Learn multiplication skills by cutting all the numbers down to their prime factors. Kids love it - just like Fruit Ninja!
Stack the States ($0.99) & Stack the Countries ($1.99)Kids learn about state and country capitals, shapes, locations, and more as they collect and build their own completed map.
EverNote (Free) and EverNote Peek (Free)Take notes, capture photos, create to-do lists, record voice reminders. Search or share them later. Sync content across all devices. “Peek” works like a self-quiz w/ smartcover.
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