Technology Tuesday
09.23.14
Free Apps
A* Student Learning
A* Student Learning app has been created to ensure students utilize their time more wisely, cautiously and efficiently in the run up to exams and when studying. This study app helps students plan all upcoming exams and test in a way that isn't burdensome and helps build confidence, motivation as well as strengths.
Fit Brains Trainer
Rosetta Stone Fit Brains Trainer is a cutting-edge brain training & fitness app. The app has more than 360 games & unique training sessions that are designed to enhance your Memory, Processing Speed, Concentration, Problem Solving and Visual brain skills.
FarFaria: Free Children's Books with Read Along
FarFaria offers 750+ picture books and five new stories every week. FarFaria helps children develop a love for reading. The library of popular educational books is curated for kids ages 1-9 and includes new hits as well as classics such as Rapunzel and The Wizard of Oz ebooks. Books have reading levels to empower kids to read MORE on their own and include a read along option with highlighted text for a personalized reading experience.
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Britannica Kids: US Presidents
Britannica Kids: U.S. Presidents takes young learners on a fun and educational meet-and-greet with the 44 U.S. presidents.
Bring the Oval Office into your living room with detailed profiles for every president. Tap into a wealth of interesting presidential facts, and solidify your knowledge through quizzes and voiced over text. Find this app in the iTunes app store for just $0.99!
Teacher Web Tool
Rosetta Stone: fit brains
Enhance your memory, focus and brain speed with the award winning brain training program designed by neuroscientists. Fit Brains provides you with the tools to track your progress throughout your training. Create a free account and get started training your brain!!
Education Resource Center
Heather Rollins, M.S.
Director
Cannon-Clary College of Education
Harding University
Email: hrollins@harding.edu
Website: http://hardingeducationresourcecenter.weebly.com/
Phone: 501-279-4549