Technology Tuesday
01.14.14
Free Apps
Canvas for iOS
Canvas for iOS allows you to:
• View your Canvas activity stream
• Stay on top of your to do items
• View your course schedule and syllabus
• Read and participate in course discussions
• Read, create, and reply to Conversations
• Study and navigate course pages
• View grades for your courses and individual assignments
• View submissions and participate in comment discussions with your instructor
• Access and participate in Canvas groups
Verbally
Verbally is an easy-to-use, comprehensive Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) app for the iPad. Verbally brings speech to those without and enables real conversation with its simple, intuitive design. Just tap in what you want to say and Verbally speaks for you. Premium Features available with an in-app purchase. More information can be found at the verbally website.
Sight Words Flash Cards
Sight Words Flash Cards are divided into 4 categories: Pre-primary, kindergarten, 1st grade & 2nd grade. Each grade has an accompanying Question Mode to test and enhance reading skills.
Repetition is the key to learning! By simply clicking on the flag button provided in each flashcard, students or teachers can add difficult words to the practice list for revision at a later time.
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Classroom Ideas to Go!
Teacher Web Tools
Teaching Channel
ABCYa
ABCya.com is the leader in free educational kids computer games and activities for elementary students to learn on the web. All children's educational computer activities were created or approved by certified school teachers. All educational games are free and are modeled from primary grade lessons and enhanced to provide an interactive way for children to learn.
Grade level lessons incorporate areas such as math and language arts while introducing basic computer skills. Many of the kindergarten and first grade activities are equipped with sound to enhance understanding.
Education Resource Center
Director
Cannon-Clary College of Education
Harding University
Email: hrollins@harding.edu
Website: http://hardingeducationresourcecenter.weebly.com/
Phone: 501-279-4549