Technology Tuesday
APRIL 9TH 2013
Free Apps
LearnZillion
A learning platform that combines video lessons, assessments, and progress reporting. Each lesson highlights a Common Core standard, starting with math in grades 3-9. Also works in conjunction with the Nearpod app. Signup is required
Audioboo
App designed to share audio recordings. Can be used to share audio lessons, digital storytelling, Practice reading/vocabulary, peer reading and more. Signup is required.
Pic Collage
Create collages by using photos from your iPad.
Roots to Words
Roots to Words teaches you the fastest way to learn about Root Words.
Feedly
It compiles news feeds from a variety of online sources for the user to customize. Feedly was built to help you consume your digital world, teach and inspire.
The Word Monsters
This iPad app features decodable readers that will keep kids challenged and building their reading skills in an engaging way. The program is made up of interactive stories with phonics-based instruction. Each of the books includes three activities that are meant to build their reading skills.
Websites
Padlet
Padlet is an Internet application that allows people to express their thoughts on a common topic easily. It works like an online sheet of paper where students/teachers can put any content (e.g. images, videos, documents, text) anywhere on the page, together with anyone, from any device.
Other Resources
iPad as the Teacher's Pet
(Shared by Sherry Blackmon, AHS Teacher)
Michael Fowlkes
Arab City Schools
Email: mfowlkes@arabcityschools.org
Website: www.arabcityschools.org
Location: 511 Arabian Drive Northeast, Arab, AL
Phone: 256-931-9321
Twitter: @arabcitytc