Information Power
February 2014
Looking for Good Apps?
Here are some resources for finding apps that have been reviewed for education.
- Livebinder-Ipads in Schools
- Common Sense Media’s app list
- ZDnet's 50 Resources for Ipad Use in the Classroom
- iTunes education app store
- AppySmarts
- APPitic
- Appolicious
- And various Twitter resources, such as: #edapps, #iPadEd, and #ipadchat
Uncluttered Way to Show YouTube Videos
The video below will show you how to add the Chrome Extension 'YouTube Options' to help eliminate some of the "clutter" while watching a YouTube video. It's very easy to do and it works great. Only the video screen appears, no comments, no suggested videos, no ads. Go to https://chrome.google.com/webstore/category/apps and search for YouTube Options.
Video Courtesy of: Ashwaubenon School District Tech Tips
Using the YTO
YouTube Channels for Education
Flocabulary
"Flocabulary is an online library of songs, videos and activities for grades K-12. Hundreds of thousands of teachers use Flocabulary to supplement their instruction and engage students. Our team of artists and educators is not only committed to raising test scores, but also to fostering a love of learning in every child."
TED Ed
"TED-Ed's Original videos aim to capture and amplify the voices of the world's greatest educators. Within the growing TED-Ed video library, you will find carefully curated educational videos, many of which represent collaborations between talented educators and animators. We post a new TED-Ed lessons every week and highlight useful educational TED Talks on the weekends."
Crash Course
"Six awesome courses in one awesome channel: John Green teaches you US History and Hank Green teaches you Chemistry. Check out the playlists for past courses in World History, Biology, Literature, and Ecology."