Saturday, 8 June 2013

9Slides

9Slides is an excellent site/app that I've blogged about in the past.  This is a great tool for adding video/voice narrations to all kinds of presentations (ie, PPT, Keynote, etc).  This is ideal for Guided Learning as well as "flipping" a classroom.  With 9Slides new educational portal educators can create and share educational content, track student usage, and more.

I highly recommend checking out 9Slides by clicking here!!!

Skip Math

Skip Math is a fantastic iOS app for teaching young learners PreK-on up sequential counting.  For example, is a person wanted to learn how to count by 2's, 4's, 10's, etc. this is the perfect app for them.  The way this works is similar to the popular game Doodle Jump where a person tries to keep jumping to the top of the screen while landing on the correct number.  Also, SM has high replay value w/ the ability to track your score to try to improve and even the unique ability to add their face to a playable character.

I highly recommend checking out Skip Math by clicking here!!!

For more excellent iOS Math games click here.

For my Pinterest board on Educational iOS Apps click here.
For my Edshelf collection on Educational iOS Apps click here.

*MathFileFolderGames is a advertiser of Technology Tidbits.

Friday, 7 June 2013

Copyright Kids

Copyright Kids is an excellent resources for students/teachers/parents wanting to learn about copyright laws/issues.  This site has it all pertaining to copyright such as: examples, FAQ, definitions, and more.

I highly recommend checking out Copyright Kids by clicking here.

Thursday, 6 June 2013

PlayScience I

PlayScience I is an excellent iPad app for El Ed studying Science.  This app covers the complete Grade 1 curriculum through interactive animations and exercises.  PlayScience covers different topics such as: Plants, Animals, Our Earth, Weather and Sky, Matter, and Energy and Motion.  This is a great way for teachers to engage students and "flip" their classroom through a variety of activities such as: crosswords, word association, multiple choice, T/F, and more.  Finally, there is a high replay value as students earn "play money" by completing activities and buy fish, toys, or plants for their aquarium.

I highly recommend checking out PlayScience I by clicking here!!!

For my Pinterest board on Educational iOS Apps click here.
For my Edshelf collection on Educational iOS Apps click here.

Wednesday, 5 June 2013

ClassXP

ClassXP is an innovative new site that will be launching soon.  This site uses the "gamification" (popular term for using game-based learning) to display student's grades in an interactive digital environment.  This works by engaging students and motivating them as they have a unique environment/dashboard where they can create their own avatar, monitor their grades, and gain XP.  As they progress through the year they will gain XP for accomplishments and have the ability earn badges and more.

I highly recommend checking out ClassXP by clicking here!!

Tuesday, 4 June 2013

Math Playground

Math Playground is an excellent site for students wanting to practice and strengthen their Math skills.  This is done through educational online games that focuses on different aspects of Math: addition, subtraction, multiplication, and more.  Also, these games are aligned to Common Core standards and there are a printables as well online flashcards too.

I highly recommend checking out Math Playground by clicking here.

For a great collection of iOS apps for Math click here.
For my Pinterest collection of Educational Online Games click here.

Monday, 3 June 2013

The Answer Pad

The Answer Pad is a wonderful mobile solution for "flipping" the classroom.  I did an in depth review on this a while back that you can view here.  Basically, The Answer Pad is a great way to turn the classroom paperless to allow for all testing and assessment to be done on the iPad (or other mobile device).

Also, w/ their latest feature, Go Interactive, it turns an iPad or mobile device into a Student Response "clicker" system.  This takes the whole "clicker" system that most schools use w/ an interactive whiteboard to a whole new level.  Now teachers can engage students and assess their learning in real-time w/ no prep work.


I highly recommend checking out The Answer Pad by clicking here!!!!

*The Answer Pad is a advertiser of Technology Tidbits.