Book Writer

Book Writer is a fantastic iOS app that I've had the opportunity to test out.  This app is ideal for digital storytelling and reminds me a bit of Mixbook.  What makes this app so great is how easy it is to use and the ability for students to export their digital book into an ebook (to be read in iBooks) or PDF.  Also, a user can not only upload text and images but video as well.  This is such a great way to integrate technology into a curriculum and being on an iOS device, great for mobile learning!!

I highly recommend checking out Book Writer by clicking here!!!

Below is a brief demo...



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TypeKids

TypeKids is an excellent site for educators introducing Typing/Keyboarding to students.  This is a fantastic way for students to learn how to type in a fun and safe environment.  There are 30 online lessons for students to complete and as they progress through the program they unlock educational games to reinforce their learning.

Below is a brief demo...



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

SpellingCity

SpellingCity is easily the best site around for Spelling & Vocabulary.  A teacher can create word lists and then import then into educational games to help students w/ their Spelling/Vocabulary skills.  Also, a teacher can browse through other word lists and find lots of educational resources such as printables and videos.  Finally, there are portable apps for Android & iOS to aid in mobile learning.

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

*SpellingCity is a advertiser of Technology Tidbits.

9Slides

9Slides one of my favorite sites/apps for "flipping the classroom" has just announced the release of their free Windows8 app.  This is a great way for teachers to create interactive educational presentations for students, by adding audio/video narration to any kind of presentation (PPT, Keynote, PDF, etc.)

I highly recommend checking out the Windows8 app by clicking here!!!

For my Top 10 Sites for Flipping a Classroom click here.

*9Slides is an advertiser of Technology Tidbits.

Level it Books

Level it Books is a site/app I've covered in the past and is one of the most handy educational iOS apps I've come across in a long time.  This fantastically simple app to use allows educators, parents, librarians, scan a book's ISBN and get a Reading level for that book.  Also, this app allows educators to keep a digital bookshelf of their classes books and manage their students to see their students Reading Level w/ a click of a button.

I highly recommend checking out Level it Books by clicking here!!!

*Level it Books is an advertiser of Technology Tidbits.

Lost Function

The Lost Function is a fascinating 3D Math adventure game in a virtual world that is launching a Kickstarter campaign to add voice-over to their game.  This is a game where students interact w/ other characters while trying to solve Math equations/problems to advance in the storyline.  Right now the game consists of a wide variety of Math topics such as: fractions, decimals, graphing, and more.  Also, this game relates to Common Core Standards and uses a wide variety of questions types (ie, fill in the blank, multiple choice, etc.).

"The Kickstarter campaign is to help students with vision impairments, emotional/behavior disorders, dyslexia, autism, ADD/ADHD, struggling readers, and English as a second language (ESL/ELL)."

I recommend checking out their campaign by clicking here, which goes live Tuesday.

To view/download the game click here.

For a brief demo view the video....

Mathbreakers

Crystal Mathematics is an ambitious and innovative new educational site for Math.  CM is geared for students 4th-8th grade (could change) and immerses them in an interactive 3D environment to help learn Math.  This is a user-generated classroom where students can create puzzles/levels, design monsters, and more.  Also, CM focuses on basic Math skills such as: factoring, fractions, addition, etc.

For more information view this brief demo....



I highly recommend checking out Crystal Mathematics by clicking here!!!

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For my Edshelf collection on Educational Online Games click here.