You don’t have to be in a one to one iPad classroom to integrate this powerful tablet into your everyday routine. Not every classroom is 1:1 and many teachers find resources for one tablet classroom a bit frustrating as much of edTech focuses on 1:1 classrooms. If you’re not a 1:1 classroom, there are still a […]
Google Hangouts are a fantastic tool for connecting with colleagues, other classrooms and experts in the field. If you aren’t able to take your students to a Civil War battlefield or a National Park, or just can’t afford to fly a guest speaker to come to a school assembly, try organizing a Google Hangout. Virtual […]
QR Codes are a fantastic way to take students directly to a website and I’ve shared tons of ways I like to use them! If you want your students to find a picture without doing a Google Image search, it’s easy to create a QR code that takes students directly to a photograph. Here are […]
If you are in a one-to-one iPad classroom Otus is a new app worth checking out. It combines some of the best classroom and behavior management features found in other apps – assessment, polling, split screen, web browser – into one place. Created by two middle school educators in Illinois, this app was designed to solve […]
I’m a huge fan of apps that promote STEM concepts and here is another programming game and mobile app to check out. Cargo-Bot is a puzzle programming game where players need to show a robot how to move by giving it a set of directions. As they program each move, kids will see the instructions […]
I’m a big fan of apps that bring the world to your fingertips. So I’m very excited for the new FREE version of SkyView. With this app students can point their device towards the sky. Then they can see where stars, planets and constellations are located. Users can access extra information on each celestial body […]
For ELA, Math and Science comprehension activities, check out this series of Murky Reef iPad apps for first and second grade students. With content aligned to the Common Core State Standards, Murky Reef engages students with high quality content as they explore an underwater world. They’ll see jellyfish, an octopus, pufferfish and more as they […]
QR codes are such a fantastic resource for students. This is especially true for those who need a little extra support. Vocaroo is a free web tool that truly makes your QR codes start talking! It can help you create audio QR codes this school year. Audio QR Codes You can record your voice and it […]
I love my Apple TV and even brought it into my classroom to try out last year. My goal was to use the mirroring feature to project my iPad screen without being tethered to the projector. A great alternative to using an Apple TV is Reflector which can be downloaded to your laptop. It’s super easy […]
Place value can be a challenging concept for early learners just starting to group ones into tens and tens into hundreds. iGet Math: Base 10 gives students space to explore counting, addition and subtraction. Kids can count and combine objects, alter equations and notice relationships between numbers. This app is a great choice for kids […]