Apps for EducationJoseph LollarEDU 643Belhaven University

Zip Grade has got to be one of the best finds of the year! It totally changes the way tests

are scored, making the process as simple as taking a picture with your cell phone.

• Simply Download one of three free answer documents from www.zipgrade.com (20, 50, or 100 Questions)

• Have students complete an assessment, using the Zip Grade answer document.

• Open the Zip Grade app, create your assessment. Edit the Key, name the assessment

• lineup the four place squares in the windows shown in the app, and your camera scans the document, comparing the

answers seen with those in the key.• Once scanned, the app will list a suggested grade for the scanned item. Teachers can review the scanned item, store

each scanned item in the app, and view an item analysis question by question for remediation purposes.

• 1st 100 scans are free, then $7.99 for unlimited scans for 1 year.

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Create Scan Store Analyze

Educreations Educreations allows users to create smart

board style presentations at the base level. There are also several presentations that have

been created and publically shared that are ready to be used upon their finding.

Basic: Free/Pro: $11.99/month OR $99.99/year Pro includes:

Full multimedia capability (video, maps, images, docs)

Upgrades for 40 student accounts.

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Basic Creation Page Presentation Search

FlipboardIn middle school, students hardly ever pay attentionto news stories or current events.

Flipboard allows students to create newsfeeds based ontheir interests. The app then pipes in stories based on thoseInterests to keep students informed on present news of the day.

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• Create To-Do Lists• Collaborate on Projects• Set Reminders for important dates• Set Due Dates for important tasks or

assignments• Share lists with other users for

collaborative purposes

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Create Lists Share Lists

Kindle for iPadAlso available for Android

• Turns any device into an e-reader.

• Grants full access to Amazons ever- growing library.

• Ready to use with digital textbooks.

• Backlit in full color.

• Prevents need for multiple devices

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iMovie Native to Apple

Devices (Mac & iPad)

Simple Interface Create movies from

stills or video files Effects allow for

creative expression

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Evernote One stop clerical shop Allows for students to

take and organize notes simply.

Free, with plus and premium options for added features

Allows for easy note access across all platforms and devices

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• Cloud Storage • Free accounts receive 2GB of Storage• Allows for access to files from any device all that is needed is a user account logon.• Integrates into Mac OS as a useable drive

for storage• Allows for sharing files with other users via

email information• Could be used for turning in paperless

assignments

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Sometimes, students just cannot seem to understandthe way a teacher may explain something. This is where Khan Academy comes in. With over 2,000 videos on a wide array of subjects, Khan Academycan help drive home any lesson by providing more In-depth information visually for students.

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Today’s History Document Great Source of

Primary Sources for History classes

Easily accessible and implemented for Common Core

Helps find Primary Source based text rather than textbook reading

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