APPsolutely Awesome Apps
Jaymie Lynn SantiagoKindergarten Lead Teacher
Chesapeake Math & IT Elementary
Teachers will explore different applications and websites that can be used in the classroom.
Objectives
Turn and talk to a person next to you Introduce yourself What do you think is technology? How do you incorporate (or hope to
incorporate) technology in the classroom?
What is technology?
Not just power points anymore! Applications on iPads, Tablets Websites with unlimited information
Technology Today
Websites: Class Dojo Applications: Sticks Parent Communication: Class Dojo, Remind
Classroom Behavior
Method of Use
Classroom Management/Classroom Behavior
What it does…
• Students can create avatars
• Parents can connect and view student’s points
• Students can earn positive or negative points throughout the day (as you see fit!)
• You set the behaviors to meet the needs of your classroom
• Eliminate color charts/behavior charts!
Class Dojo
Method of Use
Classroom management and Discussion
What it does…
• Randomly selects students to respond to questions
• Can also cater question difficulty to the students
• Can offer you question starters based on student’s level
• Teachers can track data by tapping students’ responses as correct or rate students’ responses
Sticks
Method of Use
Parent Communication
What it Does
• Allows you to communicate with parents/students via text message, app, or e-mail.
• Phone numbers remain private.
Remind
Applications: Educreations, Studyblue, Classroom Organizer, Three Ring, Science 360, Quick Graph, Grammar Jammers, Sushi Monster, Too Noisy, Imagistory
Student Resources
Method of Use
Classroom Instruction
What it does…
• Interactive Whiteboard
• Screencasting as you explain a topic
• Connect iPad to projector and annotate on your iPad
• Can create lessons or instructional videos to share with students (accessible online, all the time)
Educreations
Method of UseStudy ToolsWhat it Does• Online/Interactive Flash
Cards, Quizzes, and Study Guides
• Students can create their own
• Teachers can create and assign study tools to share with students
Study Blue
Method of Use
Classroom Instruction/Assessments
What it does…
• Online Portfolio
• Qualitative Assessments
• Captures video, photos, audio, notes from class
• Document classroom activities (presentations, performances, experiments)
• Students can also add/move items in their portfolio
Three Ring
Method of UseClassroom InstructionWhat it Does• Students can create
stories online• Wordless picture books
that students can write their stories
• Develops language and early literacy skills
Imagistory
BrainPop Promethean NextLesson Teachers Pay Teachers
Teacher Resources
Method of Use
Classroom Instruction
What it does…
• Quick videos on nearly everything
• Poses questions and introduces topics in a fun (and funny) way
• Games and quizzes available for students
• Lesson Plans and activities available for teachers
Brain Pop
Method of Use
Classroom Instruction
What it does…
• Utilizes interactive white board
• Interactive lessons
• Download
already made
lessons
• Create your own
PrometheanActivInspire
Even the least technologically savvy person can learn
Find an application or website that works for you!
Do YOUR research
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Jaymie Lynn Santiago
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AWESOME Apps