With the increased number of devices that use apps being purchased by schools and families, there is an increasing need for selecting apps and websites that offer more than fun and games. Looking for those can be time-consuming, to say the least! And there are so many now that having a sense of how these may useful and fun to include can be overwhelming!
What I hope to do here is share apps and websites, usually for iPads/iPods that stand out. They will be FREE. If I find one that is worth spending a couple of dollars on I will let you know. Though there are an incredible number of free ones that are of great quality.
Some apps will suggest or require you to have an email account; I would recommend a Google - Gmail - account for the classroom or your family wherein the password is common to everyone.
Those apps described in this blog will support a creative, critical and collaborative application of the technology now so readily available to grown-ups and kids alike; all features we are encouraged to consider when including technology in school! There will definitely be numerous possibilities to support what is going on in the classroom (and still be just for fun!)
However many of them will also appeal to parents, and siblings of our students. So DO check them out for yourself!
Looking forward to sharing apps and websites that will add to our experiences as readers/writers/creators!
What I hope to do here is share apps and websites, usually for iPads/iPods that stand out. They will be FREE. If I find one that is worth spending a couple of dollars on I will let you know. Though there are an incredible number of free ones that are of great quality.
Some apps will suggest or require you to have an email account; I would recommend a Google - Gmail - account for the classroom or your family wherein the password is common to everyone.
Those apps described in this blog will support a creative, critical and collaborative application of the technology now so readily available to grown-ups and kids alike; all features we are encouraged to consider when including technology in school! There will definitely be numerous possibilities to support what is going on in the classroom (and still be just for fun!)
However many of them will also appeal to parents, and siblings of our students. So DO check them out for yourself!
Looking forward to sharing apps and websites that will add to our experiences as readers/writers/creators!