Mobile Apps for the Classroom
von Britney Wilson
1. References
1.1. Dictionary.com: Combo dictionary/thesaurus is an excellent resource!
1.2. WolframAlpha: Gobs of information about all subjects packed into one application.
1.3. Common Core Standards: Easy fast way for teachers, parents, students, and administrators to have the state standards at thier fingertips!
1.4. Chegg: Learning tool for teachers and students. There is help with homework and college books.
2. For the Classroom
2.1. Ted: Videos about nearly all subjects. They are fun and entertaining for students.
2.2. Class Dojo: Communication app for teachers and parents to see how their child's behavior for the day is.
2.3. Socrative Student: Formative assessments in several different forms.
2.4. Spelling City: App for introducing new vocabulary and spelling words to students. There are tons of games and activities for students to utilize.
2.5. Twitter: Great means of communication between parents, students, and other professionals.
3. Organization
3.1. Evernote: Multimedia notes can be shared from device to device.
3.2. Dropbox: Transfers documents between different computers and smartphones.
3.3. Teacher Kit: App that helps teachers organize their classrooms and students.