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I'd like to learn more about Freshgrade.com and find out how to build eportfolios that connect kids and the classroom to parents. This resource blends computer/iPad/iPhone so teachers and kids can snap pics and collect audio/video on the fly and then portfolios can be examined with any device. I am super excited about the possibilities with this free resource.

Some of my core sites and apps are: Google apps (but I still want to learn more about Google Classroom), Kidblog, eMaze for snazzy digital books and presentations, wimp.com for fun video clips, and Journey North for projects and digital books. I am also looking forward to sharing http://www.dkfindout.com/us/ with kids too! I've used all of these resources on iPad and computer except for eMaze-computer only.

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The portfolio and assessment platform for teachers, designed to meet the unique needs of every classroom. Available on all devices.

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I'd like to experiment with flipgrid.

Three of my core apps are Book Creator, Draw and Tell, and Skitch.

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I'd like to learn Voxer. I've been playing with Padlet this summer.

My core apps are Expalin Everything, Book Creator, Thinglink, and Kidblog.

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I'd like to try Twine. That's a new one to me.

My core apps are Canva, GAFE, and Kidblog.

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I'd like to learn voice thread.

Currently, I use Edmodo, Classroom Organizer and PhotoStory. I've used animoto and liked that quite a bit as well.

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I'd like to learn Google Classroom.

Currently, I love Canva, Explain Everything, and Padlet.

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I would like to learn about ThingLink or Glogster. Which do you prefer?

I am loving learning about new tools, specifically Padlet, VoiceThread, Twitter, and Storybird (see attachment). I am only interested in tech tools that one can use from any device. May I ask people to specify if a tool is only available on an iDevice? Thank you!

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Read, write, discover, and share the books and poetry you'll always remember.

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I would like to try Padlet in a classroom setting.

Currently trying out Voxer, Fotobabble. In the classroom I like to use iMovie. Haiku Deck

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I'd like to try to do more with Socrative and Kahoot.

My core apps are many and varied - Love using Linoit, Padlet and Cacoo as collaboration tools in class - gives everyone a 'voice'. Animoto, Adobe Voice and Powtoon are my creative tools for video/presentations. Absolutely have to have google docs for my teaching.

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I would like to use KidBlog better and try Pikitochart.

My core apps are Explain Everything, Kahoot, Padlet, and Twitter.

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I'd like to give Padlet and Wonderopolis another try.

My core apps are Kidblog, Canva, and Google docs.

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I would like to try Canva.

My core apps are padlet, kidblog, Twitter, and wordpress.

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I would like to try Tackk.

My core apps are Google Apps for Education, PicCollage, Twitter, flipink and Showbie.

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I would like to try Wonderopolis. It's been on my list for a while.

My core apps are Google Apps for Education, Thinglink, Kidblog, Twitter, and Tackk.

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I'd like to try Padlet. (Look at me! I finally figured out how to post here.)

My core apps are Kidblogs, Animoto, and Emaze.

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I would like to try Voxer.

My core: Kidblog, Twitter & Show Me, Wonderopolis & Heinemann Teacher Tip.

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I would like to try Twine.

My core: WeVideo, GAFE, PicMonkey, PicsArt.

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I want to learn more about ThingLink.

My core: Educreations, GAFE, Padlet, Kidblog, and Twitter.

(Find out more about a "core" here.)

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One of the first questions I am asked by those working to embed more digital opportunities into their classroom communities is about tools. Which digital tools do I recommend? The digital tools I use in my classroom are the ones that allow us to work purposefully and flexibly as we learn together. There are so many tools available it can be a bit overwhelming. When getting started I suggest finding 3-5 tools that will be part of your core and know them well. Once a strong core is established, it is easier to build upon the base as applications often have commonalities among features.

Here are some considerations when choosing your core:

Consider the platform of the application (iPad, desktop, tablet, etc.).

Where will the work live (cloud based or device based)?

My Core
If I had to choose just five applications, my list would look something like this:

Create free infographics with Venngage.

New applications are released at lightning speed. It's important to keep up with new digital possibilities, but there are advantages to getting to know tools very well. I like students to play and work with an application for awhile to learn the variety of ways they can use it to create meaning. There's something to be said for being fluent and proficient in the applications used in our classrooms.

If you have a core I hope you'll share it. I'd love to hear about the 3-5 apps you put at the top of the list for your classroom community.

As part of a continuous collaboration among educators interested in digital learning, Margaret Simon hosts a weekly Digital Learning round-up on her blog: DigiLit Sunday. Stop by Reflections on the Teche.

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The rules:

1)  When you are tagged you need to read through the other posts on the board.

2)  Find one tool/app/site you'd like to try.

3)  Add a post it.  The post it should say something like "I'd like to try _____.  A few of my core apps are:  ______, _______, ______.   Then share 3-5 core apps on the Padlet board.

4)  Then you need to tag three new people to play on your favorite social media site.  (I'm starting to play on Twitter, but I see no reason the game has to stay there.)

(You can find out more about the game here.)

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Last week's make for the #CLMOOC took me way out of my comfort zone. As soon as the word "game" was mentioned I felt the dread creep up much as it did when I was in high school and the words "five paragraph essay" were tossed into the air. It's like a cement wall just stopped me right where I stood. I don't know why games no longer bring me comfort. As a child, I spent hours playing games with my grandparents. There was nothing like a game of Old Maid, Aggravation, Spoons, or Rummy to bring some excitement to the day.

Now, games just make my head spin. I get that they're important, but they seem to take time I really don't have. On top of that, they make me think of "coding" for some reason. Coding is another aspect of learning, I've shied away from lately. This week the #CLMOOC asked:

"For this Make Cycle, we invite you to use game design to analyze, remediate, and reflect on complex systems."

All week I stressed over this make and had really planned to just give up. However, I had committed to this event so I needed to stay with it. Yesterday I wrote a post about your "CORE apps." These are apps you know you will use often in your classroom. It doesn't mean they're the only apps you use, but if you were helping someone get started what would be your core? I wrote the post in hopes of hearing about the CORE apps educators were using, but blogs often have little feedback. So - because I'm desperate to not drop the ball here....and there is something I want to know - I decided to play a little tag.

I hope you'll play along. Let's play T-APP Tag. I've already started the game on Twitter, but there's no reason you can't start another game. Let's see how this will go and what I can learn from it.

The rules:
1) When you are tagged you need to read through the other posts on the board.
2) Find one tool/app/site you'd like to try.
3) Add a post it. The post it should say something like "I'd like to try _____. A few of my core apps are: ______, _______, ______. Then share 3-5 core apps on the Padlet board.
4) Then you need to tag three new people to play on your favorite social media site. (I'm starting to play on Twitter, but I see no reason the game has to stay there.)

For six weeks I am joining the CLMOOC. MOOCs are massive online learning communities. This one is offered by the Educator Innovator and powered by individuals from the The National Writing Project. It focuses on making and creating meaning through six weeks of collaborative make cycles. There is a focus for each week, a space to link up, and then ways to connect with others who are part of the project.

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Last week's make for the #CLMOOC took me way out of my comfort zone. As soon as the word "game" was mentioned I felt the dread creep up much as it did when I was in high school and the words "five paragraph essay" were tossed into the air.