6. Duolingo: I am a huge fan of Duolingo as I use it in my personal life. I also have all my students create their own accounts that can be accessed in class or at home. Duolingo is great for all ages. As well, it can be accessed on any mobile phone or any computer with a web browser. Learners of most any language can access this application and use it to learn how to read, write and speak in the target language. Check out reviews and rewards Duolingo has accumulated here.
7. Parlay: Parlay is a tool that is used to increase class discussions. Teachers can further support language by creating sentence stems within the discussion forum providing scaffolding for students, while the scaffolding can be slowly taken away. Most importantly, this is a platform focused on class discussions both online and in-person. It works with all Google platforms and Microsoft. Students and teachers only need internet access and an internet browser. Check out more information, reviews and rewards here.
8. News ELA: News ELA is a platform that can be used in multiple disciplines. News ELA creates engaging lessons using current news. They have 5 different reading levels for each bit of content allowing for differentiation. Moreover, there is built-in usage and progress monitoring to support teacher assessment. This platform can be used with all ages. It can be accessed through Google Classroom, Microsoft, Schology and many other leading school software. All students and teachers need are access to devices and internet. Check out more detailed information about News ELA, here.
9. Google Translate in Google Docs: Google Translate has become a powerful translation tool and is only getting better. Now, you can translate entire documents by uploading them to Google Docs and hitting the translate document button. You can also type in a different language. This would be great for wold language classes. This can be used on any device that allows Google. Moreover, this can be used with any age of student who knows who to read or is a beginner reader of a language. Check out reviews here. 

6. StoryJumper:  It is a great website that offers students the chance to write, create and publish their own stories. Rated website #1 for creating storybooks among students. Students are able to illustrate and write a book, whether it be imaginative, informational or a narrative. It is free and can be develop in any software. You can check the reviews from Common Sense Education here.

7. Animoto : Animoto gives a more marketing approach to video-making and presentations. Ideal for Middle school students exploring marketing and graphical identity. It's a free website and it is only available for iOS devices. You can set up unlimited student accounts for your students. You can find more information on Teachrev.

Android, iOS and website

For those whose go to is Google, then Google Classroom is great for classroom management. Google Classroom offers students and teachers great organization with Google Drive and provides the teacher opportunities to check students’ progress as they work on their assignments.

Check it out here.

 

2. ClassDojo

Android, iOS and website

This is a website that is used extensively in classrooms in order to work on classroom behavior management. It has a rewards system that if used appropriately can have effective results. In having used this app in an actual classroom and through e-learning I have found that placing a maximum a day can be effective. It is also helpful to define what students can or shouldn’t do in order to receive or lose points. Here is a review of ClassDojo.

 

3. Seesaw

Android, iOS and website

Seesaw is a digital portfolio that is designed as an interactive tool that provides communication between teachers and students. It even allows for parents to be involved in the learning process or just in order to inform them of what their child is learning. It is a highly rated tech tool that is used in many schools and homeschooling environments. It allows for the student’s work to be organized and due to the interactive tool the teacher can seamlessly grade the work and provide feedback to the student. This allows for an effective means to manage the classroom. Here is a video on organizing in Seesaw.

Here is a review of Seesaw.

 

4. Bloomz 

Android, iPad and iPhone

 

This app allows for the parents to be involved in the learning process. This also means their behavior. In a similar vein to Classdojo, the behavioral component to Bloomz is able to be monitored by the parents and the students can check on their behavioral feedback as well. 

Click here for a review.

 

5. Classkick

Chrome and iPad

 

This is a great app for managing the identification of struggling students and doing so in a way that does not draw attention from the other students. Differentiation is a useful component to this app. This is an excellent app for students and teachers in managing the fact that in a class students can be progressing at different paces and this app assists the learning process for both the teacher and the learner. 

Check out this review.

 

6. Todoist

Android and iOS

 

This app is great for time management in that you can arrange things according to the time and dates. For those who need that extrinsic reward to get things done, Todoist has a Karma points system for getting things done. This is useful for anyone.

Here is a review of the app.

 

7. Trello

Android, iOS, Desktop and Website

 

Trello allows you to collaborate with others, organize your ideas and structure your tasks. This is a more in-depth organizer that allows for effective group collaboration. This can be used for teachers and students.

Here is a review.

 

8. Sticky Notes

Windows 10, Android, iPad, iPhone

 

An excellent time management app that I have used with great effectiveness is the Sticky Notes app that is a standalone app on Windows 10 or is attached to OneNote through an iPhone or iPad. I have used it on all my devices and the sync functionality of the app allows for note taking and list making on the go. I personally organize it according to a 3-5 day plan, with lists that are ‘soon’- and ‘later’-types of lists beyond the 3-5 days. The ability to be effective with one’s time is pivoted on the base of organizing one’s thoughts and to-do lists. Click here for more info.