https://padlet.com/clancaster24_1/fkplpqvbo93i The Connecting Link en-us 2016-06-22 19:04:39 UTC 2025-11-09 23:00:15 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Brightnessdown.png https://padlet.com/clancaster24_1/fkplpqvbo93i/wish/115264010 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iTQpvkQdQOw
Michelle Valderrama

I found this app interesting because I had never seen one where you can show a video and attach a quiz with it also. I can see using this in a small group.  I really want to use this as a home component with parents to help get them involved more with incorporating technology and their childs learning.  ]]> 2016-06-21 19:51:00 UTC https://padlet.com/clancaster24_1/fkplpqvbo93i/wish/115264010 clancaster24_1 https://padlet.com/clancaster24_1/fkplpqvbo93i/wish/115264011
www.google.com
https://www.google.com

]]> 2016-06-22 19:02:21 UTC https://padlet.com/clancaster24_1/fkplpqvbo93i/wish/115264011 https://padlet.com/clancaster24_1/fkplpqvbo93i/wish/115264012 2. Evernote

This app allows you to do a little bit of everything.  It is a word processor that allows collaboration with peers, coworkers, and others.  It allows you to take and add pictures to your document.  Adding audio or a voice memo is also within the realm of this app. This app allows the scanning of text to share, create a to-do list,  and synch up to any of your iOS devices in your classroom.  This is a great tool for students to be able to create a report using the various modalities that they need for their learning style.  I would use this for writing, projects for content, and reading. This type of app would be more engaging to students as they like to find videos, pictures, and using their voice to talk about what they know.  This is a great tool for sharing and collaborating with my colleagues for data, trends, and video clips. I am definitely looking forward to playing around with this app a little more to see and experience the full potential of the app.  This will allow me to see if my fourth graders might be overwhelmed or love using it.

Tutorial: https://youtu.be/DxZACVx2s0w

Cost: free

]]> 2016-06-21 19:37:44 UTC https://padlet.com/clancaster24_1/fkplpqvbo93i/wish/115264012 https://padlet.com/clancaster24_1/fkplpqvbo93i/wish/115264013 App 4: Flashcards+

Use:  This app is used to help students study vocabulary words and verb forms in Spanish.
Cost:  free
How I plan to use it:  I will have students make their own set of flashcards.  After they use their own cards to study, I will have them share so they can use a classmate's set.
Tutorial link:  https://youtu.be/PKlgxqcjZ7M
Reflection:  I like how students can personalize their flashcards.  I think this app will help students take more ownership with mastering what is learned in the classroom.  It will be more student-centered and student-produced.]]> 2016-06-21 20:26:14 UTC https://padlet.com/clancaster24_1/fkplpqvbo93i/wish/115264013 https://padlet.com/clancaster24_1/fkplpqvbo93i/wish/115264014 1. 30/30

30/30 is a free productivity app for time management. This app allows making a daily routine into a game like experience because once a routine is mastered, one can challenge oneself to do it quicker.  It allows you to prioritize and set a time for each task in order to accomplish your goals for the day.  It has colored coded features that enables the classroom teacher to create daily tasks and time management for each of the subjects or tasks that are being assigned.  This tool would be helpful for sharing with colleagues how long or short tasks are taking for this group of students.  It also helps with showing a visual for how much time a student has in order to use his/her time efficiently.  As long as the app is used with integrity and used daily, I think this would be a great app that could be used both as a productivity tool for my students and myself as well as a great classroom management tool. I would demonstrate the app the first day of school to show the students what it's
 purpose is and then create a challenge of improving over time. Link this with a reward system the first few days might be something to strive for. What surprised me, was that I would not have thought of displaying a challenge to my students in such a visual way. I feel I
might even enjoy the challenge too.
 Tutorial of how the 30/30 app works.
https://youtu.be/BsBfcoG83gY

]]> 2016-06-21 18:28:12 UTC https://padlet.com/clancaster24_1/fkplpqvbo93i/wish/115264014 cduffy73 https://padlet.com/clancaster24_1/fkplpqvbo93i/wish/115264015 Showbie

When students first started submitting work electronically it seemed like a great idea, until 100+ emails started showing up. Showbie is the solution. It is a one place where everything is going to arrive at. Teachers can assign, collect and review the work from anywhere. Teachers can select certain tools, or give students free choice to select their own methods - word processing, slideshow, cartoon creation, mind maps, images, voice messages  and thousands of apps will all work on Showbie. This makes it easy to accommodate different learning styles. Teachers can also leave feedback by annotation, notes or even voice recordings. Students do not need an email account. They should never lose an assignment! It is designed for grades 5-12
Costs: free! There is a $99 school pro version to allow data to be collected at the school level. The free version is "limited" to 100 assignments. This seems more than sufficient to meet my requirements.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2MJRgHZwN8U

I love the idea of leaving audio feedback. I often thinking aloud while grading but can't take the time to write down all my thoughts. I think I would more likely to leave more specific feedback with this tool. 

This app really appeals to me. It is specifically designed for students using iPads. It seems like it could help with our transition to 1:1. 
I was surprised by the set-up that has the student joining the class which eliminates the need for the teacher to create the class. This is a huge time saver for the teacher. I have not seen this feature on any other app so far. 
A question I have is how can I differentiate within a class, or will I need separate sign-ons for each group? I like to keep my differentiation discreet.
This app could really revolutionize how I teach. Could paper really be eliminated? Right now I spend significant time teaching how to write a proper heading! Will we care about headings if the assignment is transmitted electronically? What might this mean to the student the following year if the next teacher doesn't use this tool? We need to have some serious school wide conversations about iPad usage! I also need to know more about different apps to be able to use this tool most effectively. 










]]> 2016-06-21 18:34:16 UTC https://padlet.com/clancaster24_1/fkplpqvbo93i/wish/115264015 cduffy73 https://padlet.com/clancaster24_1/fkplpqvbo93i/wish/115264016 Kahoot.it

This app is similar to Socrative and Infuse Learning. It is a game based platform for learning. Students are very engaged as it is fun and they receive instant feedback. Teachers can create quizzes or use the existing public ones. Answers to the quizzes can be useful to determine small group members or spot an individual student that is struggling. Students can also create quizzes as part of their own presentations!
Cost - it's free!

I can see so many uses for this app in my classroom. Pre and post assessments can be done, especially now using the ghost feature where students can play against their previous score. I love the idea of having students create a quick quiz for the end of their presentations to emphasize the point that such presentations are meant to be learning moments for all students. Plus I think students will be more thoughtful about the content of their speeches, Google Slides, etc.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pFFv6_6was4

Many reviews mentioned using Kahoot as an exit slip tool and it is easy to see that value but I also see it as a bell-ringer. I imagine how excited students would be to get to class on time and not be late for 10 quick questions. 

I was surprised to read advice to NOT use Kahoot at the start or during class but rather to save it for the end because students can get so rowdy. This sees counter-intuitive as the rowdiness is evidence of engagement! It should be easy to train students to use it appropriately during class to use it again for an exit slip later. 

Another thing that surprised me was a recommendation  to have students use their real names and not nicknames so make grading easier. Kahoot can be used as an actual score and not just for fun. 

One question I have is will this tool really increase learning. I look forward to researching that question by testing a subject students typically resist strongly - parts of speech! I was glad to see so many public options on that topic which will allow me to implement my research from day one! ]]> 2016-06-21 18:33:14 UTC https://padlet.com/clancaster24_1/fkplpqvbo93i/wish/115264016 https://padlet.com/clancaster24_1/fkplpqvbo93i/wish/115264017     Google Keep
General usage:  To quickly and easily create, get and organize information such as lists and notes to share.
Cost:  Free
Link:  
https://appsto.re/us/aDhw9.i
How I would use this in my classroom would be to assist those students who have executive functioning skills.  They can make assignment to do lists.  Students could also create notes that have reminders for them such as -bring in the permission slip for a field trip.  
I learned that a person sharing information gets an email alerting them to the shared note. The sender can set a time and location, create a list, add images to the list and archive the notes.  The notes can be colored.
What surprised me was that one could add images to the notes. 
This would be valuable for Team meetings as a teacher since we are always using our technology.


]]> 2016-06-22 02:24:49 UTC https://padlet.com/clancaster24_1/fkplpqvbo93i/wish/115264017 https://padlet.com/clancaster24_1/fkplpqvbo93i/wish/115264018
https://appsto.re/us/KM1h6.i
1. Scribeasy
A. The app is used for students to create their own picture stories.  Students can choose from different backgrounds, characters, and objects to create different sceneries.  Students can type directly on the app and choose from 3 different lengths of time.  There is also a section for students to directly type word in to get synonyms and antonyms to increase vocabulary. 
B. Free
C. I would use this app for beginning writers who are still in the stages of labeling pictures and stronger writers who need to focus on the picture for a given amount of time.  I would also use this for Daily 5 writing objectives. 

https://vimeo.com/ajdartsmiths/https://vimeo.com/ajdartsmiths/scribeasy]]> 2016-06-21 17:57:46 UTC https://padlet.com/clancaster24_1/fkplpqvbo93i/wish/115264018 https://padlet.com/clancaster24_1/fkplpqvbo93i/wish/115264019 App 3: EDpuzzle

Use:  This app is used to give students an "away from the classroom" tutorial.
Cost:  free
How I plan to use it:  I will make video tutorials about how to put verbs into their different forms.  This concept can be challenging for students so it will be helpful for them when I put the tutorials on my teacher website.
Tutorial link:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AV66e9z-fr8
Reflection:  At first I thought this app was only a tutorial, but looking into it more in-depth I plan on adding questions and quizzes to help students even more.]]> 2016-06-21 19:54:23 UTC https://padlet.com/clancaster24_1/fkplpqvbo93i/wish/115264019 cduffy73 https://padlet.com/clancaster24_1/fkplpqvbo93i/wish/115264020 Schoology

Schoology is a learning management system that teachers can use to create content, design lessons, and do assessments. Teachers can randomize test questions so that neighbors have different screen displays. It accommodates interactive discussions, and can interface with social media. With a premium add on it allow for an interface to Google Drive, Dropbox, Evernote and more. In fact it is described as having a "Facebook-like feel". Students can create an avatar or upload a photo.
Schoology is free to educators with optional premium add-ons. 

I plan to use Schoology for our word-part assessments. It will allow for instant grading of 10 units. The pre and post assessment are 107 word parts and is very tedious and time consuming to grade. This is not a grading moment that adds nothing to student learning.

There are multiple YouTube videos regarding Schoology. This is the overview of the on-line discussion for forums:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NSiSLuPdcqA

I learned that Schoology is an app that offers a lot of options. The teachers I work with find it useful and easy to use. With a tool that allows for easier grading in the classroom there will be more time available for instruction and learning. 
Questions I have are regarding the learning curve for myself. This tool appears to have so much to offer that it is overwhelming. How does one find the time to master this and everything else? The best answer I have is to make a deliberate effort to make one change a quarter and to communicate more with other teachers that are using the app and share successes 
(and failures). I am going to ask administration to allow at least one early dismissal day per quarter to be spent designing one new lesson using such an app.

]]> 2016-06-21 17:59:01 UTC https://padlet.com/clancaster24_1/fkplpqvbo93i/wish/115264020 https://padlet.com/clancaster24_1/fkplpqvbo93i/wish/115264021 4.  EDpuzzle

This app is one that may be used in conjunction with other apps.  EDpuzzle allows you to crop videos, use voice over in the video, and be able to insert questions in the video.  This app is nice because you may use videos that are already created and then crop them to your specifications.  It is a great way to give formative assessments for students.
It is a free app for students and currently the teacher's edition is web based.  I would pair this up with a schoology assignment for my content classes as well as use this for some differentiation for my students - using same video but with different or higher leveled questioning.  This would be a great tool to present flipped classes as well.
Tutorial:
https://youtu.be/8377YLHrdwU]]> 2016-06-22 00:10:38 UTC https://padlet.com/clancaster24_1/fkplpqvbo93i/wish/115264021 dawnhein62 https://padlet.com/clancaster24_1/fkplpqvbo93i/wish/115264022 Cost: Free, but is limited to one Popplet. The full version is 4.99 and let's you create an unlimited amount.

This app is used for brainstorming, mind mapping, diagrams, process charts, scrapbooks, mood boards, school projects and class notes. This is a great graphic organizer.

I would use the free app for my students and buy the full version for myself. For the students, it great to have another tool for brainstorming and projects. For myself, I am an Autism Specialist/Coach and have to plan and execute many teacher trainings. I think this would be a great app to assist me in this process.

I am surprised at how user friendly this app is (and I need all the help I can get.) :)

Link to tutorial:
http://youtu.be/yJB8XmRz7jA

]]> 2016-06-22 01:34:09 UTC https://padlet.com/clancaster24_1/fkplpqvbo93i/wish/115264022 nstream https://padlet.com/clancaster24_1/fkplpqvbo93i/wish/115264023 Easel.ly
Cost:  Free

Summary: This is an app that allows students or teachers to create and design infographics, powerful visuals. Design experience is not necessary since the app provides templates and figures/numbers, etc. to use in an infographic.  It is touted as, "a canvas for creation."

Uses: There are many saved infographics for students to view to get an idea of what these are. (Also, a site called Daily Infographics provides students with many examples.). Since this site can be used by all, be sure to choose the ones you're sharing to fit your students. Students can do research and then use Easel.ly to share their information in a visual manner. There is a present mode so that it is easier to see the infographic. Part of the CCSS includes being able to read and create many types of charts and this is just one more type which is often seen in magazines, newspapers and other media.

Reflection: I stumbled on Easel.ly several years ago when they were in beta testing and have used it several times on projects with my eighth grade students. At first, it was easier to use on a desktop, but then the app was developed. The rating for this app isn't high (only two stars), so I would like to investigate other apps that also create infographics at this point.  However, I do like the visual way students need to succinctly share information and the chance to analyze infographics. I also like that as a teacher, I can create a group, assign a code for each of them so that their work is protected.

Tutorial LInk:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=0VHyKgdbUhU
App Link:]]> 2016-06-21 21:25:33 UTC https://padlet.com/clancaster24_1/fkplpqvbo93i/wish/115264023 cduffy73 https://padlet.com/clancaster24_1/fkplpqvbo93i/wish/115264024 Epic!
Don't forget the exclaimation point!

The Netflix of kid books!

Epic! is a huge library of ebooks service especially designed for students aged 2 to 12. Students can read, create audio by reading to the app, and be read by the app. Books can be read on-line or off-line. There are thousand of titles with more added weekly. It has over 500 bilingual titles. It collects stats such as time spent, number of pages flipped,  and completed books. If it is thought that a students is reading too quickly, it will prompt them to go back. Students are encourage to do so to earn credit for awards. There are all genres.
Cost: This is a subscription service. The cost for a parent is between $5 and $10 dollars monthly. Parents can have up to four reader profiles on each subscription. School subscriptions can be up to $80 a month, but I couldn't determine how many profiles that might be. With a subscription fee does come the advantage of no commercial advertising.

As my readers are at the older end of the age span I probably wouldn't ask the school to purchase a subscription but I do see a great use here for the struggling reader and ELL students. Perhaps I would  request a "parent" subscription to be purchased for the few students that have the need. It has the extra advantage that students never lose their books!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zi1ZVBjNde0
I've learned that the days of searching high and low for an audio book are truly over. 
I was surprised that they did display the recommended grade level to the student. This could be disheartening to a struggling reader.
My biggest question is why are they stopping at age 12? Why not be a complete Middle school solution?

This is an app I would purchase only if it fit a student's need. I do intend to find out if the school already has a subscription and for how many users. Perhaps each teacher could reserve one used id per class.



]]> 2016-06-21 18:33:49 UTC https://padlet.com/clancaster24_1/fkplpqvbo93i/wish/115264024 https://padlet.com/clancaster24_1/fkplpqvbo93i/wish/115264025      Word Foto
General use:  This app uses words and makes a photo look like a piece of art.
Cost:  $1.99
Link:
I would use this app in class to make birthday cards for my students or have them write a summary of a book using a photo and words that were related to the book.
What I learned is this app has been updated in 2016 to get some bugs out. One can manage and create your own word sets. There are parameters for brightness, contrast and multiple fonts. A crop editor is included.  
What surprised me is that it is easy to use and the results are beautiful.
I could use this app in a variety of content areas and it would appear as if I had some artistic ability.]]> 2016-06-22 03:12:36 UTC https://padlet.com/clancaster24_1/fkplpqvbo93i/wish/115264025 https://padlet.com/clancaster24_1/fkplpqvbo93i/wish/115264026 App 4:  FlowVella: Interactive, Multimedia Presentation
Summary:  This app allows students to create projects that can have videos, links, and import your images.  There are also many templates to use.  A great feature of FlowVella is that it is an easy way to share projects--students could then easily see what others have made in a "gallery walk" style instead of a formal whole class presentation.
Cost:  free
Game Plan:  One thing I feel after having the students create a project is the time crunch of having them present.  This is a tool that would allow students to access each others project and allow them time to view either in class or out (viewing another's project could be a homework assignment that incorporates them filling out a critique sheet).  Also, being allowed to view everyone's work at any time will be a bonus especially before any assessment.
Tutorial:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mV8YUOUpT3Q
Link:  https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/flowvella-interactive-multimedia/id630717527?mt=8
Reflection:  The thing I like about this app compared to others is that once everyone is a part of the FlowVella community, they can view each others projects without a special invite or without even having something downloaded to see it.  From the tutorial, it looks like students with varied levels of tech abilities can follow along and create something beautiful.  ]]> 2016-06-22 11:13:35 UTC https://padlet.com/clancaster24_1/fkplpqvbo93i/wish/115264026 dawnhein62 https://padlet.com/clancaster24_1/fkplpqvbo93i/wish/115264027 Cost:Free

This is an app for creating presentations. You can create slides with others and share at the same time. This app makes it easy to work "on the go" and does not require internet connection. Everything saves as you type and you can present right from your device.

I would definitely use this with my students, during resource time, to help them with their projects and presentations. It seems like every few weeks, they have a presentation in any given class. They are also put with partners, or in groups, and have a difficult time getting together to with these other students. This is a perfect app for that reason. I can also use this app to work with my colleagues on staff presentations.

I am surprised at how convenient this app is to use. I do wonder if there is a way to add music to the slides.

Link to tutorial:
http://youtu.be/sFczBauQeXI]]> 2016-06-22 01:45:30 UTC https://padlet.com/clancaster24_1/fkplpqvbo93i/wish/115264027 dawnhein62 https://padlet.com/clancaster24_1/fkplpqvbo93i/wish/115264028 2016-06-22 01:45:29 UTC https://padlet.com/clancaster24_1/fkplpqvbo93i/wish/115264028 https://padlet.com/clancaster24_1/fkplpqvbo93i/wish/115264029 3. Explain Everything Classic

This is an app that allows the user to create, design, screencast, and collaboratively work with others to explain and demonstrate ideas. It is a great tool for students who struggle with basic writing projects. It allows the creativity of students to express themselves using videos to display both orally and physically drawing projects. I would use this app in my classroom to allow students to create projects to enhance their learning and knowledge of an idea. For example: creating a wagon or vehicle that could have been used in the westward expansion of the United States. I am a little concerned with the cost per person which would be $5.99 per iPad.  I feel this app would be very beneficial for all parties because of the engagement aspect.  It is hard to determine how easy it would be as there is a cost and I have not used it personally.  This looks like an app that would truly help with differentiation in the classroom.
I think the students would love it.

Tutorial:
https://youtu.be/mniYUUV8EX0]]> 2016-06-21 22:06:47 UTC https://padlet.com/clancaster24_1/fkplpqvbo93i/wish/115264029 https://padlet.com/clancaster24_1/fkplpqvbo93i/wish/115264030              Notability
General use:  Use this app when taking notes.  Go paperless!  Instead of carrying around supplies such as graph or lined paper, pens or pencils this app gives you the ability to have these items to use electronically with an eraser and the ability to cut and paste.
Cost:  $2.99
Link:
I would use this app or have my assistant take notes in a classroom that can be later used for one of my LD students.  
What I learned is these notes can be backed up on the cloud when they are typed. You can also sync lecture recordings with the notes.  
What surprised me was how the shapes such as circles and lines can come out perfect.  You can also save figures and do a cut and paste to help you with chemistry symbols and math.
This is a great app and tool for anyone.  ]]> 2016-06-21 23:39:49 UTC https://padlet.com/clancaster24_1/fkplpqvbo93i/wish/115264030 dawnhein62 https://padlet.com/clancaster24_1/fkplpqvbo93i/wish/115264031 OCost:Free

An app that allows you to make music, using all instruments. Record, arrange, and mix songs with up to 32 tracks. 

This is a cool app that the kids would enjoy. Most of the students on my caseload are not able to participate in elective classes because they spend that time in academic interventions. This is a great way to plan a structured "break" where they can get creative. They can also use the music they create to add to projects and powerpoints  they create for presentations. I am always surprised at how authentic the music that is created sounds.

Link to tutorial: 
 Share this video
http://youtu.be/Js8Ucc1XghA



]]> 2016-06-21 21:44:35 UTC https://padlet.com/clancaster24_1/fkplpqvbo93i/wish/115264031 https://padlet.com/clancaster24_1/fkplpqvbo93i/wish/115264032       Toontastic
General use:  This app creates a multiscene  cartoon with music.  It also teaches the fundamentals of storytelling.  It is designed for kids aged 6-8 years old.  
Cost: Free, however $9.99 unlocks more characters and scenes.  
Link:  
This is a simplistic version of how I can teach the basic elements of a story.  The cartoon has set up, conflict, challenge, climax and resolution.  I could use this app to have my students present a basic version of a story they read and reinforce the story elements using terms of exposition, rising action, climax and the like.  
What I learned about this app is the student can publish their work and enter it in film contests.  The students can paint their characters or use those that are preset.  What surprised me were that some of the characters are even historic such as Susan B. Anthony that come with the program.  
I question how the cartoon might turn out if one is not good in art.
I would alter the app to use terminology that is appropriate for middle school kids.  
With the findings the kids could display their cartoons on the Internet, enter them in a contest and I could evaluate how well they know story elements.

]]> 2016-06-21 21:24:54 UTC https://padlet.com/clancaster24_1/fkplpqvbo93i/wish/115264032 https://padlet.com/clancaster24_1/fkplpqvbo93i/wish/115264033 Michelle Valderrama
Reflection:
I had never seen this app before. I like that each student can record a dialogue for their avatar that will read it aloud. I couldn't figure out how many you can save at a time which would be needed for a classroom. I'd also like to know how long it will save a particular dialogue for or how many you can save for each particular avatar. ]]> 2016-06-21 19:49:12 UTC https://padlet.com/clancaster24_1/fkplpqvbo93i/wish/115264033 dawnhein62 https://padlet.com/clancaster24_1/fkplpqvbo93i/wish/115264034 Cost: Free (but can upgrade to "Pro" to export)

With this app you can annotate, animate and narrate any content or concept. You can add any, color or size, text and draw on top of everything. You can animate images and text, record and replay voice, handwriting and drawings.

Finished lessons are stored and available when you need them. Lessons sync automatically between teacher and student iPads.

This looks like an awesome app for teaching. I don't see myself using this right away, but after spending more time with this app, I do want to use it in the future. I think it would be great for re-teaching, review, enrichment or added instruction. I also see this app being used for a flipped classroom.

Link to tutorial:

http://youtu.be/ceNQ_u0lY7w]]> 2016-06-21 21:07:29 UTC https://padlet.com/clancaster24_1/fkplpqvbo93i/wish/115264034 nstream https://padlet.com/clancaster24_1/fkplpqvbo93i/wish/115264035 3.  Explain Everything
Cost:  $5.99 for one personal subscription or $79.99 for educational group of 30 seats

Summary:  This app is an interactive screencasting  whiteboard which allows for real-time collaboration on projects.  There are project templates which allow for creating, designing, and animating. Voice can be recorded. The app is fairly friendly to use with buttons across the left side and bottom for easy access as you work. Collaboration can be across multiple devices.  There is also a global community of projects to pull from.

Uses:  This would allow students to create and share collaborative projects.  Being able to work on multiple devices means they could delegate  work and then share to complete a final project.  Projects can also be uploaded with the $5.99 version to share.  Students could create study guides, how-to videos, share research, collaborate about a story, etc.; anything where you want students to collaborate and share information in a creative way.

Reflection: This could be so powerful with my AIM students where we do many collaborative projects. For example, when we are choosing who we'd like to give KIVA donations to, the students
 research various countries and their demographics to make a pitch. Explain Everything would be a great format for them to work in and share the information  they find.

Tutorial link:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=2uiSbsYR5XQ

App link:]]> 2016-06-21 21:02:52 UTC https://padlet.com/clancaster24_1/fkplpqvbo93i/wish/115264035 https://padlet.com/clancaster24_1/fkplpqvbo93i/wish/115264036 https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=tt7EiLQwWys]]> 2016-06-21 19:25:54 UTC https://padlet.com/clancaster24_1/fkplpqvbo93i/wish/115264036 nstream https://padlet.com/clancaster24_1/fkplpqvbo93i/wish/115264037 1.  Notability:
Cost:  $7.99

Summary: This is a note taking/annotating app.  It allows the user to mark up PDF's, lecture slides, photos, forms, etc.  It syncs with iCloud so notes are always available.  It allows for multitasking since notes can be taken while reading, researching, etc.  You can also write naturally using your own handwriting or sketching.  Notes can be organized and shared.

Uses:  Notetaking and annotating would be great uses for Notability.  The visual aspect of the app would appeal and be good for students who need the visual support.  Being able to share notes is great whether it is sharing with a student who was absent or sharing with fellow students doing a project.  For students who like to color code or sketch when taking notes, this provides that format.  Also, those who are not proficient typists would appreciate the handwriting option. It is possible to also record a voice message or note.

Reflection:  I would see this as being more useful for older students, probably 5th grade up.  Since it is not a cheap app to purchase for all iPads, it may be one I download for myself and connect it to my LCD projector.  It would be a great visual way to teach and practice annotating text or close reading.  For math, I could see this being a great way to teach notetaking at the start of the year. We could also use it to create group notes to share with the class. 

Tutorial Link:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=6563A5_bUiM


Link to app:]]> 2016-06-21 17:54:31 UTC https://padlet.com/clancaster24_1/fkplpqvbo93i/wish/115264037 https://padlet.com/clancaster24_1/fkplpqvbo93i/wish/115264038 reflection for scribeasy

This has been what I've my favorite apps I found. I like that it is extremely primary friendly. There are not a lot of directions in English so it will be easy for my students to follow. One questions I have is how many can be saved at once. It would be great to use as a portfolio assessment.
  ]]> 2016-06-21 21:30:22 UTC https://padlet.com/clancaster24_1/fkplpqvbo93i/wish/115264038 https://padlet.com/clancaster24_1/fkplpqvbo93i/wish/115264039 App 1:  Explain Everything
Summary:  This app allows students to take questions and display their solutions in a dynamic way.  Students can animate, record, and annotate their responses while collaborating.  The students can then share their responses like an interactive whiteboard presentation.
Cost: $5.99
Game Plan:  This would be a great tool to use when groups share their problem-solving techniques when doing tasks.  Also, for those more difficult word problems it would be interesting to see all the different ways that students approached the problem.
Tutorial:  http://explaineverything.com/support/tutorials/ios/
Link:  https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/explain-everything-classic/id431493086?mt=8
Reflection:  I think that this will be a great way for students to not only show that they got the correct answer but also to show me the process for getting there.  In the end, students could also reflect about what they learned from each others' steps.  The presentation could be another assessment tool for me to use--whoo hoo!!]]> 2016-06-21 20:01:19 UTC https://padlet.com/clancaster24_1/fkplpqvbo93i/wish/115264039 https://padlet.com/clancaster24_1/fkplpqvbo93i/wish/115264040 App 3
Pages App.
One of the biggest
Challenges I faces this year was getting some of my students to put pencil to paper and write. This app is an answer to prayers. Pages allows  you to use a variety of tools to create a word document. The students will be able to use voice to text feature to have their thoughts put into writing. They will love adding images and video links to their documents. This app allows for differentiation among students to be successful in presenting the information they are assigned.
There are lots of creative fonts and color pallets you can add to your work. Teachers can easily assess the work of their students by having them air drop their assignments into your account.
was surprised to discover this is $9.99. But I feel it would be well worth the investment.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Y095hJmoMdoi

]]> 2016-06-21 19:54:33 UTC https://padlet.com/clancaster24_1/fkplpqvbo93i/wish/115264040 https://padlet.com/clancaster24_1/fkplpqvbo93i/wish/115264041 App 2:  Toontastic

Use:  This app is used to create, illustrate and share a cartoon story.
Cost:  free
How I plan to use it:  I will use this app to help my students make up stories using classroom vocabulary and activities in Spanish.
Tutorial link:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7qlFFW_O_V0  
Reflection:  I love how students will practice their Spanish speaking as well as their story writing abilities!  I think they will be really engaged in this activity!

]]> 2016-06-21 19:19:18 UTC https://padlet.com/clancaster24_1/fkplpqvbo93i/wish/115264041 https://padlet.com/clancaster24_1/fkplpqvbo93i/wish/115264042 App 1:  Google Docs

Use:  This app is used to write a document (pretty self-explanatory!).  What sets it apart from a Word document is that it offers more.  Students can share and work on a document at the same time with others, and it saves automatically in a program that students can access from any device with Google.  
Cost:  free
How I plan to use it:  I can use this app when my students create a conversation with partners using the new vocabulary.]]> 2016-06-21 17:55:32 UTC https://padlet.com/clancaster24_1/fkplpqvbo93i/wish/115264042 https://padlet.com/clancaster24_1/fkplpqvbo93i/wish/115264043 App 3:  Pages
Summary:  This app allows to to create word documents that can have graphics added, data displays (graphs and charts) created, and templates to use.
Cost:$9.99
Game Plan: A great way to summarize several concepts in a lesson is to have each group create a poster from this app to print and display in the room. Also, I have the students do a survey project that requires them to show their data in some display so this would be ideal for them to use to summarize their information.
Tutorials:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9dsOR2gn_dU
Links:https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/pages/id361309726?mt=8
Reflection:  I think that having the students working on something that will be displayed in our classroom will be a great motivator.  They could also even make "wanted posters" for different types of numbers (rational, irrational, whole, integers, imaginary, etc.)]]> 2016-06-21 20:47:45 UTC https://padlet.com/clancaster24_1/fkplpqvbo93i/wish/115264043 https://padlet.com/clancaster24_1/fkplpqvbo93i/wish/115264044 App 4
Epic Reading App
Is an online / offline unlimited books for all reading levels.  This app is FREE to all educators and just $4.99 for individual use. I had the opportunity to use this app in my second grade class during guided reading time. Teachers set up an account for each of their students which includes their reading grade level. Student set up their reading preferences by selecting subjects and topics of interest. each student will receive recommended reads determined by their topics they choose. The APP has over 10,000 books that include popular titles such as Scaredy Squirrel, Chronicles of Narnia, GooseBumps and much much more. The App also offers Audio Books and Read to me books for your ELL or RTI students . Teachers can monitor students reading by checking their book selections and time and pages read. I would like to see an option for teachers to be able have them have a minimal time limit for each page before they are allowed to flip the page.  I would also like for there to be an option to turn off audio books and Read to Me options. The students are asked to rate their story on a 5 star assessment. In result of reading the books and rating them, they will receive badges. These badges allow them to change their characters.
During my use of Epic, at the completion of Guided Reading Centers, the students are required to complete an Exit slip answering the following questions.  1. Something I made a connection to in this story was ?......2. My favorite part I read today was?
 The students absolutely love this App and was their favorite Guided Reading center.







Epic! - Unlimited Books and Educational Videos for Kids by Epic! Creations Inc
https://appsto.re/us/2QM3Q.i]]> 2016-06-21 20:36:15 UTC https://padlet.com/clancaster24_1/fkplpqvbo93i/wish/115264044 nstream https://padlet.com/clancaster24_1/fkplpqvbo93i/wish/115264045 2.  Splashtop
Cost:  $4.99 with options to upgrade

Summary: Provides a Remote Desktop.  Splashtop  allows access to your computer from an iPad and will work with a PC or Mac.  The in app purchases will allow access from anywhere, on-screen short cuts, and annotating.

Uses: This app can be used so that a teacher can access a computer from an iPad. All files and Mail would be available.  It would also allow a teacher to access a home computer from school.  

Reflection:  This could be very useful at meetings with parents or other teachers when I'm not in my classroom.  If I wanted to pull up a students' grades or share something with a teacher at a meeting, this would allow me access without having to carry both devices or the heavier, clunkier laptop.  I may not use it often, but when it is needed, this would be quite handy.

Tutorial Link:

App link:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=NWaMmEzpZRI]]> 2016-06-21 20:21:31 UTC https://padlet.com/clancaster24_1/fkplpqvbo93i/wish/115264045 https://padlet.com/clancaster24_1/fkplpqvbo93i/wish/115264046 2016-06-21 19:29:08 UTC https://padlet.com/clancaster24_1/fkplpqvbo93i/wish/115264046 https://padlet.com/clancaster24_1/fkplpqvbo93i/wish/115264047 App 2:  Educreations Interactive Whiteboard
Summary: This app allows you to annotate, animate,
 and narrate while having a whiteboard display.  The app records it as a "movie" to watch later for reinforcement.
Cost:  free
Game Plan: This would be a great tool for the students to use when creating a "movie" for the class to use when reviewing for a unit test.  Also, proficient students could be asked to make the "movies" for me to add to my webpage (customized video lessons addressing our concept would not only help struggling students at home but also students who were absent).
Tutorials:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DqrO4mKEzdA
Links: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/educreations-interactive-whiteboard/id478617061?mt=8&ign-mpt=uo%3D4
Reflection: I think that using student as tutors to create these lessons would be fun and creative. It would be cool to see how they would go about teaching the lesson but also to see the student that is learning response. Sometimes learning from a peer is more powerful. Plus, students can stop and review the lesson since it is in "movie" form.

]]> 2016-06-21 20:16:18 UTC https://padlet.com/clancaster24_1/fkplpqvbo93i/wish/115264047 https://padlet.com/clancaster24_1/fkplpqvbo93i/wish/115264048 2016-06-21 17:57:26 UTC https://padlet.com/clancaster24_1/fkplpqvbo93i/wish/115264048 clancaster24_1 https://padlet.com/clancaster24_1/fkplpqvbo93i/wish/115264049 Lesson should conclude with a reflective componet.
Lesson may include:
What have I learned?
What surprised me?
How I will alter my practice as a result of this project etc.?]]> 2016-06-18 19:18:27 UTC https://padlet.com/clancaster24_1/fkplpqvbo93i/wish/115264049 https://padlet.com/clancaster24_1/fkplpqvbo93i/wish/115264050 Tutorial link:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OBh8bMC7XEU
Reflection:  I learned how user-friendly the app is. I found everything I needed just by playing around - which is what students do.]]> 2016-06-21 18:47:52 UTC https://padlet.com/clancaster24_1/fkplpqvbo93i/wish/115264050 https://padlet.com/clancaster24_1/fkplpqvbo93i/wish/115264051 Cathy Coleman
App 1
Explain Everything
This tool is useful for students to explain the information they learned in their own words. They are able to anecdotal notes using voice recordings and typed work. They are also able to use web references to allow further research.
Cost : Free account includes access to viewer and collaboration features. You may receive a 30 day free Premium account .
Premium account is $4.99/ month or $49.99/ year. There is also a EDU account that pricing is determined by number of users.
This app will be useful in allowing students to prepare for PARC testing where they are responsible for explaining how they solved their word problems.  It also would be a great presenting app where students will demonstrate material they have learned.  Research has shown when students teach they are more likely going to retain the information.



]]> 2016-06-21 18:33:50 UTC https://padlet.com/clancaster24_1/fkplpqvbo93i/wish/115264051 https://padlet.com/clancaster24_1/fkplpqvbo93i/wish/115264052 App 1:  Explain Everything

]]> 2016-06-21 17:58:28 UTC https://padlet.com/clancaster24_1/fkplpqvbo93i/wish/115264052 https://padlet.com/clancaster24_1/fkplpqvbo93i/wish/115264053 App. 1: Notability-
1.Note-taking app, but so much more.  The user is able to import pictures and documents and manipulate these.  The user can create hand written notes or type.  Hand drawn pictures can also be created in this app. The User can manipulate pictures and type or write over the picture.  A microphone is available to use while working in the page.  When the document is complete it can be saved, sent as an email, saved to google, or added to an LMS like Schoology.
2. The cost of Notability is 4.99
3. The teachers can start to create a paperless classroom share a screen shot of their document with the students and they can write or type directly on it and fill out information.  Students can then share to google or their schoology account.   Teachers could also use this to record a student's reading and keep a running record adding new dates each time they read a different story.
4. Youtube Tutorial: https://youtu.be/6563A5_bUiM
5. Reflection:  I'm anxious to try this with some of the teachers and help with record keeping using their iPads.  This is one tool that I think they would like to use.  Something that surprised me is that if you record multiple sessions, you can listen to them individually, or all together as one.  Some additional question that I have is how much data can I keep and save?  My teaching can be altered by limiting the paper that needs to get passed out and collected.  No more lost papers!  I think this is something that I would share with teachers mid-year after being comfortable with the iPads.]]> 2016-06-21 18:25:48 UTC https://padlet.com/clancaster24_1/fkplpqvbo93i/wish/115264053 https://padlet.com/clancaster24_1/fkplpqvbo93i/wish/115264054 Michelle Valderrama]]> 2016-06-21 19:48:13 UTC https://padlet.com/clancaster24_1/fkplpqvbo93i/wish/115264054 https://padlet.com/clancaster24_1/fkplpqvbo93i/wish/115264055 App 4: Skitch
- Summary: Screen is a screen capture annotation tool.  You can use skitch on your ipad or desktop to get your message across using pictures.  The user can take a screen shot or any photo and add text, arrows, boxes,ect t=right on top of the picture.
- Skitch is FREE
- Use in Classroom: Since I help teachers with technology I plan on using this to add colorful arrows and text to explain processes.  For example, I created step by step how to change the accessibility feature by taking a screen shot of my settings page on the ipad and uploading it to skitch.
- Tutorial: https://youtu.be/ITz75EUzrpA
- Reflection:  I was excited to find this because I've been looking for a screen capture tool for the ipad.  I've used several different ones on the computer, but many cost money, and/or weren't available on the iPad.  This one is free!  As well as use this to share how-to's with the staff I can also share this with teachers to create how-to's for their students.  Questions I still have- does it still work if you aren't using it with Evernote?  I think so, because I still took a screen shot of my finished project and it saved it to my photos.  I will continue to use this as I create how-to worksheets throughout the summer.]]> 2016-06-21 19:30:16 UTC https://padlet.com/clancaster24_1/fkplpqvbo93i/wish/115264055 https://padlet.com/clancaster24_1/fkplpqvbo93i/wish/115264056 App 3. Evernote
- Similar to Notability in that it is a digital notebook that has so many bells and whistles.  Notability is able to be downloaded on a desktop, laptop, smartphone and ipad they are all synced together.  You are able to take screenshots from a webpage and send it directly to Evernote.  You can create files and Stacks, which are several files together.   The user can tag their items that they have added and search by tagged items or date.
- Evernote is FREE!
- I could really see teachers use this to organize everything they do such as team meetings, bulletin board ideas, and student running records.  I would like to try to set a teacher up with an account.  In order to make a 'Stack' the teacher needs to create the stack on their computer, but from there they can use the ipad to record a student reading or behavior, or a picture of their finished papers. 
- Tutorial: https://youtu.be/UoDcIuGr3LM
- Reflection: At first glance Evernote is very in-depth and not too intuitive.  My goal for learning about Evernote was to see how I could help teachers use it as a note taking tool and running records for student's reading.  I was surprised by how much a teacher can bookmark and use their desktop to share pictures to their evernote account.  This could keep my website booksmarks more organized by going into the correct folders and I think I could locate things a lot more efficiently.  I will use this as a strong tool in my toolbox if a teacher can be patient and willing to learn something new]]> 2016-06-21 18:55:00 UTC https://padlet.com/clancaster24_1/fkplpqvbo93i/wish/115264056 https://padlet.com/clancaster24_1/fkplpqvbo93i/wish/115264057 App 2 Edpuzzle
-A great app for students to watch a video (youtube, kahn, learnzillion...) that the teacher has located and add questions to.  Teacher needs to use a computer to log into edpuzzle next, find the video, clip it as short as they want, and add questions throughout the video to check for understanding.  When the student enters the code specific to that video they must answer the questions in order to complete the video.  The answers and scores are sent to the teacher.  
-Edpuzzle is free
- This would be a great way to extend learning in the classroom or try to 'Flip' your classroom.  If a teacher knows of a great video and they have the students watch it in class, assign it for homework again with the questions.  Also if a teacher doesn't want to record themselves doing a lesson they cold send a edpuzzle video to a student.
- Tutorial: https://youtu.be/OVQgt1HIClU
- Reflection:  This is pretty intuitive and user friendly.  I was able to create a video lesson in 20 minutes for the first time.  I think teachers who like to teach using videos will like this because of the accountability factor.  It surprising that it IS FREE!  I like the reports that the teacher gets on the answers, immediately if they use multiple choice.

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