https://padlet.com/leman013/omr53jdfyje2 Apps to make your classroom a more positive and engaging space for students (and you!). See yellow "INSTRUCTIONS" post for more details. en-us 2018-04-15 20:55:27 UTC 2025-10-07 10:04:03 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Templeball.png leman013 https://padlet.com/leman013/omr53jdfyje2/wish/251936475 "Transform your classroom into an epic adventure your students play throughout the year!" https://www.classcraft.com/]]> 2018-04-15 21:01:04 UTC https://padlet.com/leman013/omr53jdfyje2/wish/251936475 leman013 https://padlet.com/leman013/omr53jdfyje2/wish/251936580 From Medium: " Nearpod is an interactive presentation tool where students don’t just sit and statically take notes — they participate in the presentation!" https://nearpod.com/]]> 2018-04-15 21:02:11 UTC https://padlet.com/leman013/omr53jdfyje2/wish/251936580 leman013 https://padlet.com/leman013/omr53jdfyje2/wish/251936674 From Medium: "Bouncy Balls is a web app that monitors classroom noise, bouncing the balls based on classroom noise." https://bouncyballs.org/]]> 2018-04-15 21:03:23 UTC https://padlet.com/leman013/omr53jdfyje2/wish/251936674 leman013 https://padlet.com/leman013/omr53jdfyje2/wish/251936767 From edshelf: "The traffic light with four colours (Red/Amber/Green/Blue) could be used as a teaching aid, where each colour represents an action for the students to perform e.g. RED: No talking, listen / AMBER: Work by yourself / GREEN: Keep on working and co-operate with others / BLUE: Personal time." https://edshelf.com/tool/traffic-light/]]> 2018-04-15 21:04:14 UTC https://padlet.com/leman013/omr53jdfyje2/wish/251936767 leman013 https://padlet.com/leman013/omr53jdfyje2/wish/251937191 "Plickers lets you poll your class for free, without the need for student devices. Just give each student a card (a "paper clicker"), and use your iPhone/iPad to scan them to do instant checks-for-understanding, exit tickets, and impromptu polls. Best of all, your data is automatically saved, student-by-student, at plickers.com." https://www.plickers.com/]]> 2018-04-15 21:08:44 UTC https://padlet.com/leman013/omr53jdfyje2/wish/251937191 leman013 https://padlet.com/leman013/omr53jdfyje2/wish/251937379 "This kid-friendly digitized hourglass can be used to time anything for up to 60 minutes. It's like having a nice looking visual indicator of how much time is left on your task." http://www.smartphoneware.com/]]> 2018-04-15 21:10:33 UTC https://padlet.com/leman013/omr53jdfyje2/wish/251937379 leman013 https://padlet.com/leman013/omr53jdfyje2/wish/251937465 From the Developer: "Over a million educators worldwide trust TeacherKit with managing their time and activities. TeacherKit helps you organize classes and students easily. Create a seating chart, record attendance, log behavior, and track grades all with few taps. TeacherKit lifts the headache of routine administration, allowing you to focus on what really matters to you – teaching." http://teacherkit.net/]]> 2018-04-15 21:11:21 UTC https://padlet.com/leman013/omr53jdfyje2/wish/251937465 leman013 https://padlet.com/leman013/omr53jdfyje2/wish/251937917 From the Developer: "
Education Edition is an open-world game that promotes creativity, collaboration, and problem-solving in an immersive environment where the only limit is your imagination." https://education.minecraft.net]]> 2018-04-15 21:15:59 UTC https://padlet.com/leman013/omr53jdfyje2/wish/251937917 leman013 https://padlet.com/leman013/omr53jdfyje2/wish/251938299 Organize classroom information, add actions to students, share info, assign groups and much more! http://www.teachersassistantpro.com]]> 2018-04-15 21:19:53 UTC https://padlet.com/leman013/omr53jdfyje2/wish/251938299 leman013 https://padlet.com/leman013/omr53jdfyje2/wish/251938457 From the developer: "Instructables is a website specializing in user-created and uploaded do-it-yourself projects, which other users can comment on and rate for quality. It was created by Eric Wilhelm and Saul Griffith and launched in August 2005." http://www.instructables.com/teachers/]]> 2018-04-15 21:21:33 UTC https://padlet.com/leman013/omr53jdfyje2/wish/251938457 leman013 https://padlet.com/leman013/omr53jdfyje2/wish/251938551 Collaborative student writing classroom app. https://boomwriter.com/]]> 2018-04-15 21:22:31 UTC https://padlet.com/leman013/omr53jdfyje2/wish/251938551 leman013 https://padlet.com/leman013/omr53jdfyje2/wish/251938622 From the Developer: "A creation and presentation tool with unlimited possibilities for bringing learning to life. Transforming people of all ages into creators, storytellers, and future-ready digital citizens." https://www.edu.buncee.com/]]> 2018-04-15 21:23:17 UTC https://padlet.com/leman013/omr53jdfyje2/wish/251938622 leman013 https://padlet.com/leman013/omr53jdfyje2/wish/251938713 From TechLearning: "This tool lets any user take a video and make it their own by adding questions or voice to assess their audience's learning. This makes it easy to differentiate instruction. Also, EDpuzzle has a fantastic online curriculum which makes it easy for educators to find resources to meet their needs." https://edpuzzle.com/]]> 2018-04-15 21:24:09 UTC https://padlet.com/leman013/omr53jdfyje2/wish/251938713 leman013 https://padlet.com/leman013/omr53jdfyje2/wish/251938814 Storyboarding application that includes an extensive image library, flexible layouts and simple drop and drag interface. http://www.storyboardthat.com/]]> 2018-04-15 21:25:24 UTC https://padlet.com/leman013/omr53jdfyje2/wish/251938814 leman013 https://padlet.com/leman013/omr53jdfyje2/wish/251939060 "Edmodo is an easy way to get your students connected so they can safely collaborate, get and stay organized, and access assignments, grades, and school messages."
https://www.edmodo.com]]> 2018-04-15 21:28:28 UTC https://padlet.com/leman013/omr53jdfyje2/wish/251939060 leman013 https://padlet.com/leman013/omr53jdfyje2/wish/251939186 School communication system includes real-time messaging, scheduling, reminders and more. https://www.remind.com/]]> 2018-04-15 21:29:50 UTC https://padlet.com/leman013/omr53jdfyje2/wish/251939186 leman013 https://padlet.com/leman013/omr53jdfyje2/wish/251939399 Collection of digital games, puzzles, and more that promote collaboration and critical thinking. https://www.breakoutedu.com/digital/]]> 2018-04-15 21:32:18 UTC https://padlet.com/leman013/omr53jdfyje2/wish/251939399 leman013 https://padlet.com/leman013/omr53jdfyje2/wish/251939676 Educational scavenger hunts for your classroom. https://www.goosechase.com/edu/]]> 2018-04-15 21:34:56 UTC https://padlet.com/leman013/omr53jdfyje2/wish/251939676 leman013 https://padlet.com/leman013/omr53jdfyje2/wish/251939751 "Kahoot! is a game-based learning and trivia platform used in classrooms, offices and social settings. Sign up to create, play and share engaging quizzes on any topic!" https://kahoot.com/]]> 2018-04-15 21:35:47 UTC https://padlet.com/leman013/omr53jdfyje2/wish/251939751 leman013 https://padlet.com/leman013/omr53jdfyje2/wish/251939811 Similar to Kahoot, game-based learning includes avatars, music, memes, data for teachers, and more! https://quizizz.com/]]> 2018-04-15 21:36:28 UTC https://padlet.com/leman013/omr53jdfyje2/wish/251939811 leman013 https://padlet.com/leman013/omr53jdfyje2/wish/252259071 Please either share your experience with one of the listed apps OR list a new one! Please list your name before your post: "Laura L.: This is a great app  . . . . " Thank you! 

]]> 2018-04-16 17:25:47 UTC https://padlet.com/leman013/omr53jdfyje2/wish/252259071 https://padlet.com/leman013/omr53jdfyje2/wish/252285222 Awesome app for downtime in my Social Studies class. Students enjoyed learning their state capitols by playing this game. Its free! Check out the demo vid attached.
- Adam]]> 2018-04-16 18:14:44 UTC https://padlet.com/leman013/omr53jdfyje2/wish/252285222 https://padlet.com/leman013/omr53jdfyje2/wish/252286485 There are numerous QR Code reading applications out there that all basically do the same thing. There are some apps that will allow you scan HTML code and turn it into a QR Code. Use the for scavenger hunts, save space on printing papers, lighten up your paper use in general. Take a look at the attached link for more details. - Adam]]> 2018-04-16 18:17:12 UTC https://padlet.com/leman013/omr53jdfyje2/wish/252286485 ahorejsi https://padlet.com/leman013/omr53jdfyje2/wish/252288569 Awesome app for downtime in my Social Studies class. Students enjoyed learning their state capitols by playing this game. Its free! Check out the demo vid attached.]]> 2018-04-16 18:21:01 UTC https://padlet.com/leman013/omr53jdfyje2/wish/252288569 ahorejsi https://padlet.com/leman013/omr53jdfyje2/wish/252288928 There are numerous QR Code reading applications out there that all basically do the same thing. There are some apps that will allow you scan HTML code and turn it into a QR Code. Use the for scavenger hunts, save space on printing papers, lighten up your paper use in general. Take a look at the attached link for more details.]]> 2018-04-16 18:21:44 UTC https://padlet.com/leman013/omr53jdfyje2/wish/252288928 ahorejsi https://padlet.com/leman013/omr53jdfyje2/wish/252300281 Can't believe this isn't on here yet but Google Earth is awesome! I am an extreme map nerd and love looking at pictures. I have noticed that my students have taken a liking to it as well so I had Google Maps installed on all iPads. Students look for famous land marks when we talk about them in class and locate their own places of fascination. Its a cool app to use for any reason in class! Go to place where you never been or cant get to! ]]> 2018-04-16 18:43:13 UTC https://padlet.com/leman013/omr53jdfyje2/wish/252300281 ahorejsi https://padlet.com/leman013/omr53jdfyje2/wish/252301693 Using PDF's in class? Have a lot of paper and want to go all digital? Notibility is the app for you. Upload PDF's and have students draw, write, and submit them to a digital dropbox. Add sound and students can record their voices to explain their thinking. Two or three day learning curve for students to learn. Allow them to try it out and then show them all the things they need to know to use it. ]]> 2018-04-16 18:46:18 UTC https://padlet.com/leman013/omr53jdfyje2/wish/252301693 https://padlet.com/leman013/omr53jdfyje2/wish/252308785 Quizlet live is similar to review programs like Kahoot but with an added twist that makes it more team-oriented. As you move through questions on the quiz the program continually regroups the students, so students must move around the room to find their group and work together to find the correct answer to the question. This teaches good teamwork skills and also holds students more accountable for thinking through the questions and not just taking a guess like some students might on games like kahoot or jeopardy. ]]> 2018-04-16 19:01:36 UTC https://padlet.com/leman013/omr53jdfyje2/wish/252308785 https://padlet.com/leman013/omr53jdfyje2/wish/254180385 I have just found this and am doing a 30 day free trial. It has all the standards for each grade along with a review activity for the students to practice it. If they are struggling with it, it will go to their home page of recommendations and will lower it to a different grade with they need a little easier practice.  It also has a great way for teachers to monitor each student and their results. ]]> 2018-04-22 20:19:45 UTC https://padlet.com/leman013/omr53jdfyje2/wish/254180385 https://padlet.com/leman013/omr53jdfyje2/wish/254181466 Clare E
https://www.classdojo.com/
This is an app you can use to track behavior, attendance, or goals with a group of students. I used it a few years back for a before-school program I ran, and it was a great way to give kids incentives and track their behavior. Students and their families have the capability of logging on to their account to see their progress as well. I think this works best with younger kids, but would still be good for younger middle school students like 6th grade.]]> 2018-04-22 20:28:40 UTC https://padlet.com/leman013/omr53jdfyje2/wish/254181466 schr1327 https://padlet.com/leman013/omr53jdfyje2/wish/254195095 Class Dojo is an app for elementary students that allows teachers to reward individual students for specific positive behaviors. I use it with my 8th graders to teach teamwork skills. (My math students work in team every day) Rather than entering in student names, I enter in the team names. You can also customize what behaviors get rewards so I enter the behaviors I want students doing when working in teams. As they work I have Class Dojo displayed on the board and I award teams points as I see the specific behaviors. Every Friday we crown the winning team and the next week all teams' scores are set back to zero. Below you can screen shots of the team names and what is displayed on the board as well as the behaviors for which I award teams points. ]]> 2018-04-22 22:44:35 UTC https://padlet.com/leman013/omr53jdfyje2/wish/254195095 https://padlet.com/leman013/omr53jdfyje2/wish/254215867 by Katie Busch

Adobe Spark is a free app or website developed by the creators of photoshop. I've used it before to have students create posters and I have to say it is extremely user friendly. This is a great way for students to experience very beginner level graphic design if they don't have much practice.]]> 2018-04-23 01:44:21 UTC https://padlet.com/leman013/omr53jdfyje2/wish/254215867 https://padlet.com/leman013/omr53jdfyje2/wish/254426370 There's probably an app for this website, but it has a lot of movement and mindfulness videos for kids!

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