Apps and tools for learning 2018 by Helen Caldwell

Apps and tools for learning 2018 by Helen Caldwell https://padlet.com/helencaldwell/appsandtools2018 Thinking about using technology across the wider curriculum en-us 2017-03-28 13:51:01 UTC 2024-02-10 02:01:01 UTC hello@padlet.com Pre Course Task: Wider Curriculum helencaldwell https://padlet.com/helencaldwell/appsandtools2018/wish/163127061 For your pre course task we would like to you gain some experience of thinking about using webtools and mobile apps to enhance learning across the curriculum. On this Padlet you will find a grid of 'how-tos' for iPad and Android apps and webtools. There is no need to look at them all, but have a browse to see what some of them do.
Next choose two or three apps or tools to try, either on a laptop or on a mobile device. You can choose apps or tools from this page or add some ideas of your own to recommend. Think about how you could use these tools to enhance learning in curriculum subjects. For example, it might help you to capture outdoor science experiences so that you can review them in the classroom. Or it might facilitate easy sharing of literacy work with a wider audience.
Finally post your thoughts about how you could use your chosen apps or tools in the primary classroom on this Padlet using the URL: https://padlet.com/helencaldwell/appsandtools2018
If you have any questions please email helen.caldwell@northampton.ac.uk]]> 2017-03-28 13:51:01 UTC https://padlet.com/helencaldwell/appsandtools2018/wish/163127061 Kahoot! helencaldwell https://padlet.com/helencaldwell/appsandtools2018/wish/163127062
Kahoot! is a free game-based learning platform that can be adapted for any subject and for all ages.

iOS and Android

]]> 2017-03-28 13:51:01 UTC https://padlet.com/helencaldwell/appsandtools2018/wish/163127062 Puppet Pals HD helencaldwell https://padlet.com/helencaldwell/appsandtools2018/wish/163127063
Simple screencasting with animated images. We recommend Puppet Pals HD Directors Pass so that you can add your own photos and backdrops.

iOS or try Explain Everything on Android

]]> 2017-03-28 13:51:01 UTC https://padlet.com/helencaldwell/appsandtools2018/wish/163127063 Socrative helencaldwell https://padlet.com/helencaldwell/appsandtools2018/wish/163127064
A student response system that allows teachers to create simple quizzes that students can take quickly on their own devices.

iOS and Android

]]> 2017-03-28 13:51:01 UTC https://padlet.com/helencaldwell/appsandtools2018/wish/163127064 Post-it Plus helencaldwell https://padlet.com/helencaldwell/appsandtools2018/wish/163127065
Post-it Plus captures Post-it Notes and digitizes them, allowing groups to share ideas quickly.

iOS or try Stick it Notes on Android

]]> 2017-03-28 13:51:01 UTC https://padlet.com/helencaldwell/appsandtools2018/wish/163127065 ThingLink helencaldwell https://padlet.com/helencaldwell/appsandtools2018/wish/163127066
Add video, images and text hotspots to images to make them interactive.

iOS, web and Android

]]> 2017-03-28 13:51:01 UTC https://padlet.com/helencaldwell/appsandtools2018/wish/163127066 RollWorld helencaldwell https://padlet.com/helencaldwell/appsandtools2018/wish/163127067
Easily create photo stereographic 'tiny planet' photos or videos.

iOS or try Small Planet on Android

]]> 2017-03-28 13:51:01 UTC https://padlet.com/helencaldwell/appsandtools2018/wish/163127067 Popplet helencaldwell https://padlet.com/helencaldwell/appsandtools2018/wish/163127068
Popplet is a simple visual mindmapping tool.

iOS and web

]]> 2017-03-28 13:51:01 UTC https://padlet.com/helencaldwell/appsandtools2018/wish/163127068 Pic Collage helencaldwell https://padlet.com/helencaldwell/appsandtools2018/wish/163127069
Pic Collage allows you to create photo collages.

iOS and Android

]]> 2017-03-28 13:51:01 UTC https://padlet.com/helencaldwell/appsandtools2018/wish/163127069 Padlet helencaldwell https://padlet.com/helencaldwell/appsandtools2018/wish/163127070
A virtual wall that allows learners to express their thoughts on a common topic or share links and resources.

iOS, Web and Android

]]> 2017-03-28 13:51:01 UTC https://padlet.com/helencaldwell/appsandtools2018/wish/163127070 Adobe Spark helencaldwell https://padlet.com/helencaldwell/appsandtools2018/wish/163127072
Adobe Spark lets you make an impact with an animated video.

iOS or try Animoto on Android

]]> 2017-03-28 13:51:01 UTC https://padlet.com/helencaldwell/appsandtools2018/wish/163127072 Book Creator helencaldwell https://padlet.com/helencaldwell/appsandtools2018/wish/163127073
A simple way to make your own ebooks with embedded media.

iOS and Android

]]> 2017-03-28 13:51:01 UTC https://padlet.com/helencaldwell/appsandtools2018/wish/163127073 iMovie helencaldwell https://padlet.com/helencaldwell/appsandtools2018/wish/163127074
iMovie lets you edit videos and create trailers in the style of a range of film genres.

iOS or try VidTrim on Android

]]> 2017-03-28 13:51:01 UTC https://padlet.com/helencaldwell/appsandtools2018/wish/163127074 Haiku Deck helencaldwell https://padlet.com/helencaldwell/appsandtools2018/wish/163127075
Haiku Deck is a simple presentation app with attractive themes and an easy photo search option.

iOS or try Deck on Android

]]> 2017-03-28 13:51:01 UTC https://padlet.com/helencaldwell/appsandtools2018/wish/163127075 Be Funky helencaldwell https://padlet.com/helencaldwell/appsandtools2018/wish/163127076
Apply photo effects, edit photos and create photo collages.

iOS and Android

]]> 2017-03-28 13:51:01 UTC https://padlet.com/helencaldwell/appsandtools2018/wish/163127076 Helen Caldwell helencaldwell https://padlet.com/helencaldwell/appsandtools2018/wish/163127077 Hello everyone! I'm Helen and I will be teaching you computing. I'm excited about the introduction of computer programming into the primary curriculum. I'm also keen on using mobile technologies such as iPads and about supporting special needs through technology. I'm looking forward to working with you all. ]]> 2017-03-28 13:51:01 UTC https://padlet.com/helencaldwell/appsandtools2018/wish/163127077 eSafety quizzes https://padlet.com/helencaldwell/appsandtools2018/wish/184580413 For adults:
https://www.highspeedtraining.co.uk/hub/internet-safety-quiz/

For 8-13 year olds:
https://www.saferinternet.org.uk/safer-internet-day/2017/safer-internet-day-2017-quiz-8-13-year-olds

For KS1 and 2:
http://www.childnet.com/search-results/?keywords=quiz

]]> 2017-09-04 21:24:45 UTC https://padlet.com/helencaldwell/appsandtools2018/wish/184580413 APPS for computing helencaldwell https://padlet.com/helencaldwell/appsandtools2018/wish/192019107 ALEX

Beebot

Bluebot

Daisy the Dinosaur

Cargobot

Scratch Junior

Kodable

Binary Game

Dash and Dot apps: Go, Blockly, Wonder, Rush, Path

Tickle

]]> 2017-09-28 12:02:53 UTC https://padlet.com/helencaldwell/appsandtools2018/wish/192019107 Scratch https://padlet.com/helencaldwell/appsandtools2018/wish/192982533 2017-10-02 13:31:05 UTC https://padlet.com/helencaldwell/appsandtools2018/wish/192982533 Dash & Dot bots https://padlet.com/helencaldwell/appsandtools2018/wish/192982945 2017-10-02 13:31:44 UTC https://padlet.com/helencaldwell/appsandtools2018/wish/192982945 The app “Tickle” https://padlet.com/helencaldwell/appsandtools2018/wish/271074561 Teach coding through creating virtual stories based on stories written in English lessons.]]> 2018-07-25 08:37:48 UTC https://padlet.com/helencaldwell/appsandtools2018/wish/271074561 The app “Popplet” https://padlet.com/helencaldwell/appsandtools2018/wish/271074623 Mindmap ideas for history projects/investigations. What do you know? What do you want to know? How will you find this out? ]]> 2018-07-25 08:39:06 UTC https://padlet.com/helencaldwell/appsandtools2018/wish/271074623 The app “Be Funky” https://padlet.com/helencaldwell/appsandtools2018/wish/271074672 Creating photo collages with different effects in Art & DesignICT. Print off and combine this with paints and other real life/traditional art tools and collage materials. ]]> 2018-07-25 08:40:04 UTC https://padlet.com/helencaldwell/appsandtools2018/wish/271074672 Class Dojo only4facebook27 https://padlet.com/helencaldwell/appsandtools2018/wish/271216948 Really useful for behaviour management.]]> 2018-07-26 17:29:53 UTC https://padlet.com/helencaldwell/appsandtools2018/wish/271216948 https://padlet.com/helencaldwell/appsandtools2018/wish/272649559 You can use the app Kahoot for class quizzes in relation to the topic area- Henna]]> 2018-08-10 16:52:19 UTC https://padlet.com/helencaldwell/appsandtools2018/wish/272649559 TT rockstars hmilescolem https://padlet.com/helencaldwell/appsandtools2018/wish/272709529 A great app to encourage children to practise their timetables through fun games and activities, can play as an individual or class.]]> 2018-08-11 13:15:02 UTC https://padlet.com/helencaldwell/appsandtools2018/wish/272709529 Phonics play hmilescolem https://padlet.com/helencaldwell/appsandtools2018/wish/272709666 You can use phonics play to teach/practice sounds. Play different games to help with blending, segmenting and learning tricky words]]> 2018-08-11 13:18:18 UTC https://padlet.com/helencaldwell/appsandtools2018/wish/272709666 Class Dojo holz_anime https://padlet.com/helencaldwell/appsandtools2018/wish/272894709 Really good to get the kids focused on the task at hand, and also to be responsible and respectful.]]> 2018-08-13 16:25:56 UTC https://padlet.com/helencaldwell/appsandtools2018/wish/272894709 Incredibox holz_anime https://padlet.com/helencaldwell/appsandtools2018/wish/272897712 A really fun website for kids to create funky music.]]> 2018-08-13 16:42:16 UTC https://padlet.com/helencaldwell/appsandtools2018/wish/272897712 Kodable pbutler11 https://padlet.com/helencaldwell/appsandtools2018/wish/273520097 Enjoyable app for basic coding. Great online dashboard for setting tasks that children can access at home.]]> 2018-08-16 15:58:22 UTC https://padlet.com/helencaldwell/appsandtools2018/wish/273520097 Chrome Music Lab tommyst https://padlet.com/helencaldwell/appsandtools2018/wish/274263029 These really are a great set of apps for introducing musical concepts but also for looking at sequencing and even some of the science behind sound.]]> 2018-08-21 10:53:51 UTC https://padlet.com/helencaldwell/appsandtools2018/wish/274263029 Bee-bot tommyst https://padlet.com/helencaldwell/appsandtools2018/wish/274263735 Physical bee-bots are great too but there is something about using the app that makes children less afraid of making mistakes. I have seen the app be really successful in special needs settings for teaching directional/positional language and general problem solving. A good introduction to programming too. ]]> 2018-08-21 10:59:09 UTC https://padlet.com/helencaldwell/appsandtools2018/wish/274263735 Times Tables Rock Stars https://padlet.com/helencaldwell/appsandtools2018/wish/274581990 Excellent to use for schools or classes. You can adjust which ones they can access and which times tables they focus on. They can try and improve their accuracy and/or correct per minute. Adds some healthy competition and is fun way to help drill times tables. TTRS competitions are a great way to excite pupils and happen all over the country.]]> 2018-08-22 14:29:26 UTC https://padlet.com/helencaldwell/appsandtools2018/wish/274581990 The Classroom Robot: BeeBots https://padlet.com/helencaldwell/appsandtools2018/wish/274683728 BeeBots are a practical design great for engaging children in active learning. They are brilliant at providing children with challenges and stimulating team work. Likewise, they are a good to use during classroom activities. For example, setting up the room with obstacles and mazes to develop children's coordination and since of direction. Great for maths and learning about coordinates.

Aneisha Vincitore

]]> 2018-08-22 18:39:44 UTC https://padlet.com/helencaldwell/appsandtools2018/wish/274683728 Twinkl ilona_jackson https://padlet.com/helencaldwell/appsandtools2018/wish/275316890 This app allows for you to locate teaching resources. You are able to view and download the lesson plans or activity sheets. some are free and others are at a cost. A teacher friend has said she shares the cost with a colleague and has found many useful resources, which she used in class.

]]> 2018-08-25 14:25:28 UTC https://padlet.com/helencaldwell/appsandtools2018/wish/275316890 Purple Mash https://padlet.com/helencaldwell/appsandtools2018/wish/275567510 Purple Mash offers tools which can aid the teaching of many subjects. It is a cross-curricular resource which can be accessed both at school and home. It provides activities linked to specific topics, for example Victorians, and educational games and learning at primary level.

]]> 2018-08-27 15:16:13 UTC https://padlet.com/helencaldwell/appsandtools2018/wish/275567510 Class Dojo amy_0203 https://padlet.com/helencaldwell/appsandtools2018/wish/275838511 This app is really helpful in engaging students both with their work and behaviour management. Parents and carers can access Dojo and encourage learning at home. This tool helps connect home and school learning to encourage all areas of the students progression.]]> 2018-08-28 12:39:02 UTC https://padlet.com/helencaldwell/appsandtools2018/wish/275838511 Seesaw amy_0203 https://padlet.com/helencaldwell/appsandtools2018/wish/275839574 Seesaw works as a digital portfolio of student's work. It can be viewed by parents and works as a platform to encourage and highlight student's work.]]> 2018-08-28 12:42:29 UTC https://padlet.com/helencaldwell/appsandtools2018/wish/275839574 Canva amy_0203 https://padlet.com/helencaldwell/appsandtools2018/wish/275840805 This is a fun way of creating posters/ powerpoints etc. This can develop English skills in a different fun way. ]]> 2018-08-28 12:46:48 UTC https://padlet.com/helencaldwell/appsandtools2018/wish/275840805 Puppet Pals emiliacehaines https://padlet.com/helencaldwell/appsandtools2018/wish/275966736 This app allows the children to use their own creativity and see their work come to life. They could create an advert in literacy and then perform it using this app or use it for screenplay. A fun interactive way to get children to broaden their imagination.

]]> 2018-08-28 17:14:05 UTC https://padlet.com/helencaldwell/appsandtools2018/wish/275966736 Scratch carolinesmith1981 https://padlet.com/helencaldwell/appsandtools2018/wish/275969382 This helps children learn about coding. Its such a big topic in secondary school so its great they can learn in a more fun environment. It is fantastic that they can design their own Sprite and learn how to move it across the screen. We used a rocket that each child designed individually and they had to move it between three planets.]]> 2018-08-28 17:20:21 UTC https://padlet.com/helencaldwell/appsandtools2018/wish/275969382 Times Tables Rockstars carolinesmith1981 https://padlet.com/helencaldwell/appsandtools2018/wish/275970534 A fantastic programme that makes children more confident with their times tables. They love competing with older children. We saw a massive improvement across the school and it can be tailored for each individual child. increasing the speed at which children can recall times table facts makes learning new topics so much easier.]]> 2018-08-28 17:23:00 UTC https://padlet.com/helencaldwell/appsandtools2018/wish/275970534 BeeBots carolinesmith1981 https://padlet.com/helencaldwell/appsandtools2018/wish/275971387 A great programme when looking at positional language and learning left and right. Using other objects and making the BeeBot sit next to the bear, or to the left of the chair. Used more with the younger children but still good fun.]]> 2018-08-28 17:25:22 UTC https://padlet.com/helencaldwell/appsandtools2018/wish/275971387 Popplet emiliacehaines https://padlet.com/helencaldwell/appsandtools2018/wish/275974748 A great app that could be used for making presentations or interactive projects. Could be quite useful in Science to show different labels of a diagram or in Maths to breakdown the steps of an equation. ]]> 2018-08-28 17:33:03 UTC https://padlet.com/helencaldwell/appsandtools2018/wish/275974748 Music Chrome Lab emiliacehaines https://padlet.com/helencaldwell/appsandtools2018/wish/275976786 A great way to allow children to be able to access music more freely and combine it with IT. Great fun and easy to use. ]]> 2018-08-28 17:38:23 UTC https://padlet.com/helencaldwell/appsandtools2018/wish/275976786 GoNoodle shannonlcooke1995 https://padlet.com/helencaldwell/appsandtools2018/wish/276369762 This is a great website for movement as it has a lot of follow along dance videos and songs. It's also great as a calm down and relaxing technique as there are several breathing and relaxation videos.]]> 2018-08-29 18:38:26 UTC https://padlet.com/helencaldwell/appsandtools2018/wish/276369762 Assessment for Learning/Tapestry jonesr24 https://padlet.com/helencaldwell/appsandtools2018/wish/276399695 There are many apps available to support the assessment and documentation of learning. Having used both of these apps in different settings it has shown valuable alternatives to monitor, document, assess and then plan for future learning. Providing alternatives allows LSA’s, TA’s and educators to contribute valuable additions to learning assessment which in turn informs the teacher. ]]> 2018-08-29 20:16:09 UTC https://padlet.com/helencaldwell/appsandtools2018/wish/276399695 DoodleMaths ElizabethMcGovern https://padlet.com/helencaldwell/appsandtools2018/wish/276934384 This app allows children to practice maths in an enjoyable way. The app tracks the child's progress allowing parents and teachers to keep a record of development.]]> 2018-08-31 15:44:26 UTC https://padlet.com/helencaldwell/appsandtools2018/wish/276934384 iMovie ElizabethMcGovern https://padlet.com/helencaldwell/appsandtools2018/wish/276938762 iMovie is great for helping to bring topics to life in the classroom. Students can use this app to explore key elements of a lesson and create their own video. For example: History - Role play and recreating historical events.]]> 2018-08-31 15:58:42 UTC https://padlet.com/helencaldwell/appsandtools2018/wish/276938762 A Wealth of Learning Apps and Tools to use in the future... treaksgoespop https://padlet.com/helencaldwell/appsandtools2018/wish/276943475 Learning about these new apps and tools is very exciting and I hope to use them in the future classes I teach.]]> 2018-08-31 16:13:01 UTC https://padlet.com/helencaldwell/appsandtools2018/wish/276943475 Tapestry/Assessment of Learning jonesr24 https://padlet.com/helencaldwell/appsandtools2018/wish/277073175 There are many apps available to support the assessment and documentation of learning. Having used both of these apps in different settings it has shown valuable alternatives to monitor, document, assess and then plan for future learning. Providing alternatives allows LSA’s, TA’s and educators to contribute valuable additions to learning assessment which in turn informs the teacher. ]]> 2018-09-01 12:06:30 UTC https://padlet.com/helencaldwell/appsandtools2018/wish/277073175 QR Codes jonesr24 https://padlet.com/helencaldwell/appsandtools2018/wish/277073265 Simply using the QR code readers that are mostly free on app stores. They can be used to access a wide range of additional teaching material whilst enhancing computing abilities. For example placing individual activities or webpages within a QR code and children access the resource at their own pace throughout the lesson, they are then able to access extension activities/tailored learning for their own level of need.

]]> 2018-09-01 12:08:33 UTC https://padlet.com/helencaldwell/appsandtools2018/wish/277073265 ICT Games https://padlet.com/helencaldwell/appsandtools2018/wish/277076290 http://www.ictgames.com/
This is a great website that I have used often in Phonics and Maths. Easy to use on an interactive whiteboard and the children enjoy the games. ]]> 2018-09-01 13:05:50 UTC https://padlet.com/helencaldwell/appsandtools2018/wish/277076290 Teach your monster to read headzandhandz https://padlet.com/helencaldwell/appsandtools2018/wish/277103012 This is a great app to help support the learning of phonics. Children get to create their own monster and work through various levels practicing their sounds. ]]> 2018-09-01 21:07:53 UTC https://padlet.com/helencaldwell/appsandtools2018/wish/277103012 10 Minutes a Day Times Tables headzandhandz https://padlet.com/helencaldwell/appsandtools2018/wish/277103387 Multiply choice answers makes this a nice app for those that find times tables tricky. They move along the race track as they answer the questions correctly the quicker they answer the quicker they move. I have found that the want to keep trying so that they can beat their time.]]> 2018-09-01 21:14:40 UTC https://padlet.com/helencaldwell/appsandtools2018/wish/277103387 Stop Motion Animation amy_bowling05 https://padlet.com/helencaldwell/appsandtools2018/wish/277178084 Stop motion animation is a great way for pupils bring their own stories and characters to life.
Pupils can bring characters to live using a vast range of materials such as play dough and then make their own animation series. ]]> 2018-09-02 21:23:40 UTC https://padlet.com/helencaldwell/appsandtools2018/wish/277178084 Rufus the Rabbit jonesr24 https://padlet.com/helencaldwell/appsandtools2018/wish/277462525 2018-09-04 08:48:13 UTC https://padlet.com/helencaldwell/appsandtools2018/wish/277462525 https://storybird.com/books/farmyard-friends-2/ https://padlet.com/helencaldwell/appsandtools2018/wish/279179834 2018-09-09 17:39:41 UTC https://padlet.com/helencaldwell/appsandtools2018/wish/279179834