Evaluating iPad Apps

           How do you find quality apps?

Apps - Blooms Taxonomy

 http://www.appitic.com/index.php/bloom-s/apps-for-bloom-s-taxonomy

Interactive Ladder to assign apps to Bloom's Taxonomy:

http://www.educatorstechnology.com/2013/08/web-tools-to-use-with-blooms-digital.html

Kathy Schrock Bloomin Apps - http://www.schrockguide.net/bloomin-apps.html
edtechteacher.org (Where do I begin?) - http://edtechteacher.org/apps/

Search for App by Content Area, Grade Level

Apps evaluated by Educators – http://www.graphite.org/

Common Sense Media - https://www.commonsensemedia.org/

Children's Technology Review - https://childrenstech.com/

Education Apps Store - https://www.educationalappstore.com/

Google Play - Education App Store - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=educationalappstore.eas&hl=en

Reading

20 iPad Apps to Teach Reading

http://www.teachthought.com/apps-2/20-ipad-apps-to-teach-elementary-reading/

15 Apps to Improve Reading Comprehension

http://www.teachthought.com/apps-2/15-of-the-best-educational-apps-for-improved-reading-comprehension/

50 Popular Apps for Struggling Readers

http://www.teachthought.com/apps-2/50-popular-ipad-apps-for-struggling-readers-writers/

Reading Comprehension Strategies Chart

http://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/originals/bb/cd/f4/bbcdf44c839d04478e3a57d723c2aa1e.jpg

Inspiration Map – iPad
Brainstorming Visually - grades 6 thru 12
http://www.inspiration.com/sites/default/files/filemanager/file/Brainstorming%20Visually.pdf

Mind Maps - tapping prior knowledge and Developing Ideashttp://www.inspiration.com/sites/default/files/filemanager/file/Mind%20Maps-Tapping%20Knowledge.pdf

Additional Inspiration Lesson Plans:http://www.inspiration.com/lessonplans/inspiration

QR Codes

QR code generator:  http://www.qr-code-generator.com

Physics - Amusement Parkshttp://school.discoveryeducation.com/teachers/amusementparks/

Productivity Tool Apps

Apps designed to help teachers and students plan, develop materials, communicate, and keep records.

 UDL Tools

Supports multiple means of representation to give learners various ways of acquiring information and demonstrating what they know

Tech Cafe Live Session - April 23, 2015

Thank you for attending Tech Cafes' live session on April 23, 2015.  Below are resources for each Web 2.0 tool/app that was covered during the session:

Adobe Voice
iTunes Store - Adobe Voice

Adobe Voice/How-To Video - by Lynda.com

Adobe Voice - Youtube Channel

Adobe Voice Blog Posts

How to create videos with Adobe Voice (blog post)

How to use Adobe Voice

Animoto
iTunes Store - Animoto
Google Play Store - Animoto
Also runs on any web browser

Educators can sign up for a free Plus account - renewable every 6 months.  To setup:

Steps to get code and activate Educator account:

1. Animoto – Signup - create account
2. Apply for Animoto Educators Account
   

How to Use Animoto for Educators - 4 min. You Tube
Dr. Cooper - How to create an Animoto Video

How to create an Animoto Video

Animoto Video Tutorials

Creating your first Animoto Video (blog post)

Animoto Youtube Channel

6 Educational Animoto Videos

Create your first Animoto Lesson

Additional Animoto Resources

5 ways to integrate video into your curriculum

Introduction to using Animoto Lesson Plan

Pinterest - Animoto in Education

5 ideas for integrating video into your curiculum with Animoto

Animoto - Tips and Tricks

Kahoot Google Play Store - Kahoot Works on any Browser just go to:

Teacher (www.getkahoot.com) /Student (http://www.kahoot.it)

Kahoot User Guide/Tutorial with links to How-to Videos and Lesson Ideas

Kahoot How-To Video!

Kahoot Tutorials and User Stories

Blog posts:

Options included in Kahoot

5 ways to use Kahoot Kahoot adds rich text editing

Zoom

(Thanks to Dr. Rebecca Cooper for creating the above video on Zoom!)

Support Center

How-To Zoom Videos