In attempts to integrate mobile technology, educators are left to the mercy of app developers who or may or may not fully understand how imperative it is that our children become critical and creative thinkers.
I will highlight apps useful for developing higher order thinking skills
Apps that fit into the "remembering" stage improve the user's ability to define terms, identify facts, and recall and locate information.
This free app provides instant access to the Common Core Standards. Not sure what to do with it, but it could be useful from an administrative/lesson planning stand point.
I have been teaching for over 10 years in a variety of contexts. Most recently, I left my position as Director of Academic Technology at St. Michael's Country Day School and joined EdTechTeacher as their Senior Associate.