"In every classroom setting, I always start with the educational content that students need to discover and build tech tools around that. At 8:00 am yesterday, I knew we were going to discuss the two different major armies in the American Revolutionary War. With that came us describing each advantage that the armies had while fighting. This led to some differences that they had as well."
"This presentation gives an overview of apps that can be used in the classroom to develop creative learning projects. Drawing, photography, audio recording, and movie making apps are shared along with examples of student projects in a variety of subject areas. "
"Age Group: Pre-K and Elementary students
Cost: Lite= Free; Full version= $6.99
StoryBuddy is an app that allows children to create their own picture books. The pages can be filled of students' own drawings or digital photos"
"Marianapolis Prep Training Videos: Nearpod is a jaw-dropping presentation app that allows all your class to watch your presentation, answer multiple choice questions, draw, or answer open-ended questions."
"An iPad app released Wednesday makes it easy to combine a drawing on the tablet with an audio memory - such as your child's description of his or her artwork. "
"The addition of a camera with the iPad 2 is an even bigger deal. To use the MacBook's camera, the photography or video subject has to be positioned in front of the computer. With the iPad dual cameras, the subject can be literally anywhere. Students can capture anything in their learning environment and then podcast, write, draw, or blog about it. "
"One of the first things about the iPad that caught people's attention was the touch screen, and it goes without saying that some of the first apps to start taking advantage of that touch screen were handwriting/note taking apps. Apps that let you write, draw, sketch--and sometimes type-notes on your iPad. Something that combined technology with the age-old practice of scribbling notes on paper."
Wixie is the award winning online authoring tool students can use to construct knowledge and communicate ideas. Today's learners need a tool that is accessible whenever and wherever they are ready to learn! Students can use Wixie's paint tools, text options, clip art, and voice recording to develop online storybooks, curriculum projects, and so much more.