- Subtext
- http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/subtext/id457556753?mt=8&ign-mpt=uo%3D4
- Subtext is a collaboration app that is capable of pulling text, learners, and teacher together. Much like Edmodo, the environment is "open" to all and can be great for reluctant and/or shy learners who struggle to find a voice. All text can be downloaded into subtext and used for whole class instruction, individual learners, or a mixture of both.
- I would like to try to use this app in order to help keep track of our Daily Whatever activities.
Thursday, January 23, 2014
Subtext
Virtual Manipulatives!
One of my fifth grade peers mentioned using this app in her blog as part of a flipped lesson so I decided to check it out. It is simple to use and provides learners with virtual fraction bars and corresponding decimal and percent bars. Since we are beginning our fraction unit, I believe this tool will allow us to reach our learners who function at a concrete level when working with them in a small group setting. Specifically, learners will be able to use these tools to build models of equivalent fractions as well compare fraction models.
Collaboration with Blogger
App: Blogger
Blogger by Google, Inc.
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/blogger/id459407288?mt=8
The article that I read discusses the benefits of blogging in a collaborative setting. Every learner in 5th grade (Wilson) has their own and blogs weekly on a variety of topics. In the classroom, some possibilities include learners using their blogs to respond to what their reading, explain science concepts and investigations, and provide feedback to other learners in the classroom.
But I'm especially interested in having my learners be guest bloggers on my classroom blog. My class blog serves as a point of communication with my learner's parents, and I think they would be very interested in seeing their children's perspective on how and what they are learning. Learners will take ownership of their learning by sharing what they have learned in blog form.
If you already have a Google Blog and are interested in having your learners contribute as guest bloggers, follow these directions:
1. Sign in to your blog
2 Click on "Settings"
3. Click on "Mobile and Email"
4. Under the email subheading, fill out the required information, and choose "save emails as draft post" so that you can moderate guest blog posts before they are posted to your classroom blog.
Blogger by Google, Inc.
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/blogger/id459407288?mt=8
The article that I read discusses the benefits of blogging in a collaborative setting. Every learner in 5th grade (Wilson) has their own and blogs weekly on a variety of topics. In the classroom, some possibilities include learners using their blogs to respond to what their reading, explain science concepts and investigations, and provide feedback to other learners in the classroom.
But I'm especially interested in having my learners be guest bloggers on my classroom blog. My class blog serves as a point of communication with my learner's parents, and I think they would be very interested in seeing their children's perspective on how and what they are learning. Learners will take ownership of their learning by sharing what they have learned in blog form.
If you already have a Google Blog and are interested in having your learners contribute as guest bloggers, follow these directions:
1. Sign in to your blog
2 Click on "Settings"
3. Click on "Mobile and Email"
4. Under the email subheading, fill out the required information, and choose "save emails as draft post" so that you can moderate guest blog posts before they are posted to your classroom blog.
Nick Coenraad (X: 7546)
5th Grade - Wilson Elementary
Follow 5A on Twitter: @coenraad5A
Nearpod
I've used Nearpod before but not to the extent is like to....I have not done the nearpods where the kids answer questions! Carolyn showed me the Nearpod store and I found all kinds of lessons that we can do in 5th grade!
One way we can use this is during intervention time....we found some remedial lessons on fractions that will be especially helpful.
We would also use this whole class though, as a lesson and with the teacher being able to gather formative assessment data along the wAy...
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One way we can use this is during intervention time....we found some remedial lessons on fractions that will be especially helpful.
We would also use this whole class though, as a lesson and with the teacher being able to gather formative assessment data along the wAy...
Sent from Andi's iPhone
Doctopus
Doctopus/Goobrics
https://docs.google.com/a/g.coppellisd.com/document/d/1m4Lq6x66Th3O5kCBDlB8KuzN0zMATbqH3fgIPVqIs4U/edit
This is a script in Google Drive. It allows the educator to create, share and grade. You can send out assignments through Google Drive. This is a wonderful resource for organization. Not only are you able to keep track of all assignments, you can also attach rubrics. The rubrics will be attached and emailed to the learners work and updated on the assignment spreadsheet.
I will use this to help; share assignments, keep track of student progress, grade online, communicate projects and grades with parents and help document data for each learner.
https://docs.google.com/a/g.coppellisd.com/document/d/1m4Lq6x66Th3O5kCBDlB8KuzN0zMATbqH3fgIPVqIs4U/edit
This is a script in Google Drive. It allows the educator to create, share and grade. You can send out assignments through Google Drive. This is a wonderful resource for organization. Not only are you able to keep track of all assignments, you can also attach rubrics. The rubrics will be attached and emailed to the learners work and updated on the assignment spreadsheet.
I will use this to help; share assignments, keep track of student progress, grade online, communicate projects and grades with parents and help document data for each learner.
Subtext - Pros and Cons
I was intrigued by the idea of using Subtext as a tool to allow groups to work collaboratively to analyze books and articles. While Subtext offers the features of an eReader, it also allows educators and learners to leave notes for one another and add links to other related articles and assessments. This combination eReader and communication tool would allow participants to interact with a learner beyond school hours. Some articles and books are free, but one has to purchase a Premium membership to access the entire collection of curated books and articles. While some books are free to download, others must be purchased. The biggest drawback is the price. While the app is free, there is a fee of $90 per class to be able to access all of the assignment tools that transform this app into an interactive tool.
Educreations
Educreations
This is a easy format for self choice. It has a text or free draw similar to Show Me. Recording is available.
I love the open format for students to write or draw.
This would be a great app for geometry. They could draw the transformations and label them. They could type a story or poem.
Sent from my iPad
> On Jan 23, 2014, at 11:19 AM, "Jan Ridley" <jridley@coppellisd.com> wrote:
>
> Snapguide
>
> This is similar to a DYI app with videos and steps on "how to" do something.
>
> I want to have my kids use this app for their passion time on Fridays. They could create and share out. For example a student can share how to create a Stop Motion video with his Lego kit.
>
> OR
> I could have students who can use an app really we'll to create a "how to" use an app.
>
> Sent from my iPad
This is a easy format for self choice. It has a text or free draw similar to Show Me. Recording is available.
I love the open format for students to write or draw.
This would be a great app for geometry. They could draw the transformations and label them. They could type a story or poem.
Sent from my iPad
> On Jan 23, 2014, at 11:19 AM, "Jan Ridley" <jridley@coppellisd.com> wrote:
>
> Snapguide
>
> This is similar to a DYI app with videos and steps on "how to" do something.
>
> I want to have my kids use this app for their passion time on Fridays. They could create and share out. For example a student can share how to create a Stop Motion video with his Lego kit.
>
> OR
> I could have students who can use an app really we'll to create a "how to" use an app.
>
> Sent from my iPad
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