- 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
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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...
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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:
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> Snapguide
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> This is similar to a DYI app with videos and steps on "how to" do something.
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> 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
Near pod
By playing with near pod, I like the fact that is very interactive and both learners and educators get instant feedback. You can download some free lessons but most of them cost extra money. You can create your own but creating your own presentation is not as quick and easy as I would had liked. I guess it will take a little more practice. :)
Snapguide
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 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
Capzles Are Cool
I'm reviewing a new app for me that is perfect for the content we are currently covering in Social Studies and Reading/Language Arts. The app is Capzles and it is for creating timelines. Since we're studying the Events of the American Revolution and the genre of Biography, timelines are a perfect accompaniment to our learning right now.
Since you can upload pictures, video and text, the possibilities seem endless. You can...
-create a class timeline of learning that has occurred throughout the year
-show progress of an individual's reading progress throughout a year by recording him/her reading at different points in the year
-keep a timeline of events (such as the important events in a biography!)
-categorize learning about big topics: example Astronomy (planets, stars, comets)
Check out this informative video http://youtu.be/hR_21MeVeqQ
Sarah Yancey
5th Grade Teacher
Wilson Elementary
Since you can upload pictures, video and text, the possibilities seem endless. You can...
-create a class timeline of learning that has occurred throughout the year
-show progress of an individual's reading progress throughout a year by recording him/her reading at different points in the year
-keep a timeline of events (such as the important events in a biography!)
-categorize learning about big topics: example Astronomy (planets, stars, comets)
Check out this informative video http://youtu.be/hR_21MeVeqQ
Sarah Yancey
5th Grade Teacher
Wilson Elementary
Tackk vs Smore
Tackk is a new, in Beta form, application you can use to create a digital poster, flier, poster or announcement. You can share that product out on the web. It is similar to CheckThis, but in my opinion, not as visually appealing as Smore. Educators could use this to create classroom communications and learners could create a newspaper product.
Knowmia
- Knowmia
- https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/teach/id527216211?mt=8
- If you are familiar with the Khan Academy then you will have a good idea what you can do with this app. One unique difference is that you and your learners may create and upload content. There is also an assignment wizard that the teacher uses to connect the content. This provides real time feedback for differentiation of learning. Flipped experts say that there are hug benefits to teachers being the instructors for flipped lessons vs experts with whom the children are not familiar.
Learnist
Learnist
This app lets you explore various topics. It is similar to Pinterest.
This could be used for any subject area for learners to explore or research.
Sent from my iPad
This app lets you explore various topics. It is similar to Pinterest.
This could be used for any subject area for learners to explore or research.
Sent from my iPad
Learnist
When I watched the video about Learnist the two connections I made were to Pinterest and DIY app. Recently in the class, the children have been researching. I found out really fast that most children don't know how to research properly. I was struggling with getting the children to understand why they couldn't just type "answer" after what they search and expect the web to just give them the answer. In Learnist, you can search for a subject, say Christopher Columbus, and preview the material to make sure it is grade level appropriate. I like that the things you search for have an educational back ground and can be used as good resources.
After talking to my iTeam member she pointed out a similar app called EduClipper. She said this app is more geared towards K-12 and the children can make and upload their own resources.
After talking to my iTeam member she pointed out a similar app called EduClipper. She said this app is more geared towards K-12 and the children can make and upload their own resources.
Haiku Deck
I explored Haiku Deck
It is a simple way to create a stunning presentation. It ignites a moment and makes presentations fun.
We are going to use Haiku Deck to create a figurative language presentation.
Sent from my iPad
Sent from my iPad
30 hands
30 hands
This app allows you to create and view presentations using voice, text, videos, and pictures.
I would use this app as an assessment/productivity tool for my learners. Also, I could use presentation for learners to view as a flipped classroom.
Sent from my iPad
This app allows you to create and view presentations using voice, text, videos, and pictures.
I would use this app as an assessment/productivity tool for my learners. Also, I could use presentation for learners to view as a flipped classroom.
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Skitch
I reviewed SKITCH. Skitch is a photo annotation tool that syncs with EVERNOTE. There is a variety of ways to capture a photo: from your camera roll, screen shot, through the web, etc. There are fun ways to annotate with Skitch. You can use various colors, pen sizes, emoticons, arrows, checks, etc.
Evernote is not the only way to share your annotated picture. Your Skitch artifact can also be shared via email or twitter much like pic collage. You can save it to your camera roll, and then upload it to your google drive.
Skitch can be used for labeling pictures or maps. You could also screen shot an article or passage and have learners annotate to check for understanding.
The following link will take you to a tutorial:
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=wiX0R1LmDVU&feature=youtu.be&desktop_uri=%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DwiX0R1LmDVU%26feature%3Dyoutu.be
Sent from my iPad
Evernote is not the only way to share your annotated picture. Your Skitch artifact can also be shared via email or twitter much like pic collage. You can save it to your camera roll, and then upload it to your google drive.
Skitch can be used for labeling pictures or maps. You could also screen shot an article or passage and have learners annotate to check for understanding.
The following link will take you to a tutorial:
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=wiX0R1LmDVU&feature=youtu.be&desktop_uri=%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DwiX0R1LmDVU%26feature%3Dyoutu.be
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SHOW ME
I explored the SHOW ME app
This app allows you to record yourself creating a lesson and share it with your learners. It has sound and visual!
You can take the url of the Show me and turn it into a QR code to post in your class. This looks like a very good app to use when you have substitutes or want to spice up a lesson! You could even use this app to assess understanding of concepts, the learners could create a show me of themselves solving various problems and chirp these to you.
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/showme-interactive-whiteboard/id445066279?mt=8
Stephanie Lozano
Wilson Elementary
5th grade Bilingual
Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world. -Nelson Mandela
Sic em Bears!
Simple Transfer
Simple Transfer is a utility/productivity app, and it's already on the Wilson iPads. It's a way to quickly and easily transfer photos and videos between a device and a desktop (or vice versa).
All you do is enter a url that the app gives you, select the photos and/or videos, and off you go. There are so many times I take photos and videos on my phone because it's handy. Simple Transfer will make it so much easier to use them and share them.
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