Sarah Mulkie
Note from the blogger... I have to tell you that I had such a fun time exploring these resources! I created accounts on all of them that I would really like to play around with even more. Something that I am loving about this class is that it is forcing me to explore apps and resources that I do not usually have time for when I'm trying to get my lessons together. So often with teaching, time for exploring new resources does not happen because we have 87, 000, 000 other things we need to be doing (as so many of you probably know), this assignment helped me find 4 new resources that I absolutely love! Enjoy :)
Name: Educreations
Note from the blogger... I have to tell you that I had such a fun time exploring these resources! I created accounts on all of them that I would really like to play around with even more. Something that I am loving about this class is that it is forcing me to explore apps and resources that I do not usually have time for when I'm trying to get my lessons together. So often with teaching, time for exploring new resources does not happen because we have 87, 000, 000 other things we need to be doing (as so many of you probably know), this assignment helped me find 4 new resources that I absolutely love! Enjoy :)
Name: Quiz me!
Link: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/quiz-me%21/id490508243?mt=8
Description: Quiz me! is a fun and easy app for students to review for an upcoming test or quiz! It is pretty basic but does allow for multiple types of learning. Students can study flashcards, they can be asked questions and promoted to type in their own responses, and they can take tests and receive feedback about their score.
As a teacher, you can create your own set of flashcards, questions, test questions OR you can search for pre-made sets that are on public record and add them to your own set. When creating your own set, you can add images to the cards which is an excellent aid in helping students feel more comfortable with the material being presented.
Another fun aspect of this resource is that you can link it to your quizlet account and upload sets that are already created on there! In terms of bloom's taxonomy, this is definitely on the lower end of the spectrum but it is definitely a great tool for simple memorization and practice, always necessary in the world of education! I would (and probably will for real!) definitely allow my students to get out their phones on a review day and access a set that I already created or I would post this to my account on edmodo (further down on the post!) as a potential study tool!
The ability to create your own set I found this set already made Flashcard setting!
or search for one already made about algebra - 3 options:
flashcards, learn, test!
As a teacher, you can create your own set of flashcards, questions, test questions OR you can search for pre-made sets that are on public record and add them to your own set. When creating your own set, you can add images to the cards which is an excellent aid in helping students feel more comfortable with the material being presented.
Another fun aspect of this resource is that you can link it to your quizlet account and upload sets that are already created on there! In terms of bloom's taxonomy, this is definitely on the lower end of the spectrum but it is definitely a great tool for simple memorization and practice, always necessary in the world of education! I would (and probably will for real!) definitely allow my students to get out their phones on a review day and access a set that I already created or I would post this to my account on edmodo (further down on the post!) as a potential study tool!
The ability to create your own set I found this set already made Flashcard setting!
or search for one already made about algebra - 3 options:
flashcards, learn, test!
- One of the test settings, you can do written responses, matching, multiple choices (seen left) or true/false. You can get feedback and look at your grade!
- "Learn" setting where the app gives you a prompt or question and you give your response - it will correct your answer if necessary.
Name: Educreations
Link: https://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/educreations-interactive-whiteboard/id478617061?mt=8 --> link to get the app/more information
https://www.educreations.com/
https://www.educreations.com/
Description: Educreations is an amazing app for students and teachers to create posters, tutorials, videos, etc. One drawback is that it has to be used with an iPad so if you do not have one, this wouldn't be for you! Anyways, I have an iPad that I used to create a math tutorial about graphing basic, linear equations. I took screenshots of what I created which are below (as well as the link above).
I really enjoyed using this app. It is extremely user friendly and allows a lot of different options for your creation. You can record your voice, you can upload pictures, you can choose a different background (grid, lined, blank, etc). It really allows for a lot possibilities
I really enjoyed using this app. It is extremely user friendly and allows a lot of different options for your creation. You can record your voice, you can upload pictures, you can choose a different background (grid, lined, blank, etc). It really allows for a lot possibilities
When thinking about bloom's taxonomy, this app allows students to create their own lessons or creations and share them with their peers or with their teacher. They could evaluate each other's projects or create a project in small groups to present to the class.
I could also see this for use with teachers in that they could create individualized tutorials for students to review either in times of studying or when intervention is needed. They could create short videos and assign them to certain students or post them on an online platform (like canvas) for students to access at any time.
I could also see this for use with teachers in that they could create individualized tutorials for students to review either in times of studying or when intervention is needed. They could create short videos and assign them to certain students or post them on an online platform (like canvas) for students to access at any time.
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| Multiple lessons already prepared that teachers can add to their library! |
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| Create lessons and record your voice explaining what the lesson is teaching. |
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| Added text to give the students their own assignment in extension of my tutorial. |
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| Have the option of uploading images, text, or take pictures. |
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| Add lesson to a library of lessons that can be accessed at any time. Also can create classes and assign lessons classes or individuals groups of students (especially when thinking about intervention groups). |
Name: Duolingo
Link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.duolingo&hl=en
Description: The app duolingo can be used in schools or for anyone trying to learn or improve on another language. I took 4 years of Spanish in high school and have always wanted to get back into it so I downloaded the app and made a real profile (which I really plan to practice with daily, as cheesy as that sounds!) When downloading the app, the first thing I noticed is the crazy multitude of language possibilities! I obviously chose Spanish but it looked like there were over a hundred language choices (I lost count!) so this is definitely designed to hit as many people all over the planet as possible.
Once you choose a language and create a profile, you have the option of selecting "beginner" or taking a placement test to potentially jump ahead on lessons. In the placement test, you are asked to listen to someone speak a sentence and write it in Spanish, you also read it in Spanish and translate to English and you can choose words from a word bank to translate the Spanish sentence into English. I took the placement test but did not get a high enough score to jump ahead!
Once the test is done, you can see your individualized daily and weekly goals and keep track of your progress as you complete lessons. The lessons continually get more difficult as you move through the material.
In schools, I could definitely see this as a great tool for ELL students trying to master English or students in junior high or high school learning a new language; I definitely plan to show this to my 8th graders tomorrow! This app does not allow the highest levels of blooms taxonomy (creating, evaluating), or at least I haven't gotten that far through my experience yet, but it does allow some strong practice where you can self evaluate and follow your own progress yourself. You also have the ability to practice real conversations in your language but you must unlock a certain level to do so.
Once you choose a language and create a profile, you have the option of selecting "beginner" or taking a placement test to potentially jump ahead on lessons. In the placement test, you are asked to listen to someone speak a sentence and write it in Spanish, you also read it in Spanish and translate to English and you can choose words from a word bank to translate the Spanish sentence into English. I took the placement test but did not get a high enough score to jump ahead!
Once the test is done, you can see your individualized daily and weekly goals and keep track of your progress as you complete lessons. The lessons continually get more difficult as you move through the material.
In schools, I could definitely see this as a great tool for ELL students trying to master English or students in junior high or high school learning a new language; I definitely plan to show this to my 8th graders tomorrow! This app does not allow the highest levels of blooms taxonomy (creating, evaluating), or at least I haven't gotten that far through my experience yet, but it does allow some strong practice where you can self evaluate and follow your own progress yourself. You also have the ability to practice real conversations in your language but you must unlock a certain level to do so.
- Potential to jump ahead based on your ability
- Possibility for real conversation
- Differentiating practice based on experience levels
- Multiple language options
- Levels needed to be unlocked
- Example practice from placement test
Name: Edmodo
Link: https://www.edmodo.com/home?rfsh=1#/
Description: Edmodo reminds me of an app that takes Facebook and makes it strictly for educators! Even when looking at the computer version of the site, it really looks like Facebook! It is user friendly and can be accessed on a computer or by a mobile device which helps reach multiple people at any time of day. Also on the mobile front, their is an edmodo for parents app! This is fantastic news! So many parents, especially at the middle school age level, are constantly wondering what their child is doing in school and with this app they can receive updates, see assignments posted, get information about upcoming tests, etc.
I created an account and went ahead and made groups for each one of my classes. You can create classes and invite students to them with different class codes. Within each class, you can create subgroups (which I have not done yet) and I plan to do this for my students who are on IEPs so that I can post specific modified assignments for them and can post little helpful tools or tutorials that might help them with specific skills they are still trying to master (maybe my educreation tutorial from above!)
In terms of blooms taxonomy, this is not much of a place where students can create their own work BUT it does allow them to take more responsibility for their learning. They can access assignments and study tools to help prepare for class each day, they can find out if there is anything they missed if they were absent or missing from class; a lot of possibilities! I also love the idea of having discussion boards. I would post a question about an assignment or a topic debated in class and have the students respond on this app. While there would need to be some accountability and I would need to make sure that people respond appropriately, this could open up an array of possibilities.
I created an account and went ahead and made groups for each one of my classes. You can create classes and invite students to them with different class codes. Within each class, you can create subgroups (which I have not done yet) and I plan to do this for my students who are on IEPs so that I can post specific modified assignments for them and can post little helpful tools or tutorials that might help them with specific skills they are still trying to master (maybe my educreation tutorial from above!)
In terms of blooms taxonomy, this is not much of a place where students can create their own work BUT it does allow them to take more responsibility for their learning. They can access assignments and study tools to help prepare for class each day, they can find out if there is anything they missed if they were absent or missing from class; a lot of possibilities! I also love the idea of having discussion boards. I would post a question about an assignment or a topic debated in class and have the students respond on this app. While there would need to be some accountability and I would need to make sure that people respond appropriately, this could open up an array of possibilities.
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| Didn't explore the "snapshot" feature too much but I love how they have suggested standards right on the site! You can connect these standards to posts or assignments, a great tool for helping students really be in charge of their learning! |
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| Groups created by class period so you can create specific assignments based on the class or it can be assigned to all students on the app. Can also look at each student's accounts and access everyone's individual progress. |
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| Can look at latest posts, progress of students, library of assignments and files uploaded, connect with the community (connected to school district and other staff members using the site) |
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| My first post ever! Sent to all 5 groups and meant to just simply show parents and students what the app/site looks like and how I plan to hopefully use it as much as possible! |
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| Screen shot of the computer version... see, Facebook! groups are on the side, posts in the middle and extremely user friendly! I felt comfortable with creating this right away. |
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