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Writing Assignment:
Week 4
DeMarla Fox
Classroom Apps
We use this app with our students
when they need to search the Internet.
The site uses Google SafeSearch. It
maintains its own database of
inappropriate websites and keywords
ADVANTAGES:
1. Easy to use
2. Can be used as a research tool,
class projects, or book reports.
DISADVANTAGES:
1. Cannot view images, news, or
videos
MOON - Current Moon Phase
With the Moon app students can:
1. view the current moon phase
2. see what the moon will look like on a certain
date
3. view countdowns to moon events
4. Share moon phases on Facebook, Twitter, etc.
Disadvantage:
1. Cost $0.99
This app is used in the classroom when
studying the Moon Phases. It allows the
students a visual of what the moon looks
like on a particular day.
Lightbot: Code Hour
Programming puzzle game
• Programming that requires logic to solve different
levels
• An introduction to programming for students with little
or no experience
• Code Hour features 20 different levels
• Can be played in several different languages
ADVANTAGES:
My school participated in the Hour of Code this year.
Each 5th grade class was partnered with a 4th grade class.
The 5th graders assisted the 4th graders with the Lightbot
App. It was a great experience and our 5th grade students
loved showing the 4th graders how to program.
DISADVANTAGES:
• Limited number of puzzles
• Does not use programming
terminology
VocabularySpellingCity
1. Engaging – word lists can be transformed into fun activities
2. Convenient – Use with any curriculum
3. Affordable – free version comes with 9 different games
4. Students can take practice spelling test with any word list
Disadvantages: The app is free but you have
to pay for the program. The games do not always
work.
ADVANTAGES:
 Free app
 33 cool math games
 Can play without Wifi connection
We use this app during tutorial as review of math skills.
DISADVANTAGES:
 Games don’t always load
 Kids say this is a boring app
 Easy to use
 Over 30 Apple designed themes
 Several layouts, animations, fonts , and
style options
Keynote
ADVANTAGES:
Keynote is used to create presentations.
This app is on all of our students iPads. We
use it in the classroom to create vocabulary
presentation. It is a fun way for our students
to learn vocabulary words.
 Costly
 Can only be run on a Mac
DISADVANTAGES:
I use this app as an interactive
whiteboard when presenting
lessons. I am able to present
my lessons on the whiteboard
using Airplay.
• Create hand-written or drawings using
the drawing tools
• Can be used on iPad, Mac, or PC
• Can share images, PDF’s, or videos
• Lessons can be presented from anywhere
in the classroom
ADVANTAGES:
DISADVANTAGES:
• Does not offer keyboard
to type on
Cost $1.99
Decide Now!
ADVANTAGES:
• There are an unlimited number of
templates to use to create your own list
• 10 predefined templates
• The app can also be used on the iPhone 6
• Different color schemes
DISADVANTAGE:
This is a great app to use when the
teacher is calling on students to answer
questions. The teacher can just spin
the wheel to choose a student.
Remind: Safe
Classroom
Communication
I use this app in my classroom to send
reminders to my parents about important
things that are happening in the classroom or
school.
• Send messages to any device
• Personal information remains private
• Messages can be set up to send at a specified
time and date
• Messages can be sent to the entire class, small
groups, or individuals
• Messages can be translated into 70 languages
• Photos, voice clips, and files can be attached
with the message
ADVANTAGES:
DISADVANTAGE:
• Limited number of words
per message
i-nigma QR Code, Data Matrix
and 1D barcode reader
This app offers a simple and easy way for students
to scan and access information in the classroom.
QR codes eliminate the frustration of the students
entering long web addresses.
QR codes take the students directly to a designated
website or lesson.
QR codes are easy for the teacher to make.
DISADVANTAGES: Not all QR codes that are scanned always work due to Internet
filters. The app makes a noise when you scan something, even if your volume is
cut off.

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Writing assignment week 4

  • 2. We use this app with our students when they need to search the Internet. The site uses Google SafeSearch. It maintains its own database of inappropriate websites and keywords ADVANTAGES: 1. Easy to use 2. Can be used as a research tool, class projects, or book reports. DISADVANTAGES: 1. Cannot view images, news, or videos
  • 3. MOON - Current Moon Phase With the Moon app students can: 1. view the current moon phase 2. see what the moon will look like on a certain date 3. view countdowns to moon events 4. Share moon phases on Facebook, Twitter, etc. Disadvantage: 1. Cost $0.99 This app is used in the classroom when studying the Moon Phases. It allows the students a visual of what the moon looks like on a particular day.
  • 4. Lightbot: Code Hour Programming puzzle game • Programming that requires logic to solve different levels • An introduction to programming for students with little or no experience • Code Hour features 20 different levels • Can be played in several different languages ADVANTAGES: My school participated in the Hour of Code this year. Each 5th grade class was partnered with a 4th grade class. The 5th graders assisted the 4th graders with the Lightbot App. It was a great experience and our 5th grade students loved showing the 4th graders how to program. DISADVANTAGES: • Limited number of puzzles • Does not use programming terminology
  • 5. VocabularySpellingCity 1. Engaging – word lists can be transformed into fun activities 2. Convenient – Use with any curriculum 3. Affordable – free version comes with 9 different games 4. Students can take practice spelling test with any word list Disadvantages: The app is free but you have to pay for the program. The games do not always work.
  • 6. ADVANTAGES:  Free app  33 cool math games  Can play without Wifi connection We use this app during tutorial as review of math skills. DISADVANTAGES:  Games don’t always load  Kids say this is a boring app
  • 7.  Easy to use  Over 30 Apple designed themes  Several layouts, animations, fonts , and style options Keynote ADVANTAGES: Keynote is used to create presentations. This app is on all of our students iPads. We use it in the classroom to create vocabulary presentation. It is a fun way for our students to learn vocabulary words.  Costly  Can only be run on a Mac DISADVANTAGES:
  • 8. I use this app as an interactive whiteboard when presenting lessons. I am able to present my lessons on the whiteboard using Airplay. • Create hand-written or drawings using the drawing tools • Can be used on iPad, Mac, or PC • Can share images, PDF’s, or videos • Lessons can be presented from anywhere in the classroom ADVANTAGES: DISADVANTAGES: • Does not offer keyboard to type on
  • 9. Cost $1.99 Decide Now! ADVANTAGES: • There are an unlimited number of templates to use to create your own list • 10 predefined templates • The app can also be used on the iPhone 6 • Different color schemes DISADVANTAGE: This is a great app to use when the teacher is calling on students to answer questions. The teacher can just spin the wheel to choose a student.
  • 10. Remind: Safe Classroom Communication I use this app in my classroom to send reminders to my parents about important things that are happening in the classroom or school. • Send messages to any device • Personal information remains private • Messages can be set up to send at a specified time and date • Messages can be sent to the entire class, small groups, or individuals • Messages can be translated into 70 languages • Photos, voice clips, and files can be attached with the message ADVANTAGES: DISADVANTAGE: • Limited number of words per message
  • 11. i-nigma QR Code, Data Matrix and 1D barcode reader This app offers a simple and easy way for students to scan and access information in the classroom. QR codes eliminate the frustration of the students entering long web addresses. QR codes take the students directly to a designated website or lesson. QR codes are easy for the teacher to make. DISADVANTAGES: Not all QR codes that are scanned always work due to Internet filters. The app makes a noise when you scan something, even if your volume is cut off.