APPsolutely Awesome Apps

Jaymie Lynn SantiagoKindergarten Lead Teacher

Chesapeake Math & IT Elementary

Teachers will explore different applications and websites that can be used in the classroom.

Objectives

Turn and talk to a person next to you Introduce yourself What do you think is technology? How do you incorporate (or hope to

incorporate) technology in the classroom?

What is technology?

Not just power points anymore! Applications on iPads, Tablets Websites with unlimited information

Technology Today

Websites: Class Dojo Applications: Sticks Parent Communication: Class Dojo, Remind

Classroom Behavior

Method of Use

Classroom Management/Classroom Behavior

What it does…

• Students can create avatars

• Parents can connect and view student’s points

• Students can earn positive or negative points throughout the day (as you see fit!)

• You set the behaviors to meet the needs of your classroom

• Eliminate color charts/behavior charts!

Class Dojo

Method of Use

Classroom management and Discussion

What it does…

• Randomly selects students to respond to questions

• Can also cater question difficulty to the students

• Can offer you question starters based on student’s level

• Teachers can track data by tapping students’ responses as correct or rate students’ responses

Sticks

Method of Use

Parent Communication

What it Does

• Allows you to communicate with parents/students via text message, app, or e-mail.

• Phone numbers remain private.

Remind

Applications: Educreations, Studyblue, Classroom Organizer, Three Ring, Science 360, Quick Graph, Grammar Jammers, Sushi Monster, Too Noisy, Imagistory

Student Resources

Method of Use

Classroom Instruction

What it does…

• Interactive Whiteboard

• Screencasting as you explain a topic

• Connect iPad to projector and annotate on your iPad

• Can create lessons or instructional videos to share with students (accessible online, all the time)

Educreations

Method of UseStudy ToolsWhat it Does• Online/Interactive Flash

Cards, Quizzes, and Study Guides

• Students can create their own

• Teachers can create and assign study tools to share with students

Study Blue

Method of Use

Classroom Instruction/Assessments

What it does…

• Online Portfolio

• Qualitative Assessments

• Captures video, photos, audio, notes from class

• Document classroom activities (presentations, performances, experiments)

• Students can also add/move items in their portfolio

Three Ring

Method of UseClassroom InstructionWhat it Does• Students can create

stories online• Wordless picture books

that students can write their stories

• Develops language and early literacy skills

Imagistory

BrainPop Promethean NextLesson Teachers Pay Teachers

Teacher Resources

Method of Use

Classroom Instruction

What it does…

• Quick videos on nearly everything

• Poses questions and introduces topics in a fun (and funny) way

• Games and quizzes available for students

• Lesson Plans and activities available for teachers

Brain Pop

Method of Use

Classroom Instruction

What it does…

• Utilizes interactive white board

• Interactive lessons

• Download

already made

lessons

• Create your own

PrometheanActivInspire

Even the least technologically savvy person can learn

Find an application or website that works for you!

Do YOUR research

Email: jaymie.santiago@pgcps.orgWebsite: www.jaymielynnsantiago.comBlog: www.crayonsandcupcakes.com

Twitter: @missjlsantiago

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