My learning journey - technology in education 

Applications - all available in the App Store (some available on Android)

• Quizlet allows users to create simple study tools including flash cards and quizzes on any topic.  Students can create individual study aids while teachers can create reviews and quizzes for a class, group or individual student quickly. Great for studying just about anywhere!  

 

• InstaGrok is a search engine that generates an interactive concept map that includes videos, images, articles, and terms.  It is totally customizable.  Very engaging for students to make connections between information, and explore both breath and depth of an topic. 

 

• Doodle Buddy is a virtual whiteboard.  This app is a simple digital way for students to share their response with the teacher or the whole class.  Just choose one of the black page options and utilize the pen/pencil feature for responses.  A math teacher uses this app during warm-up activities.  Students complete their problem, then when asked raise their device to show their answers.  He can quickly scan the room to check for understanding.  

 

• Chronolite & Howlr Timer is an app that counts down time and then howls to let students know time is up.  There are several apps that do the same thing. 

 

• ShowMe is a virtual whiteboard app which includes recording options.  Information can be recorded and shared.  Users must have an account (free).  This is a great way for teachers to create little tutorials for students.  The recordings can be easily shared with others, example upload them to your LMS.  A similar app is Educreations however these files tend to be very dense which takes longer to upload to students. 

 

• Teacher's Pick is a inexpensive (US$0.99) app which allows teachers to randomly choose students.  Creates equity when calling on students in class.  The app keeps track of who has been picked.  Used in both primary and secondary level classrooms.  

 

• Smart Office2 allows students to utilize Microsoft Office programs on their digital device.  Quick and easy to use, easily links to Google docs, Dropbox and Box.  

 

• duoLingo is a language learning app.  The app keeps track of your progress and even sends reminders if you have missed your lesson for the day.  The app has multiple languages and ability levels.  

 

• PicCollage allows students create virtual posters.  Students import pictures, add informational text and design the page then send it directly to the teacher via email or a variety of other options.  

 

• StickieBoard2 is a vitual bulletin board.  Students use virtual stickie notes to organize information or  create mind-maps. Very quick to get set-up and begin using.