Taplingua

Taplingua is a free iPad app for adults for learning the Spanish language.  Unlike other apps that teach you specific words by associating it w/ an object (ala flashcard style) Taplingua uses real-life situations and conversations to teach the language.  The way this works is quite innovative as a user first listens to a conversation between two native speakers and then watch a video where a tutor guides a person through the conversation pointing out hints, cues, etc (Guided Learning).  After that there is a pop-up note section to help strengthen and reinforce learning before taking exercise to gage one's success.

I highly recommend checking out Taplingua by clicking here!!!

For my Pinterest board on Foreign Language click here.

PBS Kids Lab

PBS Kids Lab is a great site for educators looking for educational resources and online games for Math.  These games focus on PBS's famous cartoon characters such as: Curious George, Dinosaur Train, Wild Kratts, etc etc.  These games focus on kids ages 3-8 yrs old.  PBS Kids Lab also has a nice variety of home activities as well as other classroom activities, such as Augmented Reality.

I highly recommend checking out PBS Kids Lab by clicking here!!

LaunchpadEDU

LaunchpadEDU is an educational portal for Launchpad iOS apps.  This portal focuses on the use of the excellent digital storytelling app, Toontastic.  Toontastic is easily one of the best iOS apps I've seen for digital storytelling because of how easy it is to use and the excellent features it allows students to use.  LaunchpadEDU is a site that has a wide variety of resources for educators looking to integrate Toontastic into their classroom, such as: worksheets, printables, and lesson plans based on grade level.

I highly recommend checking out LaunchpadEDU by clicking here!!!

For my Pinterest board on Digital Storytelling click here.
For my Edshelf collection on Digital Storytelling click here.

RoomRecess

RoomRecess is a wonderful free site for educational online games for Elementary students.  These games are simple to use and focus on a lot of different skills in the area of Math and Language Arts.  Some of the different skills covered in RR are: irregular verbs, parts of speech, multiplication, and more.

I highly recommend checking out RoomRecess by clicking here!!!

For my Pinterest board on Educational Online Games click here.
For my Edshelf collection on Educational Online Games click here.

emaze

emaze is a new (beta) site for creating stunning presentations.  This appears to be a cross between Prezi and PP as it allows users to interact w/ presentation and move around.  As w/ most sites a user can add: text, images, audi, links, etc into their presentation.  Best of all a finished presentation can then be embedded into a site/blog.

I highly recommend checking out emaze by clicking here!!!

For my Pinterest board on Creating Slideshows/Presentations click here.

Thanks to Larry Ferlazzo's blog for the tip.

Energy for Life

Energy for Life is a wonderful new iPad app by the creators of Miracle of Life and Experience Life.  This beautifully designed interactive app takes students through the different systems of the body: digestive, respiratory, and circulatory.  What I like about these series of apps from iDiCreative are the easy to understand explanations and interactive animations that engage students and allow them to learn in a fun way (Energy for Life does this by interacting w/ dinosaurs).  This is a fantastic app for MS/HS students as well as Health/Biology/Science teachers.

I highly recommend checking out Energy for Life by clicking here!!!

ClassDojo TrendSpotter

ClassDojo TrendSpotter is a new tool for teachers that helps them assess and share student data in a visual way.

Here's what's new:

• Easily see your students improve
• Simply track behaviors by hour, day, or week
• Get amazing insights about your class

I highly recommend giving ClassDojo try by clicking here!!!