Booktrack Classroom

Booktrack Classroom is a innovative free site for adding a soundtrack or sound effects to a story/book.  This is a great way to generate and boost student creativity in the classroom as well as help w/ reading comprehension.  Classrooms are using this for project based learning and for gaining student interest in the process of Reading and Writing.  Also, there is a free iOS/Android app for reading published Booktrack "books".

I highly recommend checking out Booktrack Classroom by clicking here!!!

*Booktrack Classroom is an advertiser of Technology Tidbits.

Otus

Otus is a innovative and free Learning Management System for the 1:1 classroom environment.  It is available as a free iPad app for teachers and students and works on any browser based device such as a Chromebook.  Otus allows educators to use a single Google login to hand out/in assignments, track/assess/monitor/grade students, poll and browse the web, annotate, and so much more in a safe mobile environment.  Best of all, Otus is free, can be used in a number of different, and works in real-time for taking attendance, assessing students, and getting instant feedback through polling.

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

*Otus is an advertiser of Technology Tidbits.

30hands

30hands is a wonderful free or paid (30hands Pro) iOS app for digital storytelling and project based learning.  This is a simple to use yet powerful learning tool that schools everywhere are using to introduce digital storytelling.  Through it's drag-n-drop students are uploading photos and then recording their own narration to create wonderful projects/stories and exporting them to Google Drive or the safe and free 30hands "cloud".  30hands Pro unlocks all the features such as uploading video, exporting options, and hi-res video.

I highly recommend checking out 30hands by clicking here!!!

For my Pinterest board on Digital Storytelling click here.

*30hands Learning is an advertiser of Technology Tidbits.

Science Heroes

Science Heroes: Digestive System for Kids is an excellent free educational Science app by Yogome.  Yogome is a company known for their educational iOS games from subjects from Math and Science to Recycling.  Also, their games feature their popular characters known as the Yogotars in fun filled cartoony world.

Science Heroes is more of the same w/ excellent graphics and high replay value as students try to defeat 5 bosses in over 15 levels/missions of fun, while learning about the different areas of the Digestive System (i.e. Mouth, Esphagus, Stomach, etc.).

I highly recommend checking out Science Heroes by clicking here!!!

For my Pinterest board on Game Based Learning click here.

Super Teacher Worksheets

Super Teacher Worksheets is one of my favorite places for teachers to find educational resources such as: worksheets, printables, puzzle generators, SMART board files, and more.  Also, this is a great place for educators to find an array of printables and worksheets for Back to School and many other subjects.  The puzzle generators are great for creating your very own custom crossword or word search.

I highly recommend checking out Super Teacher Worksheets by clicking here!!!

For my Pinterest board on Educational Resources click here.

*Super Teacher Worksheets is an advertiser of Technology Tidbits.

SpellingCity

SpellingCity simply put is the best site around for all Vocabulary and Spelling needs.  It even has an educational portal that allows for student tracking and educators to add assignments/word lists to their students.  Also, there is a free mobile (iOS, Android, Kindle) that interacts w/ the web portal to allow mobile learning for students.  SC also has a wide variety of resources and videos, but allows teachers to create their own customized word lists and integrate them into educational games for their students.

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

*SpellingCity is an advertiser of Technology Tidbits.

Comment Bubble

Comment Bubble is a neat little site that I just found out about from Ozge Karaoglu on Technology & Learning.  The way this works is a user uploads a video and then selects what kind of feedback/comments they want to allow.  Once this is done a person can then leave text, audio, or even video comments to any video.  This is a great way to carry on a discussion about a video, as well as generate interactive graphs.  Finally, a teacher can use this to flip their classroom/lesson to assess how well a student understands their topic.

I highly recommend checking out Comment Bubble by clicking here!!!

For my Pinterest board on a Flipped Classroom click here.

iPractice Math

iPractice Math is one of the best all-in-one Math sites out there.  It allows educators to track student performance and generate detailed reports to see their progress in different areas of Math.  Also, a user can find, problem walk-throughs, worksheets, definitions, and more.  iPractice Math is designed for K-12 and covers a wide range of subjects such as: fractions, decimals, algebra, and much much more.

I highly recommend checking out iPractice Math by clicking here!!!

*iPractice Math is an advertiser of Technology Tidbits.

StoryMap JS

StoryMap JS is a new (beta) site that I just found out about from Richard Byrne's excellent blog.  It reminds me a lot of MeoGraph in that it lets users create digital stories surround by maps.  On these maps a user can add text, video, image, to create a story linked to the map.  StoryMaps is a great learning tool that History/SS teachers could use to have students create historical digital stories or for digital storytelling.

I recommend checking out StoryMap JS by clicking here!!!

For my Pinterest board on Digital Storytelling click here.

Level it Books

Level it Books is the excellent mobile app (iOS/Android) that people everywhere are using to scan a book and get a Reading/Lexile Level.  Educators are using it to create a digital library of class books, as well as creating a class roster of students w/ their Read Level.  Also, a user can add a book, select a "book of the day", and manually search for any book as well.  If you're a parent, librarian, or educator this is the perfect app for you to find the appropriate type of reading material for your student/child.

I highly recommend checking out Level it Books by clicking here!!!

*Level it Books is an advertiser of Technology Tidbits.

Conojo Whiteboard

Conojo Whiteboard is a fascinating iPad app for drawing lessons or for brainstorming/mind-mapping ideas.  Conojo Whiteboard allows users to draw their lessons w/ an abundance of tools w/ the ability to invite others via bluetooth to collaborate in real-time.  Best of all, an educator can record their voice to create a flipped lesson, guide instruction, or more.  Also, there are a wide variety of templates which helps a user create the exact kind of presentation they are looking for and the ability to export their finished product via a link, Evernote, and more.

I highly recommend checking out Conojo Whiteboard by clicking here!!!

For my Pinterest board on Brainstorming/Mind-Mapping click here.

ClassDojo Voice Notes

ClassDojo recently released a free mobile (iOS/Android) app for sending text messages to parents, Messenger.  However, they just released their first big update for their widely successful app, Voice Notes.  Voice Notes allows educators to send a quick audio note to parents to let them know how their child is doing.

Here is more from their promotional email...

Teachers will now be able to instantly send home voice notes to parents using ClassDojo Messenger. Recording a quick voice note can be even easier than typing a message, and will only help strengthen the relationship between school and home. Voice Notes can be sent either as a broadcast to all parents, or privately to an individual parent.

The biggest reason Voice Notes are important is one that teachers know very well: relationships with students and their parents need a very human touch. When parents hear the empathy, passion and excitement in a teacher's voice, much stronger bonds can form! 

Voice Notes on ClassDojo Messenger is being released for early teacher users today! Teachers can sign up to join the wait list here: http://www.classdojo.com/voicenotes

Learn more about ClassDojo Messenger here: http://www.classdojo.com/messenger

*ClassDojo is an advertiser of Technology Tidbits.

Grid Lines: Ordered Pair Game

Grid Lines: Ordered Pair Game is one of my favorite iOS Math apps from Math File Folder Games.  This game designed for El Ed and Middle School allows players or multiple players on multiple devices (up to 5) via bluetooth to try to shoot alien ships by drawing a laser through them by plotting points on a graph (grid line).  Besides having high replay value the game generates detailed results that can then be emailed to a parent or teacher.

I highly recommend checking out Grid Lines: Ordered Pair Game by clicking here!!!

For more iOS multiplayer Math games click here.

*Math File Folder Games is an advertiser of Technology Tidbits.

Zaption

Zaption is a excellent learning tool that can be used by educators for Blended or Flipped Learning, as well as for Project Based Learning.  It allows a user to take a video and edit it by cropping and adding learning elements such as questions to create a "learning tour".  Best of all, educators can then track and assess student learning by tracking how they are doing.  Also, a "learning tour" can be shared via email or embedded into a site or blog.  Finally, a user can browse through any public Zaption and customize it to meet their own needs.

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

For my Pinterest board on a Flipped Classroom click here.

Back to School w/ Tackk

Tackk is a site I've covered before which reminds of a cross between Smore and Pinterest for education.  Their educational portal allows educators to create "class" accounts where students can create their own static page and include all types of media (i.e. images, video, text, etc).  This summer they've updated their project w/ some niece features for educators to help w/ Back to School such as: collaborating w/ a "stream", promoting school events w/ a widget, more lesson plans and templates, and a contest where students can win up to a $1000 for showing off what they did this summer.   Some other ways Tackk is being used is for project based learning, digital portfolios, curating the web, and more.



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

GoClass

GoClass is a beautiful looking LMS that is ideal for mobile learning.  It allows educators to create engaging lessons and then conduct sessions on their mobile device (Android/iOS).  Best of all, teachers can view what each student is doing on their mobile device and assess them in real-time while recording each session.  This is perfect for creating a dynamic digital portfolio, as well as for project based learning and guided/differentiated instruction.

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

*GoClass is an advertiser of Technology Tidbits.

Game Based Learning

Game Based Learning has been rising in popularity over the years and is a great way to integrate technology in the classroom as well as help keep kids motivated for learning.  Also, it is fun way to use computers for Back to School week.

Below is a cross-post from PBS LearningMedia on Gaming in the Classroom.

The Gaming in the Classroom resources include:

 

1)    Star Swiper

Give your young learners some counting practice with this fun, interactive game from the popular PBS KIDS program PEG + CAT. In it, Big Mouth is taking all the stars on Purple Planet. Your students will need to clap their hands while counting until the sky is filled with stars again. For grades PreK-2

2)    Dunk Tank: Liquid Volume

Learning about measurements have never been more fun than with “Dunk Tank” from the PBS KIDS math series Cyberchase! In this interactive game, students explore key concepts about liquid volume, including standard units of liquid measure and how to convert between them. For grades 5-6

3)    Dungeons & Dragons  

Dungeons & Dragons, developed in 1974, is considered the originator of the modern role-playing game industry. Watch with your students this segment from PBS Digital Studios’ “Off Book” to learn more about this particular storytelling process and what it means today in the digital era. For grades 6-12

4)    Learning in Virtual Worlds

Researchers and educators are exploring how video games can be used in real-world ways, both positive and practical. Watch with your class “What Games Teach” from FRONTLINE’s Digital Nation and explore the power of alternate realities to do more than just entertain. For grades 6-12

5)    Indie Video Games

Working “indie” is all about small teams working on artistic visions and the freedom to explore “crazy” ideas. In this clip, your class will learn more about how the indie gaming movement provides a creative outlet for game designers outside the mainstream, and how they can be inspired by it to “stay small” and be more creative in their own artistic pursuits. For grades 9-12

• PBS LearningMedia launched in 2011 in partnership with WBGH and is a free media-on-demand service available to educators nationwide. The service features a robust library of digital assets including videos, games and lesson plans that align with National and Common Core State Standards.

• More than 1.5 million teachers have registered access to PBS LearningMedia.
• PBS LearningMedia offers over 87,000 curriculum-aligned digital resources available for free to PreK-12 educators nationwide. Last year, PBS LearningMedia also launched a premium tier with enhanced features and functionality available to states and districts.

• More info is available at www.pbslearningmedia.org

For more Gaming in the Classroom, or if you would like additional information about these or any of the resources available from PBS LearningMedia, please contact Meredith Gandy at mgandy@360pr.com or 415.216.3441.

NameCoach

NameCoach is an interesting new site that people are using for learning people's names.  This could be a useful tool for educators needed to learn student's names and the proper way to pronounce them. The way this works is a user creates a name/web page and then has the student's speak their names.  The audio gets embedded into a page and a user can access them all on one page at anytime.  Also, NameCoach makes it very easy to share recordings and keep track of student's name/email.

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

Answerables

Answerables is a wonderful free site/app for Gamifying a lesson or Game Based Learning.  I like to think of it as a Learning Management System meets Game Based Learning.  This takes place in a safe interactive 3D virtual world, where students can collaborate w/ others, go on web quests, complete assignments, browse the web, and much much more.  Also, Answerables offers detailed reports for assessment as well as the ability to interact w/ other educators and even tutor in their innovative environment.

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

Below is a brief demo...



For my Pinterest board on Game Based Learning click here.

*Answerables is a advertiser of Technology Tidbits.

WeLearnedIt

WeLearnedIt is an excellent free iPad app for the mobile classroom, E-portfolios, and project based learning.  This is a state of the art learning system that allows educators to create classes, add students, and then create assignments (containing video, audio, images, etc) and digital portfolios.  Also, an educator generate detailed reports, grade/assess students, and interact completely w/ eduClipper.  WeLearnedIt is contained in a safe environment and invite students to join classes via a unique code.  Best of all, are the abundance of features that a an educator has from setting permissions, to leaving comments, and much much more.

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

For more information check out Edshelf.

BoomWriter

BoomWriter is a fantastic free online educational tool (ideal for grades 3rd-8th) that schools everywhere are using to help their students Reading/Writing skills.  This is done through an innovative collaborative writing process where students create a digital story and build it by writing chapter by chapter and voting on which one should be included in the finished product.  Best of all, is the educational portal where teachers create/manage student accounts and receive a free published copy of their class's first book/story.

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

Check out WordWriter for ways to introduce and help students build their Vocabulary skills.

*BoomWriter is an advertiser of Technology Tidbits.

Puzzlin Pieces USA

Puzzlin' Pieces: USA is a new educational iOS app designed for kids 6-8 learning about the Geography of the United States.  The drag-n-drop puzzle game is designed in 3 levels helping the student learn about the states and their location by using the weather as a "hot/cold" indicator.  As the student progresses they receive fewer clues as their geographical knowledge is put to the test.  There is also a timer to measure progress and stars awarded for correct answers.

I highly recommend checking out Puzzlin' Pieces: USA by clicking here!!!
For more info on Puzzlin' check out Edshelf.

For my Pinterest board on Educational iOS Apps click here.

Speaktacular Sight Words Edu

Speaktacular Sight Words is a innovative iOS app that helps children learn how to pronounce words and help w/ word recognition in Grads K-5.  The way this works is w/ their state of the art voice recognition technology as a student speaks the word displayed on the screen (can be turned off) or that is said to them.  As they speak into the iOS device using the built in microphone, Miko the Monkey claps if spoken correctly or offers positive encouragement if not.  Best of all, is the built in tracking that generates detailed progress reports of which words are spoken correctly or wrong.  An educator/parent can even listen to incorrect word spoken by the child as it allows for recording.  Speaktacular is aligned to Common Core Standards, includes over 700 words, and offers high replay value w/ rewards of solving a puzzle after a child speaks 5 correct words.

I highly recommend checking out Speaktacular Sight Words by clicking here!!!

For more information on Speaktacular Sight Words check out EDshelf.

For my Pinterest board on Educational iOS Apps click here.

ZooKazam

ZooKazam is a wonderful free iOS app for bringing zoo-life animals to life in beautiful augmented reality.  Educators are using this to "WOW" their students as they study and interact w/ bugs, animals, dinosaurs, and more!!!  All a user has to do is print out their "target' and point their iOS device to get started and enjoy using AR in the classroom or at home.  Watch as your children get amazed at growling T-Rexs, crawling spiders, and much much more.

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

For more info on ZooKazam check out EDshelf.

For my Pinterest board on Augmented Reality click here.

*ZooKazam is an advertiser of Technology Tidbits.

Rhythm Friends

Rhythm Friends is a fun iOS for young kids wanting to explore music or work on their musicality.  The way this work is a child taps their finger to the beat on their iOS device to play notes in this musical timing game.  Notes will scroll across a screen a person must tap it as the note hits the line.  Good timing will draw flies to their frog (Earl or Pearl), bad notes will make the flies go away.  The goal is to collect as many flies as possible.

I highly recommend checking out Rhythm Friends by clicking here!!!

FlashDecks

FlashDecks is a great easy to use site for educators looking to create or find digital flashcards.  These decks can be used on any browser based device and can contain all types of media (i.e. images) and track student usage.  It shows how many questions a user gets right or wrong and used spaced repetition to help them learn a topic.  A user can also put cards into collections to help keep them organized.

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

EDpuzzle Folders

EDpuzzle the fantastically simple tool to turn any video into a lesson has just launched a new "folder" feature that makes it easy for educators/students to organize and curate their videos/lessons.  All a user has to do is login, create a folder, and then select the videos they want to add.  Also, a user can move a folder into a folder to make things even easier (I wish the iPad would let u do that).

For those not familiar w/ EDpuzzle it is a great learning tool that educators around the world are using to edit, crop, and add narration to a video to create flipped lessons or flip a classroom.  Also, they are using it to track/manage student progress, assess in real-time, and much much more.

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

Below is a brief demo of EDpuzzle Folders...



For my Pinterest board on Flipping a Classroom click here.

*EDpuzzle is an advertiser of Technology Tidbits.

Teachability

Teachability is a nice new social network/community for educators looking to share ideas, collaborate, find educational resources, and more.  As w/ most social network sites, Teachability offers groups or communities that a person can join on a specific topic, such as: first year teaching, STEM, personalized learning, etc.  Also, there is a nice forum feature that allows educators to ask and  find questions to their answers.

I recommend checking out Teachability by clicking here!!!

For my Pinterest board on Social Networks in Education click here.

In Pictures

In Pictures is a nice free simple site for those wanting to find online tutorials for different version of the MS Office suite as well as for Google Drive Apps.  Instead of using video In Pictures uses screen shots that act as a digital user manual that takes users step by step through the process of using the application.  At the end of a section is interactive practice exercise to help determine how well a person knows a subject.

I recommend checking out In Pictures by clicking here!!

For my Pinterest board on Educational Resources click here.

Back to School w/ Buncee

It's that time of year again when the summer is coming to an end and school is back in session.  Lots of times things can be crazy and finding an easy fun activity to do can be a challenge, Buncee is an easy to use site that is ideal for back to school activities and easy to integrate into the classroom.  Educators are using this in a ton of ways such as: for writing prompts, back to school night presentations, project based learning, and much much more.  Best of all, everything done in a safe secure environment that lets teachers monitor, manage, and create student accounts.

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

For more back to school activities click here.

For my Pinterest board on Web 2.0 click here.

*Buncee is an advertiser of Technology Tidbits.

FreeTypingGames.net

W/ lots of schools starting school next week, I decided to do a post on Keyboarding which is a popular subject in the computer lab in the first few weeks of school.  FreeTypingGames.net is a nice site for educators looking for some practice time on working on the different aspects of typing such as "home row".  Also, this is a nice set to choose your lesson and customize your WPM or Time.  Finally, there are two timed tests that students can take for typing as well as lots of different free games to choose from.

I highly recommend checking out FreeTypingGames.net by clicking here.

For my Pinterest board on Keyboarding/Typing click here.

Save Edshelf

This is your last chance to help save the excellent curation site for educators, Edshelf.  People everywhere are helping donating to this wonderful cause to help Mike raise money to keep his site going.  This is the last week of the Kickstarter campaign and it would be a shame to see this beneficial site for educators go by the waist side.

Click the link if you want to help out... https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1224352166/edshelf-socially-curated-directory-of-education-te

Below is a brief video...

TowerStorm

TowerStorm is a fantastic free iOS app for Game Based Learning in the subjects of Math & Literacy. As w/ any game created by the award winning company DimensionU, this game takes place in a multiplayer 3D virtual world.  Players can create their avatar and unlock special power ups as they immerse themselves in a fun 3D world while solving problems in Math/Literacy aligned to Common Core Standards.  Best of all, the game tracks a players score and generates detail reports as well as lets a player customize and select what problems they want to encounter (i.e. Algebra, Vocabulary, etc.).  Also, TowerStorm has high replay value as each game lasts only 5 minutes and has students trying to answer as many questions correct as they can while trying t
o score points by changing the color of rings on the Tower.

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

For more DimensionU games click here.

For my Pinterest board on Game Based Learning click here.
To find TowerStorm on Edshelf click here.

* DimensionU is an advertiser of Technology Tidbits.

ShakespeareKids

ShakespeareKids is a fun site for kids wanting to learn more about Shakespeare or even partake in their own Shakespearian performance.  This site lets kids "Do Your Own Shakespeare" which allows them to role-play one of six roles in A Midsummer Night's Dream as well as Q/A.  There is a teacher section filled w/ activities and exercises for K-8 and even a fun little virtual tour that people can go on.

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

rootbook

rootbook is an interesting site for playing or creating your own Choose-Your-Own adventure books.  A person can browse through created stories/books and play them or register and create their own.  It's not as robust as some other similar type sites (i.e. Playfic) but it seems much easier to use.

I recommend checking out rootbook by clicking here!!!

Thanks to Larry Ferlazzo's blog for the tip.

ClassDojo Messenger

ClassDojo the mega popular behavior management/positive reinforcement site has just released their free mobile (iOS/Android) app for messaging.  CD Messenger is a free simple to use app that allows educators and parents to stay in touch through messaging on their mobile device.  Best of all, it's private, safe to use, and allows people to send attachments (i.e. photos, documents, etc) as well.

Here are some more ways teachers are using Messenger...

• Easily engage parents by instantly sending updates home
• Privately message 1-on-1 with a parent, or Broadcast to all parents in your class!
• Share photos of wonderful moments from the classroom :)
• Know who’s read your messages with ‘Read receipts’

I highly recommend checking out ClassDojo Messenger by clicking here!!!

*ClassDojo is an advertiser of Technology Tidbits.

AR Flashcards Shapes & Colors

AR Flashcards Shapes & Colors is the brand-new educational augmented reality iOS app from Mitchlehan Media (i.e AR Flashcards Space).  Like AR Space, all a child has to do is point the iOS device at the printed flashcard to display a 3D rendered animal holding up a shape.  A user can then take a snapshot or even hear the shape by pressing on the sound button.  This is a great way to introduce shapes & colors to toddlers and preschoolers as well as an innovative way to integrate technology & augmented reality into the classroom.

I highly recommend checking out AR Flashcards Shapes & Colors by clicking here.

To find AR Flashcards Shapes & Colors on Edshelf click here.
For my Pinterest board on Augmented Reality click here.

For more AR Flashcards apps click here.

Matific

Matific is a great site for finding educational resources for Math in grades K-6th.  These resources include videos, worksheets, activities, and more w/ an educational portal that allows educators to track student progress.  Also, teachers are using this to assess students performance in Math and differentiate instruction.

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

For a more detailed review check out Edshelf.

For my Pinterest board on Educational Resources click here.

New Answer Pad

The Answer Pad the great student response system and mobile learning tool has just been updated w/ a brand new polished look.  This is an excellent site/app that allows educators to turn their classroom paperless and do all testing/assessing on an iPad.  Also, educators can use Answer Pad for any subject and easily integrate it into their curriculum.  Teachers are using this to differentiate instruction and assess learning in real-time as they push out their lessons on to student's iPads and gauge their learning.  W/ tons of templates to choose from (i.e Math, Geography, etc.) an abundance of draw tools, and innovative portfolio feature that lets educators take a snapshot and save any lesson/exercise they have created, making Answer Pad a perfect mobile learning solution.

Also, besides the whole new website redesign new features are on the way such as: new drawing tools, improvements to Go Interactive making it easier for teachers to use, and much much more.

I highly recommend checking out Answer Pad by clicking here!!!

Below is a brief demo of Answer Pad...

*Answer Pad is an advertiser of Technology Tidbits.

Storyboard That

Storyboard That is a fantastic Web 2.0 tool for digital storytelling w/ educational portal.  This portal allows for educators to create student accounts (even batch upload) and assign them to their class via a URL and unique code (i.e. ClassDojo).  Not only can and educator create, manage, adjust privacy settings, and more, they can create storyboard templates and assignments for their class.  Everything is COPPA compliant and very safe to use in an educational setting.

Storyboard That is a very easy tool to use w/ it's drag-n-drop interface and allows students to seamlessly create a storyboards by adding images, clip art, text, record narration, etc.  There is even a innovative slideshow button that turns storyboards into slideshows that easily allows for students or teachers to share their presentations up on a big screen.  A finished product can then be downloaded as a PDF, shared via a link, exported into a PPT, or embedded into a site/blog.

Best of all are the new "Teacher Guides" that are aligned to Common Core standards and contain plot diagrams, Q/A, character maps, and much much more.  Educators are using these for project based learning, digital storytelling, and in a number of different ways to assess student's learning on a project or story.

I highly recommend checking out Storyboard That by clicking here!!!

Below is a image of a storyboard on a book I just finished reading, The Giver...

For my Pinterest board on Digital Storytelling Click here.

Shadow Puppet Edu

Shadow Puppet Edu is a fantastic iOS app for digital storytelling.  Recently, they released a major update which allows users to: map search - allowing users to add maps or satellite images, expanded educational image search, new background images, more drawing tools, more sharing options (i.e. Evernote, Google Drive, etc.) and best of all 30+ activities that helps educators find ideas for a wide range of subjects linked to Common Core Standards.

All of this plus Shadow Puppet's easy to use interface w/ the ability to record and annotate over any image make this an ideal tool for digital storytelling or project based learning.  A finished product can even be embedded into a site/blog and is FREE!!!

I highly recommend checking out Shadow Puppet Edu by clicking here!!!

For my Pinterest board on Digital Storytelling click here.

*Shadow Puppet is an advertiser of Technology Tidbits.

Magical Mental Math

Magical Mental Math is a super fun iOS game (grades 2nd-6th) that helps students practice their basic Math skills (i.e., addition, subtraction.  This is a great game that educators can use for centers or as a way to introduce Game Based Learning as students either play in Adventure Mode or Survival Mode.  Adventure Mode tracks students progress as they progress through levels by casting spells on numbers (colliding to objects together) and picking the correct symbol (ex, plus or minus) to solve the target number.  Upon completion of a board players will receive stars to determine how well they achieved the board's standard (the higher the better).

I highly recommend checking out Magical Mental Math by clicking here!!!

To find Magical Mental Math on Edshelf click here.

For my Pinterest board on Educational iOS Apps click here.

ClassMind

ClassMind is a nice learning tool that reminds me a lot of Geddit in that it lets educators assess students in real-time using their mobile devices.  The way this works is an educator asks a question and then students respond on their mobile device while answers are recorded in real-time.  This is a great way to track students learning as well as differentiate instruction.  Best of all, this can be used in any size class for any subject and easy to integrate into the curriculum.

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

For my Pinterest board on Differentiating Instruction click here.

Chronicle

Chronicle is an innovative new iPad app that allows educators to assess students in real time on any subject as well as their behavior w/ a unique "traffic light" system.  Also, it allows educators to share student data, generate detailed reports, and add media (i.e. audio, images, video) to notes for individual students or groups.  Best of all, Chronicle integrates w/ a gradebook and is aligned to Common Core Standards.

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

For more information on Chronicle click here.

Also, check on Chronicle on Edshelf.

Wizer

Wizer is a new site that is great for creating online assignments/worksheets.  These assignments can contain all types of media (i.e. audio, video, images) as well as being able to share w/ others.  Best of all, the assignments on Wizer allow for student tracking so a educator can assess how well a student is doing.

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

For my Pinterest board on Educational Resources click here.