TowerStorm

TowerStorm is a fantastic free iOS app/broswer based game 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.

SpellingCity

SpellingCity is probably the most robust and popular site around for Vocabulary/Spelling.  This is a tool that educators are using in classrooms of all grade levels to help improve student's skills.  Best of all educators can find or create their own word lists and then integrate them into over 26 different games.  This is a great and fun way to help students practice their Spelling & Vocab skills while learning at the same time.  Also, SC has lots of resources for teachers to use as well as a free mobile app (i.e. Kindle, iOS, Amazon) that integrates w/ the site for mobile learning.

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

Below is a brief demo of their mobile app...



*SpellingCity is an advertiser of Technology Tidbits.

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.

Biteslide

Biteslide is easily one of my favorite Web 2.0 sites for creating dynamic presentations (known as slide books) in a safe environment.  Biteslide is a fantastic site for creating presentations that can contain all types of media, such as: video, images, text, links and more.  Once a presentation is completed it can then be downloaded, printed out, or best of all embedded into another site/blog.  This is an ideal site to engage students, use for any subject, and great for educators as no student email is required (teachers create the student accounts).  Also, Biteslide can easily be used to Flip a Classroom or for Project Based Learning!!

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

For my Pinterest board on Web 2.0 in the Classroom click here.

*Biteslide is an advertiser of Technology Tidbits.

Yogome Math Games

To celebrate Yogome's 2 year anniversary they are listing all their wonderful iOS/Android Math games/apps for free.  Yogome is one of my favorite companies for making fun beautiful looking iOS/Android apps starring their famous characters Yogotars.

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

Be sure to pick up these games if u haven't, as they are all free from Dec 18th-20th.

Math Heroes 1 - Basic Operationshttp://bit.ly/MathHeroes-1

Math Dojo 2 - Fun Subtractions for Kidshttp://bit.ly/MathDojo2

Math Dojo 3 - Fun Multiplications for Kidshttp://bit.ly/MathDojo3

Math Dojo 4 - Fun Divisions for Kidshttp://bit.ly/MathDojo4

*Yogome is an advertiser of Technology Tidbits.

My Weather Book Pro Letter Tracing & Coloring Book

My Weather Book Pro is a fun educational iOS app that kids can use for word/letter recognition by tracing words and coloring pictures.  This is done in a easy to use interface where parents can select which style (i.e. bold, dotted) of letters can be traced, while the child can select their pictures to be included in their coloring book.  After that by tapping on a picture in the coloring book a user can then access the coloring, brush, drawing/writing tools to interact w/ the picture.  Best of all there is a microphone button that will speak the highlighted word.  This helps w/ word recognition as well as build up a child's vocabulary around the weather.

I highly recommend checking out My Weather Book Pro by clicking here!!!

For more info check out Edshelf.

Math File Folder Games

Math File Folder Games is an excellent company for finding inexpensive or free educational iOS apps for Math.  These games are fun to play and high replay value being multi-player via bluetooth which allows players to play the same game on separate devices.  Also, MFFG games have interactive "whiteboards" to work out problems, scoring that can be emailed to parents/teachers, and more.

Here is a list of their games... http://www.mathfilefoldergames.com/my-math-apps/

5 Dice: Order of Operations Game

(Cost: FREE!)
5 Dice: Order of Operations Game is a math app intended for upper elementary and middle school students that helps students enjoy practicing their order of operations. Read More Here

4 Dice: Fraction Games

(Cost: $1.99)
4 Dice: Fraction Games is a math app for middle school and upper elementary students. The goal of the game is to present fractions in a way that is both conducive to learning and fun. Read More Here

Ordered Fractions: Comparing & Ordering Fractions

(Cost: $1.99)

Ordered Fractionsgame begins by pressing the button that rolls the dice. Students then insert these numbers into the boxes on the board, which creates the fractions. Students then position the fractions in ascending order by comparing fractions. Read more here

Grid Lines: Ordered Pair Game

(Cost: $1.99)

Grid Lines is a Battleship-style math app used to teach students the coordinate plane. Students will get practice plotting points on a coordinate plane by playing a game similar to Battleship. Read more here

Tangram Chess: Transformation Games

(Cost: $1.99)

Tangram Chess For Kids, Translations (slides), Rotations (turns) and Reflections (flips). Every game of Tangram Chess has its own story. Some are long-drawn out strategic affairs; others can be quick, but complicated, tactical battles. The winner is the player who can out-think his or her opponent, and make the best plans for attack and defence. Read more here

Skip Math: Skip Counting Games

(Cost: $0.99)
Skip Math is a simple math game that helps practices skip counting. Skip Math is a a Doodle Jump style math game in which a girl or boy who jump from platform to platform counting by a certain number. Read more here

Jack and the Beanstalk a Mathematical Adventure

Hi, my name is Jack. I know you have all heard of me before, I'm the guy who climbs an enormous beanstalk to retrieve the princesses amulet. But today I would like to tell you the real story of HOW I was actually able to accomplish such a feat.  Read more here

*MathFileFolderGames is an advertiser of Technology Tidbits

PICME

PICME is a nice free iPad app where kids "star" in their very own digital story.  The way this works is by using the camera of the iPad snapping a pic of your kid, cropping it, and then dragging it onto the main stories character.  Once your image is in place, it is time to interact w/ the story as a user goes through an educational adventure.  A student can read along as words are highlighted, touch any object/text on screen, and even interact w/ a musical piano.

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

For more info check out Edshelf.

For my Pinterest board on Digital Storytelling click here.

Answerables

Answerables is a wonderful new innovative site/game that is perfect for Game Based Learning (or more accurate Game Based Learning meets Learning Management System).  It reminds me of Second Life but geared more toward kids w/ their fantasy/SciFi environment.  The game takes place in the 3D virtual world of Answerables on a planet called Proxima, where the native Ansibles (students) encounter an alien race.

What makes this so great for education that is the safe/COPPA compliant environment that Answerables provides.  This is an ideal place for students to collaborate w/ others and develop their social learning skills.  Answerables provides windows (i.e. Second Life) to view the web, go on quests, etc.  The student dashboard allows students to track their quests, notifications, events, PODS (Personal Online Development Spaces), and more.

Educators can create a lesson/POD (manage permissions), create webquests, internet scave
nger hunts, host live events, and best of all "Gamify" their lesson.  This is great for introducing a new concept, guided/differentiated instruction, and even "Flipping" a classroom.  Also, teachers (parents too) can track/monitor student progress, share and view resources by collaborating w/ other educators, and even setup tutoring courses where they set their own rate.

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

Below is a brief demo that has to be seen to be believed...



For my Pinterest board on Game Based Learning click here.

*Answerables is an advertiser of Technology Tidbits.

Otus

Otus is a innovative new mobile learning system for the iPad.  This is an excellent free easy to use tool that educators around the world are using to seamlessly integrate technology into their classroom.  W/ the free iPad app educators can track assignments, assess students, poll, browse the web, take attendance, and more.  It is a complete all-in-one solution for the mobile learning environment.  Educators can even "flip" a lesson for at home instructions.  Also, the simple to use split-screen allows students to take notes while working on assignments.

*Now for any browser based device.

Below is a brief demo video...



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

*Otus is an advertiser of Technology Tidbits.

iPractice Math

iPractice Math is one of my favorite free sites for all things Math.  This simple to use site w/ educational portal allows educators to track and manage students as they progress through any area of Math.  iPractice has an abundance of resources for educators and students such as, problem walkthroughs, printables/worksheets, definitions, tutorials, and much much more.  Best of all are the detailed reports that educators can generate to assess students.

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

*iPractice Math is an advertiser of Technology Tidbits.

Booktrack Classroom

Booktrack Classroom is a new site/app that is great for the Reading or Writing Classroom.  This is an interesting tool that allows students or teachers to add a soundtrack to their writing.

Here's a list of ways Booktrack Classroom is being used in education...

• Narrative Writing – Students add music and audio to their original stories.
• Informative and Explanatory Writing – Students compose essays and articles selecting suitable audio to accompany their text.
• Literature Study – Students gain insight and increased understanding of the text by creating their own soundtracks for novels, stories, and plays they are reading in class.
• Read-Alouds – Teacher and student led read-alouds are enhanced through the addition of sound and music to the chapter or act being presented.

Also, BC has a nice selection of free lesson plans to search through and is aligned to Common Core standards.

Below is a brief demo...

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

*Booktrack Classroom is an advertiser of Technology Tidbits.

FluencyFinder 3.0

FluencyFinder the educational mobile (iOS/Android) app for assessing Reading & Comprehension has just released their biggest and most robust update yet.  Before educators need to choose between 1 of 6 passages (1st thru 8th grade) to assess a student's Reading level.  This was a bit limit for those that needed to use required reading material or those districts that uses Accelerated Reader, AIMS, etc.  However, now educators can create, delete, and upload any Reading/Comprehension passage & questions they want to assess their students with.  This makes it a great way to organize Reading lists for a student or class, and assess material relevant to that class.  Also, a user can switch between online use and mobile use as their data gets backed up seamlessly between the two.

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

For the iOS click here.
For the Android app click here.

If you're interested in receiving a free code for review purposes let me know via Twitter (DM me) (@dkapuler) as supplies are limited.

*FluencyFinder is an advertiser of Technology Tidbits.

Math Monsters Bingo

Math Monsters Bingo is a fun free iOS app for learning basic Math skills (i.e. adding, subtracting, etc.).  The goal is simple, try to find the monster under the Bingo cards which represent answers and achieve the highest score/BINGO.  This game has high replay value and best of all tracks students scores that allows multiple players on the same device.

I highly recommend checking out Math Monsters Bingo by clicking here!!!

For my Pinterest board on Game Based Learning click here.
For more information check out Edshelf.

30hands

30hands is the excellent and free easy to use iOS app that educators are using to integrate technology into their classroom.  This is being used in education in many different ways such as "flipping" a lesson, project based learning, and of course, digital storytelling.  The drag-n-drop interface makes it seamless to organize slides, and add pictures and video.  Best of all a user can record their own narration to tell a story and then upload it to the safe educational 30hands cloud (aka learning community).  There is even a inexpensive 30hands Pro app which unlocks all the features in the free app such as: importing video clips, Google Drive/Drop Box integration, and more.

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

For more info on 30hands Pro check out Edshelf.

For my Pinterest board on Digital Storytelling click here.

*30hands Learning is an advertiser of Technology Tidbits.

Zookazam

Zookazam is one of my favorite free iOS apps for the Science classroom.  This innovative app has students interacting w/ animals, bugs, and more through Augmented Reality.  For example, all a user has to do is print out a target and then point their iOS device at it to watch as dinosaurs come to life in stunning 3D.  This is a great way to integrate technology into the classroom and WOW your students.

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

For my Pinterest board on Augmented Reality click here.

*Zookazam is an advertiser of Technology Tidbits.

Teachable

Teachable is a nice free iPad app that educators are using to make their lives in the classroom easier.  It's a very easy to use productivity app that helps teachers plan, track, and organize their classroom from their iPad.  Educators can manage, track, assess, and grade
their students as well as plan their day, week, or month.  Teachers can even attach images or annotate through notes to help assess students in real-time.

I recommend checking out Teachable by clicking here!!!

Shadow Puppet Edu

Shadow Puppet Edu is one of my favorite and most robust iOS apps for digital storytelling.  This simple to use drag-n-drop app lets students upload images, videos, and even narrate their own stories by recording audio.  Also, Shadow Puppet Edu lets user search for Common Core aligned lessons w/in the app itself.  Educators around the world are using it for Project Based Learning, digital storytelling, and even flipping a classroom/lesson.  There is even a free teacher resource kit for those new educators looking to signup.

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

For more information check out Edshelf.

For my Pinterest board on Digital Storytelling click here.

AR Flashcards Space

AR Flashcards Space is one of my favorite mobile (iOS/Android) apps for learning about Augmented Reality.  This interactive innovative app lets user print out flashcards about the solar system/planets and then interact w/ them in 3D and even hear interesting names about each one.  10 planetary objects are included or one can choose to view them all on one card.

I highly recommend checking out AR Flashcards Space by clicking here!!!

For my Pinterest board on Augmented Reality click here.

EDpuzzle Update

EDpuzzle has just updated their fantastic site/app to integrate a "due date' by assigning it via drop down calendar to a video.  This helps students and educators organize their videos/lessons and see not only how far along an assignment is completed but when it is due as well.  An unfinished assignment can even be archived by the user.  I like how teachers can create their assignments before hand and assign it a "due date' to get a nice visual of what they class will be working on in the weeks ahead.

Again, EDpuzzle is the simple learning tool to use create a Flipped lesson or classroom.  A user can take the video edit/crop it, record their own narration, and even add polling/quiz questions, to engage and assess learning.

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

Below is a brief demo video...



*EDpuzzle is an advertiser of Technology Tidbits.

GoldieBlox and the Movie Machine

GoldieBlox and the Movie Machine is a new free iOS app for making your own movies w/ drawing and stamps/stickers.  Educators can use this to introduce digital storytelling and it's a fun way to integrate technology into the classroom.  Also, there are a bunch of nice animated tutorials that help teach animation.  For example, a student can upload/take their own picture and then animate it.

I highly recommend checking out GoldieBlox and the Movie Machine by clicking here!!!

For my Pinterest board on Digital Storytelling click here.

Chronicle

Chronicle is an unbelievable iPad app that educators are using for a wide variety of purposes to help w/ their best teaching strategies.  This is done by "chronicling" each student through Chronicle by a combination of audio/video notes, assessments, grade books, and much much more.  Also, Chronicle makes it easy to grade/assess students by color coded tracking, and innovative easy to use grade book, and provides a platform to effectively communicate w/ parents and other educators.

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

Below is a brief demo video...



*Chronicle is an advertiser of Technology Tidbits.

Book Writer One

Book Writer One is the new free iOS app for digital storytelling brought to you by the company Good Effect (of Book Writer fame).  This is an excellent easy to use iOS app that students around the world are using to create beautiful digital stories.  Book Writer One has a drag-n-drop interface and allows users to easily create multimedia books by uploading images, audio, video, and more.  Best of all, a user can record their own narration to either create a digital story or to "flip" a lesson.  Also, educators are using this to create dynamic project based learning assignments.

I highly recommend checking out Book Writer One by clicking here!!!

For my Pinterest board on Digital Storytelling click here.
For more info check out Edshelf.

Storyboard That

Storyboard That is one of my favorite new Web 2.0 sites for education.  This amazing site w/ educational portal allows educators to create/manage student accounts while creating fun and engaging assignments.  Educators around the world are using Storyboard That for project based learning, flipping a classroom, and much much more.  Students can easily create a storyboard and then convert it into a slideshow, find writing prompts, character maps, etc etc.  Best of all are all the Common Core aligned resources and lesson plans that teachers can look through and use to best figure out how to integrate Storyboard That into their classroom.

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

For my Pinterest board on Web 2.0 for Education click here.

*Storyboard That is an advertiser of Technology Tidbits.

Dora and Friends

Dora and Friends is the nice new iOS app for creating a digital storytelling w/ the cast of the new/older version of Dora.  This is a real fun a app that is easy to use and lets kids pick from their favorite characters, settings, and music and then drag/drop them around the screen.  Best of all, a student can add their own narration by recording their voices instead of the Dora characters.

I recommend checking out Dora and Friends by clicking here!!!

For my Pinterest board on Digital Storytelling click here.

Buncee for Edu

Buncee the very popular web 2.0 tool for creating stunning presentations has just released their long awaited free iPad app.  This app w/ educational portal allows educators to seamlessly integrate Project Based Learning, Flip a Class, and much much more.  A student can even record their voice for narration or to digitally tell a story, and a educator can use it to "flip" a class or lesson.  Best of all, a user/student can share their Buncee publicly or privately in a safe environment.   This is a great and easy way to create lessons and assignments and integrate technology into the classroom.

I highly recommend checking out the Buncee for Edu iPad app by clicking here!!!

For my Pinterest board on Project Based Learning click here.

Prodigy

Prodigy is a wonderful MMO educational online game for helping students Grades 1st-6th learn Math.  This epic game immerses students in a fantasy world where they solve Math problems (addition, subtraction, area, etc.).  Best of all is the educational portal that allows educators or parents to control student settings and view user generated reports in real-time.  The game also is designed for differentiated instruction and adjusts for students who need help in certain areas, while being aligned to Common Core Standards.

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

*Prodigy is an advertiser of Technology Tidbits.

Citelighter

Citelighter, is an online writing platform for K-12 that helps students organize research for homework and papers and allows teachers to assign, monitor and grade.

Citelighter is already used in over 3,000 K-12 classrooms, and the new platform will help:

Students ­When students aren't confident in their writing, they have trouble communicating their thoughts. Citelighter allows students gather information, jot down notes on a specific source and incorporate it right into their assignment. It helps with organization and develops critical thinking skills needed to become a better writer.

Teachers ­Citelighter helps teachers give individualized and customized attention to each one of their students without leaving their desk. It lets teachers monitor progress and grade their students all on a single platform saving them valuable time with their classroom.

Principals ­For principles and administrators that are tasked with choosing tools for their schools and districts, Citelighter is affordable and combines 7 tools in one easy to use platform.

Common Core ­ Citelighter brings everyone in the classroom up to speed with Common Core requirements by breaking down complicated writing concepts into digestible pieces for students and reduces the burden on teachers and administrators by ensuring everyone is in a successful learning environment.

*Coming Soon - Oct 21st 

Below is a brief demo...

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

20 Tools for Brainstorming/Mind mapping

Brainstorming/mind mapping has been an educational technique that has been around since the beginning of cognitive thought. This is a tool that facilitates ideas and collaborative in nature. W/ the use of web 2.0 technology this concept has evolved into an ideal 21st Century Technology for education. "A mind map is a diagram used to representwords, ideas, tasks, or other items linked to and arranged around a central key word or idea. Mind maps are used to generate,visualize, structure, and classify ideas, and as an aid in study,organization, problem solving, decision making, and writing. (wikipedia)"  That being said, I've decided to update my list and curate twenty of my favorite resources for brainstorming/mindmapping.

*This list is in alphabetical order

20 Tools for Brainstorming/Mind mapping

1. BigMind Pro - A fantastic iPad app for creating mind maps that includes text, images, notes, and more.
2. Brainstormer - One of my favorite iOS apps for brainstorming that generates a plot, subject, and setting, by the spin of a wheel.
3. Bubbl.us - One of the most popular sites around for easily being able to create brainstorms or mind maps.
4. Conjo Whiteboard - A robust iPad app that allows users to create images, drawing, mind maps, brain storms, and more w/ an abundance of tools/templates.
5. Diagrammr - Create diagrams by typing sentences no registration is required, easy!!!
6. Exploratree - A great visual site for creating a mind map w/ lots of templates.
7. IdeaStorm - A free and simple to use diagramming tool that is ideal for making a quick brainstorm.
8. iBrainstorm - A free iOS app (iPad/iPhone) that lets users brainstorm ideas through the use of sticky notes.
9. Memofon - A great site that takes text notes and turns them into mind maps that users can edit.
10. Mind42 - Nice collaborative mind mapping site w/ lots of templates and easy to use.
11. MindMeister - Beautiful looking mind mapping site w/ the ability to embed into a site or blog.
12. MindMup - A easy to use site for creating brainstorms or mind maps.
13. Mindomo - One of my favorite brainstorming apps that also lets a user flip their classroom, collaborate, comment, and much more.
14. Popplet - A excellent app that allows students to think and learn visually by brainstorming and mind mapping.
15. PrimaryWall - Brainstorming for El Ed w/ educational portal.
16. ProcessOn - A cool site for creating diagrams online through real-time collaboration.
17. Slickplan - A easy to use site where a user can create beautiful flow charts and embed into a site or blog.
18. Stormboard - Online brainstorming and collaboration in real-time making it easy to generate ideas and get the creative juices flowing.
19. TotSplash - A fun site for creating and organizing ideas into a brainstorm or mind map.
20. Webspiration - From the creators of Inspiration a very popular web based program for creating visual brainstorms that can then be turned into an outline w/ a click of a button.

Thinkrolls

Thinkrolls is a super fun and unique educational mobile app (iOS/Android) designed for kids 3-8 yrs old.  This app helps students develop cognitive thinking and spatial ability by rolling a ball through a maze while trying to solve puzzles and collect O's.  This game is divided up by chapter and as a student progresses the game will get more complex as skills build upon each other in different areas of a Science such as: gravity, speed, friction, etc.

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

*The game will be released this Thursday Oct 16th.

Below is a brief demo video...

Thinkrolls - Official app trailer from Avokiddo from Avokiddo on Vimeo.

TeleStory

TeleStory is an amazing new iOS app for Digital Storytelling that lets kids star in their own TV shows.  This is a very fun app and makes it easy for students to create their own stories by selecting a scene to act out, writing a script/story, and then selecting their character/costume, and record live w/ special effects.  Once they are done recording a video is posted to the safe site ToonTube.

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

For more information check out Edshelf.
For my Pinterest board on Digital Storytelling click here.

Click here for more info.

Teachley: Mt. Multiplis

Teachley: Mt. Multiplis is a fun new free iPad app that helps students w/ their basic multiplication skills.  The reason I really love this game is that it takes a different approach to learning Math by avoiding drill a practice and focus on computational thinking as players build bridges w/ their multiplication skills.  This is great for Game Based Learning as well as Differentiating Instruction, and has high replay value for students.  Also, Teachly is aligned to Common Core Standards.

I highly recommend checking out Teachley: Mt. Multiplis by clicking here!!!

For my Pinterest board on Educational iOS Apps click here.

*Teachley is an advertiser of Technology Tidbits.

Bluster

Bluster is a nice free iPad app for Game Based Learning that focuses on Vocabulary skills for El Ed aged kids.  This is a fun multiplayer game that can be played in teams or against an appointment as students try to build vocabulary skills while focusing on such aspects as: rhyming, prefixes, synonyms, and more.  There are over 800 vocabulary words to start w/ as students try to match words.

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

For a more detailed review check out Graphite.
For my Pinterest board on Game Based Learning click here.

Ozobot

Ozobot is a new robotic toy that is ideal for STEM and can be programmed.  Ideally, it will dray comparisons to the Sphero but is different enough that any school LRC or Science teacher can whip this out for some cool educational demonstrations!!!

Right out of the box Ozobot is a synch to sync up by just placing the little robotic orb on the calibration card.  That's it, a person can also calibrate on their mobile device (i.e. Android, iPhone/iPad, etc) by displaying a white image set to 50% brightness and pressing the button on the side.  For a cool little light display and to watch the Ozbots (2 in a box) in action place them on the colored "race track" and watch them go and light up to specific colors.

There are also 5 super fun games that can be downloaded for free (OzoPath, OzoDraw, OzoLuck, OzoGroove, and OzoRace.  Click here for more information on these games; some are multiplayer & some allows the Ozobots to dance and draw.  There are also paper templates that can be printed out that people can use w/ their Ozobots.  A person can even draw their own track in colored marker and watch the Ozobot go!!!

More detailes:

• Independent Decisions - via Random Logic
• Autonomous Cruising - via Precision Line-Sensing
• Intelligent Gameplay - via Optical Commuication
• Visual Feedback - w/ Multicolor LED Lighting
• Thrill or Chill Speeds - using Dual MicroMotos

The box includes 2 Ozobots, Cards (racing track/instructions/calibration card), 2 USB chargers, 4 skins.

I highly recommend checking out Ozobot clicking here!!!

Below is a brief demo video...

Homeroom

Homeroom is a nice free iOS app that lets educators share classroom activities w/ parents in a safe environment.  I like to think of it as Instagram for the classroom where teachers can share classroom photos w/ parents in safe portal where only they can see them.  Just like Instagram, parents can then favorite and leave comments.  This is a nice little easy way to even create digital portfolios too.

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

For more info check out Edshelf.
For my Pinterest board on Educational iOS Apps click here.