What it is: Seesaw is the first truly student centered/driven digital portfolio tool that I’ve seen. What makes Seesaw such an awesome option as a digital portfolio is the way that it empowers kids to build and keep a digital portfolio totally independently with features like QR code login for young students. Students can log […]
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How it Works: Machines
August 31st, 2012
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What it is: How it Works:Machines is another spectacular app from Geek Kids. The app includes 9 vehicles and machines that students can assemble including: a car, washing machine, hair dryer, lawn mower, vacuum cleaner, rocket, steam engine, wind mill and pump. Not only do students get to see the inner workings of everyday machines […]
Move the Turtle: Introduction to Programming for Kids
August 31st, 2012
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What it is: Move the Turtle teaches kids the basics of programming and coding. Student learn the basics for creating computer programming by using graphic commands. A friendly little turtle teaches students how to plan complex activities composed of simple elements, how to reuse previously completed work, and how to use graphics, spatial orientation and […]
Tapose: Collaborative Content Creation with Multitasking Built in!
April 25th, 2012
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Tapose What it is: Tapose is a fantastic (currently the BEST I’ve seen) journaling app for the iPad. Tapose goes above and beyond the other journal apps that I’ve seen with a few key features: It offers customization- When a student creates a new journal, they can choose a custom cover for the journal and […]
Conduit Mobile: Create your own apps
January 23rd, 2012
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What it is: Want to see something really super cool? You can create your very own app for multiple mobile platforms in, I don’t know, 7 minutes flat! Seriously. Conduit Mobile makes it incredibly easy to create your own app out of a blog, class website, wiki, etc. and publish it to share with others. […]
Demibooks Composer
September 23rd, 2011
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Demibooks Composer What it is: This may very well be the single greatest iPad creation tool yet. Demibooks Composer is the first iPad based authoring software. Do you know what that means??? It means that you hold in your hands the ability to create interactive books! Weeeee! Students and teachers can use this powerful authoring […]
eduPad-create custom applications!
November 3rd, 2010
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Application builder: eduPad– Your e-learning app on the App Store. No coding required! What it is: Ever had an idea for an app? eduPad lets you create your very own e-learning app on the App Store without any coding! Create your own great educational content using the provided text and Excel templates. eduPad integrates and publishes […]
Story Patch
October 6th, 2010
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Application: Story Patch What it is: Story Patch is a digital storytelling tool that kids can use to write stories. Story Patch lets kids create picture books right on the iPad. The application comes with more than 800 beautiful illustrations that will bring stories to life. Kids can customize their own characters, even allowing them […]
Whiteboard HD
September 10th, 2010
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Application: Whiteboard HD What it is: Whiteboard HD is an application that mimics the experience of writing on a whiteboard. It can also be used to create flowcharts and drawings. Drawing objects include curved lines, straight lines, shapes, and free hand draw. The drawing tools are accurate and you can import images and diagrams directly […]
