This document lists and briefly describes 50 different apps and tools for teaching and learning. Some of the apps mentioned include Dropbox for file storage, Evernote for note taking, Google Apps for documents and forms, YouTube and TeacherTube for educational videos, MindMeister for mind mapping, Prezi for presentations, and Pinterest for collecting and organizing content. Many of these apps allow sharing content across devices and with other users.
3. DropBox
• Free service
bringing your docs,
photos and videos
to one place
• Can access files
from computers,
phones or ipad www.dropbox.com
4. DROPitTOme / SendtoDropbox
DROPitTOme / SendtoDropbox
• Receive files
into your Dropbox
account
• Access through
your Dropbox
account
• Great way for students
to submit assessment
tasks that are > 30MB
www.dropittome.com
www.sendtodropbox.com
8. Google Apps
• Includes docs and
Forms
• Use for
surveying,
quizzes
• Google sites for
making & hosting
basic webpages
http://goo.gl/cNPYy
NB: This link is for Saint
Ignatius College, Geelong Google
Apps account
17. EasyBib
• Bibliography /
citation maker
• Create
bibliographies
• Access through
Google Apps or
using a Smart
Phone App
• Expectation of
students to use
www.easybib.com
23. Edmono
• connect and
collaborate with
class in a secure
environment
• share content,
post messages,
discuss topics,
exchange ideas
http://www.edmodo.com/
31. Creative
Commons/Smartcopy
• Allows users to
share, reuse and
remix their material
legally
• Interactive CC to
help you choose
which licence is the
right one
• www.creativecommons.org
http://creativecommons.org.au/
33. Today’s meet
• Connect with your
audience in
realtime
• use the live
stream to make
comments, ask
questions
• can only see what
you need to see
http://todaysmeet.com/
49. Instagram
• fast and fun
way to share
parts of your
life
• photos and
videos only
http://instagram.com/
50. Teaching Channel
• videos on a
wide range of
topics
• learning
resources
teachers want
• additional
learning
material
available
https://www.teachingchannel.org/
51. Online graphs
• create free
online
graphs
• use in all
subjects
http://www.chartgo.com/
http://www.onlinecharttool.com/
http://nces.ed.gov/nceskids/createagraph/d
efault.aspx
Notes de l'éditeur
Let’s play online bingo Go to this website for your bingo card First row of five wins Available on ipad
Folders can be stored in one place Accessed via your mobile devices Easy to access as an icon will sit in your toolbar
The shoebox of stuff now has a place to go Available on computer and mobile devices Can save pdf’s, notes, documents, photos Can use tags Can use a web clipper to clip article, URL address, etc An example: taking notes at PD’s
Works on iPhone and iPad Can send to Evernote
Collaborative tool to use. Easy to use and edit Can set to private or public Free for educational institutions
Forms - way to survey class, staff, etc Sites - easy to make websites Docs- collaborative tool OCR - Optical Character Recognition of PDF’s under 2MB Drive - cloud storage
An online noticeboard Great for brainstorming, taking notes, getting feedback Short comments as limited characters allowed
variety of URL shorteners available easier to email or place on twitter less chance of making errors easiest way is to use a web extension
School Bag - can save videos which students can watch later (outside school) Exchange - able to request programs to be uploaded via this. Opens up more resources
Surveys - give instant feedback Is anonymous Way to gauge to understanding, use for revision Let’s have a go!!
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="ISO-8859-1" ?> <poll url="http://www.polleverywhere.com/multiple_choice_polls/yOCRAj88oLSxJ2m"> <!-- This snippet was inserted via the PollEv Presenter app --> <!-- The presence of this snippet is used to indicate that a poll will be shown during the slideshow --> <!-- TIP: You can draw a solid, filled rectangle on your slide and the PollEv Presenter will automatically display your poll in that area. --> <!-- The PollEv Presenter app must also be running and logged in for this to work. --> <!-- To remove this, simply delete it from the notes yourself or use the PollEv Presenter to remove it for you. --> <title>What is your favourite season?</title> </poll>
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="ISO-8859-1" ?> <poll url="http://www.polleverywhere.com/multiple_choice_polls/jvWCgFKiwggUjXn"> <!-- This snippet was inserted via the PollEv Presenter app --> <!-- The presence of this snippet is used to indicate that a poll will be shown during the slideshow --> <!-- TIP: You can draw a solid, filled rectangle on your slide and the PollEv Presenter will automatically display your poll in that area. --> <!-- The PollEv Presenter app must also be running and logged in for this to work. --> <!-- To remove this, simply delete it from the notes yourself or use the PollEv Presenter to remove it for you. --> <title>Which is your favourite primary colour</title> </poll>
Have on subscription Using the APA style as stated in the Student Planner Access through Google Apps Use the school username and password - no additional username and password required If not login in then bibliography will not automatically save
use as a way of connecting with others use as a professional network/learning Great tips, info, websites come through Follow others
Install in your smart phone or iPad Scan the code Code linked to websites, book reviews, photos, information Used as a Scavenger Hunt
Voki - design through the website Choose the voice, type in what the avatar is to say Blabberise - can upload images to be the talking avatar
Interactive posters Has templates or design your own Import videos, text, images or use the exsiting ones Save, add tags Make private or public
Similar to facebook but more monitored/controlled Use as a brainstorming tool or discussion tool Available on mobile - both Android and iOS Had been relaunched with many additional features Norma and Colleen are using this and willing to discuss with you if you would like to know more
Free educational videos Can create playlists to customise the content Come from well know organisations Organised by subject and grade Only teachers and administrators can logiin re content
Word Clouds Tagxedo - shaped clouds Demonstrate - major ideas in a text, important areas, use in a number of different areas or subjects
Videos by teachers for teachers Teachers can post videos for students to view Covers video, photos, doc and audio
use individually or collaborative can add weblinks can add bubbles, move, change format
upload an image Choose the size of your poster Print out Still need good HD pictures
type in your text and set the speed Can be used for testing reading comprehension or reading dictations
Demonstrate Mindmap - Hamburger (parts of a burger) Also known as Graphic Organisers Great planning tool Mindmeister is one, also Gliffy Look at what each one gives you as you may need to pay for additional features
Symbol of Creative Commons Able to use legally - images and music Need to be aware not everything on the Internet is free to use. Need to have an understanding of copyright New interactive CC to help you choose which licence is the more appropriate Will be putting a program together about Creative Commons for staff and students to better understand their online legal obligations
Converts files for you. Converts documents, images, music, video, ebook. Receive to your email Easy to use Depends on the size of the file will depend on the time taken to convert. Email sent with link to converted file
Often used at conferences as another alternative to Twitter (or in conjunction with) Audience don’t need to sign in or know #’s Discussion is private - only to those at the session
a Curation tool Can have websites, blogs, etc all on one topic together in the one place Can share with others Example: year 10 elective English - for persuasive text (further explain)
editable encyclopedia need to show students to evaluate the information (which we are able to assist your classes with) rather than deciding if to use or not to use Good pages have good links
Call from computer to computer or phone Skype experts in the field rather than having an excursion Great connecting and establishing with global connections Example: english could skype an author of novel they’re studying; Humanities/Science skype education at zoo or conservation organisations; PE - skype the Australian Institute of Sport
Able to access from anywhere Bookmark sites Join Groups Create groups - Byron and Myself have created and Infographic and visual resource group which is available for everyone to join; create groups within your classes or subject areas so readily available for all to view and add Can make public or limit Android iPhone or iPad
Accessing websites on a particular topic Can combine into one topic Gives thumbnails - show what on webpage Create different topics with tabs We use as a research guide in ILC
Create picture collages on your mobile device Email, Save, Print??
Many different platforms to use Use as ILC blog use edublogs Keep up-to-date on particular topics, allows comments Uses could include - english for writing, reflective work
Great to use when giving timelimits - no longer have to look at clock or watch Can be shown via a data projector or screen - everyone can see
Presentation tool Has the addition of pan and zooming rather than using slides
Type in web address - copy and paste or search Click download Goes into your download folder - save where you like Can add bookmarklet to toolbar to download when at the site.
Helps keep students alert and on task Record behaviour (both positive and negative) and accomplishments right in class Reports can be printed for yourself, other staff or parents
Search on a large variety of topics Can limit to K-12 and country to view what other schools are putting on iTunes U Can follow on Twitter to keep up to date on new information
number of different easy to use free tools which are now available use for maths or humanities for a graphing task
is a global community their mission is all about spreading ideas there is over 1400 ted talks available all for free Tedx events are events held locally to enable Ted-like experiences for everyone
another curation tool can use for many things such as pinning recipes; planning a trip or event; teaching and learning ideas
take a photo or video, chose a filter to transform and add to Instagram Can share to Facebook, twitter, etc Example; students taking photos of study notes and posting on Instagram
Although American based is anther resource to find videos to support the teaching and learning are produced in conjunction with classroom teachers Examples: exploring symmetry through dance or literacy partners in the science classroom
Great tool to create free online graphs can print the graphs some allow for saving graphs as well.