Technology Tidbits

AUGUST 6, 2013

Wikipedia Differentiation, the ability for teachers to meet the needs of a variety of learners, is a key component for successful teaching. Also, the "Go Interactive" features allows teachers to collaborate w/ students in real-time and gauge student understanding to differentiate instruction.

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Technology Tidbits

APRIL 22, 2020

This means parents can track their kids progress in over 180 Math games ranging in a wide range of topics. Zapzapmath is an excellent site/mobile (iOS/Android) app for Math grades K-6th. All of this is done in a fun game based learning environment. I highly recommend checking out Zap Zap Math by clicking here !!!

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Technology Tidbits

OCTOBER 29, 2021

SplashLearn is an ideal learning tool to use for teachers and parents because of the educational portal. Being online, SplashLearn is ideal for Remote/Distance Learning and uses Game Based Learning to help students learn and reinforce their basic Math skills, such as: addition, multiplication, and more.

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Technology Tidbits

MARCH 24, 2021

SplashLearn is an ideal learning tool to use for teachers and parents because of the educational portal. Being online, SplashLearn is ideal for Remote/Distance Learning and uses Game Based Learning to help students learn and reinforce their basic Math skills, such as: addition, multiplication, and more.

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Technology Tidbits

MARCH 19, 2020

"Self-paced instruction or learning is any kind of instruction that proceeds based on learner response. Self-paced instruction is constructed in such a way that the learner proceeds from one topic or segment to the next at their own speed. 15 Tools for Self-Paced Learning Brain Pop & Brain Pop Jr. -

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Technology Tidbits

MARCH 11, 2020

As with almost everything technology-based, remote teaching and learning has been on a steady increase in recent years. Answer Pad - Is a free visual and student based response system that educators use to blend learning and flip classrooms in real-time on browser based devices.

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Technology Tidbits

OCTOBER 22, 2018

Zap Zap Math is an excellent new mobile (iOS/Android) app for Math grades K-6th. All of this is done in a fun game based learning environment. Best of all, the school version tracks student progress, generates detailed reports, and makes it easy to differentiate instruction.

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Technology Tidbits

AUGUST 16, 2020

My advice: pick one or two “go-to” tools ASAP that are easy for you and your students to use both within the classroom and remotely to start off and quickly become familiar with then continue using consistently throughout the year no matter where teaching and learning end up taking place. Go to Boomwriter.com and start your free trial.

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Technology Tidbits

SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

Vocab Victor is an innovative mobile (iOS/Android) app for building vocabulary words/skills that I just found out about from the wonderful blog, Class Tech Tips. Vocab Victor uses "game based learning" to help students develop their vocabulary. Below is a brief demo.

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Technology Tidbits

JULY 16, 2019

Answer Pad - A fantastic Student Response System that lets educators seamlessly assess students, differentiate instruction, and turn their classroom paperless. Answerables - An innovative cross between Learning Management System and Game Based Learning that can be integrated into any curriculum to teach any subject.

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Technology Tidbits

JANUARY 7, 2020

Game Based Learning is a great way to integrate technology into the classroom as well generate excitement for students. 50 Sites/Apps for Educational Games ABCya - A great site for games and mobile apps for elementary students. Braineos - Games based on flash card in a wide variety of subjects.

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Technology Tidbits

MAY 5, 2020

Not only does this help teachers easily assess students but differentiate instruction as well. This is especially useful considering schools are closed right now during the pandemic and remote learning is in effect. The site gives you the ability to divide tests into sections and insert instructions.

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Technology Tidbits

SEPTEMBER 3, 2018

Badaboom is a new "game based" learning tool that I just found out about from the amazing educator and friend, Naomi Harm. Badaboom bills itself as an alternative to Kahoot, where educators can make quizzes/games and then have students answer them in a "game" setting. Below is a brief demo.

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Technology Tidbits

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

As a follow up to my recent list on Math Sites/Apps found here, I've decided to compile a list of my favorite learning tools for Reading. Again, Mobile Learning and BYOD make it easier for any student to learn any core subject, especially that of Reading. any subject, Math, Reading, etc.).

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Technology Tidbits

APRIL 11, 2014

Kahoot is a fantastic easy to use learning tool that can be used to Gamify a classroom. The this works is the educators creates a free account and then the students join a session via a browser based device (this is great for mobile devices). For my Pinterest board on Game Based Learning click here.

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Technology Tidbits

JULY 22, 2020

Wooclap is an excellent learning tool that I just found out about from Larry Ferlazzo's blog that is ideal for Distance Learning. Wooclap is a tool that reminds me a lot of Kahoot, where a teacher can create a poll/quiz and students can respond in real-time from their mobile device. below is a brief demo.

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techlearning

JUNE 5, 2018

Flashcards are used by students and educators everyday and are one of the most popular ways to learn a subject/topic. The internet makes this learning tool even easier through the use of dedicated websites that allow for flashcard creation, collaboration, and more. Also, a SB has a wonderful mobile app for studying on the go.

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Technology Tidbits

FEBRUARY 19, 2018

King of Math Defense is a super fun mobile app (iOS/Google Play) for grades K-8th. King of Math Defense is a great way to practice basic Math skills such as: addition, multiplication, sequence, etc etc, by using Game Based Learning. I highly recommend checking out King of Math Defense by clicking here !!!

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Technology Tidbits

JANUARY 18, 2017

Class Compete is a fantastic Game Base Learning and Assessment system that educators are using to help boost student's test scores and eliminate test anxiety. Class Compete works on any mobile device (iOS, Android, etc.) and follows the familiar "running/racing" game formula. Below is a brief demo video.

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Technology Tidbits

DECEMBER 20, 2018

Book Creator - A fantastic mobile (iOS/Chrome) app for creating stunning eBooks/presentations, that can be used for digital storytelling, project based learning, and more. Dystopia 2153 - An innovative new site that teaches programming/coding through the use of game based learning and graphic novels.

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Technology Tidbits

NOVEMBER 21, 2014

As w/ the previous year''s list, more and more mobile apps are making the list as mobile learning continues to be the rising trend in education. However, that''s not to say that there isn''t a good amount of websites and Learning Management Systems showing up as well. iPads/Chromebooks). . iPads/Chromebooks).

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Technology Tidbits

OCTOBER 9, 2019

Walnut - A excellent new site/app for finding educational videos and then taking quizzes to assess learning (think BrainPop). This is a great way for educators to assess learning and differentiate instruction. brainstorming, assessing learning, etc.). brainstorming, assessing learning, etc.).

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Technology Tidbits

MARCH 16, 2016

Class Compete is a fantastic Game Base Learning and Assessment system that educators are using to help boost student's test scores and eliminate test anxiety. Class Compete works on any mobile device (iOS, Android, etc.) and follows the familiar "running/racing" game formula. Below is a brief demo video.

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Technology Tidbits

FEBRUARY 25, 2015

Prodigy is one of the best free sites around for teaching Math by using Game Based Learning. This is an excellent site/game aligned to Common Core Standards for Grades 1st-6th. Also, the game has a unique learning engine which differentiates instruction and helps students w/ problem areas.

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Technology Tidbits

JUNE 1, 2015

Prodigy is one of the best free sites around for teaching Math by using Game Based Learning. This is an excellent site/game aligned to Common Core Standards for Grades 1st-6th. Also, the game has a unique learning engine which differentiates instruction and helps students w/ problem areas.

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Technology Tidbits

MAY 1, 2015

Prodigy is one of the best free sites around for teaching Math by using Game Based Learning. This is an excellent site/game aligned to Common Core Standards for Grades 1st-6th. Also, the game has a unique learning engine which differentiates instruction and helps students w/ problem areas.

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Technology Tidbits

MARCH 23, 2015

Matific is a fantastic site/mobile app (iOS/Android) for Math grades K-6. The free mobile app has a wide variety of educational games/activities for El Ed aligned to Common Core Standards. Best of all is the educational portal which allows educators to track student progress and differentiate instruction.

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Technology Tidbits

MARCH 18, 2015

Class Compete is a fantastic Game Base Learning and Assessment system that educators are using to help boost student''s test scores and eliminate test anxiety. Class Compete works on any mobile device (iOS, Android, etc.) and follows the familiar "running/racing" game formula. game based learning'

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Technology Tidbits

APRIL 26, 2018

Flashcards can bear vocabulary , historical dates, formulas or any subject matter that can be learned via a question and answer format. Flashcards are widely used as a learning drill to aid memorization by way of spaced repetition. CoboCards - A nice site and mobile app for creating and sharing flashcards.

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Technology Tidbits

DECEMBER 7, 2015

The reason for this as not as many new learning tools came out this year compared to years past, while more current tools focused on regular updates. Mobile App Top 50 Sites/Apps of 2015 * Seesaw - Excellent free mobile app (Android/iOS) for students creating digital portfolio w/ educational portal.

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Technology Tidbits

JUNE 20, 2016

Epic Heroes of Knowledge is the latest mobile (iOS) learning app (free) from Yogome. Yogome is well known for their beautifully rendered games that are ideal for learning grades K-5th. Epic Heroes of Knowledge has students learning a wide variety of subjects (i.e. Below is a brief demo.

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Technology Tidbits

AUGUST 14, 2018

Then students play the games online or in a free mobile (Google/iOS) app. These games come in a wide variety of styles such as: shooters, breakout, archery, etc. Best of all, educators and parents can track student progress online or via a parent app to make it easy to differentiate instruction.

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Technology Tidbits

JULY 26, 2016

This lesson plan creator lets educators create interactive lessons similar to the game based style that is found in most mobile app games. Best of all, the teacher gets real-time data for assessing students that helps them differentiate instruction.

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Technology Tidbits

APRIL 30, 2015

Matific is a fantastic site/mobile app (iOS/Android) for Math grades K-6. The free mobile app has a wide variety of educational games/activities for El Ed aligned to Common Core Standards. Best of all is the educational portal which allows educators to track student progress and differentiate instruction.

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Technology Tidbits

AUGUST 3, 2016

Hop Star is one of my favorite brand new iOS games for learning basic Math skills. Hop Star reminds me of the popular arcade/mobile game Crossy Roads (think a pixelated Frogger) designed for students grade 1st-5th. This super fun game has students hopping over a wide variety of items/animals (i.e.

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TeachThought - Learn better.

FEBRUARY 9, 2015

Learning Models, Theories, and Technology: A Dictionary For 21st Century Teachers. Purpose: Improving our chance for a common language in discussing existing and emerging learning trends, model, and technology in hopes of innovation in classrooms, and collectively, education at large. Activity-Based Learning. ” (1).

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Technology Tidbits

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

Mobile learning and BYOD (bring your own device) is making it easier students to learn, especially in the subject of Math. 50 Math Sites and Apps 4 Dice: Fraction Games - A great iOS app for learning how to add, subtract, multiply, and divide fractions. Kidz Page - A nice site w/ lots of fun educational Math games.

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