Resources added to Diigo (weekly)

• Compound Words Montessori

  This game provides a visual means for students to identify root words and create compound words.

  tags: ipad montessori app education english elementary differentiation

• Make an Election Video for Free with GoAnimate’s Online Video Maker!

  With this web based platform, students can write their own scripts and then create animated videos about the candidates. 

  tags: election online video web tool middle school high school very useful

• Technology Timesavers for Teachers

  This is a great article about teacher time savers with the iPad. In addition to recommending some apps, it also has suggestions for workflow.

  tags: ipad teachers technology timesavers apps

• Technology in (SPL) Education | Recommended Apps by IEP Goal/Skill page

  This site provides a complete listing of apps to support students with learning differences.

  tags: assistivetechnology iPad apps education differentiation

• bookabi

  This app is free until April, though know that some content becomes an in-app purchase. Bookabi allows students to create their own storybooks with 2D and 3D characters. They can upload their own photos and pictures plus save and share their final projects.

  tags: iPad education elementary english ebooks digital storytelling

• Three Ring | An App for Teachers to Create Educational Portfolios of Student Work with an iPhone, iPad, or Android Smartphone

  This is an interesting new app for digitizing student work and creating online portfolios for assessment.

  tags: portfolios assessment iPad apps education technology

• Word-A-Licious

  This app helps to build word associations. Intended for toddlers, it could also be used to support early readers.

  tags: iPad elementary early-childhood reading

• Count-A-Licious

  This app is designed for toddlers to help build number recognition and counting skills. It could also be used in early childhood centers as a review or to provide remediation.

  tags: iPad elementary counting early-childhood

• Reading: The Core Skill:Reading Remixed

  This is a great article about the evolution of reading. Given the influx of iPads and eReaders into classrooms, the concept of “books” is certainly changing.

  tags: iPad education elementary ebooks english history reading

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