Door 24 is a fantastic app for grades 4th-8th for learning computational fluency in Math. Students use different concepts in Math such as Order of Operations to help solve equations equaling up to 24., while fixing a robot's circuits and solving the mystery behind Door 24. Also, this game helps strengthen Algebra skills as well as being aligned to Common Core Standards.
I highly recommend checking out Door 24 by clicking here!!
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Saturday, May 31, 2014
DragonBox Elements
DragonBox Elements is an amazing mobile (iOS/Android) app that helps teach students about Geometry through Game Based Learning. The way this works is by having players travel through a magical world by solving logic based puzzles in over 100+ levels. The Euclidian concepts covered are: shapes, triangles, angles, and more. This is a very fun game designed for MS/HS aged students and has high replay value.
I highly recommend checking out DragonBox Elements by clicking here!!!
Below is a brief demo video...
I highly recommend checking out DragonBox Elements by clicking here!!!
Below is a brief demo video...
Friday, May 30, 2014
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/
(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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
ParticiPoll
ParticiPoll is a new tool that allows a user to add an interactive poll to their PowerPoint presentations. It's a very simple tool to use that allows up to 6 student responses as well as being able to take the poll on any device. Best of all, the results are done in real-time and an audience can view them as well.
I recommend checking out ParticiPoll by clicking here!!!
Thanks to Richard Byrne's award winning blog for the tip.
Below is a brief demo video...
I recommend checking out ParticiPoll by clicking here!!!
Thanks to Richard Byrne's award winning blog for the tip.
Below is a brief demo video...
Thursday, May 29, 2014
Level it Books
Level it Books is a mobile app (iOS/Android) that I've blogged about many times because of how useful it is for educators, parents, and librarians. This is a simple to use app that allows a user to scan a bar code (ISBN #) of a book and then have a Reading/Lexile Level generated. This is ideal for the teacher who wants to create a class list of students and track their Reading Level too. Also, a person can use it to create a "book of the day", upload their own book to the database, and create a wish list.
I highly recommend checking out Level it Books by clicking here!!!
*Level it Books is an advertiser of Technology Tidbits.
I highly recommend checking out Level it Books by clicking here!!!
*Level it Books is an advertiser of Technology Tidbits.
Voice Dream
Voice Dream is the best iOS app for text to speech that I have ever seen. Not only is it simple to use w/ very familiar hand gestures (i.e. pinch, swipe, tap, etc), it allows users an abundance of options to interact w/ their text, such as: highlighting, definitions, adding words to a dictionary, bookmarking, and more. Also, there are over 36 VoiceOvers in all languages as well as listening to all kinds of documents (i.e. PDFs, Word, PPT, RTF, Pages, etc.).
Some of my favorite features is the ability to listen to words while they are highlighted in sync, take notes in split screen mode, and multiple hand gestures. Also, Voice Dream is ideal for Special Ed or those w/ reading struggles as a user can use the Focused Reading Mode or adjust the font size to help facilitate learning and make reading easier. Best of all, is the ability to listen and read texts by the push of a button. It kind of reminds me of the way a person listens to a song or watches a movie w/ the ability to pause, rewind, etc. etc.
I highly recommend checking out Voice Dream by clicking here!!!
To Find Voice Dream on Edshelf click here.
Here is what some of the experts are saying...
Some of my favorite features is the ability to listen to words while they are highlighted in sync, take notes in split screen mode, and multiple hand gestures. Also, Voice Dream is ideal for Special Ed or those w/ reading struggles as a user can use the Focused Reading Mode or adjust the font size to help facilitate learning and make reading easier. Best of all, is the ability to listen and read texts by the push of a button. It kind of reminds me of the way a person listens to a song or watches a movie w/ the ability to pause, rewind, etc. etc.
I highly recommend checking out Voice Dream by clicking here!!!
To Find Voice Dream on Edshelf click here.
Here is what some of the experts are saying...
- “Voice Dream Reader is an awesome reading tool for iOS.” – Brian S. Friedlander, Ph.D, AssistiveTek
- “This is a fantastic product and one of the best, if not the best, in the Text to Speech category of assistive technology products.” – Disabled World
- “Voice Dream provides excellent control over both the written and spoken versions of the text. If you value accessibility blended with powerful sharing and annotative capabilities, go for it!” – David Rothman, LibraryCity.org
Super Teacher Worksheets
Super Teacher Worksheets is absolutely my favorite site for finding worksheets and printables in a wide variety of subjects. Also, this is a great site for finding other educational resources such as: custom puzzle/worksheet generators, Smart Board files, and more. Almost every resource as STW is aligned to Common Core Standards and very easy to use.
I highly recommend checking out Super Teacher Worksheets by clicking here!!!
For my Pinterest board on Educational Resources click here.
*Super Teacher Worksheets is an advertiser of Technology Tidbits.
I highly recommend checking out Super Teacher Worksheets by clicking here!!!
For my Pinterest board on Educational Resources click here.
*Super Teacher Worksheets is an advertiser of Technology Tidbits.
iPracticeMath
iPracticeMath is a great all-in-one stop for Math. This is the perfect site for educators looking for online worksheets, problem walkthroughs, printables, exercises, and more in almost every topic (i.e. fractions, decimals, algebra, etc) for Math. This is great for K-12 and also offers an educational portal which allows educators to track student's progress and assess them in real-time w/ detailed progress reports.
I highly recommend checking out iPracticeMath by clicking here!!!
*iPracticeMath is an advertiser of Technology Tidbits.
I highly recommend checking out iPracticeMath by clicking here!!!
*iPracticeMath is an advertiser of Technology Tidbits.
Board Examination Study Tips | Education Portal
It is that point of year once feverish preparations begin - the Examination Fever. several young students have gotten prepared for the most important take a look at of their tutorial lives, one can that may verify their selection of career and the way their futures will get on. The tenth customary examinations or Board Examinations follow several patterns in keeping with the syllabi and therefore the tutorial councils the colleges area unit connected to. obtaining high marks and percentages overall all told subjects is vital to enhancing possibilities of a decent education in an exceedingly putative institution; thus students ought to take additional steps in militarization themselves well within the preparations for communication study.
Students
at this level have six to seven subjects with allocation of marks and grades
combined for a theme grouping. arithmetic and Science take predominance over different
subjects like Social Studies, English or different Languages. this is often as
a result of for many technical courses post faculty and obtaining admitted into
school depend upon wonderful percentages in these 2 subjects. whereas subjects
like English rely on the student's wonderful uptake of descriptive linguistics
and presentation of answers in a neat format with the relevant points in brief
written, arithmetic and Science rely mostly on accuracy in answers and results.
Some examination tips for top School
• By
understanding the format of exams admire the programme undertaken, a student
will work out a study schedule relying on subjects that want additional
attention and time. Having a timetable primarily based subject-wise and
topic-wise can greatly profit your study schedule; perpetually bear in mind to
finish the schedule as per the timetable you've got ready
•
pertaining to motion paper samples associated guides helps get an insight into
the type of queries which will be expected and prepare a mental arrange on a
way to answer the queries
•
Resorting to malpractices or relying entirely on memorizing content is fateful.
just in case of communication panic or a wrong move, the mind goes into a
freeze creating thinking and recollection troublesome. it's higher to grasp
content, iterate queries on however best to bring out the answers and keep
doing the tasks over and over to excellent the tactic and analyze and proper
mistakes, particularly in drawback determination
• one
among the simplest ways in which to retain content the scholar has scan is to
jot down down points or create temporary notes which will facilitate to
recollect key points to arrange the flow of content
• once
unsure, seek help. Parents, teachers, friends, guides area unit perpetually
around to assist clear doubts. revealed guides facilitate however wherever they
fail is that the reasonably one on one interaction that you simply will have
with peers and superiors
• Learn to
apply time management that is incredibly essential in responsive question
papers. active writing speeds will facilitate improve responsive skills once
time is of utmost importance
Besides
these tutorial tips, there area unit many different areas that the scholar must
confine mind once getting ready for Board exams.
i. select
a study space while not distractions and close noises from traffic, TV screens,
computers and different gadgets which will be a disturbance or intrusion.
Conversations with friends is restricted to times once you take a clear stage
from finding out
ii.
obtaining correct nutrition, exercise and sleep recharges the body and fills it
with energy resources that area unit terribly essential. Skipping meals and
sleeping less can tire the body and mind and leave you exhausted by the time
examinations arrive
iii. Avoid
places and things which will cause anger and negative emotions to surface. The
spare anxiety and worry won't facilitate in any means
iv.
perpetually take constant breaks from study to re-energize the mind and body.
Cramming the brain with an excessive amount of info or too several facts in an
exceedingly short span of your time isn't a decent plan. Take day off to savors a favorite hobby like taking note of music, painting or photography;
going for a brief walk and meeting friends for a cup of coffee could be a good
idea provided this doesn't take away your daily study schedule and you're ready
to come back to into study mode again
Wednesday, May 28, 2014
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.
Below is a brief demo video...
I highly recommend checking out Otus by clicking here!!!
*Otus is an advertiser of Technology Tidbits.
Below is a brief demo video...
I highly recommend checking out Otus by clicking here!!!
*Otus is an advertiser of Technology Tidbits.
Math with Amigos
Math w/ Amigos is the brand new game from Yogome that is a blast to play and great for Game Based Learning. This free iOS multiplayer game lets players take on villains w/ other players from around the world in this turn-based RPG/Fighting style game. Students must answer basic Math questions (i.e. addition, subtraction, etc.) correct in order to attack and defeat their enemy. The faster a player answers the question the more points they receive. Also, they can earn currency to buy in game items and unlock other worlds/boards to increase replay value.
I highly recommend checking out Math w/ Amigos by clicking here!!!
To check out other great games by Yogome click here.
For my Pinterest board on Educational iOS Apps click here.
I highly recommend checking out Math w/ Amigos by clicking here!!!
To check out other great games by Yogome click here.
For my Pinterest board on Educational iOS Apps click here.
Been for Education
Been for Education is one of my favorite new Web 2.0 sites/companies that is perfect for Social Learning. This is all done through a safe educational portal that allows educators to manage/create student accounts. Been is a great way to collaborative browse the web, curate, and collaborate in a safe environment. It kind of reminds of a cross between Symbaloo and Diigo w/ a more visual and interactive style.
Been is a great tool for Project Based or Guide Learning, and even for Flipping a classroom. The protective "bubble" that Been wraps each web page in is a great way to make browsing the web safe (as well as a district's filter) and interactive for students.
I highly recommend checking out Been for Education by clicking here!!!
For Technology & Learning's review of Been click here.
*Been is an advertiser of Technology Tidbits.
Been is a great tool for Project Based or Guide Learning, and even for Flipping a classroom. The protective "bubble" that Been wraps each web page in is a great way to make browsing the web safe (as well as a district's filter) and interactive for students.
I highly recommend checking out Been for Education by clicking here!!!
For Technology & Learning's review of Been click here.
*Been is an advertiser of Technology Tidbits.
Single Mothers to Take Advantages of Online Education | Education Portal
Prior to online education introduction, single mothers who need to run a household and take care of their children may not have time to go back to college to earn a degree. Nowadays, the available of online education opens the opportunity for the single moms who are interested in earning a degree to pursue their desired degree online without affecting their daily routines. There are many advantages of online education that the single mothers can benefit from, in term of time, efforts and also money saving. Among the major advantages are:
1. Flexible & Convenient Study
Environment
Single mothers who are busy in
earning household income while taking care of their child normally will not
have a fixed schedule that they can allocate for. They may have some times here
and there, or more times after their child goes to bed. These moms also can't
afford to waste time on traveling back & forth to classroom at the college.
Therefore, flexible and convenient learning environment without the need to
travel all the way to the classroom are the features needed by these single
mothers if they want to earn a degree.
The online education fits well on
these moms' needs. Most online degree programs provide asynchronous learning
environment where the single moms can log-on to the online classes at any time
and any location they like. Many online degree programs can be pursued 100%
online while others may to spend some credit hours at physical classes. Single
mothers can choose their desired degree program offered by various colleges
that has the courses requirements that best fit their interest and their
learning schedule.
2. More Cost & Time Effective
In general, pursuing a degree online
saves both time & money if compare to traditional campus-based degree
programs. Although in some cases, online degree programs may cost more in term
of actual tuition fee, but if you add up the amount of time it takes you to
travel to the regular classes where money need spend in traveling and accommodation
(if needed) and the expenses on printed books, references & lecture's
materials, a traditional college cost much more. Most online learning materials
are downloadable which save the money that you need to spend on printed
materials. Moreover, most online degree programs are offered in 10 or 12 weeks
segments providing the single mothers a better time arrangement to earn a
degree without affective their existing lifestyle.
3. Geography Location Does Not
Matter
The degree programs that are
interested by moms may be offered by colleges far away from their home or the
single mothers may want to pursue a degree offered by a college at oversea. In
this case, those moms may need to relocate to the place near by; and/or they
may need to rearrange their job, their child's school & etc, which may not
be feasible for most single mothers. Fortunately, with the popularity of online
education, most colleges make their degree programs available online, enabling
the single mothers to pursue a degree without the worry about the need to
change their living style. Geography location factor can be eliminated when
considering an online degree program. As long as the college supports online
learning, the moms can sign up their desired courses from any where.
Summary
The available of online education
opens opportunities for single mothers to pursue a degree online without the
worry about their job and the family obligations. The single mothers who are
interested to pursue a degree can take advantages of online education to earn their
desired degree online.
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