Useful iPhone/ Droid Apps

I am always looking for innovative ways to incorporate technology in my class.  One of the most accessible forms of technology is found right in the pockets of our students (and mine)- a cell phone.  These tiny computers can provide a new level of academic experience with the right lesson and, of course, app.  Pictured to the right are a few of my favorite apps that are student-friendly and resourceful for me, the teacher.  All of these apps are free of charge through Apple.

 

Thinkfinity

Thinkfinity is an online educational community for teachers to blog, chat, read scholarly articles, share, and keep in the know regarding the constantly changing realm of academia.  Thinkfinity is a product of Verizon.

 

Edmodo

 

Blogger

 

Dropbox

 

iTunesU

Weebly

TED

Common Core

Remind101

Remind101 is a communication tool that allows teachers to send reminders or announcements via text message to students and parents.  Students can organized into different classes for the sake of sending more effective messages.  Messages can also be timed to be sent at a particular time.  Advantages to this app include constant communication with parents and students, parents and students are unable to see your (the teacher) phone number, and they are unable to respond to the text.




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