BEST APPS IN EDUCATION

BY:REBECCA DEW

DECIDE NOW

DECIDE NOW

Decide now is a great app. I use it in the classroom to randomly select students to answer questions. I also have one wheel with rewards, like homework pass, swap seats, and chewing gum. When students deserve a reward we spin the wheel. It is so much fun for the students.

RANDOM NAME SELECTOR

RANDOM NAME SELECTOR helps to randomly select students for groups and or projects.

TOO NOISY

TOO NOISY

Too noisy is a classroom management tool that can be used to manage the noise in a classroom. It monitors the noise and shows the class when they are getting too loud. It is a great advantage when working in groups.

POPPLET

Popplet can be used in the classroom for the students to make relationships among different items. It is very advantageous to the visual learner.

REMIND ME

REMIND

This app is a great way to stay in touch with parents and students. It keeps the phone numbers confidential and lets you send text message reminders about homework, due dates, and general class information.

KAHOOT

Kahoot is a game based learning device. IT completely engages the students, in a fun way.

PLAGUE

This game was used while teaching about viruses. The students loved playing. It also teaches them about the spread, immunity, and other aspects of the spread of disease.

QUIZLETQuizlet is a fabulous addition to the classroom. It is a wonderful way to help the students study. It can access already made sections. It can help students to study.

SOCRATIVE

SOCRATIVE

The best advantage of Socrative is the immediate results. I use socrative for exit ticket. It gives me immediate feedback if the students were able to retain the information presented in class.

CLASS DOJO

This app lets the teacher, student and parents work closely together in order to maintain a healthy learning environment. It is easy to use and saves so much time for the teacher!