Recently, the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) came out with their 25 Best Apps for Teaching & Learning for 2014. The apps were chosen because they foster innovation, creativity, active participation, and collaboration.
DragonBox Algebra 5+ is one such app. The app makes learning fun by encouraging players to solve equations in a gaming environment. DragonBox comes in a 12+ version and as DragonBox elements, which is geared towards geometry. There is a link on the main website for more information about a 7 day trial for those who want to test out the app in schools, and you will also find glowing reviews on the website.
The $4.99 app is recommended for grades K-5 and is available on iOS and Android. Check out their promotional video:
Looking for a new way to call attention to the importance of grammatical skills? Look no further than Buzzfeed’s list of 19 grammar-friendly t-shirts! Issues like comma usage, misspellings, and even auto correct are highlighted on the shirts – what’s your favorite?
If you haven’t checked out Pinterest yet, you’re going to want to now! The BookBub Bulletin has compiled a list of Pinterest boards for library lovers, and you can find some great pictures and articles on these boards. Here’s an example of what you might see:
Recently, the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) came out with their 25 Best Apps for Teaching & Learning for 2014. The apps were chosen because they foster innovation, creativity, active participation, and collaboration.
One of these apps is Tellagami. This app allows students to create an animated video, called a Gami. Users choose a character, its mood, and a background location. Then they can record their voice messages, add doodles, or even dialogue. Students K-12 can use this app.
The app is free and is available on both iOS and Android. Check out this Gami that tells you all about the app:
A picture is worth a thousand words. . .what about a picture made up of words? Infographics are a great tool to convey information. The images and layout catches the eye of the audience and makes them want to know more. We found a post from Cool Infographics that highlights 5 Great Online Tools for Creating Infographics. Try them out and see what you think!
Recently, the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) came out with their 25 Best Apps for Teaching & Learning for 2014. The apps were chosen because they foster innovation, creativity, active participation, and collaboration.
