Recently, the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) came out with their 25 Best Apps for Teaching & Learning for 2015. The apps were chosen because they foster innovation, creativity, active participation, and collaboration.
This week we highlight Algodoo. The app “uses 2D simulations to create scenes and allow users to experiment with physics concepts through the building of interactive inventions or games.” AASL tells us that Algodoo has great online videos and helpful “Learn-It” tips.
The app is recommended for Upper Elementary (3-5), Secondary (6-8), and High School students. It is available on IOS for $4.99 or FREE for Windows or Mac. Check out this webinar showing off the sketch tool and gestures:
Recently, the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) came out with their 25 Best Apps for Teaching & Learning for 2015. The apps were chosen because they foster innovation, creativity, active participation, and collaboration.
This week we highlight The UnStealer. Who would steal “un’s”? The UnStealer of course! “The UnStealer is a story about a thief who sneaks into situations and steals the “un” from the front of descriptive words ultimately turning negative events and feelings into positive ones.” You could even challenge your students to write their own stories using other prefixes!
The app is recommended for early Elementary K-2 students. It is available on IOS and Android for $3.99. Keep on the look out for “un’s” in this introduction video:
Recently, the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) came out with their 25 Best Apps for Teaching & Learning for 2015. The apps were chosen because they foster innovation, creativity, active participation, and collaboration.
This week we highlight Seamus Heaney: Five Fables. Remember Aesop’s Fables? This app brings those tales to life! “Students will be able to look at the original language, as well as modern English while at the same time viewing animations of the fables.”
The app is recommended for upper Elementary (3-5) students. It is available on IOS for $11.99. This video gives you a quick introduction to the app:
Recently, the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) came out with their 25 Best Apps for Teaching & Learning for 2015. The apps were chosen because they foster innovation, creativity, active participation, and collaboration.
This week week we highlight Amazing World Atlas. Created by Lonely Planet to explore and learn about world geography, Amazing World Atlas includes flag and capital information in interactive games, quizzes, and exploration tools. AASL’s tip: use the app for a more interactive way to do research on world geography, including continents, countries and cities
The app is $2.99 for iOS devices and recommended for Elementary students. Check out the quick preview video below:
Recently, the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) came out with their 25 Best Apps for Teaching & Learning for 2015. The apps were chosen because they foster innovation, creativity, active participation, and collaboration.
This week we highlight Incredible Numbers. This app “brings mathematics to life. Students will learn about fascinating topics such as breaking codes, the mystery of Pi, and how numbers work in nature.”
The app is recommended for Middle and High School students. It is available on IOS for $9.99. Want to learn more? Check out the video below:
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Recently, the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) came out with their 25 Best Apps for Teaching & Learning for 2015. The apps were chosen because they foster innovation, creativity, active participation, and collaboration.
