APPsolutely Awesome Apps
Jaymie Lynn Santiago
Kindergarten Lead Teacher
Chesapeake Math & IT Elementary
Objectives
 Teachers will explore different applications and
websites that can be used in the classroom.
What is technology?
 Turn and talk to a person next to you
 Introduce yourself
 What do you think is technology?
 How do you incorporate (or hope to
incorporate) technology in the classroom?
Technology Today
 Not just power points anymore!
 Applications on iPads, Tablets
 Websites with unlimited information
Classroom Behavior
 Websites: Class Dojo
 Applications: Sticks
 Parent Communication: Class Dojo, Remind
Class Dojo
Method of Use
Classroom
Management/Classroom
Behavior
What it does…
• Students can create avatars
• Parents can connect and
view student’s points
• Students can earn positive or
negative points throughout
the day (as you see fit!)
• You set the behaviors to
meet the needs of your
classroom
• Eliminate color
charts/behavior charts!
Sticks
Method of Use
Classroom management
and Discussion
What it does…
• Randomly selects
students to respond to
questions
• Can also cater question
difficulty to the students
• Can offer you question
starters based on
student’s level
• Teachers can track data
by tapping students’
responses as correct or
rate students’ responses
Remind
Method of Use
Parent Communication
What it Does
• Allows you to
communicate with
parents/students via text
message, app, or e-mail.
• Phone numbers remain
private.
Student Resources
 Applications: Educreations, Studyblue,
Classroom Organizer, Three Ring, Science 360,
Quick Graph, Grammar Jammers, Sushi
Monster, Too Noisy, Imagistory
Educreations
Method of Use
Classroom Instruction
What it does…
• Interactive Whiteboard
• Screencasting as you
explain a topic
• Connect iPad to
projector and annotate
on your iPad
• Can create lessons or
instructional videos to
share with students
(accessible online, all the
time)
Study Blue
Method of Use
Study Tools
What it Does
• Online/Interactive Flash
Cards, Quizzes, and Study
Guides
• Students can create their
own
• Teachers can create and
assign study tools to share
with students
Three Ring
Method of Use
Classroom
Instruction/Assessments
What it does…
• Online Portfolio
• Qualitative Assessments
• Captures video, photos,
audio, notes from class
• Document classroom
activities (presentations,
performances,
experiments)
• Students can also
add/move items in their
portfolio
Imagistory
Method of Use
Classroom Instruction
What it Does
• Students can create
stories online
• Wordless picture books
that students can write
their stories
• Develops language and
early literacy skills
Teacher Resources
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BrainPop
Promethean
NextLesson
Teachers Pay Teachers
Brain Pop
Method of Use
Classroom Instruction
What it does…
• Quick videos on nearly
everything
• Poses questions and
introduces topics in a fun
(and funny) way
• Games and quizzes
available for students
• Lesson Plans and
activities available for
teachers
Promethean
ActivInspire
Method of Use
Classroom Instruction
What it does…
• Utilizes interactive white
board
• Interactive lessons
• Download
already made
lessons
• Create your own
Do YOUR research
 Even the least technologically savvy person
can learn
 Find an application or website that works for
you!
Contact Information
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.jaymielynnsantiago.com
Blog: www.crayonsandcupcakes.com
Twitter: @missjlsantiago
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SESSION Evaluation
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