A few weeks ago now, I had the opportunity to attend and present at the New York State Reading Association‘s annual conference. I went to as many edtech-related sessions as possible, and today’s blog post is a summary of some great websites I learned about during a presentation by Charlotte Pass and Lisa Czirr from SUNY Cortland. What follows is only a partial list of the many resources they shared.
Finding Apps
- edshelf: a great place to search for age-, grade-, and content-specific apps. They are reviewed and there’s some expanded info beyond the App Store
- KinderTown: a site built for parents and another great tool for searching for apps; aimed at young children up to age 8
Digital Storytelling
- storyjumper: create your own picture book for free, and get a hard copy once you’re finished; focused on elementary; can publish and share.
Classroom Collaboration
- flippity: you need a Google account for this one; easy way to turn a spreadsheet into flashcards, games, and more
Brainstorming
- popplet: simple and accessible way to make concept maps
- realtimeboard: collaborative whiteboard
Assessment
- formative: create simple assessments for any grade, subject, and device
- kahoot: assess in a game-like atmosphere
Please share any reviews of the above, or any other apps you’ve been using in your classroom or office in the comments below or on Twitter via #nysmartschools.
