Blog Assignment #13

What did I leave out?

In this blog post assignment, I get to choose something that I think should have been assigned as a blog post. After choosing my assignment, I will actually do the assignment.

What educational apps can be used in the classroom?

ClassDojo
This app replaces classroom management tools. Teachers can use this app to customize behaviors that they find to be the most important. Teachers can also reward students on this app by giving them Dojo points. This app is great in that it also allows communication between teachers and parents. The students can also create their own account and customize their Dojo avatars. Lastly, this app is great because it can be used on any device such as laptops, iPhones, iPads, Android phones and tablets, and even smartboards!

Raz-Kids
This is an app that contains numerous e-books. There are many different levels of e-books available on this app. This app also contains e-quizzes that allow the teacher to keep track of the students comprehension level. Along with providing a plethora of e-books for children to read, the app also gives teachers the ability to customize assignments, view reports, and track the student's progress.

Top-It
This is a math game app. This app is a great way for the younger elementary students to learn basic addition facts. The game is a two player game. Each player draws two cards, finds the sum of those two cards, and compares the sum of their cards to the sum of their opponent's cards. The players are awarded points based on correctly finding the sum of the two cards, identifying the greater sum, and having the cards that equal the greater sum. The person with the most points at the end of 8 rounds is deemed the winner.

Sight Words for 2nd Grade - Talking Flash Cards
This app is composed of sight words that are common for 2nd graders. The app consists of flashcards that have a word printed on them. The child reads the word on that card and then the app will say the word correctly. This is a great way to have children practice their sight words at home or even in the classroom while there is free time.

Toca Store
Toca Store is a great app that allows children to play a game while also learning important skills. It teaches children turn taking, cooperation, negotiation, basic math skills, resource management, and how to spend money wisely. This app allows children to be either the store owner or to be the customer. It is meant for two players, but it works perfectly fine with only one player.