Edmodo - This appears to be a great tool to build community in my classroom. I can see how using quizzes and posting assignments would be a great way to engage the students. I also could see this as a way to keep parents informed and make connections with their child at school. As an ELL teacher, I love the idea of being able to attach pictures since my students' background is limited. I'm not sure the use of this app during everyday classroom activities, but I could see it as a weekly activity. It is exciting to see this app because all of my students will be getting iPads next year, so the use of more apps will be much more accessible.
Educreations - I was excited to see what this app could do. I have been wanting something similar to this for my ELL students. They struggle with taking tests, so adding an oral piece to a project gives me much more insight into their learning than writing a paper does or taking a multiple choice test. Using this app, I could have them create word cards, picture cards, or simply dictate a summary from a book to me. I also like the idea of using this as a way to assist when I am absent from the classroom. I could record a lesson, and students could watch it and work with it individually. Or the sub could play the video and assist as needed. I have tried making videos before, but the accessibility for the students and sub were hard to make easily. This app is exciting to me, and I can definitely see myself using it this coming school year.
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