Touchcast App

The touchcast app is a great FREE resource to create movies in the classroom.  This app has many features including green screen capabilities.  It makes creating videos in the classroom easier, and has many capabilities to let your imagination go wild.

Osmo Numbers

Osmo is a great system for the iPad that lets students interact with the physical and virtual world for learning. If you are unfamiliar with the Osmo they have several games: Tanagram, Word, Newton, Masterpiece, and now Numbers.  Please click on each game title and explore what each has to offer.  The apps are free to download however you will need to purchase the base and the games. To buy all of the games and the base it costs $99.  However, I personally believe this system is completely worth it especially if you are working with elementary students.

Numbers is the newest game of the Osmo system.  It offers a fun and exciting way for students to interact with their iPad along with number game pieces to solve math problems.  The game starts with counting and continues onto multiplication.

Flashcards by Chegg App

The Flashcards by Chegg App is a great app for students to use virtual flash cards.  This can keep all of their flashcards in one organized location.  The app allows users to input images into their flashcards and also allows for audio support.  Users can also search in the app to find premade flashcards for various subjects.  

Talkboard App

Talkboard is another great app to help teachers create engaging lessons for educators.  Talkboard is an app that allows teachers to use whiteboard capabilities and share it with students.  This can be  used to share with the whole class from a distance or for one on one teaching.  Try it out this app is free!  

Seesaw App

The Seesaw App is a great resource for teachers.  This app allows teachers to have a virtual portfolio of student work.  The app allows users too add pictures, videos, recordings, drawings, notes, and add links.  The app also makes it very easy for teachers to communicate with parents.  Did I mention it's free?!

Google Update (incase you missed it!)

This past month Google created a great update to Google Docs that is extremely helpful when collaborating with others.  When you are in Google Docs click on "File" and select "See New Changes" in the Docs navigation bar.  This allows the user to see the edit history and who made the edits.  This update is very helpful to be able to quickly find and see the edits from collaborators.  

Google Voice Typing

Google has just recently released Voice Typing.  This allows users to use voice dictation in Google Docs without the need of external apps or extensions.  Users can use a computers built in microphone or headphones.  Having tried out the feature myself, I can say that it does a VERY good job at picking up my voice.  I had no issues!  It is definitely a great free option for voice dictation.