Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 20, 2015

Here are some great math apps for iPads and smartphones that add rigor and automaticity to your classroom: AIRR Math –student centered math activities in AIRR Math promote a strong, solid foundation for students’ success throughout their educational experiences. Content is aligned with Common Core Standards. and it’s free!

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 29, 2022

The program is free, online (it does have a non-flash version for iPads), and is best completed over a series of sessions. It also includes a teacher’s guide, a series of lesson plans, and the Common Core standards addressed. Age group: Upper elementary, middle and high school. How the Stock Market Works.

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 11, 2018

These starter projects are aligned with Common Core standards and are already built for you. This digital citizenship project is aligned with several Common Core State Standards. You can also create your projects from scratch as I did with our podcast project. Standards Aligned Project Search.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 10, 2017

Technology includes the iPads toddlers play on, the smartphones we use to guide our days, the apps that turn our lights on and off–or start our car. Elementary-age students think this is true, but something happens between 4th and 8th grade. Common Core: A Lesson Plan for STEM (on Bridges). Classroom Architect.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 13, 2017

If you’re in a 1-to-1 classroom with iPads, Chromebooks, or any other device, this free tool is a MUST-USE. This is the ultimate goal. Your students can read on their device, you can be on the same page, and they don’t have to lug their books to class. No doubt about it! Collaborate.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 22, 2016

With Common Core’s emphasis on understanding and explaining tasks, screencasts are a great way for both students and teachers to share the required steps in completing a math problem, collaborate on close reading, or pursue any other literacy activity. Educreations is best suited for any age group and is designed for iPads.

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Education with Technology

JUNE 18, 2014

English Common Core Mobile Activities. I recently published English Common Core Mobile Activities ebook. Although the ebook is intended for grades 6-12, English teachers at both the elementary and the college level can easily adapt the activities. More than half the English activities are non-fiction.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 17, 2015

Besides iPads and Chromebooks and a plethora of free websites that enable students to collaborate, share and publish, education’s tech explosion has resulted in a wide (and increasing) variety of tools that extend the teachers reach, making it easier to differentiate for the varied needs of students even in a busy classroom. Conclusion.

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The Hechinger Report

MAY 21, 2016

Field Elementary teacher Jessica Rockhold works with Remy Campbell on a smart board in her classroom. But to expect that the Common Core – or any standards – alone will move the needle is overreaching, he said. Field Elementary teacher Jessica Rockhold works on reading with Tyler Howard, left, and Anthony Diaz, right.

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SpeechTechie

JANUARY 3, 2014

What I like particularly about the app is that the authors didn''t stop at simply substituting printed photo prompts with an app version, but incorporated a few key features of the iPad to make this a more powerful resource.

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SpeechTechie

JANUARY 8, 2014

Worldle is not iPad-friendly due to its basis in Java, but Cloudart ($.99) 99) is a great translation of this tool to the iPad platform. Common Core Connection: CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.5.2 Cloudart has a very simple interface, but with many features that make it useful! CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.5.4

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SpeechTechie

JANUARY 13, 2014

Brought to us by the International Reading Association, these apps including Trading Cards and RWT Timeline make great use of some of the features the iPad has to offer. Common Core Connection: -CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.6.2 Common Core curriculum connections graphic organizers HS later elementary MS sequencing text structure'

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The Innovative Educator

JANUARY 5, 2014

Using a blog hits many important curriculum areas, such as differentiating instruction as well as meeting many Common Core Standards (see here & here for examples). Many teachers use the blogs for such things as an outlet for student free-writes. These blogs are tied to restricted @ps10.org

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Education with Technology

JUNE 29, 2014

Here are the ten examples I showed at my English + Common Core + Mobile ISTE 2014 Poster Session: Based on CCSS Anchor Statements: L.2 6 Present mobile recorded news to two different groups (HS class and elementary class). Over 98% of the suggested apps are free and work on both Android and iPad.

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wwwatanabe

MARCH 15, 2014

What type of thinking does the Common Core ask of students when it comes to Craft and Structure? What does that look like at the elementary level? This year, our Spring Academy focuses on various aspects of Common Core. 21st Century Learning Common Core DOK iPad Professional Development'

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SpeechTechie

MAY 7, 2013

This website (you cannot access this on iPad, and it only works in Google Chrome) allows you to dictate language that will appear as "silent film" titles over any of a selection of over 12 old movie clips. Common Core Connection CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.4.2 The site uses Google''s "Web Speech API" and is remarkably accurate.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 6, 2017

Jon’s core PL skills are focused on 1:1 deployment, Common Core, Project Based Learning, social media skills and Lesson Design. The kids come in, I say, get out your phones, or get out your Chromebooks or your iPads; boom, we’re going to do the test. Jon Corippo. What grade? Any grade, realistically.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 27, 2017

There are several reasons why Kids Discover Online is a fantastic website for middle and elementary science, history, and ELA teachers: Students can visually explore curated topics, finding connections in a safe space. I’ve found a tool that can help with inquiry-based learning, nonfiction reading, and meeting standards: Kids Discover Online.

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Education with Technology

JUNE 25, 2014

In my ISTE Sunday 8-10 am poster session, I demonstrate many diverse mobile activities to help students achieve the English Language Arts Common Core Anchor Statements through mobile devices. The mobile activities focus on free common tool apps that are available on both the Android and the iPad.

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SpeechTechie

JUNE 13, 2014

Thank you to Richard Byrne of iPad Apps for School for pointing it out. Common Core consultation context curriculum connections early elementary HS later elementary MS vocabulary word retrieval' Let me know what you think of this app-it''s one of my favorite finds this year.

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SpeechTechie

MAY 14, 2013

With Ice Cream Truck, your young students can "drive" the iPad around a space (incorporating augmented reality through the camera) and decide where to park for their customers, using the horn and music to signal it''s time to buy ice cream! Common Core Connection: CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.K.4

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SpeechTechie

OCTOBER 2, 2012

In addition to using the iPad camera, consider adding a saved image to the journal to support these targets. Common Core Connection: CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.1.1e apps categories consultation curriculum connections digital storytelling early elementary emotions iPad sentence formulation vocabulary writing'

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

That’s right out of Common Core writing standards. Students see so many slideshows in their classes, they no longer include the wow factor felt in elementary school. Sway –create animated storylines and presentations from iPads. Practice speaking and listening skills. By Middle School, it’s a reality.

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SpeechTechie

APRIL 30, 2013

Sound Uncovered is a gorgeous free app for iPad that you can use as a context to introduce Better Speech and Hearing Month to your students. Ultimately, Sound Uncovered is probably best for older (upper elementary, MS/HS) and high-functioning students, but the interactives could be adapted for young students.

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SpeechTechie

MARCH 19, 2013

99, iPhone/iPad) is another marker-based fun AR visual. Common Core Connection: CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.1.5a animals apps augmented reality categories early elementary' AR Flashcards-Animal Alphabet ($.99, When printed, they show a 3D animal when viewed within the app. Sort words into categories (e.g.,

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Graphite Blog

APRIL 13, 2020

Platforms: iPad, Web Grades: 3–12 See full privacy evaluation. Clever animated videos, activities, and games for elementary and middle school Price: Free through the end of the 2019-2020 school year due to the coronavirus pandemic Platforms: Web Grades: K–3 (BrainPop Jr.) Book Creator. BrainPop and BrainPop Jr. ThinkCERCA.

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The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 2, 2017

Previously on the 10-Minute Teacher, guests have mentioned Book Creator as one of their top apps for the iPad. I think whether you teach elementary, whether you teach high school, or even higher ed – I think it’s all about the kids in your classroom and making it engaging for them and realizing the potential that they have.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 9, 2016

They can search based on subject matter, video topic, Common Core or state standard, or simply browse a list of videos. How Stuff Works, available on the web, iPads, and Android, is an award-winning source of unbiased, reliable, easy-to-understand explanations of how the world actually works. How Stuff Works.

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EdTechTeacher

APRIL 1, 2015

WriteReader aligns with Common Core Standards K-5, and you can click here to learn more. Learn more about using iPads with Elementary Students this Summer! The iPad Classroom. iPads in the Elementary Classroom. Technology in Elementary Classrooms. View the Full Course Catalog at ettsummer.org.

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Learning in Hand

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

Create Multimedia eBooks in a 1 iPad Classroom by Wesley Fryer Enhanced eBooks on iPads, iPhones and iPod Touches can include audio, video, and interactive animations in addition to digital text, images and links. However, what does that look like for early elementary grades (K-3)?

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 19, 2018

I try to focus in on the standards of the writing curriculum I’m using — augmented with Common Core or whatever other standards I’m using — and focus on those, rather than sitting there with a paper and pencil and doing it that way. But I try not to do that. I think that there’s handwriting without tears. Jacqui: Yes!

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iLearn Technology

DECEMBER 8, 2014

Because MobyMax is based on the Common Core, you can analyze data based on standards, student, class, school, or even district. At Anastasis , we are a 1-1 iPad setting, this works really well for us, but we also have a population where we can request a device in a BYOD situation. The MobyMax tablet is $69!! Really happy!

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The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 14, 2021

Miller asked as she stood in front of her class at Doss Elementary. First grade in particular — “the reading year,” as Miller calls it — is pivotal for elementary students, when their literacy skills “really take off.” This year, she had to backtrack — all the way to the letter “H.”. This story also appeared in USA Today. “Do

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User Generated Education

SEPTEMBER 10, 2016

Now that I am back in the classroom two days a week teaching gifted elementary students, I can do and report on the cross curricular units I plan and implement. Chromebooks or iPads. There are several guiding factors that I use to design my units: They need to be hands-on and experiential. Learner choice and voice is valued.

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eSpark

APRIL 5, 2022

In 2011, Utica Community Schools decided to transform how students learn, starting with their first day of elementary school. With this funding and the new adoption of Common Core State Standards, UCS began exploring blended learning models. million for technological improvements.

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eSpark

APRIL 5, 2022

In 2011, Utica Community Schools decided to transform how students learn, starting with their first day of elementary school. With this funding and the new adoption of Common Core State Standards, UCS began exploring blended learning models. million for technological improvements.

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mauilibrarian2 in Olinda

NOVEMBER 12, 2013

CCDC 1:1 (Common Core Digital Curriculum) - State of Hawaii Department of Education - private 3. Hale Kula Elementary School Teachers sharing how they, and their students, use technology to create, collaborate, communicate and think critically" - public - owner: Michelle Colte 5. Insert iPad. Pose an epic question.

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