The assignment was: check out an IPad. Download 2 APPS and review. I chose 2 applications under the sub-heading "Education". I chose one from Teacher Tools and one from Learning category.
Play123 by CJ Educations - is an learning app for children. This app could be used a home or in the classroom setting. It is an amusing, entertaining app that teaches shapes, colors and numbers. At first glance, I thought this would be best for the younger set, Pre-K to first grade, but second and third graders who need reinforcement in basic areas would probably find it entertaining as well. Kids learn to recognize shapes, colors and numbers through various games, drawing and matching. The music is whimiscal and the voices are animated in such a way to encourage and motivate children to do well. I would recommend this app to parents for working with young children at home and to teachers as a reinforcement in the classroom.
Educreations Interactive Whiteboard by Educreations, Inc. - a teacher's tool that I really liked. As I played with it so many ideas came to mind. It would be very beneficial in a digital enhanced classroom. Questions that students asked could be illustrated and posted for every one to see. Students who needed visual aids would have it. Also if a student was absent, notes and illustrations could be posted so they didn't fall too far behind. If it became apparent that more detailed graphics were needed for increased understanding, the teacher could attach pictures, graphics and additional text. The ability to post so the entire class had access was a great plus. This would enable parents to acess notes to help children at home. I would recommend this app at any level.
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