Annotated Bibliography EDUC 526 M.

Ramos
Annotated Bibliography
Blogger (https://www.blogger.com/features): A blog site and app is where individuals can create
their own unique blogs, others can find and follow you and visa versa. This helps both
interpersonal and intrapersonal students discuss and portray their thoughts with their learning
community, which is why I chose to use it in the unit plan. Also, it allows students to express
their interests and personality.
Educreations (http://www.educreations.com/): The app provides a notepad type setup, with audio
recording so that is easy to teach and learn. I use this app so that students can take notes and
record their verbal explanation. Students can replay and share their notes with the teacher or
peers, making it easy to analyze and study the content.
Google Art (https://www.google.com/culturalinstitute/project/art-project): This website lets
students explore art collections from all over the world, including exhibitions and virtual tours. I
want my students to view and examine various worldly artworks, and see its connection with
math. This will be particularly intriguing for students with strong visual intelligences, and allow
all students to identify geometric concepts to unsuspected places.
iFlashcards (https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/free-flashcards-study-helper/id333253443?mt=8):
This app allows flashcards to be produced in digital format and shared with others. It is easy to
use with the ability to apply various fonts, colors, and images. I use this app because I find it
effective for multiple learners and applicable to various devices (iPhone/iPod/iPad, and can be
downloaded directly to a phone). It is a paper-free way for students to study and organize easily.
There are also five different study modes available, which allows for scaffolding.
iMovie (http://www.apple.com/ios/imovie/?cid=wwa-us-kwg-features-
com&siclientid=6381&sessguid=9c013abd-9c1a-4e4c-a179-
f26b38cb2c82&userguid=9c013abd-9c1a-4e4c-a179-f26b38cb2c82&permguid=9c013abd-9c1a-
4e4c-a179-f26b38cb2c82): This app has the tools to easily create movies, trailers, edit, and share
these creations. iMovie interests most student with various audio and visual tools, which is why I
enjoy incorporating this into lessons. This is also a helpful tool for organized and innovative
presentations for all students.
Mangahigh.com (http://www.mangahigh.com/en-us/math_games/shape): It is a game-based
learning website focusing on math. It covers state standards from addition to quadratic
factorization. The games are also problem-solving games, which includes scaffolding. I use this
website often because students have fun while building math skills. It is easy for students to use,
and free for US teachers to use. It is especially effective because teachers can specify
Mangahigh.com games to cover certain content.
MathMistakes.org (http://mathmistakes.org/?p=1630): A site that presents various math mistakes
made by students to be investigated and deliberated about. I like students to utilize this site
because it uncovers errors made commonly by students, and this is a strategy for them to analyze
and understand concepts. They can discuss and advocate their thoughts with their peers, all
showing that they thoroughly grasp the proper steps.
Annotated Bibliography EDUC 526 M. Ramos
MindMeister
(http://www.mindmeister.com/education?gclid=CMPXjJr3vb0CFVKIfgodhW8AgA): This app
allows students to create mind maps using text, images, and video. I encourage students to use
this app because it allows them to organize and categorize the concepts they are learning. It is
easy for student to visualize the relationships between, concepts, both small and big picture.
What is particularly helpful is that this app allows mind maps to be shared and collaborated on,
with modifications shown in real-time.
Numbers (https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/numbers/id361304891?mt=8): This is a spreadsheet
app used on mobile devices (iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch). I encourage the use of this app
because it is easy to use and make tables, charts, text, and images. In addition, it is easy to edit,
animate, and apply various formulas. These charts can be shared in multiple formats
(PDF/Excel/CSV/Numbers), making it easy for students to share and edit on various devices.
WebQuest (http://questgarden.com/166/26/2/140105142631/): This site is a project based
learning activity focused on Geometry, comparing volumes of various three-dimensional shapes,
the integration of technology, and collaboration. I specifically made this WebQuest for this unit
plan, explaining its identical learning goals concerning Common Core and ISTE standards. I
really enjoy this real-world situational project because students can see the importance of
geometry. More importantly, it is hands on and incorporates various technology tools that
promote multiple intelligences.