Intermediate Apps for iPads 2016-17
Presentation Purpose
Applications
iMovie Make engaging movies
Students can create and edit
movies using still images,
videos, and audio.
Keynote/Powerpoint An app to showcase content
Students can create an
engaging presentation with
embedded images, videos,
audio, and transitions.
Google Slides Students can create an
engaging presentation with
embedded images, videos,
audio, and transitions.
Google slides can easily be
shared through Google Drive
Ways to Use in the Classroom How To Directions
Students create a video based on a concept iMovie Link
that they want to present from Reading.
Students create a video explaining how they
solved a math or science concept.
Students create a video persuading
someone to use their idea.
Students create a narrative video about
their life so far.
Students create a presentation based on a How to use Keynote on
concept that they want to showcase from a Mac
their reading.
Students create a presentation explaining Another Keynote How
how they solved a math or science concept. to on a Mac
Students can embed videos, audio clips,
and/or images. Keynote on iPads
How to use Powerpoint
on Macs
How to use Powerpoint
on iPads
Students create a presentation based on a WCPS Training
concept that they want to showcase from Modules Google Slides
their reading.
Students create a presentation explaining
how they solved a math or science concept.
Students can embed videos, audio clips,
and/or images.
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Adobe Voice Students can tell their own story
using their voice
Educreations Students can communicate their
ideas with audio and visuals
Green Screen Students can communicate and
share ideas with animation,
audio and visuals.
Shadow Puppet Students can create videos
using pictures (offline and
camera roll), text, and audio
(recording their voice) in an
easy-to-use format.
Skitch Students can annotate over
images found online using text,
symbols, and images.
Students can annotate over
pictures that they take using
text, symbols, and images.
Students can design their own effect, pick Adobe Voice
their own images, and add music to tell their
own personal created story
Based on the images they pick, will be the
story that they tell
Students can answer a focus question and Educreations Link
the teacher can hear how they are solving
it
Can be shared with other students in the
classroom
Students can create movie, newscast, Green Screen
educational tv show, etc. where they share
information they have gained from a unit.
Link for ways to use Shadow Puppets in Shadow Puppets Link
your Classroom
Teacher takes photos of the text the Skitch Link
students are reading and students can
circle key words, underline key ideas, or
write down their own notes
Students can take photos of their own texts
and answer focus questions
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Touchcast Interactive video authoring tool. Students could use this app to share Open the app to create
Touchcast includes: content that they are learning about or a login.
Greenscreen researching.
Teleprompter Please note that this app is fairly involved. Once you have a login
Whiteboard Students will need a good deal instruction to touch MyTouchfeed at
vAPPs - Video apps use the app. the top of the app to
(interactive elements) see an array of
The app lets you record a video tutorials for this app.
and overlay elements such as
web pages, maps, photos,
Twitter streams, polls, quizzes
and more. Users watching the
video can click on these
multimedia elements and
interact with them while the
video continues to play.

Word Processing Purpose Ways to Use in the Classroom How To Directions

Applications

Pages/Word Students can type up narratives, Have the students type up the How to use Pages on an
informational papers, or persuasive different parts of the writing iPad
papers. process.
Both programs will edit the spelling How to use Pages on an
and grammar. iPad 2

When using Microsoft

Word, the students will
have to sign in to their
WCPS account
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Google Docs Students can type up narratives,
informational papers, or persuasive
papers.
Students can share their work with
the teacher, peer, or a professional.
Evernote Students can create notes and add
them to an online notebook
Content Purpose
Applications
iBooks Students can read an iBook that
could have videos, images,
highlighting features, and read
aloud options.
Have the students type up the WCPS Google Docs
different parts of the writing Training Modules
process.
Both programs will edit the spelling
and grammar.
Students and teachers can engage
simultaneously in the editing and
revising process.
Teacher can send private
messages
Teacher can view the students
document in live time.
Students can take notes and How to use Evernote on an
organize them by putting them into iPad
different binders
Students can insert images and How to use Evernote on an
videos into their notes iPad 2
Students can import images from
Skitch to their binder
Ways to Use in the Classroom How To Directions
Students can have a variety of How to use
different leveled texts in their hands iBooks
through the iPad functionality
Students can take notes and highlight How to use
on the iBook iBooks
Some books have read aloud functionality 2
options.
Students can read other student
published works
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Book Creator Students and teachers can easily
create interactive and engaging
books that can be shared with
students, parents, and staff
Teachers can make books to
support specific content they are
teaching.
Students can make books so that
other students can read them
Books can be published to the
iBookStore or shared locally
through Google Drive.
Intermediate students can make texts Book Creator Link
for primary students.
All students can create their own
books and share with other students.
Teachers can make books about
content that could be hard to find.
Graphic novels can be made based
on the skills that students need
practice on.

Brytewave Database Enhancements to learning and Gives students the ability to check
teaching out and see what Follett eBooks are
Easy and instant access to our in the school library Brytewave
librarys Follett eBook collections
Faculty/Staff Login:
Username - your 5 & 3
Password - your employee
number
Student:
Username - 5 & 3
Password - id# (no wcps)

iTunesU Teachers can create or search for
courses based on specific content
they are teaching.
The courses have videos, apps,
websites, and handouts that can be
used by the teachers and students.
For students that need extra practice
and modeling, the embedded videos
and apps can reinforce skills.
For students that have progressed
beyond the skill, they can access
enriched content.
How to use iTunes U
Multiplication Math
Course
Fraction Math Course
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EdPuzzle Students can independently watch
content videos and answer
questions about the video.
Teachers are able to view the
answers that students submitted.
Keeps students accountable.
Google Earth Google Earth is a geobrowser that
accesses satellite and aerial
imagery, ocean images, and other
geographic data to represent the
Earth as a three-dimensional globe.
Google Earth is a virtual globe.
Google Maps Google maps provides great visuals
of local, national, and international
areas.
Google maps provides details about
current traffic, landforms, and
transportation routes.
Khan Academy Students are able view and have
material re-taught to assist their
understanding
Students can work independently Edpuzzle Link
during center time.
Students can answer questions in
content areas.
Students have to watch the entire
video - cannot rush ahead to just
answer questions.
study natural and political maps Google Earth Basic
learn map reading and navigation Directions
visually explore historical, news, and
census data
annotate locations and share Printable Overview of
create their own 3D models to Google Earth
overlay on maps
download geographically-referenced
information created by others
Students can help plan the route to How to use Google Maps
an upcoming field trip
Students can use the map to see How to use Google
different parts of their city, state, etc. Maps 2
Students can see the actual views of
different places around the world
Re-teach of material Khan Academy Link
Self-guided with students being in
control of their learning/review
Multiple opportunities to view, pause,
practice, and play again
Additional videos to support their
learning
Opportunities to explore/advance
their learning
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Pearson Etext Only for use with purchased textbooks

Simplemind Students can communicate their creating character webs Simplemind Instructional
ideas through creating a web creating timeline of events Video Overview

Individualized Purpose Ways to Use in the Classroom How To Directions

Applications

Front Row Front Row is a way to differentiate Math rotations Getting Started on Front
instruction for students in math and Reading rotations Row
ELA. Homework Teacher Dashboard
It provides students with questions Extra skill practice
based on their level.
Provides teachers with numerous
reports, which show student report
card, growth, groupings, etc.
Provides teachers with printables
that can used for additional practice
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Management Purpose
Applications
ClassDojo Behavior Management
Parent Communicator
Google Sheets Google sheets are very similar to
Numbers/Excel spreadsheets.
These are electronic documents
in which data is arranged in the
rows and columns of a grid and
can be manipulated and used in
calculations. Tables, graphs,
charts, and images can be
integrated and created from data.
Ways to Use in the Classroom How To Directions
Behavior Incentives 3 steps to get started quickly!
Den Dollar Collector
Message Parents 1. Download the free
Attendance Tracker ClassDojo app - or go
Homework Tracker to www.classdojo.com
Participation Tracker and create an account
Timer 2. Get set up by entering
Random Button your student list
3. Get parents signed up
by printing and
sending home
invitations, or invite
them by email
This app differs from WCPS Google Sheet Tutorials
Excel/Numbers in that it
automatically saves as you work
and can more easily be shared.
Teachers can use this apps to
display and analyze data from
other apps and sources that they
collect. These spreadsheet
programs can be formatted to
complete simple and complex
calculations as well as be
programmed to do things like
count data.
Students can use this apps to
organize information (data and
numbers) that they may find/create
into tables, charts, and graphs.
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Google Classroom Google Classroom allows
teachers to:
manage and distribute
assignments and class
announcements.
give students feedback to
assignments.
share links and content.
provides teachers and
students with a safe
environment to
communicate with each
other and exchange ideas
and comments on
educational content.
Google Drive Online storage for Google Docs,
Sheets, Slides, Forms, images,
and videos.
Files can easily be shared with
other people.
Lino An online bulletin board to allow
whole classes to share their
thoughts/ideas about the given
topic.
Teacher can record their read WCPS Google Classroom
aloud and upload the discussion Training Modules
so all students can access at any
time
Shared document so students can
view and comment on other
students work
Post a focus question that
students respond to
Students upload writing pieces for
other students to view and
comment on
Independent Book clubs with
guiding questions
Students can upload all of their WCPS Google Drive Training
files to one central location. Modules
Students can share files with the
teacher, other students, and
parents.
Students can create an online
portfolio of some of their best work
to showcase.
The whole class can see 1 bulletin Basic Lino Overview
board
Online graffiti wall Teacher Lino Overview
Teacher can post a document and
students can use virtual post it
notes to respond
book discussions
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NearPod Teachers can manage content
on students screens.
Teachers can create interactive
presentations themselves.
Numbers/Excel Numbers/Excel are spreadsheets
which are electronic documents in
which data is arranged in the
rows and columns of a grid and
can be manipulated and used in
calculations. Tables, graphs,
charts, and images can be
integrated and created from data
in Numbers/Excel.
Schoology Schoology /skoo.luh.jee/:
Teachers can communicate with
students, parents, and colleagues
all in one place. The teacher can
create classrooms right on the
page that are similar to Google
Classroom. Teachers can post
information such as updates,
grades, and assignments.
Teachers can give presentations NearPod
to students and they can follow
along on their iPads. Note: Comparison of the
Track students progress as they features in the free and paid
are doing activities separately. versions of NearPod.
Teachers can put activities in what
they are showing kids.
Get students involved in the
lesson by including places they
can draw, take polls, and quizzes.
Teachers can use these apps to Excel for iPads Tutorial
display and analyze data from
other apps and sources that they WCPS Excel Tutorial
collect. These spreadsheet
programs can be formatted to Numbers for iPads Tutorial
complete simple and complex
calculations as well as be
programmed to do things like
count data.
Students can use these apps to
organize information (data and
numbers) that they may find/create
into tables, charts, and graphs.
Very Similar to Google Classroom Schoology Overview
Has Gradebook
Lesson sharing Home page
Test distributor
Facebook like platform Courses Page
Data Page
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Seesaw Seesaw empowers students of
any age to independently
document what they are learning
at school.
Showbie This app is very similar to
nearpod or google classroom in
that teachers can assign, collect,
and review student work.
Showbie keeps student work
organized by classes and
assignments.
Side by Side Photos Side by Side allows the user to
compare two images at the same
time.
It is a unique example of another
way to create a photo album and
compare your pictures.
Students capture learning with
photos and videos of their work, or
by adding digital creations.
Everything gets organized in one
place and is accessible to
teachers from any device.
Student work can be shared with
classmates, parents, or published
to a class blog. Seesaw gives
students a real audience for their
work and offers parents a
personalized window into their
child's learning.
Showbie is a way to create a
paperless classroom. Teachers
set up a classroom and students
complete and submit assignments
within the app.
Digital student portfolios can also
be set up in this app.
Teachers/students can take
pictures of a lesson, craft,
experiment, etc, then formulate
discussion points or compare what
is happening in the pictures.
Can be used a fun tool to compare
and contrast pictures or images as
a fun sidebar activity.
Students can show
what they know using
photos, videos,
drawings, text, PDFs,
and links. You can
also import directly
from most popular
apps.
http://web.seesaw.me/l
earn-more
http://help.seesaw.me/
hc/en-us
Wonderful portfolio
app
Notes:
There is a file limit size
of 25mb in the free
version.
Limit of 100
assignments
For more details about
the comparison of the
free version to the paid
app follow this link.
Side by Side
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Great for comparing and
contrasting, however can present
limited use in the classroom.

Socrative Student Socrative app assess your
students as learning happens.
This app includes real-time
questioning, result aggregation,
and visualization. Socrative also
allows students to collaborate and
grow as a community of learners.
This is a quick way for students to Socrative Student App Intro
show what they know using
teacher created exit slips, quizzes,
questions, and a space race
team competition.
All information collected in the app
can be downloaded into a
spreadsheet.

Socrative Teacher Socrative app assess your
students as learning happens.
This app includes real-time
questioning, result aggregation,
and visualization. Socrative also
allows students to collaborate and
grow as a community of learners.
This is a quick way for teachers to
assess what students know using
teacher created exit slips, quizzes,
questions, and a space race
team competition.
All information collected in the app
can be downloaded into a
spreadsheet.
Socrative Website Overview
(easier to set up on your
computer first)
Creating an assessment using
the app

Aurasma App allows students to record
something behind a trigger
picture. So, when you use the
app to look at something, a video,
link, photo will pop up.
Lets say you have students
produce a writing piece - you could
have students record themselves
reading the writing or talking about
the process they went through to
write this piece so that when
someone holds the ipad up to their
work, the video of the student
talking plays.
Art work - students can record
themselves talking about a piece
that they created so that when
they hold the app up to the piece
Aurasma Simple Instructions
Note: Students have to log
into an account to use this
app. The teacher should
create a login and use it on all
their student ipads so that
students can all view the
Auras that are created for the
class.
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Encore Applications Purpose
GarageBand GarageBand is a whole music
creation studio right inside your
Mac with a complete sound
library that includes software
instruments, presets for guitar
and voice, and virtual session
drummers. An intuitive interface
makes it easy to learn, play,
record, create, and share your
hits worldwide. Its never been
easier to make music like a pro.
they see the video of the student
talking about their piece.
Scavenger Hunt - Have students
find the Aurasma Auras and
discover information that they can
only see when they hold the app
up to the trigger object.
Ways to Use in the Classroom How To Directions
Very similar I movie
Plug in your USB keyboard and dive into
the completely inspiring and expanded
Sound Library, featuring new
electronicbased music styles like EDM
and Hip Hop. The builtin set of
instruments and loops gives you plenty of
creative freedom.
Plug it in. Tear it up.
Plug in your guitar and choose from a
vanload of amps, cabinets, and
stompboxes.
Design your dream bass rig.
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Customize your bass tone just the way
you want it. Mix and match vintage or
modern amps and speaker cabinets. You
can even choose and position different
microphones to create your signature
sound.
Drumroll please.
GarageBand features Drummer, a virtual
session drummer that takes your direction
and plays along with your song. Choose
from up to 28 drummers in six genres.
Shape your sound. Quickly and easily.
Whenever youre using a software
instrument, amp, or effect, Smart Controls
appear with the perfect set of knobs,
buttons, and sliders. So you can shape
your sound quickly and keep right on
creating.
Look, Mom no wires.
You can wirelessly control GarageBand
right from your iPad with the Logic
Remote app. Play any software
instrument, shape your sound with Smart
Controls, and even hit Stop, Start, and
Record from across the room.

Hopscotch Programming made easy! Make Students can create games based Hopscotch Webinar
games, stories, animations and on content/standards and then
more! is a drag-and-drop share them. Coding and problem
programming app for kids to write solving skills
their own programs. Kids need to
be independent readers to follow
the instructions and commands
and "write" their code, but there is
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no objectionable content. Kids
create programs that control
characters and can add text to
their programs.

Piano Free Interactive piano with animated Students can use this interactive
songs that allows the students to app in their music or band class to
practice the song first before perfect their craft of music. Piano
playing the song.
For every correct song, more
song titles are unlocked.

Autodesk Sketchbook Interactive app for painting and
drawing for those that live to
draw.
All drawings and images are
captioned in one place for the
novice to the most advanced
artist.
Good for art instruction
Good for students to have the
ability to draw or paint their
thoughts or ideas in a centralized SketchBook
place for the teacher to then
assess their understanding
through a visual representation.

Taiko Drums This is an app that simulates taiko This app is good for music
drums. instruction.
The harder you hit the drums, the
louder they sound. Swirl your
finger around for slower or faster
rolls. The drum sound varies
slightly from hit to hit, just like real
drums. With the fastest response
time of any drum app, it feels
incredibly good to play.

Voice Recorder Pro Professional voice recorder of Great App for students to record Voice Recorder Pro
memos and on-site sounds with him or herself while they read,
unlimited ability and storage make observations, makes notes,
etc.
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Applications Purpose
iNigma i-nigma turns your camera into a
(QR Scanner) sophisticated barcode and QR
reader.
ParentVue App version of the website that
provides PARENTS with a
secure, private access to school
and student information, including
assignments, grades, attendance,
school calendar, and teacher
contact details.
StudentVue App version of the website that
provides STUDENTS with a
secure, private access to school
and student information, including
assignments, grades, attendance,
school calendar, and teacher
contact details.
Teachers are then able to listen to
the recordings and make
assessments as needed.
Wide variety of uses for classroom
uses.
Ways to Use in the Classroom How To Directions
Teachers can share websites and Basic How To Video
links with students by creating QR
codes. Students can then use Note: If a student is unable
their iNigma app to scan the code to scan using the app then go
which then takes them directly to to SETTINGs, scroll down to
the link. the app in the list and then
enable the feature that says
allow i-nigma to access.
This app will help parents view WCPS ParentVue Guide
their childs information about
assignments/grades they may be
missing.
This app will help students Studentvue App Tutorial
manage their grades including
information about
assignments/grades they may be
missing.
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TestNav Testnav is a next-generation test WCPS students will use this app How to use the TestNav App
delivery platform. Secure, reliable, when completing PARCC from Pearson
and scalable, TestNav offers an assessments.
engaging and interactive testing
experience to today's students,
who learn and play in a digital
environment.