Overview of Websites/Apps

for the Classroom

Presented by
Alyssa Reph and Matt Willey
 previewing new content
formative assessment
reviewing for a quiz/test
challenge students to create their own
and share with the class to review
discussions/surveys
use Kahoots other teachers have created
students receive immediate feedback with a
green or red screen
website works with computers or devices
 quick check for understanding
no student devices/computers
needed!
view student responses in real-time
app needed to scan cards

app automatically syncs with the website

to show on your projector
create classes for different subject areas
and folders within each class
questions created will be saved for you
to use next year
 Storybird

Great to use for creative writing!

Teach in reverse order as an IDEAS spark.

Lets login and see how easy it can be!

My Storybook Great for younger grades, but could be
used with any age
Easy to navigate.
Premade images for students to choose
from.
Capable of adding your own pictures.
Podcasting
Readers Theatre - students practice a script and
record to listen for fluency. Podcasts can be shared on
your webpage with parents (password protected)

Resources for finding scripts:

http://www.storiestogrowby.com/script.html
http://www.thebestclass.org/rtscripts.html
https://www.readinga-z.com/fluency/readers-theater-scr
ipts/
http://www.aaronshep.com/rt/RTE.html
http://www.teachingheart.net/readerstheater.htm

Options for recording podcasts:

Audacity (school laptop)
Opinion app
 students earn positive or negative
points
parents can view students report
creates a timeline of student
progress
send announcements to parents
works with computer or device
teacher resources for your
classroom and to share with
parents

Math
http://www.k-5mathteachingresources.com/2nd-
grade-geometry.html
http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/math.htm
http://www.wolframalpha.com/ (finding answers)
https://www.ixl.com/ (all subjects by standards)
http://www.mathplayground.com/wpdatabase/wp
index.html (word problems)
http://gregtangmath.com/index
Language Arts
http://eduscapes.com/sessions/pilot/pilotwrite.htm
(Writing: Scholastic)
http://englishlinx.com/
http://www.fcrr.org/Curriculum/studentCenterActivit
ies.shtm (Instructional Materials - select grade)
http://www.netrover.com/~kingskid/graphic/graphic
.htm (graphic organizers)
http://www.weareteachers.com/lessons-resources/l
anguage-arts-lessons-and-resources
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