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Classroom Application
This app provide access to Cobb Digital Library and the resources provided by the district and your local school.
Click below for lesson plans and activity guides https://www.mackin.com/corp/resources/ classroom/ |
Science 360 |
The National Science Foundation's (NSF) Science360 for iPad provides easy access to engaging science and engineering images and video from around the globe and a news feed featuring breaking news from NSF-funded institutions. Content is either produced by NSF or gathered from scientists, colleges and universities, and NSF science and engineering centers.
The Science 360 Video Library includes a wide range of STEM topics including astronomy, physics, chemistry, engineering, life sciences, medical sciences, and more. Search by panning through content in the unique 360 view or find content via keyword with a simple two finger touch. Watch the video for a brief overview of the app and it's functions. |
Teachers can use Science 360 to introduce a new topic or let students explore topics of interest.
Students can use Science360 to research topics for projects/reports, to get ideas for science projects, or explore careers in the sciences. Teachers can have students watch a video that you have already previewed via LCD projector or individually or in groups if you have classroom iPads. Then, in small groups, you can have the students Think Ink Pair Share with each other. |
Encyclopdeia Britannica |
The complete Encyclopaedia Britannica
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Brainpop Jr Movie of the Week |
Ideal for kids in Kindergarten through grade 3, the BrainPOP Jr. Movie of the Week app spans subjects within Science, Social Studies, Reading, Writing, Math, Health, Arts and Technology
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Click Here for Classroom Ideas for BrainPop
Click here or a list of ways to use BrainPop Jr. in the classroom. |
Brain Pop |
Offers curriculum-based movies and interactive features to be used in classrooms while studying health, reading, math, science, writing, and social studies.
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Teachers can have the class watch the video together or independently. After the video, the class can discuss and then complete the quiz together as a review.
Example: Students watched a video and saw several examples of bar graphs and line graphs, they were able to reference the videos in their own independent practice. Click Here for a list of ways to use BrainPop in the classroom. |
i-nigma |
i-nigma turns your camera into a sophisticated barcode reader. Thanks to exceptionally quick and robust scanning, it is regularly ranked as top performer in this category.
Features of the i-nigma reader: ◇ Scan QR, DataMatrix and UPC/EAN (a.k.a. "Supermarket") codes |
Click Here for 25 fun ways to Use QR Codes for Teaching & Learning
Get some great ideas for using QR readers: http://www.thedaringlibrarian.com /2011/09/qr-code-scanning-for-parents.html QR Code Treasure Hunt Generator - http://www.classtools.net/QR/ To make the QR go to: http://www.i-nigma.com/i-nigmahp.html |
QR Reader |
The most simple & easy QR Reader. It now scans QR codes, barcodes, puzzles, business cards and documents.
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Click Here for 25 fun ways to Use QR Codes for Teaching & Learning
Get some great ideas for using QR readers: http://www.thedaringlibrarian.com /2011/09/qr-code-scanning-for-parents.html QR Code Treasure Hunt Generator - http://www.classtools.net/QR/ To make the QR go to: http://www.i-nigma.com/i-nigmahp.html |
Google Maps |
Google Maps is a Web-based service that provides detailed information about geographical regions and sites around the world. Google Maps offers aerial and satellite views of many places. In some cities, Google Maps offers street views comprising photographs taken from vehicles. A route planner offers directions for drivers, bikers, walkers, and users of public transportation who want to take a trip from one specific location to another.
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google translate |
* Type to translate 90 languages
* Use your camera to translate text instantly in 26 languages * Two-way automatic speech translation in 40 languages * Draw with your finger as a keyboard alternative |
ELL students, especially those new to the U.S. could use Google Translate to translate text quickly without an interpreter. Students can read and listen to translations to help learn the language and build confidence. This, in turn, breaks down barriers and helps those students feel more comfortable reaching out to peers and teachers for support and guidance.
World language classes can scan text of a different language and then discuss if the translation is accurate and if not, what the translation would be (example: wrong verb tense or other grammatical error). Check out the Google Translate app demonstration video below! |
Dictionary.com
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A Dictionary. & Thesaurus for the iPad. WORKS OFFLINE - no Internet connection needed when searching words.
Features: • English Dictionary and Thesaurus - over 2,000,000 definitions, synonyms & antonyms • Daily content, including Word of the Day, slideshows & the blog • Audio pronunciations • Example sentences • Word Origin & History |
A great reference tool for teachers and students to have right at their finger tips!
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ibooks |
With iBooks on your iPad, iPad mini, iPhone, or iPod touch, you can buy books at the iBooks Store and read them whenever and wherever you want.
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Khan Academy |
Khan Academy offers practice exercises, instructional videos, and a personalized learning dashboard that empower learners to study at their own pace in and outside of the classroom. We tackle math, science, computer programming, history, art history, economics, and more.
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Students practice topics at their own pace.
Struggling students are directed to prerequisite topics. Advanced students move on to deepen their understandings. Mastery is attained by proving retention of topics over several sessions. This is intended enhance and support classroom instruction, not replace teacher instruction. |
edpuzzle |
EdPuzzle is the perfect tool for allowing students to watch and engage with videos while the teacher gathers data throughout the lesson.
As teachers dabble into the flipped classroom philosophy, EdPuzzle is the perfect enhancement tool for videos to be watched at home instead of eating up valuable class time. EdPuzzle allows you to take a video from Youtube, Kahn Academy, Learn Zillion, Crash Course or you can upload your own video and manipulate the portion that you need. Once you have uploaded the video you can crop the video to remove or shorten the video to be an appropriate length for the lesson you are teaching. The teacher then has the capability to record their voice on top of the video, allowing the teacher to maintain a voice in the lesson. The quiz feature allows you to embed questions as students are watching the video. On the teacher account you can see the progress that the student has made on the questions and the amount of time the student has taken to complete the lesson. Teachers can also place restrictions on the video, so students can not fast forward through the video. Videos can be easily embedded onto learning management systems such as Edmodo, Schoology, Moodle, etc. From the start to finish EdPuzzle is extremely user-friendly. |
Reading - Primary Teachers
EDpuzzle could be used as part of a reading center. YouTube has lots of great read-along videos or you can also create your own. Use these videos along with EDpuzzle to check for comprehension. As the video plays, embed questions to check for understanding. Students can independently go through the guided reading (or Close reading) activity, while you work one-on-one with other reading groups. Substitutes - EDpuzzle would be ideal for sub days. Do you always dread being away from the classroom because it was essentially a lost day? You may feel you've missed the opportunity to see students work and think. EDpuzzle would give you the ability to “teach” remotely and embed the same questions and promptings you would give if you were live in the classroom. While you won’t get to hear all of the discussion, you will have some feedback to better understand how your students were thinking. Refer to the Zaption entry above for ideas too! |
Learnzillion |
The LearnZillion app offers a free and growing Math and English Language curriculum that has been developed by expert teachers directly from the Common Core State Standards. Thousands of exceptional lessons for teaching or learning the new standards.
LearnZillion has complete coverage of the K-8 math standards and partial coverage of 9-12 math standards. It also has ELA close reading units that engage with fiction and nonfiction complex texts, and grammar and mechanics videos that support writing and revision. |
Teachers can use LearnZillion to move students forward or give them an extra learning boost and review topics you've covered in class, Teachers can even use it to give students springboard for new exploration.
Teachers can search for new lessons, gain inspiration, or discover a new way to explain a concept to students. Lessons can be done as a whole class, in small groups, or independently. Teachers can have students work on different sets of problems that are based on their needs. The teacher will float around the room and check-in with students. Afterward, the teacher could use a videos to reinforce the concept, review the concept for homework. Videos can also be used to introduce new topics. |
leafsnap |
Leafsnap is the first in a series of electronic field guides being developed by researchers from Columbia University, the University of Maryland, and the Smithsonian Institution. This free mobile app uses visual recognition software to help identify tree species from photographs of their leaves. With the Browse feature, you can search for images of leaves, flowers, or fruit of various tree species.
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With early elementary students, theywork on trying to put items into groups based on their attributes. The teacher could take her class on a leaf hunt. The students could each gather a some different leaves during an outdoor walk on campus. The teacher can then bring them inside and model how to use the Leafsnap app. Students can then take a picture of each leaf. Then the students can look at the list that was generated by the app and figure out which one is most likely correct. If working with a partner or small group, they can discuss
and debated about which one on the list is correct and why. |
Atlas for iPad Free |
View World Maps & Facts quickly and conveniently on your iPad.
FEATURES * Large Political World Map. * Regional Maps of North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Africa, Middle East, Asia, Southeast Asia, and Oceania. * Valuable information on over 250 world entities. Information includes Population, Languages spoken, Government, GDP, and more. * Quick Reference maps of over 250 world entities. * Flags of over 250 world entities. * All the maps and information can be viewed OFFLINE. NO internet connection is required as the data is stored on your iPad. |
Students can explore an atlas hands on. Zoom in and tap for more info as you virtually travel the globe with Atlas for iPad Free.
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easybib |
EasyBib is the world's best and most accurate citation generator. With over 10+ years of citation generation and billions of citations generated to date, we guarantee the most accurate bibliography.
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EasyBib allows you to automatically create citations for your bibliography in seconds:
- Perfect and accurate citations because they're checked by librarians and teachers - Instantly create citations by scanning book barcodes with your phone's camera - Use the search tool to create citations for books and websites - Export to email so you can send your citations to your inbox quickly - Switch between MLA, APA, Chicago, Harvard and over 7000 citation styles, including ASA, AMA, CSE and ACS formats with one click |
Thinglink |
What is ThingLink?
ThingLink is a free and user friendly digital tool that provides users with the ability to turn any image into an interactive graphic. Create multiple “hot spots” on specific parts of an image and turn that image into a multimedia launcher. Include video, record audio or provide a link to any website with the click of a button. Easily embed an interactive ThingLink graphic into any blog or website. ThingLink is a truly amazing tool that allows users to pack a lot of content into a small space. |
Teachers can create a Thinglink with hot spots linking to various websites, images, etc. to introduce students to a new topic or as a tutorial.
Students can create a Thinklink as a tool to teacher others about a topic or share answers to questions they had and researched for a project/activity. Click Here for Ways to Use Thinglink for Teaching and Learning |
Duolingo |
Duolingo is Apple's iPhone App of the Year!
Learn Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Italian, Irish, Dutch, Danish, Swedish, and English. Totally fun. Totally free. |
Quizlet - Flashcards & Study Tools
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Master your classes with the leading education app! Create your own flashcards or choose from millions created by other Quizlet users on thousands of subjects.
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Click Here for 11 Ways Quizlet.com Can Supercharge Your Teaching
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