September In-service Half Day Training: K-6 iPad Apps

Post date: Sep 23, 2015 2:31:26 PM

K-6 iPad Apps

iOS 9 Features

- Multitasking

- iCloud App

- Hide Pictures

#1 Flick

Why use it?

- Lets you easily send media, like pictures and videos, between devices

Try

- Download the app and share media with someone sitting next to you

Why use it?

- Lets students create fun comic strips for free

- 25 Ways to use comic strips in the classroom

Try

- Download the app and create a three frame comic

Bonus- Marvel comic strip creator (didn't work on iPad)

#3 Croak.it

Why use it?

- Have students read and speak to work on fluency

- *Disclaimer* the app still works fine, but the site seems to be down, possible buyout

Try

- Download the app and create a croak

Alternate

- Spreaker Studio - lets you record and add sound effects (register)

#4 Crop on the Fly

Why use it?

- Let's students crop videos recorded in the wrong layout

Try

- Download the app and use it to crop a video (record one in portrait mode if needed)

Why use it?

- Pre-k to 2nd grade song, reading, and math skills

Try

- Download the app explore content

- *Free material is limited

Why use it?

- Free eB00ks/audio books for students 12 and under

- Reads stories

Try

- Download the app, set up an account, check out content

Why use it?

- Fun phonics game for students

Try

- Download the app and play a few levels

Why use it?

- Letter, number, shape, & word tracing practice for kids

Try

- Download the app and explore

Why use it?

- Storytelling and video creation app

Try

- Download the app and create a video

#10 Doceri

Why use it?

- Whiteboard and remote desktop teaching app

- Similar functionality as a StarBoard or SmartBoard

Try

- Quick Doceri demo