At App Ed Review, we see a new year as a new opportunity, and that has inspired us to think about vocabulary. Yes, vocabulary! While it may not be the most “jazzy” thing to teach, we think that educational apps have the power to breathe some new life into vocabulary instruction in the New Year. All of our app recommendations ...
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RoundUp December 2015 – Top Research Apps
At App Ed Review, we’ve been thinking about research and the ways apps can be used to support students conducting research. We see research projects as being a great way for students to flex their intellectual muscle, synthesize data, explain real-world information, and demonstrate learning. They are popular because research can be worked into the classroom in so many different ...
Read More »RoundUp November 2015 – Math and English Tools
A few months into the school year, as students get settled into their classroom routines, engagement may fade along with the leaves on the trees. Visions of fall and winter vacations may dance in their heads, but App Ed Review has highlighted some classroom tools to differentiate lessons and bring back your students’ attention. Check out our app twist on ...
Read More »RoundUp October 2015 – Early Literacy Favorites!
The impact technology is having on the printed word is huge. As we continue shifting to digital texts, we can use apps to support children’s early literacy development. At App Ed Review, we’ve included an abundance of apps for these purposes and have shared four of our favorites below! And remember, all reviews posted to the App Ed Review website ...
Read More »RoundUp September 2015 – Perfect Presentations
School is back in session! That means a new year of presentations from both teachers and students. Presentations can be a highly effective way to communicate information. Let’s make this school year the one in which we end the overuse of boring, dusty PowerPoints! At App Ed Review, we have taken the time to pick out four top presentation apps ...
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