ELA/Reading/Writing
Write About This (http://www.writeaboutapp.com/)
This app has a very neat concept. It is designed to promote creative writing for kids. Once downloaded, the app contains a bunch of pictures with fun writing prompts attached to them. Students are able to log into the app and select the random button in order to get a random prompt to write about. They are then able to pull up what looks like a sheet of paper to start typing. It includes the date and title as well. Once they finish their writing, they can save it and share it easily. There is also a button that allows them to search for prompts based on categories. They are also able to upload their own pictures to create their own prompts. This app allows students to be encouraged to write through its creative nature and unique way of making writing fun for kids. It is a great way to begin writing with younger kids! Very limited free version, full version is relatively inexpensive.
Noredink (https://www.noredink.com/)
Noredink is a website that is tailored toward students to address their frequent errors in grammar through engaging materiel that allows them to track their progress over time. Created by a teacher who realized that to truly improve student’s grammar skills, students need more practice, immediate feed back but also a fun, interactive way to practice and improve their skills. Especially in education today, teacher cannot be expected to make sure that every student is writing in a proper form. Within this site, teachers can either created tests specific to grammatical issue that are often seen within their students writing or student can take random test based of interest such as celebrities, hobbies, TV shows, etc. From a teacher’s perspective, teachers can see where students stand with each test they take and where students need more improve in their writing. Primarily for grades 5-12, limited free use, no pricing on website for "premium."
Curriculet (https://www.curriculet.com/)
This is a great software program that seems to be relatively easy to use. According to the program’s website, “Curriculet is revolutionizing the way kids read, and how teachers create, share, and teach with a simple yet dynamic digital reading platform.” Teachers can assign books for students to read then create questions relating to the material. This is Common Core aligned learning software allows teachers to see their students’ progress in literacy as well. This is a great tool for teachers. Free trial only, must pay to continue use.
Createdebate (http://www.createdebate.com/)
Create debate is an online application where teachers are able to make an online community where they can invite others to debate a topic. Teachers can invite their students to join their community and then students are able to make arguments and then dispute, support, or clarify other arguments on the same topic. It would be useful for creating classroom discussions and even a more formal debate if desired. HOWEVER, there is some content that may not be appropriate for students, and this should probably only be used, very carefully, for high school students.
Write About This (http://www.writeaboutapp.com/)
This app has a very neat concept. It is designed to promote creative writing for kids. Once downloaded, the app contains a bunch of pictures with fun writing prompts attached to them. Students are able to log into the app and select the random button in order to get a random prompt to write about. They are then able to pull up what looks like a sheet of paper to start typing. It includes the date and title as well. Once they finish their writing, they can save it and share it easily. There is also a button that allows them to search for prompts based on categories. They are also able to upload their own pictures to create their own prompts. This app allows students to be encouraged to write through its creative nature and unique way of making writing fun for kids. It is a great way to begin writing with younger kids! Very limited free version, full version is relatively inexpensive.
Noredink (https://www.noredink.com/)
Noredink is a website that is tailored toward students to address their frequent errors in grammar through engaging materiel that allows them to track their progress over time. Created by a teacher who realized that to truly improve student’s grammar skills, students need more practice, immediate feed back but also a fun, interactive way to practice and improve their skills. Especially in education today, teacher cannot be expected to make sure that every student is writing in a proper form. Within this site, teachers can either created tests specific to grammatical issue that are often seen within their students writing or student can take random test based of interest such as celebrities, hobbies, TV shows, etc. From a teacher’s perspective, teachers can see where students stand with each test they take and where students need more improve in their writing. Primarily for grades 5-12, limited free use, no pricing on website for "premium."
Curriculet (https://www.curriculet.com/)
This is a great software program that seems to be relatively easy to use. According to the program’s website, “Curriculet is revolutionizing the way kids read, and how teachers create, share, and teach with a simple yet dynamic digital reading platform.” Teachers can assign books for students to read then create questions relating to the material. This is Common Core aligned learning software allows teachers to see their students’ progress in literacy as well. This is a great tool for teachers. Free trial only, must pay to continue use.
Createdebate (http://www.createdebate.com/)
Create debate is an online application where teachers are able to make an online community where they can invite others to debate a topic. Teachers can invite their students to join their community and then students are able to make arguments and then dispute, support, or clarify other arguments on the same topic. It would be useful for creating classroom discussions and even a more formal debate if desired. HOWEVER, there is some content that may not be appropriate for students, and this should probably only be used, very carefully, for high school students.