Educational Apps
Jessica Medley
The standard I choose is ELA21.4.R4 Utilize a writing process to plan, draft, revise, edit, and publish writings in various genres. This standard can be broken down into so many different lessons. Each of the apps I selected would be beneficial for this standard.
Scootpad - Students complete a diagnostic. The app will then give targeted lessons. The next step is they will receive adaptive practice and timed lessons. The app will assess learning and assign more targeted practice with real time scaffolding. This app was developed with a tier 3 intervention monitor. This app is equipped with formative and summative assessments. The concepts mastered are monitored by several options: not attempted, practice, scaffold, intervention needed, mastery check ready, and mastered. This app is $149.00 for the year per teacher and can accommodate 35 students. This is for the k-8 age group. Their information page claims that there are over 2+ million users globally.
https://www.scootpad.com/platform/how-it-works
IXL- Students ages k-12 can complete a diagnostic and receive an action plan with specific skills that need improvement. If a student gives an incorrect answer the app has built in explanations. The teacher can also assign individual skills that are being taught in the classroom. Another option is to do a group jam. This can be done as a small group or whole group. This can be used for reading, math, science or social studies skills. IXL has been awarded several awards including, teach awards of excellence and smart media. This app is compatible on all devices. A one year license for math and language arts for 30 students is $599.00. This would be renewed each year.
Nearpod- Nearpod is an app that is used to teach lessons with slides. It also has questions where the students will respond individually to the whole class or small group. This can be used to teach a whole group lesson or to teach a small group a remedial lesson. Nearpod has been awarded several awards such as, Common Sense Selection, ISTE Seal, and IEDTEACH. The cost per teacher or for up to 75 students is $159.00 per year. This includes 1GB storage, google slide addons, and drag and drop. This is compatible with all devices. Nearpod can teach k-12 students.
All three of the apps I have chosen are creditable and educational. I have used both the nearpod and IXL, however the scootpad is not one I have used. From the three I would use IXL in my classroom. This is one that our district buys for our school and we use it almost every day. I teach science and social studies now, but when I taught reading I used IXL mostly for remediation of skills to help close the learning gap. I like that IXL breaks down each subject by the skill name. It is easy to find the skill and easy for the teacher to assign a certain skill.
You did a great job finding apps that connect to your standard. I am interested in learning more about IXL, and possibly using it in my classroom. I like that teachers can assign individual skills that coordinate with what is being taught in the classroom. This would be great for extra support or homework practice.
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