Blog #13

We have been given a multitude of resources and insights with each blog assignment that we have completed. Most of the assignments, however, focused on teachers in general rather than specific types of teachers. There were really no blog assignments pertaining to just high school English teachers or just special education teachers. I, as an elementary education major, would have liked to see assignments or videos specific to elementary teachers. I think that the following assignment would definitely be beneficial. The question could be changed to "for your area of specialty" rather than "in elementary schools" as well. I think that it would also give the students a chance to do some research on their own rather than just watching the listed videos or reading the given articles.

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What are some available apps for the iPad that are designed to aid in the learning process in elementary schools?

Find at least five apps for the iPad that you feel would be beneficial to the learning process for elementary students. This research can be done online or through the descriptions given in the Apple App Store. Try to give apps that relate to different subjects and have different functions.
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Here is my example of the blog post that I would create:

For this week's blog post, we were assigned to research iPad apps that would be useful in an elementary classroom. I have compiled a list of five free iPad apps that I think would be very beneficial to any elementary student.

1. SpellingCity is an app that helps students with spelling and vocabulary words in a fun way. It provides them with games that they can play, which makes the material seem more interesting. It also has a features called "Spelling TestMe" that tests the students by reading the word aloud, using it in a sentence, and repeating it again. It allows the students to work at their own pace and provides them with instant feedback.

2. MyScript Calculator is really a useful app for anyone. This app allows you to write out any math problem on the screen so that it can change your handwriting to digital text and solve the problem for you.

3. Educreations Interactive Whiteboard is an app that turns your iPad into a whiteboard. The uses of this app are unlimited; it can be used for any different subject. Students can use it to work out math problems, to practice spelling words, etc. This app also acts as a voice and screen recorder.

4. Periodic Table of the Elements is a great app for some of the older K-6 grades that learn about the elements. This provides an interactive Periodic Tables of Elements that provides information about each element when you click on it.

5. Atlas for iPad is a great interactive app that provides you with an interactive world map. This app has several different maps and contains valuable information about places, pictures of each country's flag, etc.