Application of Apps


Below are some applications and ideas for using them in the classroom. I was blown away by how much there is to explore! 

Piktochart: The AI generator is really cool. It would be awesome to use this feature with students and have them fact check the information or see if they agree with what was produced.


Epic! and Sora: Great to use to connect students with books that might not be readily available  physically. Also great for audiobooks!


Everfi: Incredible resource with ready made lessons in the real life topics students crave. I’ve found their financial literacy curriculum invaluable.


Flip: A great tool to include in the classroom or library. Some students are much better at speaking than they are are writing. This gives all students an entry into the content. This could be used in the classroom or library for students to give reviews on the books they read. It also feels more authentic!


Kialo: Similar to Parlay, a great tool for teaching students argument and the power of discussion. This would be fantastic for getting students excited about researching writing as they could use the platform to explore topics they’re interested in or introduce them to new topics.


Gimkit & Kahoot:Both fun ways to review content with students or offer self-paced practice. I’ve used Kahoot many times before and forget how the gamifying of content can transform a classroom. I’m excited to try Gimkit in my class to see what students prefer.


QRCode Monkey: Using QR codes is a great way to get links to students. You could use a QR code to send articles, websites, etc. I like to use QR codes for quick surveys.


Bubbl.us: I love brainstorming with students and encouraging them to brainstorm on their own. Many students are resistant to this part of the writing process. I think bubbl is a great way to engage students in this process. Plus, it’s helpful that their brainstorm can be saved as I find paper brainstorms often go missing. I could this application being used in the library setting for research papers or even to create a “if you like X…then you’ll like Y…” kind of a poster.





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