In response to the recent challenge from te@chthought, I'm participating in a 30 day blogging mission, starting September 1st!
Day 13
Name the top edtech tools that you use on a consistent basis in the classroom, and rank them in terms of their perceived (by you) effectiveness
The top edtech tools that I use in order of effectiveness are:
iMovie
Digital storytelling that's intuitive enough for kids to use on their first try
iPhone 5S camera app
I just offer my phone up for the students to use - the 120fps slow motion is an amazing resource!
Google Docs
This is the central hub for data storage and organization of the entire middle school. Students upload their finished work and share it with me through this app.
Photoshop
Learning how to take a good photo is becoming more and more important, and you don't learn it on your own - there are composition rules. Learning digital photo manipulation is important in terms of creative expression and media literacy.
Adobe Voice
This is the easiest app for voice recording I've ever used, and it delivers a high quality digital storytelling product in a very short time!
Blogger
The middle school has adopted Blogger as the blogging app of choice, and all students grades 6-8 use blogs regularly in their classes. Teachers prioritize its use for reflection and portfolio collection.
Instagram
My classes use a shared Instagram account to collect and share a gallery of daily experiences. The kids love it and it's good modeling for productive uses of social media.
Hyperlapse
My new favorite app is Hyperlapse from Instagram. A separate app on its own, Hyperlapse allows for very smooth time-lapse shots, acting like a steadicam, but free and easy to use. It taps into the iPhone's gyroscope to stabilize the image.
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