Web GamesTop 10
There's no denying the appeal that online games have for kids. Despite the stigma games hold, many online educational games not only enhance the joy of learning, but also strengthen skill sets. The following are a list of some of the top educational games. http://www.techlearning.com/default.aspx?tabid=100&entryid=3268 Great Websites for Kids Great Websites is sponsored by the American Library Association. This portion of the sight has information and links to games such as app inventor, coding for kids, engineering and investigations. http://gws.ala.org/category/mathematics-amp-computers/computers-technology ABCya! A website full of interactive, educational games for each grade level and subject. Also available to download onto mobile devices in app stores. http://www.abcya.com/ FunBrain FunBrain is an educational browser game website for children and adults. It was on this site that Diary of a Wimpy Kid was first published before being turned into a successful book series and movie. http://www.funbrain.com/ |
AppsThe 55 Best Free Education Apps For iPad
An article that list and describes some of the top education apps for kids. These can be used in the classroom or at home. http://www.teachthought.com/uncategorized/the-55-best-best-free-education-apps-for-ipad/ BrainPOP! Perfect for all mobile devices (iPad, iPHone, Android, or Chrome). Interactive games and activities for students, videos, etc. https://www.brainpop.com/about/mobile/ DIY Sun Science App This is a great app that is funded by NASA. It allows families and educators to investigate and learn about the Sun at home, at school, or anywhere you go. This app can be used on your phone or your iPad and allows you to see live images of the sun. Explain Everything For creating presentations----an app that acts as an interactive white board. www.explaineverything.com Common Core An article that list the top Common Core apps. The apps are beneficial for teachers to use and implement in the classroom, but they are also important to keep parents informed of the benchmarks they will see in the classroom. http://www.scholastic.com/browse/article.jsp?id=3757834 |
Computer ResourcesParent Intro to Google Classroom
This Youtube video is a user friendly introduction for parents who's child will be using Google classrooms in school and at home. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rFMmvNZsbr0 PBS Learning A FREE site with a huge library of videos for all disciplines and grade levels. Standards-aligned. Allows you to search by topic, discipline, grade level, or standard. Videos stream directly from the site. http://www.pbslearningmedia.org/ Code This site teaches students of ALL ages and grade levels how to use programming/ coding for all purposes. And it is FREE! http://code.org/ Technology for Kids Learn about robots, computers, cell phones, engineering and all kinds of interesting technology topics. As well as activities for children, there are also lesson plans for teachers, ideas for parents and free teaching resources for anyone interested in technology and learning about science online. http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/technology.html |