Scratch for iPad

Finally, the MIT Media Lab released an iPad app for Scratch. It's more geared towards younger elementary students (the iTunes store states it's for 5-8 year olds), but it's helpful for building games and other exciting activities. Here's a review of the app on Free Tech for Teachers.

Google Classroom

Here's an excellent resource from Educational Technology and Mobile Learning for teachers interested in using Google Classroom. For those that don't know, Google Classroom allows teachers to create virtual classrooms where assignments can be created and submitted by students, discussions can take place, and teachers can grade and organize assignments. The Ed Tech blog post has step-by-step instructions for both teachers who want to get started and for students to use Google Classroom.

ABCYA story maker

Here's a great new tool from ABCYA: Story Maker. It's perfect for the primary grades to type stories they've written and create drawings based on those stories. It's an excellent way for students to practice typing and be creative at the same time! Here's a full review from Free Tech for Teachers.

Writing Prompt Tool

Here's an interesting tool allowing teachers to create writing prompts online, students respond to the prompts, and their responses are shared with their parents. The online tool is called Apricot. It's great way to share student work and to keep parents in the loop. Here's a full review of Apricot on Free Tech for Teachers.

Teacher Apps

I've been following and reading Educational Technology and Mobile Learning's blog for quite a while now, but I hadn't discovered their database of Apps available for teachers. They even have them organized according to use. Great resource!

Google Certificed Educators

Do you use Google regularly in the classroom? Have you though about learning more about Google Education? With summer break quickly approaching, teachers have the opportunity and the time to become Google Educators. Here's more information on how to apply and learn about Google Certified Educators.

Free Tech Resources

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