Apps for Education Iesha Cotton EDU 643 Belhaven University
Apps for EducationIesha Cotton
EDU 643Belhaven University
Google Drive
Google Drive is a cloud used to store documents, videos, and
photos. They can be easily shared with colleagues and
students. Using Google Drive, one can also create files using GoogeDocs and other Google
applications
Google Drive
Disadvantages Have to be a Google
prescriber Notification of Shared
Files Editing is only accessed
online
Advantages Free Easy Storing Storage Amount
Class Dojo
This app is used as a classroom behavioral management tracking
program. Teachers can upload student’s daily behavior and
parents and students are able to see the behavior.
Class Dojo
Advantages Free Customize Behaviors Kid Friendly
Disadvantages Have to have email
Quizlet
This app is used as a learning tool for students to study by
using flash cards, game modes, and generates quizzes.
A teacher has the ability to upload the information for students to study from.
Quizlet
Advantages Easy to access Share flashcards with
others Variety of flashcards to
choose from It talks to you Free
Disadvantages Other users flashcards
may have wrong information or misspelled words
Remind101
An app used to send reminders to students on
events, homework, test, or major assignments due. It is anonymous so no one knows
your personal number. To subscribe, student just have to
text their number to a given number.
Remind 101
Pros Anonymous No responses Free
Cons Limited characters Can only send messages
from app
Socrative
This app can be used as a review for students to take
quizzes, play games, or even surveys. The students can access it when teacher has given them a room code to
enter in to answer questions.
Socrative
Advantages Organizes data Free Shows progress as
students completes a question
Disadvantages Only can be used when a
room is opened Cannot make comments
Kahoot
Kahoot is an app where students can access questions on specific topics in the form of games. It has an instant
scoreboard to create competition to keep learners
engaged.
Kahoot
Advantages Free Fun and interactive Can create their own
quizzes to share Gives real time results
Disadvantages Can not track student’s
growth Internet capable device Only multiple choice
SurveyMonkey
This app is an survey software that compiles real time results. Students can create their own surveys or take surveys given
by the instructor.
SurveyMonkey
Advantages Write and design
surveys easily Send surveys through
web, email, or social media
Keep track of responses in real time
Disadvantages Limited types of
questions on the free version
Khan Academy
An app that offers instructional videos for students to learn
and study inside and outside the classroom. It also provides activities for the students to
complete.
Khan Academy
Advantages Free Variety of Subjects
Disadvantages Some videos and
activities may be too advanced for slower learners.
Only all grade levels in math
MobyMax
An app that creates individual education plans for students
based off an diagnostics assessment in Math and
English Language Arts for grades kindergarten through
eighth grade.
MobyMax
Advantages Tracks students progress Promotes Cognitive skills
Disadvantages
Learn Zillion
An app for students that have video lessons on different skills
for students to get a better understanding. It breaks down the content for the students in a different way. Along with the
videos, students have an activity sheet to complete while viewing the video.
Learn Zillion
Advantages Free Grades 2-12 Easy Access to assigned
assignments from teacher
Disadvantages Only Math and English
Language Arts