20 Apps to help better

The Classroom
#1 KHAN ACADEMY
Description
The app provides several short video
lessons on a variety of topics.

Application
A good reference for the students for extra
homework help or to display as an
alternate explanation in class.

Cost

#2 Excel
Description
This app uses spreadsheets to help
organize numbers, data, and formulas.

Application
Will be used to put data collected from
experiments into, and it will also provide
computations of the data.

Cost
Free Download

#3
In-App Purchases: $6.99

Algebra Touch

Algebra Touch will refresh your skills using

touch-based techniques built from the
ground up
Application
Will be used as extra practice to refresh on
skill that may be underdeveloped in some
students.

Cost

#4 GeoGebra
Description
GeoGebra is an interactive geometry,
algebra, statistics and calculus application,
intended for learning and teaching
mathematics and science from primary
school to university level.
Application
A good resource for displaying pictures of
hard to draw functions for the visual
learners.
Cost

#5 iCrosss
Description
iCrosss is a unique educational application
which will help you learn solid geometry in
an easy and funny way.

Application
A good activity for a geometry class to
ensure mastery of some geometry skills.

Cost
$0.99

#6 Autodesk Digital STEAM

Measurement
Description
The Measurement App from the Autodesk Digital
STEAM Workshop demonstrates the relevance of
measurement and the impact it has on our daily
lives whether it be weight, liquid measurement,
linear measurement or BTU’s.
Application
A good tool to use when trying to display
measurements or conversions of a project
or word problem.
Cost

#7 Educandy
Description
Educandy is an online service that allows
you to create a bank of word lists,
matching pairs, and quiz questions which
you can use in a range of interactive
activities.
Application
Great interactive game for students to do
to review or master a particular topic.

Cost

#8 Kahoot!
Description
Kahoot! is a game-based learning
platform, used as educational technology
in schools and other educational
institutions.
Application
A whole class interactive game to review a
topic or have students make their own
kahoots for the class.
Cost

#9 BrainPop
Description
BrainPop is a group of educational websites with
over 1,000 short animated movies for students in
grades K-12, together with quizzes and related
materials, covering the subjects of science, social
studies, English, math, engineering and
technology, health, and arts and music.
Application
A good resource for a fun explanation of a
particular difficult topic.
Cost

#10
Free Download
Full Access: $6.99

Quizlet
Description
Quizlet is a web-based tool that allows
users to create study tools such as
interactive flashcards, tests, and study
games.
Application
A good tool for students to use to study
vocabulary or certain problems.

Cost

#11 Canva
Description
Canva is a graphic design platform that
allows users to create social media
graphics, presentations, posters,
documents and other visual content.
Application
Will be used to put data collected from
experiments into, and it will also provide
computations of the data.
Cost

#12 Quiver
Description
Bring your coloring pages to life with
Quiver, the Augmented Reality coloring
app that creates engaging, immersive
coloring experiences for people of all ages!

Application
A good destress activity for students to do
to calm down and relax while doing.

Cost

#13 Nearpod
Description
Nearpod is a student engagement
platform that can be used to amazing
effect in the classroom. The concept is
simple. A teacher can create presentations
that can contain Quiz's, Polls, Videos,
Images, Drawing-Boards, Web Content
and so on.
Application
A good way to display the content of a
lesson or good for students to provide
feedback and interact with each other’s
ideas in a fun way.
Cost

#14 Prezi
Description
Prezi is a presentation tool that can be
used as an alternative to traditional slide
making programs such as PowerPoint.

Application
A good tool to present a project or lesson
for students to use.

Cost

#15 Algodoo
Description
Algodoo is a unique 2D-simulation
software from Algoryx Simulation AB.
Algodoo is designed in a playful, cartoony
manner, making it a perfect tool for
creating interactive scenes.
Application
Great resource to provide visuals of
physics effects and the math behind
them.
Cost

#16
$4.99

CMV edu Slow-mo Video Analysis

Description
Slo-mo & frame-by-frame playback, Email+
full-quality HD video-sharing, AirPlay
HDTV mirroring: Professional-Grade Video
Analysis tools that area also EASY.
Application
A good physics tool to slow down the
action of something for a better
understanding of what is really
happening.
Cost

#17 Gooru
Description
They developed Navigator, a GPS for learning, that
builds a personalized path to guide learners to their
destination. The free and open Navigator tool
Description empowers instructors to implement Navigated
Learning and give learners agency to meet their
learning goals. numbers, data, and formulas.
Application
A great tool to track students' progress
and mastery of topics.
Cost

#18 Explain Everything

Description
Explain Everything is an easy-to-use
design, screen casting, and interactive
whiteboard tool that lets you annotate,
animate, narrate, import, and export
almost anything to and from almost
anywhere.
Application
Great tool for students and teachers to
solve problems for everyone to see.
Cost

#19
Free Download
Varying Membership Prices

Chatterpix
Description
Chatterpix can make anything talk -- pets,
friends, doodles, and more! Download for
iPad & iPhone.
Application
A fun app that can be used to present
material in a fun way.

Cost

#20 TouchCast
Excel
Description
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TouchCast, for iPad only, brings broadcast
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organize numbers, data, and formulas.
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Application
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Cost
Free Download
In-App Purchases: $6.99