Google Keep

This is a great app for creating color-coded notes, checklists, and reminders. I've got it installed on my Android phone, my computer and my iPad and use it mainly to leave myself To-Do lists and random ideas or thoughts that I may want to come back to when I have more time. The great thing is that it syncs across these different platforms, so that I can access them from just about anywhere. It is available in the Android Market, the Chrome Store and iTunes App Store.

WeVideo

With more and more students using smartphones, I love the continued push of new apps that make videos and other student-created media accessible from anywhere. WeVideo is a great tool for allowing students to use their devices or a computer to upload video from any number of locations (e.g. Dropbox, Box, Picasa, Flickr, Instagram, etc.) and edit it from anywhere with an Internet access. It also includes some great themes, music and effects for making videos look professional. 

I discovered Nearpod at a technology conference last year and it may be one of the neatest apps for instruction that I have stumbled upon in quite a while.

Install the app on your iPad or you may install the app into your Google Chrome web browser from the Chrome Store. Create a Teacher Account. Have students/others install the app on their smart phone.

Go to nearpod's store and purchase or download free presentations. Once you open the presentation your are assigned a pin #. Distribute that pin to the class and have them enter it after opening their nearpod app. Be prepared for the excited response of having students, as they follow along with the lesson and engage in live feedback. What a great new way to present!

Air Server

Air Server is a great software that allows one to mirror his/her iPad screen. As an educator, I have found this to be a great tool for introducing apps to staff and students, as well as presenting other forms of media. You can find the app at http://www.airserverapp.com/

AnswerGarden

AnswerGarden is a great site for collecting online opinions, brainstorming or collecting other forms of feedback quickly. Check out the site at http://answergarden.ch/ 

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