5.1 Mobile Learning

Mobile Learning

1. Skitch

• https://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/skitch/id490505997?mt=8
• Create-
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• I took a photo and was able to write on it and add arrows. I then clicked on maps and was able to locate my whereabouts and write on it with an arrow as well.

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2. Big Brain Quiz

• https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/big-brain-quiz/id384044616?mt=8
• Remember-
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• For the free version there are only 3 categories to choose from. I played a few rounds and did not do very well. The questions are pretty specific and some were really hard.

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3. Edmodo

• https://www.edmodo.com/home
• Understand-
• https://edmo.do/j/sdi4n6
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• This site is really great for classroom teachers. It is not something that I would really use in my current role as a resource room teacher. But it is something I may look into using to put resources on for my students in the future.

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4. Khan Academy

• https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.concentricsky.android.khan
• Understand
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• This is a really neat app that has videos for all levels and many different subjects. I think this would be great to use as like a lead-in for new material or to review with struggling students.

4.1 Survey of Tools

1. Gliffy

• https://www.gliffy.com/
• Creating- This is a cool site that allows you to create flowcharts and diagrams galore. My favorite part is that it is collaborative and you can work on it with a team and see everyone’s input. With the launch of Google Apps for Education collaboration has been able to take on a whole new look. Being able to collaborate with someone no matter where they are is pretty fantastic. I also really like that you are able to create your own original diagrams and flowcharts or they have templates that you can use with ease.
• Exhibits- Gliffy allows students to see the meaning and relevance of things based on the different pictures and diagrams represented and how they are laid out and presented. As a special education teacher I work with a lot of visual learners. Having things mapped out for them helps them more easily get their thoughts and ideas on paper. I use venn diagrams and flowcharts weekly in my classroom.

2. Yarp

• http://yarp.com/
• Evaluating- According to the website, Yarp is “a simple invitation or question, especially one you share without requiring a login.” This website is okay. I just feel like it isn’t really needed. Personally, for quick invites I use Facebook events or messenger. I think these are easier and more convenient to use. I could see using it for a survey more than an invitation. But with the survey you still have to either email it or share the URL with students for them to complete it.
• Text/Verbal Symbols- In Yarp, you are using abstract representations from surveys and invitations. Again, I think this is something that is already been established on other outlets and isn’t really needed.

3. Google Forms

• https://docs.google.com/forms/
• Creating- Creating in this form is like putting elements together to form a whole. This is an excellent tool for teachers to use. I use it often, as does my district. I have used it for surveys and quizzes and my district often uses it for administratives things, such as collecting answers or data from teachers. It is quick and easy to create a form. It is also extremely helpful that answers can be stored in a spreadsheet and can be viewed or exported. It is also fantastic that it stays in your Drive and is stored in the Cloud.
• Text/Verbal Symbols- All of the data collected from the Form is stored in a spreadsheet that is easy to access and read to interpret the results. I also love how you can customize and personalize each form with pictures and themes. The absolute best part is that it syncs with all of my other Google Apps for Education and it is all free!

4. Juice Labs

• http://labs.juiceanalytics.com/chartchooser/index.html
• Analyzing- This is my first experience with this site and it was great! I actually started inputting my student’s progress on reading assessments into one of the charts and it automatically graphed their progress. So neat to be able to look at this data in a graphical representation. This is a great tool to analyze student data.
• Pictures/Visual Symbols- This was visually appealing and made my data easier to see trends. I was able to see progress and plateaus so much better. I will definitely use this in the future.

Educational Applications

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Storybird-

-https://storybird.com/

-Create- Storybird is a place that people of all ages can create visual stories. This fits right into this category as it helps you to design, assemble, construct, develop and author an original piece. This is a great classroom tool where anyone can become inspired by the illustrations and become an author of something great.

-Contrived Experience/Visual Symbols- Created a model or simulation to represent or show how to do something. Telling a story about something.

Quizlet-

-https://quizlet.com/

-Remember- Quizlet is an online learning tool that will help you practice and master whatever you are needing to learn. Teachers and students can tailor the tool to fit their current needs. This, in turn, helps them recall facts and concepts from their memory.

-Visual Symbols- This will help you practice, learn, and memorize by seeing words and/or phrases.

Blogger-

-https://www.blogger.com/

-Understand- Blogging can be an infinite number of things. It is almost like an online journal that could be the start to anything you want it to be. The topics to discuss, describe, explain and report are endless. It can be used for educational purposes to sharing your pet peeves with people.

-Exhibits- I think this would fall under exhibits because you can blog about anything. The topics and media are unlimited that you discuss and share. So it is like you are putting your thoughts, views, and feelings on exhibit for everyone that reads your Blog.

Lucid Chart-

-https://www.lucidchart.com/

-Analyze-With this application you can compare, contrast, differentiate and organize thoughts, ideas, and concepts. This has been a great resource for me as a special education teacher. I can create charts and organizers on so many topics and customize them to my student’s needs.

-Exhibits- This falls under exhibits because you can show or exhibit all kinds of different information in many different ways. The best part is you can create the way you want to exhibit the information.

Introduction

My name is Kara and I am 37 years old. I am currently in my 9th year teaching special education. I taught high school for 5 years and I have been teaching grades K-5  for 4 years. I have been married to my wonderful husband for 7 years. We have three small children, Colton is five, Corbin is four, and Claire is two. I have a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from The Ohio State University, a Master's in Education from Wright State University, and am working on my Educational Technology Endorsement at Miami. I am an avid Ohio State Football fan and I love to travel.

My husband Jason and I.

Colton 5, Corbin 4, and Claire 2.