Android 4 Schools

Android 4 Schools is a blog written mostly by Richard Byrne. In this blog, you can find out about the latest apps for Android devices. Most of the apps suggested are free and gives suggestions on how you might use them in the K-12 setting.

 

2 More Google Helpers for Your Classroom

Help your students become effective, efficient web searchers. Google's Search Education helps students by making available lessons on how to search the internet for "quality sources appropriate to their task".

Another tool that students/teachers can use for reliable "scholarly literature" is Google Scholar. It helps in locating "relevant work across the world of scholarly research".

Oh How Times Have Changed!

BioDigital Human

This is the most amazing, interactive look into the human body! Check out the "BioDigital Human" for an in-depth look into all body systems ...Amazing!
Be patient, it takes a bit to load but well worth the wait!

Storynory

This is a website that provides new, free audio stories every week. They are read by professional actors and are recorded in broadcast quality sound. You can even download the stories in mp3 format to your devices!

Interactive Whiteboard Resources by Think Bank

 

More Interactive Whiteboard Resources from "Think Bank"

Searchy Pants-Safe Online Searching

Here is a neat tool for the classroom. A "simple and safe internet search engine for families, children and pupils. Searchy Pants allows children, parents & schools to create a custom search home page for their child to use and allows families to easily communicate by leaving custom messages. Schools can also use Searchy pants to showcase pupils work while providing a safe search experience."

Imaginon

Wow, a site that can help engage students with games and activities based on children's literature. Check out IMAGINON!