I was amazed at the amount of apps that were listed and could be found for educational purposes. I had never thought that there would be so many uses for apps in education. I had seen many of the apps that are used as games or learning tools for students. I was unaware of the apps for educators or that many apps would be so helpful for educators.
I think with the increased use of technology in the classroom that apps are going to be very beneficial to educators. The nearpod app was one I thought was particularly useful. I think every educators fear is letting students use an ipad or ipod in class because of the lack of supervision. With the nearpod app the teacher is able to monitor and even guide the work being done on the device. That would relieve a great deal of stress for educators.
I also liked the TED app for speeches. I think exposing students to great speeches is always a great idea.
One thing I noticed was a lack of apps geared toward physical education and fitness. I do know there are apps out there for personal use but I would have liked to find a way to in-cooperate the use of technology by way of an app into a PE setting.
I think with the increased use of technology in the classroom that apps are going to be very beneficial to educators. The nearpod app was one I thought was particularly useful. I think every educators fear is letting students use an ipad or ipod in class because of the lack of supervision. With the nearpod app the teacher is able to monitor and even guide the work being done on the device. That would relieve a great deal of stress for educators.
I also liked the TED app for speeches. I think exposing students to great speeches is always a great idea.
One thing I noticed was a lack of apps geared toward physical education and fitness. I do know there are apps out there for personal use but I would have liked to find a way to in-cooperate the use of technology by way of an app into a PE setting.