Prodigy
http://www.mathsinsider.com/prodigy-math-game-gave-money-stranger-internet/
- This was a great review about a parent who was skeptical of math 'games' and how their son went from dragging his heels to practice math, to voluntarily spending his free time on Prodigy. The writer also talks about the difference between the free and paid version and the benefits of both.
https://www.commonsense.org/education/game/prodigy
-Common Sense Media wrote a nice piece about Prodigy and how it spices things up for students of all ages. The extra practice that seemed redundant in past years are now welcomed from students! They also talk about how students are able to work at their own pace and learn new skills without teacher instruction.
- This was a great review about a parent who was skeptical of math 'games' and how their son went from dragging his heels to practice math, to voluntarily spending his free time on Prodigy. The writer also talks about the difference between the free and paid version and the benefits of both.
https://www.commonsense.org/education/game/prodigy
-Common Sense Media wrote a nice piece about Prodigy and how it spices things up for students of all ages. The extra practice that seemed redundant in past years are now welcomed from students! They also talk about how students are able to work at their own pace and learn new skills without teacher instruction.
Biblionasium
https://www.commonsensemedia.org/website-reviews/biblionasium
- Common Sense Media wrote a great review on Biblionasium, specifically how it is a safe social media-like platform for younger students.
https://www.mhpbooks.com/goodreads-for-kids-to-spawn-terrifying-legions-of-underage-book-reviewers/
- This is a terrific article on how the days of adults being the only ones to review books are gone! This article also talks about how Biblionasium sets ups students for success when they get older to have meaningful conversations about books.
- Common Sense Media wrote a great review on Biblionasium, specifically how it is a safe social media-like platform for younger students.
https://www.mhpbooks.com/goodreads-for-kids-to-spawn-terrifying-legions-of-underage-book-reviewers/
- This is a terrific article on how the days of adults being the only ones to review books are gone! This article also talks about how Biblionasium sets ups students for success when they get older to have meaningful conversations about books.
Flipgrid
https://www.commonsense.org/education/website/flipgrid
- Common Sense Media wrote yet another excellent review on Flipgrid. This write-up talks about how it gives students an alternate way to present in front of the class. Student choice is a major factor in education today and Common Sense Media agrees.
https://ww2.kqed.org/education/2017/06/15/flipgrid-the-global-classroom-connections-maker/
- This article talks in depth about how Flipgrid allows students to take conversations started in the classroom out into the world in a safe, learning environment.
- Common Sense Media wrote yet another excellent review on Flipgrid. This write-up talks about how it gives students an alternate way to present in front of the class. Student choice is a major factor in education today and Common Sense Media agrees.
https://ww2.kqed.org/education/2017/06/15/flipgrid-the-global-classroom-connections-maker/
- This article talks in depth about how Flipgrid allows students to take conversations started in the classroom out into the world in a safe, learning environment.
Seesaw
https://techcrunch.com/2016/06/25/seesaw-education/
- This article talks about the very beginnings of Seesaw and how it has changed the way educators think about technology. The writer goes on to say that it has allowed teachers to embrace cell phones and personal laptops because Seesaw allows for them to be put to use.
http://www.ipadeducators.com/single-post/2015/02/20/REVIEW-Seesaw
- This article continues points made in the previous article with how Seesaw's simple login and user interface has improved the student's experience, but also the teacher's. Less time is used for setting up and logging in, which means there is more time to teach.
- This article talks about the very beginnings of Seesaw and how it has changed the way educators think about technology. The writer goes on to say that it has allowed teachers to embrace cell phones and personal laptops because Seesaw allows for them to be put to use.
http://www.ipadeducators.com/single-post/2015/02/20/REVIEW-Seesaw
- This article continues points made in the previous article with how Seesaw's simple login and user interface has improved the student's experience, but also the teacher's. Less time is used for setting up and logging in, which means there is more time to teach.