Technology in Classrooms

    Technology is being used in classrooms more many purposes, but I believe it should be used more. We live in an era where technology is continuously changing, improving. Therefore, I believe we should take advantage of it to benefit students in classrooms. Technology makes learning easier and more organized. 

Great Apps to Use in Classroom

    I have came across multiple apps that are great to use in classroom. I will be listing 4 apps that I believe should be used in a elementary classroom and that I will definitely use. 

Epic - This ebook app for young students in school is amazing. students can choose books from their grade or reading level free of charge. Parents can login and view their kids progress. Epic allows readers to zoom in and out, highlight, provides illustrations, etc. All elementary kids in my family use Epic and they all love it. 

Canva - I loved using this app to make my graphic organizers. Allows making digital GOs fun, easy, and convenient. Many different formats, ideas, fonts, colors, backgrounds, etc. to choose from. 

Storyboard Creator - Now this is probably my favorite app. When doing my cartoon assignment, I used this app and all I can say is "IT WAS FUNNNNNN." The app is easy to use and can be helpful for young students in many ways. Students love using illustrations when doing stories, so this is a MUST when doing quick stories for children or allowing students to create ones of their own. 

Popplet - Very easy to use. Helpful for creating quick digital GOs. Use it to create webs. Kids would use it easily. 

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