There are unquantifiable iPad apps for classroom use. I've written about many that I use in previous blog posts. None of them have dealt with one of the biggest issues hindering teacher success, classroom management. You know, that part of preparing for a new school year that often gets thrown by the wayside as we focus our attention on lesson planning. Fortunately, these apps will make managing your classroom, well . . . a lot more managable.
I did it again, starting out with my absolute favorite app. Well, Book Retriever is worth jeopordizing my literary credability. What does it do? It does away with the need to maintain a paper trail for your classroom library (how many books have you lost with that system anyway?).
By using the built in ISBN barcode scanner you can add all of your classroom books to your classroom library catalouge. Students may then check books out or in by scanning any book from your classroom with your iPad. Book Retriever also features Hot Book lists based on which of your books have been checked out the most. And it also provides book information including grade level, Lexile, AR and ATOS information.
By using the built in ISBN barcode scanner you can add all of your classroom books to your classroom library catalouge. Students may then check books out or in by scanning any book from your classroom with your iPad. Book Retriever also features Hot Book lists based on which of your books have been checked out the most. And it also provides book information including grade level, Lexile, AR and ATOS information.
Gamification is a trending topic in educational circles. Class Dojo turns classroom management into a game . . . for the students, at least. It turns managing behavior and keeping an anecdotal record a hassle-free joy for teachers.
By setting up your classroom account and assigning your students their own avatar you can provide immediate feedback for specific student behaviors by the click of a button (iPads actually don't have buttons. Darnit).
Class Dojo also features the ability to print behavior reports for students, parents, or administrators see as well. Don't even dare think that Class Dojo only tracks negative behaviors. That would be counterproductive. Use this stellar app to show how students are becoming self-directed learners in your well-managed classroom.
By setting up your classroom account and assigning your students their own avatar you can provide immediate feedback for specific student behaviors by the click of a button (iPads actually don't have buttons. Darnit).
Class Dojo also features the ability to print behavior reports for students, parents, or administrators see as well. Don't even dare think that Class Dojo only tracks negative behaviors. That would be counterproductive. Use this stellar app to show how students are becoming self-directed learners in your well-managed classroom.
Teacher Pal has a reputation that precedes it. Featured by Apple as one of the best apps for Teachers in Classroom Tasks, this app allows you to track attendance, grades, behavior, and design your own seating charts (that last feature is my favorite).
Teacher Pal is a one stop app to manage all features in your busy classroom. It also has the versatility to create different classrooms for all of your classes or periods. With the ability to take notes on lessons, assignments, and behavior Teacher Pal is a great tool to utilize to help organize your anecdotal records, student information, and grades. Download it. You won't regret it.
Teacher Pal is a one stop app to manage all features in your busy classroom. It also has the versatility to create different classrooms for all of your classes or periods. With the ability to take notes on lessons, assignments, and behavior Teacher Pal is a great tool to utilize to help organize your anecdotal records, student information, and grades. Download it. You won't regret it.
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