Tag: app
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App Review: Kodable
The first week back from winter break is coming to a close. In order to ease back into the week, we started using a new app in the library. 1st-5th grade students started using Kodable this week. I will get kindergarten on the Kodable train later… I knew I wouldn’t have the energy to help…
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Green Screen by Do Ink Tutorial
I recently shared a green screen video of one of my students on my teacher Twitter. It has gotten an amazing response, so I want to talk about how we did it. I have an amazing library… I still can’t believe how lucky I am most days. I have a portable green screen that is…
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Library App Review: Novel Effect
Novel Effect has been one of my favorite apps recently–and the favorite of others as it was added to AASL’s (American Association of School Librarians) Best Apps List. I am using the app this week during kindergarten and first grade storytime, so I wanted to share it with you before we get started. My students…
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knitCompanion NG: A Review
knitCompanion NG is a powerful knitting app that can be found in the iOS and Android App Stores. As a Mac Head, so to say, I’m writing about the iOS version in this review. When you open the app, you will find it looks radically different from the old version (now called Legacy kC). I…
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Paprika App Review
I am a long time Paprika app user. I have always been slightly obsessed with collecting recipes and as I grew older, I’ve become a little intrigued with actually making some of these things that I’ve hoarded for so long. Paprika’s newest app version was an instant upgrade for me. It’s on sale to the…
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Review: Earny, An App to Get You Money Back
A couple of months ago, a friend (Ashley S.) suggested I start using Earny. Earny is an app that tracks your purchases on Amazon and in your email inbox (it looks for receipts). Your credit card has price drop protection. This service finds better deals and files the claim for you to get the difference…