FALLING ACORNS, MIGHTY OAKS

Tag: app review

  • 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…

    Continue reading

  • 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…

    Continue reading

  • Flipgrid for Stop Animation Videos

    I’ve struggled with how to use Flipgrid with my students as fifth graders can be notorious for finding ways to get themselves in trouble. The best use of Flipgrid so far has been for students to share their stop animation videos. A lot of these videos have gotten many, many views by other students (don’t…

    Continue reading

  • 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…

    Continue reading

  • Paprika App Review

    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…

    Continue reading