Free APP

I received an email from HarperCollins announcing a new free app companion to WARRIORS, the cat adventure fantasy series from author Erin Hunter. The WARRIORS app is currently listed on Apple's New and Noteworthy section in the App Store. The app includes facts about cats and clans, information on how to download WARRIORS ebooks, plus WARRIOR trivia. 

I am not familiar with the WARRIORS series, but if I was or if I had a big cat lover in the house, I think this app would be a nice addition to my app collection.....and it's FREE! I have not previewed this app as of this post, but I look forward to checking it out!

Click here for WARRIORS app in the itunes store.

~ Melanie

Survey says....

HI! 

I am creating a presentation about using iPads/apps within the classroom. I would like to get some (VERY INFORMAL) data on what you think are important characteristics of various apps or what is the first thing you think of for a specific type of app. 

If you have a few minutes, please fill out this survey and submit. Once the answers are collected, I will be creating visuals to use within my presentation. By no means is this scientific...I just wanted a chance to get information for my presentation and officially use Google forms for the first time! 

**update** survey will be available until July 11th**

Thank you for your time! 

Melanie 

@teachwtechbrox

ReadWriteThink

This is a great resource for parents and teachers. ReadWriteThink offers lesson plan ideas, student interaction ideas, professional development as well as as a whole section of parent and after school resources. It is sponsored by International Reading Association and the National Council of Teachers of English.

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Great resources for iOS and non-iOS users

Looking  for some great resources for your iDevice?

Looking for some great resources to use on your home computer?

Check out this website.

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Happy 4th of July!

Just a quick post. I'm still trying to get on track after returning from vacation, catching up with some "tech" things, and now preparing for some out-of-town visitors.

I hope everyone has a safe and wonderful holiday! And may you enjoy time with family and friends!

Thanks to my daughter (age 5) for creating a great 4th of July hair-do, thanks to toca boca Hair Salon app.

For my students, here is a message from Ms. Weathers: 

"Did your Evendale student receive their "Reading Challenge" in the mail from Principal Weathers? If not, be looking for it on Tuesday and keep reading this summer!"

If you need any idea for books, please let me know. Also reminder that the school email and website has changed as of July 1, 2011. My school email is now: mbroxterman@princetonschools.net AND the disctrict website is now: http://www.princetonschools.net/. Please make sure you change these in your address book and browser bookmarks/favorites.


Lastly, here are a few 4th of July related apps you might be interested in. I have not tried all these so not sure of the quality. Sorry I didn't post them sooner.

4th of July - Auracle: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/4th-of-july-auracle/id446275675?mt=8

Fireworks 123: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/fireworks-123/id442807770?mt=8
description from iTunes: Fireworks 123 is an interactive “cause and effect” app designed to support the development of early literacy skills and the comprehension of descriptive concepts such as number, size, and color in a fun and entertaining way.

i See-quence Firworks: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/i-see-quence-fireworks/id440977983?mt=8&ign-mpt=uo%3D4
description from iTunes: i See-quence… Fireworks is an application providing a picture story for individuals that need support in understanding the process of watching fireworks. Personal photos can be added by the user with a camera ready Apple device or imported from the user’s photo album.