Category: Apps

Popplet – A Mind Mapping Tool

Posted on June 18, 2021 by In iOS, Learning, Mac, PC, Productivity
Mind Mapping
Mind mapping is a concept that’s been around in some form or another for decades, but recent innovations in technology have made this concept especially accessible. iPads for example, (as well as other types of tablets) are perfect for creating mind/concept maps, as users can pinch and zoom and move concepts and images around with…

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Vico SmartBoard

Posted on June 11, 2021 by In iOS, Learning, Productivity
Classroom teacher in front of whiteboard
Remote technology has been growing at an unprecedented pace. Internet speeds have gotten faster, hardware has gotten cheaper, and the recent COVID-19 pandemic has cemented the need for workable “remote access” technology. We’ve mentioned in previous articles that tutoring might be difficult to acquire, expensive, and potentially against current COVID-19 protocols, but what if there…

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Google Classroom

Posted on June 04, 2021 by In Android, Learning, PC
A student studying with headphones
Digital classroom-management apps have been growing in popularity over the past few years, and even more so during the recent covid-19 pandemic. These apps allow teachers or parents to easily create and manage classroom content such as tests, quizzes, assignments etc. There are lots of classroom management apps available to choose from right now, but…

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Kahoot – Gamified Studying

Posted on May 21, 2021 by In Android, iOS, Learning, PC
A student studying on his laptop
In the last couple decades, educators have learned a lot about effective study techniques. And while there isn’t a one-size-fits-all option that works for everyone, it’s become apparent that keeping students engaged in the material is of the upmost importance in ensuring students actually retain what they learn. This is especially true in 2021 where…

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