Matific is a free Math resource for grades K-6.  This excellent site/app has over a 1000 educational activities that are aligned to Common Core Standards.  "Matific offers more than 700 game-based episodes, which are short interactive activities, and digital worksheets that students can access on any device with internet access, including Mac, PC, iPad and Android."  Best of all is the teacher dashboard that allows educators to monitor student's activity as well as assess their learning through detailed progress reports.I highly recommend checking out Matific by clicking here!!!

WonderBox is an excellent free iPad app for students of all ages learning about a wide variety of subjects (i.e Science, Geography, Math etc).  This app has over has over 3000 videos, maps, and images to help students learn.  Also, kids can use it to spark there creativity and create digital projects and share them in a safe environmentBelow is a demo video...I highly recommend checking out WonderBox by clicking here!!!

NameCoach the innovative site for learning students names and how to pronounce them correctly has just released their latest update, Directory Integration Service.  Directory Integration Service allows a district/school to embed a voice recording of your students' name pronunciation directly into your existing directory listings.Here are some more benefits...Build a stronger community, promoting diversity and enhancing team relations.  Encourages inclusion not just diversityHelpful in orientation and recruitmentHelpful with Alumni relationsCommunication made easier across your institutionHelps build student-faculty rapportSeamlessly integrate with our Commencement ServiceWe make all of this secure, scalable and easy to deployI highly recommend checking out NameCoach's Directory Integration page for schools by clicking here!!!Below is a brief demo...*NameCoach is an advertiser of TechnologyTidbits.

WhatsDue is a nice free mobile (iOS/Google) app for keeping students and parents up to date.  All a student or parent has to do is subscribe to a course/class via an embed code, add assignments, and the user will get reminders and control what is due when.I highly recommend checking out WhatsDue by clicking here!!!

Recently voted 1 of 12 of the best apps for Math by TeachThought.Prodigy is a fantastic free online Math game that is ideal for Game Based Learning.  This super fun highly engaging game designed for grades 1st-8th and is aligned to Common Core Standards.  Best of all is the teacher portal which allows for educators to assess students and get instant real-time reporting.  Prodigy, even has a unique learning engine which allows the game to differentiate instruction and help students w/ areas they are struggling in.  Teachers can modify the game to suit their needs and select which skills their students need to focus on too.  Also, Prodigy is browser based and works on any device (i.e iPad or Chromebook).*Prodigy is now for 7th-8th grade too!!!** Prodigy has added thousands of questions covering more than 150 new Math skills!!I highly recommend checking out Prodigy by clicking here!!!For more information on the latest news from Prodigy click here!!!Below is a brief demo...For my Pinterest board on Game Based Learning click here.*Prodigy is an advertiser of Technology Tidbits.

Box Island: One Hour of Coding is a wonderful fun free iOS app for the "Hour of Code" that helps students age 6 on up learn the basics of coding.  This interactive tutorial has kids follow along and help "Hiro" collect all the clocks on Box Island by arranging blocks of code together (think Scratch).I highly recommend checking out Box Island by clicking here!!!For my Pinterest board on Programming/Coding click here.

Storyboard That the free online resources that educators everywhere are using for a wide variety of teaching strategies has just released their Winter Holiday Classroom Activities teacher guides...From their site.... Sometimes we use the seasons and holidays around us to engage our students in the skills we are teaching. Whether you want to use these activities just for fun, or if you have lesson plans centered around the winter holidays, Storyboard That is an excellent resource. Check out some of the great things your students can do!I highly recommend checking out Storyboard That for Winter Classroom Activities by clicking here!!!Storyboard that is an advertiser of Technology Tidbits.

Chronicle is an amazing iPad app that helps educators harness and organize their best teaching methodologies.  This is done by "chronicling" a students' data and using it in a beneficial and meaningful way.  Chronicle is an all-in-one tool that teachers are using for classroom management, grading, assessing, and so much more.Here are some of Chronicle's features...1. Ideal for Reading and Writing Workshop conferring notes, but great for any subject2. The ability to capture multiple pics, videos, and audio recordings within a note enables teachers to easily provide rich feedback, document student growth, share student achievements, and intervene for student needs.3. The integrated grade book and traffic light system equip teachers with a means of formatively tracking unit goals, grades, report card descriptors, and more!4. Many customizable features, including the option of associating any Common Core Standards with a class, if desired.Below is a demo video...I highly recommend checking out Chronicle by clicking here!!!*Chronicle is an advertiser of Technology Tidbits

Spell 'till you Drop by Reading Laboratory 2.0 is a fun free iPad for Spelling.  The plot is simple as a student listens to a word then tries to spell it.  In the game a player tries to "beat the clock" and spell 5 words correctly as they add planks to a bridge to cross it.  There are 3 levels to conquer over 600 words to spell, and power-ups that kids can unlock as they progress further through the game.I highly recommend checking out Spell 'till you Drop by clicking here!!!For my Pinterest board on Game Based Learning click here.

It's the time of year again for my favorite annual sites and apps.  This year's list will be a little different as I list my favorite 50 instead of 100.  The reason for this is not as many new learning tools came out this year compared to years past, while more current tools focused on regular updates.  However, that does not mean there are not a lot of new items to look through, as sites/apps for programming/coding, Math/STEM, and Game Based Learning played a predominant role in this year's list.  As w/ any of my previous annual top lists, all tools listed in previous posts will not be eligible for this years'.*Mobile AppTop 50 Sites/Apps of 2015  * Seesaw - Excellent free mobile app (Android/iOS) for students creating digital portfolio w/ educational portal.Code Kingdoms - One of my favorite sites for learning how to program (Javascript) by drag-n-dropping blocks of code (i.e Scratch).  Also, has an abundance of lesson plans and students can learn how to create their own Minecraft style game.* Oncore - A free to use iPad app for teachers that acts like an all-in-one Learning Management System, where educators can assess students, take attendance, communicate w/ parents, and much more.* Plotagon - A wonderful site/app for digital storytelling where students create animated movies (i.e Xtranormal) by typing a script.Grammarly - A terrific site for helping students w/ their grammar, spelling, and more w/ detailed reporting.* Sketch Nation - A great free site/app (iOS/Android) for creating games.  Students can also work on their STEM skills and learn the basics of programming.* Ignite Teaching - An excellent free iPad app for Project Based Learning through collaborative digital presentations/projects.Help Teaching - A very nice site for educational resources, printables, assessments, and more.* Class Compete - A super fun and innovative Game Based Learning system for grades K-8 in the subjects of Math and English.* WhatsDue - A cool new free mobile app (iOS/Android) for keeping students and parents up to date on what is happening in the classroom.Modern Chalkboard - A great site for finding free Smart Board resources and tutorials.* Galxyz - An innovative mobile app (Android/iOS) for Elementary Science that is COPPA compliant and aligned to Common Core Standards.* Mystery Word Town - The excellent mobile (Android/iOS) app that uses Game Based Learning to help learn and spell words.* Box Island: One Hour Coding - A fun free iOS app for ages 6 on up learning the basics of coding.TenMarks - A very popular site for Math for grades 1st-12th that tracks student progress as well as helps teachers differentiate instruction.* Bloomz - Bloomz is a free (iOS/Android) app for educators looking to communicate w/ parents via mobile devices.* Monster Math - An excellent iOS Math game w/ high replay value that helps students learn their basic Math Skills through an innovative platform-type game.Versal - A nice site for creating interactive digital lessons, that is ideal for online learning.Learnteria -  A new site for educators looking for reviews on a wide variety items, such as: sites, books, apps, and more.* WonderBox - A wonderful free iPad app for students learning a number of different subjects (i.e Math, Geography, Science, etc) through use of videos, maps, images, and more.Story Shares - An interesting new site for readers grades K-12th.  Story Shares creates digital books that are customized per Reading Level.* Quiz Hero -  One of my favorite (iOS/Android) free apps that uses RPG game elements to learn a variety of subjects, such as: Math, Vocabulary, Science, etc).* Tickle - A fantastic iOS app to learn how to program by dragging blocks of code together, that works on items such as: Sphero, drones, etc.Quizizz - A excellent site for creating multiplayer quizzes where educators get results in real-time.* CodeQuest - A fun iOS app that helps teaches students learn how to code in CSS or html, ideal for STEM.Choosito - A new and safe way to search the web for students and library resources.AlfaTyping - A great site for educators for students to learn how to type while educators track their progress.* Milk Hunt - A entertaining Math game for 1st-5th grade that has students collecting bottles of milk while answering different questions.* Make It - A nice iOS app for grades K-2nd for creating games, stories, slideshows, and more.* Flashsticks - An innovative site/app for learning a foreign language through interactive post-it notes.* Brownie Points - An excellent free iPad app for Math grades K-7th, that uses an incentive based learning system.CodeCampKidz - An interesting site for students 5th-8th learning how to code in html, Javascript, and more.* myBlee Math - A nice free iOS app 5-12 yrs old learning Math.  myBlee not only tracks student progress but offers rewards and puzzles in a wide range of Mathmatical topics.Erase all Kittens - A unique site that has students "hack" through the levels of a game to rescue all the kittens.  A nice way to learn how to code and ideal for STEM.Lumio - Excellent site/company for Math games and resources, ideal for mobile learning or a 1:1 environment.* JellyBean Scoop - An interesting new site/app (Android/iOS) for finding "true" stories divided into four Reading levels.  Be sure to check out JellyBean Writer too!!LearnBop - A great site for educators teaching Math in grades K-12 that tracks student progress and allows educators to differentiate instruction.FlipQuiz - A fun site for creating Jeopardy style game quizzes.* Spell 'till you Drop - A super fun iPad app that has students learning how to spell while playing through a game of building a bridge, w/ over 600 words included.* Code Blast - A nice introductory to problem solving by programming a rocket in this fun iPad app.* Explain 3D - Is a innovative mobile (Android/iOS) app that acts as an interactive encyclopedia that has a wide range of simulations on topics such as electronics, machines, and more.* Scoodle Jam - A great iPad app for grades K-6th ideal for Project Based Learning.  Students can create presentations, drawings, projects, and more as well as choose through lots of educational templates.Study Ladder - A wonderful site for educational resources and games on a number of different subjects.* Monster Physics - An excellent iOS app for kids ages 9-11 learning the basic concept of Physics by creating their own interactive creations.* Zap Zap Math - A cool free mobile (iOS/Android) app for self paced learning in Math.* NumberShire - A terrific site/app for K-2nd learning basic Math concepts that tracks student's progress and is aligned to Common Core Standards.* Counting Kingdom - One of my favorite iOS apps for addition/Math for kids 6-8 yrs old that uses the popular "tower/defense" style game.* SlateMath - A free iPad for young learners learning the basic concepts of Math and numbers, w/ over 38 different activities.Kidtopia - A nice safe COPPA/CIPA compliant search engine for kids/students.Telling Time w/ the Smurfs - A great and fun way for students to learn how to tell time through an interactive story w/ Papa and Brainy Smurf.