Monster Math 2 is the excellent new iOS game by Makkaji.  Like the first game, this game is designed for grades K-5 and is aligned to Common Core Standards.  It follows the familiar platform style game play where students solve Math equations (i.e. subtraction, addition, etc) while defeating monsters and unlocking 4 different magical lands.  Also, Monster Math tracks students progress, generates detailed reports, and allows users to choose which areas they want to focus on.I highly recommend checking out Monster Math 2 by clicking here!!!Below is a brief video...

AR Flashcards Addition is the new innovative way for students to work on their addition skills on their mobile iOS devices.  The way this works is a user goes to the AR Flashcard website prints out the free flashcard, and then points their iOS device at the card to render beautiful 3D numbers and animals to form an equation.  A student can then solve the equation w/in the app and even take timed quizzes.I highly recommend checking out AR Flashcards Addition by clicking here!!!

Sketch Nation is a wonderful free app (iOS/Android) and website for creating games.  Sketch Nation reminds me of Pixel Press Floors but w/out the paper.  All a student has to do is select their category of game (i.e. platform, jumping, etc) then draw their backgrounds/characters/items and let Sketch Nation do the rest.  The advanced level editor will help students create more complex games and work on their STEM skills.  Sketch Nation even has a nice section for education w/ a collection of games created by students.I highly recommend checking out Sketch Nation by clicking here!!!Below is a brief demo...For my Pinterest board on Programing/Coding click here.*Sketch Nation is an advertiser of Technology Tidbits.

ProjectorScreen.com is an excellent site for people or educators to find projectors and other type of equipment for their classrooms.  Not only can a person search through an immense amount of screens, but from other categories such as fixed or manual, multimedia carts, boards, chairs, and more.I highly recommend checking out ProjectorScreen by clicking here!!!*ProjectorScreen is an advertiser of Technology Tidbits.

Jump! is the new educational Math game by Artgig Studio (Mystery Math Town) for adding and counting numbers.  The way this work is a player jumps across platforms of numbers going in whatever sequential order the level provides (i.e. one, four, twelve, etc) while rescuing Snortles and squishing numbers to get to the other side.Here is more info...Practice skip counting and mental math as you squish numbers togetherApply multiplication knowledge to figure out the next numberGame difficulty adapts to your own skills, so you will be challenged, but not overwhelmedHints are always available, because sometimes the obvious just isn’t obviousMake your path in any direction you like - where it leads is up to youEvery game screen is dynamically generated, so you never play the same game twiceEarn bonus beach balls to play with at the beach party!6 environments to cross, 141 Snortles to rescue, so many numbers to squishPlay and replay levels to rescue all the SnortlesOption to turn off Stompers and fuses for a more relaxing math journeyUnlimited user accountsBelow is a brief demo...I highly recommend checking out Jump! by clicking here!!!

Answerables the innovative educational tool that combines the best features of game based learning w/ a learning management system has just released their free iPad app.  Answerables is being used by educators in a variety of ways from collaborating w/ other classes, to browsing the web, all in a secure 3D virtual environment.Answerables is used as a:• Virtual classroom • Lesson planner• Learning manager • Quest creator• Resource manager • Web browser (managed)• Social Network• Student portfolio• Presentation spaceFeatures include:• Multiplayer game environment• Learning management system• Quests & badges• Assessment tools• Analytics• Resource/Content management system• Web browser• Secure audio/video streamingI highly recommend checking out Answerables by clicking here!!!*Answerables is an advertiser of Technology Tidbits.

Wizer is an interesting new site for creating blended digital worksheets that I just found out about from Richard Byrne's award winning blog.  Wizer lets educators create digital worksheets from scratch by through either a fill in the blank style or by labeling a object.  A very nice feature is that a teacher can browse through a wide collection of worksheets already create it and then customize it for their own purpose.  Finally, a finished worksheet can then be shared through Google Classroom or through a unique generated URL and code.I highly recommend checking out Wizer by clicking here!!!

DimensionU is one of the leading companies around for creating innovative educational games in a 3D virtual world.  These games focus on Math & Literacy and are designed for grades 3rd-9th.  These game are designed for Common Core Standards and cover a wide variety of topics for each subject.  Best of all these games have high-replay, track student scores, and ideal for Game Based Learning.Below are 4 DimensionU games...Watch the videos below to see all 4 AMAZING DimensionU Games in action:Meltdown is the DimensionU gamethat offers students a secondchance when answering difficultquestions, and rewards creativestrategies to achieve victory.Swarm is DimensionU's team-basedgame that most strongly reinforcescooperation and collaborationbetween students to achieve acommon goal.Towerstorm is the DimensionUgame that is best for workingthrough the most curriculumin the shortest amount of time.Velocity is DimensionU'shigh-speed obstacle course thatensures players answer questionscorrectly in order to continueprogressing through the race.I highly recommend checking out DimensionU by clicking here!!!For my Pinterest board on Game Based Learning click here.*DimensionU is an advertiser of TechnologyTidbits

Story Monster is a fun site for digital storytelling that I just found out about from the great blogger, The Book Chook.  Story Monster is a fun site where a student can create a monster from scratch and then create a digital story.  However, there is a twist that in Story Monster a student plays a game by having their monster fly around and chomp on different parts of a sentence to form their story (i.e. noun, verb, adjective, etc.).I highly recommend checking out Story Monster by clicking here!!!

Biteslide is a wonderful site that I've covered many times before that allows users to create beautiful slidebooks/presentations w/ simple to use drag-n-drop tools.  Best of all, it is all done through an educational portal that allows educators to create and manage student account.  Educators are using Biteslide for project based learning, flip a lesson, and more.Recently, they just announced the unveiling of their "Project Kits" that are digital lessons aligned to Common Core Standard.Here is more info...Every project helps you teach the key 21st Century skills that your students need for their personal development: critical thinking, communication, collaboration, creativity and digital citizenship.Each Biteslide project kit includes:A beautifully designed slidebook to introduce the project to your studentsA project summaryA starter activityMain activitiesAssessment criteriaProject extension ideasWe are launching with three exclusive project kits:Exploring the Earth and Space - A stellar kit about the earth and spaceDigital Travel Brochure - A geography kit to create a fun and engaging city guideThe Mayans - A historical kit that explores the marvellous MayansI highly recommend checking out Project Kits by clicking here!!!For my Pinterest board for Web 2.0 for Schools click here.*Biteslide is an advertiser of Technology Tidbits.