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10 content apps that are useful

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Snap guide - allows students to explain an activity step by step using a variety of media

I movies - my geography students used this to create a travel brochure of a region.

Easy bib - my psychology class uses this to list the sources and content gained from those sources for their term paper

Your Rights - my civics class uses this to learn about the bill of rights and how they apply today

My Gov - my civics class uses this app to keep a running log on what our representative and senators are voting on. It lists the name of all representatives and senators as well as bills are up for a voteband what bills are waiting to get hearings

American History Timeline - this allows students to see chronologically what events happened, why they happened and provides the opportunity to connect how one event can be the cause of the next event.

Civics 101 - this provides the framework for the 3 branches of government, how they are organized and the responsibilities of each.

Civil War Today - A & E - excellent app that carefully explains the battles, strategies and major players

Tap Quiz Maps - my geography class uses this to review and help retain the location of countries.

Khan Academy - absolutely a great app! Takes complicated/sophisticated concepts and breaks it down to the level my students can comprehend. I know my daughter uses this to help her in math class when she has difficulty.

5 personal apps

1). Skype - allows visual and audio communication with another person 2). Web md - provides info on prescriptions, treatments 3). Pandora and I heart - listen to music will you work or relax 4). Netflix - allows watching favorite tv shows / movies 5). Pages - allows my daughter to email her written paper and I can proof read it or give suggestions. Also pages allows me to do school work wherever I am at.....making worksheets, quizzes, tests.