Mary+R.

**Assignment #1 iTunes** **I found several links off of iTunes U, such as Tools 4 Students that I would explore for use with my 4th grade classroom. I like the "tools" in Tools 4 Students because they can also be projected on my Smartboard**

**Assignment #2Applications**


 * I have found 10+ applications for my IPad that promise to be helpful in my classroom this year.**
 * 1-Tools 4 Students-There appear to be many templates that could be used the reading portion of my Literacy Block. I also like that these can be projected onto my whiteboard and we can work through them together initially.**
 * 2-Science House- This site encourages the students tursine given "tools" to make inventions and "run" them. I would use this in our 4th grade Simple Machines unit.**
 * 3-TinkerBox-This app is similar to the above Science House in that the student is asked to make something work but the specific tools are given to make a predetermined item. It may be easier to start with this app to see our my students handle it.**
 * 4-Show Me- This is an app that asks a student to write, perhaps also draw, and explaintheir thinking through a problem. I would use imainly for math.**
 * 5-Screen Chomp- This is similar to Show Me with some additional "treats" to similarly describe "ones thinking process" through a problem.**
 * 6-Pettison's Inventions- I would use this as a resource in my Simple Machines unit. It looks like another good site to add differentiation to my science curriculum.**
 * 7-Notability- In 4th grade we begin to learn more structured note taking. This may be helpful to use.**
 * 8-Rocket Math- I like the fact that this integrates learning math with experimenting with rocket design-another favorite thing of this age group.**
 * 9-Shake A Phrase- Learning the parts of speech is not the most exciting thing to do, but thisinteractive site identifys parts of speech within the context of a sentence.**
 * 10- Numbers League- This allows for review of a variety of skills at various levels which offers differentiation.**


 * I have chosen 5 applications that I would chose just to accommodate my own interests.**
 * 1- US Weekly Magazine because I enjoy some "mindless" reading at times :)**
 * 2- Real Simple- This has been a favorite magazine of mine. Now I can read it anytime/ anywhere.**
 * 3- Health Tip of the Day- There may be some cool tips that I may take note of.**
 * 4- BrainPop Jr.- Yes, this is a "school thing" but I use it all the time at school**

**Assignment #3Audiobooks / E-Books** **I found 2 books to add to my bookshelf. For myself I found Mrs. Kennedy and Me. For possible use with my students, I found Girl To The Rescue.**