10 best apps for Teaching and Learning (App Circus 2 home work)

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1. 10 best apps for Teaching and Learning App Circus 2

2. Contents 02 Xinle’s Apps 03 04 05 Megan’s Apps Our Top 10! Tiane’s Apps 01 Criteria 01

3. Criteria for our Best Apps Standards/curriculum alignment Authenticity Feedback Differentiation User friendliness Instructions applicable and helpful Higher order thinking Student motivation

4. Xinle’s 10 Apps I want to be a teacher in primary school. So as a primary school German/English teacher, it’s best to use apps that are child-friendly, interactive, and effective for developing listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills . Below are several good options with their main functions, target levels, and pros/cons for classroom and after-school use. Apps list 1. Studycat 2. Duolingo 3. BrainPOP (ELL) 4. Gus on the Go 5. Dandelin 6. Monkey Junior 7. Beelinguapp 8. Smartkids 9. Read&Write 10. Flip / Seesaw / Storytelling

5. 1.Studycat App Link: https://studycat.com Classroom Use: Used for vocabulary practice and sentence-building through mini-games. Teachers can assign categories (e.g., animals, colors, daily routines) for pre-class preparation or post-class review. 2. Duolingo App Link: https://www.duolingo.com Classroom Use: Perfect for differentiated practice. Students can review grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation at their own pace. Teachers may track progress using the “Duolingo for Schools” dashboard. 3.BrainPOP App Link: https://ell.brainpop.com Classroom Use: Ideal for introducing new grammar or vocabulary topics via animated videos. Teachers can pair videos with class discussions or comprehension quizzes.

6. 4. Gus on the Go App Link: https://www.gusonthego.com Classroom Use: Best for early learners’ vocabulary building. Teachers can assign categories (fruits, colors, numbers) as playful warm-up activities. Student Feedback: Visual and audio reinforcement after each correct or incorrect response. 5. Dandelin App Link: https://deutsch.info/dandelin Classroom Use: Can be used to introduce topics through songs, stories, and interactive tasks. Student Feedback: Offers simple progress tracking and performance summaries. 6. Monkey Junior (English) App Link: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/monkey-junior-english-for-kids/id930331514 Classroom Use: Helps students learn vocabulary and phonics with visual storytelling and repetition. Student Feedback: Provides star ratings and immediate corrections after every task.

7. 7. Beelinguapp App Link: https://www.beelinguapp.com Classroom Use: Used for reading comprehension and listening practice—students can compare texts side by side in two languages. Student Feedback: Shows reading progress and pronunciation accuracy. 8. Smartkids App Link: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/german-english-for-kids/id1273104622 Classroom Use: Supports picture-based vocabulary learning and spelling practice. Student Feedback: Provides instant audio feedback and success sounds. 9. Read&Write (by Texthelp) App Link: https://www.texthelp.com/products/read-write/ Classroom Use: Ideal for reading aloud, vocabulary highlighting, and writing assistance for ESL learners. Student Feedback: Highlights errors and provides corrective suggestions.

8. 10. Flip (formerly Flipgrid) App Link: https://info.flip.com Classroom Use: Used for oral language practice and peer feedback. Students record short videos responding to prompts. Student Feedback: Teachers and peers can leave video or text responses. Higher-Order Thinking Skills: Encourages reflection, evaluation, and self-expression. 演示文稿是实用的工具，可以是演示，演讲，报告等。大部分时间，它们都是在为观众服务。它们有多种用途，是演讲和教学的有力工具

9. Tiane’s 10 Apps My licensure area is 7-12 English, and I plan to add the K-6 grade levels to my licensure as well. Since my main focus will be English and I will be licensed to teach all grade levels, I researched the best English Language Arts apps for all school-age students. Apps list NewsELA, Elevate, Quill, readWorks, Commonlit, ActivelyLearn, PearDeck, Curipod, Scribo, GotFeedback

10. 1. NewsELA My Rating: 9/10 Classroom Use: Provides articles on any topic, available at 5 reading levels. Students read and take quizzes 2. Elevate My Rating: 4/10 Classroom Use: Provides 40+ games to enhance cognitive skills. Students can build vocabulary, improve memory skills, and track progress in a simple way. 3. Quill My Rating: Classroom Use: Provides lesson plan packs in multiple content areas using HQIM.

11. 4. ReadWorks 5 . CommonLit 6 . ActivelyLearn My Rating: 8/10 Classroom Use: Provides reading material for all grade levels, including reading plans and Article-a-Day plans. My Rating: 9/10 Classroom Use: Provides HQIM for teachers to use, as well as PD resources and insights for student growth. My Rating: 10/10 Classroom Use: Allow students to interact with texts through annotation, embedded questions, and teacher feedback.

12. 7. Peardeck 8. Curipod 9. Scribo My Rating: 5/10 Classroom Use: Slide tool that can transform Google or Powerpoint presentations into formative assessment experiences. My Rating: 7/10 Classroom Use: AI-powered slide creation tool for making interactive lessons, prompts, and discussions quickly My Rating: 8/10 Classroom Use: Writing support platform that provides automated, rubric-based feedback and writing analytics My Rating: 8/10 Classroom Use: Writing support platform that provides automated, rubric-based feedback and writing analytics 10 . GotFeedback

13. Megan’s 10 Apps My licensure area is 4-8 Middle Level, and I plan to be eligible to teach all subjects, after passing the different Praxis Content exams. My goal is to teach math, but I could see myself moving subject content to science/ social studies, at some point. Apps list Google Classroom, Canva, Pear Assessment, EdPuzzle, Google Forms, iReady, Prodigy, GimKit, Boom Cards, and WeWillWrite

14. Megan’s 10 Apps Google Classroom My Rating: 9/10 Classroom use: A hub for managing assignments , communication , and feedback all in one place. Teachers can post materials, grade work, and share announcements easily. Helps to streamline classroom organization. Canva My Rating: 9/10 Classroom use: Allows students to design posters, infographics, and presentations that creatively demonstrate their learning. Teachers and students can use it to create engaging material.

15. Megan’s 10 Apps Pear Assessment My Rating: 9/10 Classroom use: Turns ordinary slides into interactive lessons where students can respond in real time. Allows teachers to individually check for understandings through different question types and encourages engagement . EdPuzzle My Rating: 9/10 Classroom use: Teachers assign videos with embedded questions to check for understanding as students watch. It uses a flipped classroom, independent review, and enrichment activities to get instant feedback.

16. Megan’s 10 Apps Google Forms My Rating: 8/10 Classroom use: A quick way to collect information, give quizzes, and gather feedback from students. Teachers can use it as a formative assessment or survey to guide instruction. iReady My Rating: 8/10 Classroom use: Adaptive technology to provide individualize instruction in math. Allows for personalize feedback based on diagnostic assessments that determine student’s track and progress.

17. Megan’s 10 Apps Prodigy My Rating: 9/10 Classroom use: Makes math practice more engaging, students solve math problems to progress through challenges . The app adapts to each student’s level, helping to reinforce standard-based math skills. GimKit My Rating: 9/10 Classroom use: App that turns review sessions into fast paced games that reward accuracy and strategy. Students earn points and power ups as they answer questions, making preparing for tests, engaging .

18. Megan’s 10 Apps Boom Cards My Rating: 8/10 Classroom use: Interactive digital flashcards that ngive students independent feedback as they practice skills. Assigned as independent work that match each student’s level of skill. WeWillWrite My Rating: 9/10 Classroom use: Guides students through the entire writing process, from brainstorming to revision. Teachers can give targeted feedback and allows for students to directly give peer review/feedback.

19. Our Top 10! Google spreadsheet (more details with our Apps) https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1q48zqbvkaOwh12Or6hSkkzJQ2-YJWmlljf4IUgUc2Qk/edit?usp=drivesdk

20. 第一部分 Our Top 10! Quill Our rating : 9/10 Target age : Grades 4-12 Content area: ELA Quill made our Top 10 List because it rated high on nearly all of our criteria. Quill offers interactive standards-aligned exercises for any grade level. As students use this app, their teachers are given clear insights into their performance. The exercises encourage students to think critically, which leads to high order thinking. Quill’s interface is easy to navigate, and it even includes an optional demo to preview student work and outcomes. Although Quill is less gamified than some other educational apps, its structured, teacher-focused design makes it an excellent tool for classroom instruction and for strengthening students’ core writing skills. BrainPop Our rating: 9/10 Target age: All primary grades Content area: English / ESL BrainPOP made our Top 10 List because it is highly aligned with language learning standards and provides clear, engaging instruction for young learners. Its animated videos explain grammar, vocabulary, and reading skills in a way that is both fun and educational. Each lesson includes comprehension checks and interactive quizzes, giving students immediate feedback on their learning. BrainPOP’s interface is intuitive and child-friendly, making it easy for students to navigate independently. Teachers can also assign lessons and track student progress, which supports differentiation in the classroom. Although it is primarily designed for younger students, its strong alignment to curriculum standards and ability to promote analysis and synthesis make it a powerful tool for foundational language learning.

21. 第一部分 Our Top 10! NewsELA Our rating: 9/10 Target age: Middle school Content area: ELA NewsELA made our TOP 10 List because it is proven to be a highly effective, user-friendly, and adaptive platform for young readers. It provides differentiated instruction based on student reading levels, which is important because any grade level can have a wide range of reading skills present. With NewsELA, students can see their progress and track it in real time, as well as earn badges as they progress. Compared to other apps, the interface of NewsELA is easy to learn and simple to navigate. This is a great app for English Language Arts learning, but since it covers a wide variety of topics, it is helpful in building knowledge for any class. Read&Write Our rating: 9/10 Target age: Primary and up Content area: English / German – Reading & Writing Read&Write earned a place on our Top 10 List because it provides exceptional support for literacy, accessibility, and inclusion. It offers vocabulary, reading, and writing tools that can be customized for every learner, making it ideal for differentiated instruction. The app gives detailed, personalized feedback that helps students improve their writing and comprehension skills. Its interface is clear and feature-rich, with step-by-step tutorials and tooltips that guide users effectively. Teachers can tailor tools to meet individual needs, allowing all students to participate meaningfully in reading and writing tasks. While Read&Write is less game-based than some other tools, its focus on self-editing and metacognitive reflection helps build strong, independent learners.

22. 第一部分 Our Top 10! CommonLit Our rating: 9/10 Target age : Any Content area: ELA We chose CommonLit as one of our best apps because it provides HQIM and professional development resources to teachers in order to support student growth in ELA. Its app interface is clearly organized and easy to understand, which helps teachers assign exercises with ease. The lessons teachers have access to through CommonLit are also closely aligned to state standards. CommonLit makes it easy for teachers and students to track progress and assignment completion, as well as differentiate material based on student proficiency. The main advantage we saw in CommonLit is that it provides HQIM and professional development, which ensures quality learning for both the educator and the students. Flip/Seesaw/Storytelling Our rating: 9/10 Target age: Primary and up Content area: German / English – Speaking, Writing, and Reflection Flip, Seesaw, and other storytelling apps made our Top 10 List because they strongly support communication, creativity, and reflection. These platforms allow students to record and share videos, stories, or voice messages, creating authentic opportunities for oral expression. Teachers can provide personalized video or written feedback, encouraging meaningful interaction. The interface is highly intuitive, and clear recording and sharing instructions make the process simple for students of all ages. These tools are excellent for building confidence in speaking and for encouraging collaboration. Their social and creative nature makes learning deeply engaging and personal.

23. 第一部分 Our Top 10! ActivelyLearn Our rating: 10/10 Target age: Grades 4-12 Content area: ELA, social studies, science ActivelyLearn is a discussion-based app which gives students the opportunity to annotate texts with the help of tailored questions and teacher feedback. It is aligned with standards and differentiates its contents based on student proficiency. ActivelyLearn was one of our top choices because it encourages high order thinking and collaboration from students. It also has an interface that is easy to understand. Duolingo Our rating: 9/10 Target age: Primary and up Content area: All languages Duolingo made our Top 10 List for its strong performance in language skill development and motivation. The app provides listening, speaking, reading, and writing practice aligned with CEFR standards, offering real sentences and practical vocabulary. Its adaptive system adjusts lessons based on user performance, providing personalized feedback and progress tracking. The interface is bright, game-like, and extremely user-friendly, which makes it especially appealing to younger learners. Although Duolingo is less open-ended and communicative than teacher-led tools, its gamified format—complete with streaks, levels, and rewards—keeps students motivated and consistently engaged in language learning.

24. 第一部分 Our Top 10! Google Classroom EdPuzzle Our rating: 9/10 Target age: Grades 4-12 Content area: All Subjects Google Classroom made our TOP 10 list because it is one of the most effective and user friendly tools for organizing digital learning. It allows teachers to post assignments, share resources, and communicate easily with students in one central place. Students benefit from clear organization, immediate access to materials, and timely feedback from their teacher. All of which help them stay on track and take ownership of their learning. Compared to other learning management systems, Google Classroom stands out for its simplicity, accessibility, and seamless integration with other Google tools. Our rating: 9/10 Target age: Grades 4-12 Content area: All subjects EdPuzzle earned a spot in our TOP 10 list because it transforms tradition video lessons into interactive learning experiences. Teachers can embed questions, notes, and voice overs into videos to check for understanding as students learn. This app helps students stay engaged, think critically, and reflect on what they’re watching , while teachers can easily monitor progress and comprehension. EdPuzzle’s ability to personalize pacing and provide instant feedback makes it an excellent tool for bot in-class and independent learning.

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