HU Educational Apps Powerpoint Assignment

Week 7 & 8 Assignment

1. EducationalAA PP PP SS
Hayley Kate Webb & Juli Elrod
Inspiring Innovation and Empowering Learning Inside and Outside the Classroom

2. APP #1APP #1
An interactive teaching platform that allows teachers to
deliver lessons combining slides, videos, quizzes, polls,
and VR experiences. Used for engaging students in real-
time lessons, formative assessments, and differentiated
instruction across subjects and grade levels.
Provides instant feedback through quizzes, polls, and
interactive questions. Teachers can view student
responses live and provide targeted support or
reteaching as needed.
NEARPOD

3. Promotes analysis, evaluation,
and creation through interactive
discussions, open-ended
questions, and multimedia lessons
that require application of
knowledge.
THINKING SKILLS PRIVACY
EASE OF USE
Complies with COPPA, FERPA, and GDPR.
Student data is protected, and the
platform does not include ads or sell
personal information.
Intuitive and teacher-friendly interface. Lessons
can be created from templates or imported from
PowerPoint or Google Slides. Students join easily
via a code, and navigation is guided by the
teacher.
NEARPODNEARPOD

4. Lessons are aligned with state
and Common Core standards.
Teachers can select or create
lessons targeting specific learning
objectives and outcomes.
ALIGNMENT TO
STANDARDS SUPPORT
Provides clear tutorials, help center
articles, and professional development
webinars. Built-in guides and templates
make lesson creation and student
participation straightforward.
NEARPODNEARPOD

5. NEARPOD LINKEDNEARPOD LINKED

6. APP #2APP #2
Provides live, one-on-one online English lessons for
children with native-speaking teachers. Useful for
developing vocabulary, grammar, speaking, and listening
fluency. Can supplement ESL or ELL instruction.
Students receive instant correction, verbal feedback, and
progress reports after each session. The platform tracks
achievement and learning goals over time.
NOVAKID

7. Encourages communication,
comprehension, creativity, and
application of language in real-
world contexts through dialogue
and interactive tasks.
THINKING SKILLS PRIVACY
EASE OF USE
Complies with GDPR and COPPA. Lessons
occur in a secure virtual classroom; data
is encrypted, and parents control account
access and communication.
Very intuitive, child-friendly design.
Lessons are gamified with visuals,
animations, and quizzes that maintain
engagement and scaffold learning.
NOVAKIDNOVAKID

8. Follows CEFR (Common European
Framework of Reference for
Languages) for English proficiency,
ensuring structured progression of
skills.
ALIGNMENT TO
STANDARDS SUPPORT
NOVAKIDNOVAKID
Includes onboarding for parents,
interactive tutorials for students, and
ongoing teacher guidance. Clear
instructions are embedded in lessons,
with progress dashboards for both
teachers and families.

9. NOVAKID LINKEDNOVAKID LINKED

10. APP #3APP #3
Designed for early learners (ages 2–8). Supports literacy,
math, social-emotional skills, and creativity through
stories, songs, and interactive activities. Ideal for centers,
intervention, or enrichment.
Provides immediate responses to actions,
encouragement from in-app characters, and adaptive
progression that adjusts to each child’s level.
KHAN ACADEMY KIDS

11. Promotes curiosity, problem-
solving, and creativity through
storytelling, exploration, and open-
ended play. Encourages connections
between concepts in multiple
subjects.
THINKING SKILLS PRIVACY
EASE OF USE
Ad-free and nonprofit. Complies with
COPPA and FERPA. Collects minimal data,
offers child-safe accounts, and never
displays third-party ads or sells information.
Extremely intuitive with bright visuals, guided
narration, and simple navigation suitable for
young children. Teachers can use it
independently or as a supplement to
instruction.
KHAN ACADEMY KIDSKHAN ACADEMY KIDS

12. Aligned with early learning
frameworks such as Head Start
and Common Core foundational
standards. Supports readiness in
reading, writing, and math.
ALIGNMENT TO
STANDARDS SUPPORT
KHAN ACADEMY KIDSKHAN ACADEMY KIDS
Includes easy onboarding for teachers
and parents, in-app tutorials, and
printable guides. Instructions are visual,
audio-supported, and age-appropriate
for early learners.

13. KHK LINKEDKHK LINKED

14. APP #4APP #4
Provides personalized practice in math, language arts,
science, social studies, and Spanish. Teachers use IXL to
assign skill practice, monitor student growth, and target
interventions or enrichment.
Gives immediate right/wrong responses, explanations for
missed questions, and adaptive skill recommendations.
Students earn awards and certificates for mastery
progress.
IXL

15. Promotes analysis, application,
and evaluation through problem-
solving, inference, and concept-
based questions beyond rote
memorization.
THINKING SKILLS PRIVACY
EASE OF USE
Complies with COPPA, FERPA, and GDPR.
Uses encrypted data storage and never
sells personal information. Parents and
teachers manage student accounts.
Highly intuitive and adaptive. Organized
by subject, grade, and skill. Teachers can
assign specific standards, while students
see personalized recommendations
IXLIXL

16. Fully aligned to Common Core
and all 50 state standards.
Teachers can track progress by
standard, skill, or learning
objective to support curriculum
outcomes.
ALIGNMENT TO
STANDARDS SUPPORT
IXLIXL
Includes teacher guides, onboarding
tutorials, and a built-in help center.
Provides in-skill explanations and “learn
with an example” supports for students.

17. IXL LINKEDIXL LINKED

18. APP #5APP #5
Used for differentiated instruction, test prep, remediation,
enrichment, flipped learning, and progress monitoring.
Teachers can assign lessons, track mastery, and support
students at their own pace.
Provides instant feedback on practice problems, progress
dashboards, hints, and mastery levels. Teachers can view
class and individual reports to guide instruction.
KHAN ACADEMY

19. Encourages metacognition,
conceptual understanding,
problem-solving, and
application. The AI tutor
(Khanmigo) prompts students to
reason rather than memorize.
THINKING SKILLS PRIVACY
EASE OF USE
Ad-free nonprofit platform. Complies with
COPPA and FERPA. Encrypts data, limits
child account features, and never sells
personal information.
Highly intuitive with organized content by
subject and grade. Includes clear visuals, step-
by-step lessons, and a teacher dashboard.
Integrates easily with Google Classroom.
KHAN ACADEMYKHAN ACADEMY

20. Lessons align with Common Core,
state, and national standards. SAT
content developed with the
College Board. Skills directly
connect to grade-level outcomes.
ALIGNMENT TO
STANDARDS SUPPORT
KHAN ACADEMYKHAN ACADEMY
Provides clear onboarding guides, help
articles, and “Khan for Educators”
training resources. Tutorials and
embedded guidance make it
accessible for all users.

21. KHAN LINKEDKHAN LINKED

22. APP #6APP #6
Students can use video editing to create sports highlight
reels, student interviews, or digital storytelling projects.
Through this process, they learn key production skills such
as pacing, transitions, sound balance, and narrative flow.
Teachers can provide detailed, time-stamped comments
on student projects to guide improvement, though the
app itself does not offer built-in automated feedback.
ADOBE PREMIER PRO

23. Analysis & Synthesis
(Selecting footage,
constructing narratives, etc.)
Evaluation (critiquing pacing
and sound design)
Creativity
THINKING SKILLS PRIVACY
EASE OF USE
Secure Adobe login; no third-party
data sharing.
Projects stored privately within
student accounts.
Advanced Skill, Requires Time &
Training
Does include several tutorial videos
on the app.
ADOBE PREMIER PROADOBE PREMIER PRO

24. Supports sports media video
projects
Connects to standards in
Digital Media, Journalism, &
Technology.
ALIGNMENT TO
STANDARDS SUPPORT
ADOBE PREMIER PROADOBE PREMIER PRO
Adobe’s in-app “Learn” workspace
includes interactive tutorials.
Classroom-ready projects available
through Adobe Education Exchange.
Also includes templates.

25. PREMIER LINKEDPREMIER LINKED

26. APP #7APP #7
In the classroom, this app can be used for photo editing,
retouching, cutouts, and creating composites. Students
can design sports posters or social graphics, applying
creative and technical skills in a hands-on way. Feedback
can be provided through comment layers or Adobe
Creative Cloud shared files, allowing teachers to visually
annotate their suggestions directly on student work for
clear, constructive guidance.
ADOBE PHOTOSHOP

27. Analysis of visual elements
(composition, color).
Creation via layered digital
artistry.
Creativity
THINKING SKILLS PRIVACY
EASE OF USE
Secure Adobe login; no third-party
data sharing.
Projects stored privately within
student accounts.
Steeper learning curve.
Once trained, students can self-
navigate using templates.
ADOBE PHOTOSHOPADOBE PHOTOSHOP

28. Aligns with visual communication
standards and CTE visual design
outcomes.
ALIGNMENT TO
STANDARDS SUPPORT
ADOBE PHOTOSHOPADOBE PHOTOSHOP
Adobe’s in-app “Learn” workspace
includes interactive tutorials.
Classroom-ready projects available
through Adobe Education Exchange.
Also includes templates.

29. PHOTOSHOP LINKEDPHOTOSHOP LINKED

30. APP #8APP #8
Students use this app to learn essential photography
skills such as color correction, exposure adjustment, and
batch photo processing—valuable for creating polished
yearbook spreads and sports galleries. Teachers can
provide feedback directly through shared album
comments, making it easy to guide students on editing
choices and visual consistency.
ADOBE LIGHTROOM

31. Analysis: comparing
before/after photos.
Creation: curating aesthetic
consistency.
THINKING SKILLS PRIVACY
EASE OF USE
Secure Adobe login; no third-party
data sharing.
Projects stored privately within
student accounts.
Extremely intuitive sliders and
presets; great for beginners.
ADOBE LIGHTROOMADOBE LIGHTROOM

32. Reinforces visual storytelling and
design standards.
ALIGNMENT TO
STANDARDS SUPPORT
ADOBE LIGHTROOMADOBE LIGHTROOM
Adobe’s in-app “Learn” workspace
includes interactive tutorials.
Classroom-ready projects available
through Adobe Education Exchange.
Adobe “Learn Illustrator” tutorials
and classroom templates.

33. LIGHTROOM LINKEDLIGHTROOM LINKED

34. APP #9APP #9
Kahoot serves as a fun and engaging formative
assessment tool, perfect for interactive review games
that reinforce classroom learning. Students receive
immediate feedback after each question, helping them
understand concepts in real time. At the end of each
game, detailed reports provide insight into overall
performance and areas that may need additional review.
KAHOOT

35. Recall and
application
primarily.
THINKING SKILLS PRIVACY
EASE OF USE
No personal data required from
students.
Simple; intuitive for all levels.
KAHOOTKAHOOT

36. Reinforces recall and
comprehension outcomes.
ALIGNMENT TO
STANDARDS SUPPORT
KAHOOTKAHOOT
Clear help center and templates for
teachers.

37. KAHOOT LINKEDKAHOOT LINKED

38. APP #10APP #10
Students use Canva to design publication spreads,
infographics, event flyers, presentations, and social
media posts, making it an excellent tool for both
creativity and communication. Its collaborative features
allow groups to work together seamlessly on shared
materials. Teachers can leave comments directly on
student designs for targeted feedback
CANVA

39. Creation: students produce authentic
visual media artifacts.
Analysis: evaluating layout, hierarchy, and
messaging.
Evaluation: selecting appropriate imagery
and typography for target audiences.
Synthesis: combining text, visuals, and
brand identity.
THINKING SKILLS PRIVACY
EASE OF USE
No personal data required from
students.
Student projects are private unless
shared by the teacher.
Simple; Intuitive for all levels.
CANVACANVA

40. Aligns directly with CTE Digital
Communications, Visual Arts,
and Health Literacy standards.
Reinforces media production,
visual design, and health
communication outcomes
ALIGNMENT TO
STANDARDS SUPPORT
CANVACANVA
Step-by-step pop-ups guide new
users through each tool.
Includes mini-courses on branding,
layout, and presentation design

41. CANVA LINKEDCANVA LINKED