EDU 220-T03 Spring 2023

 Digital games and simulations can be a great resource for teachers to use in the classroom to engage students in lessons so they can build their critical thinking and problem-solving skills. However, it is important to research to find games and simulations that are developmentally appropriate and educational. The four apps I chose to research this week include Phet, Zoombinis, iCivics, and GeoGuesser. Screenshot: Phet's Elementary Simulations Phet  is a math and science simulation app developed at the University of Colorado. Although the web version says it is free, the version on my iPad charged 0.99 cents, but it is well worth it. Teachers can filter the results to find simulations relevant to the subject area- biology, chemistry, earth science, math, or physics- and grade level. All the simulations have an introduction and a lab option. They are all visually engaging. The only downfall I do notice is that the introductions are not clear, so it may be difficult to understa...

The constant developments in digital technology have provided new opportunities for learning in the classroom. There are hundreds of apps available that can spark students' imaginations and help them hone in on skills such as problem-solving and critical thinking. The four creativity apps that I chose to explore for this post are  Book Creator, MindSpace, MakerStudio: Kids, and Tinkercard. Book Creator Screenshot Book Creator  is an app that allows students to create books. The free version has plenty of options for students to express their creativity. It was easy to use and navigate. There are different fonts, backgrounds, and page borders to add individuality to each story. Students can record their voice reading their stories or there is an option for the computer to read them. There is an option to pay a one-time fee of $4.99 and have full access to the features, which include additional design features and comic strip templates. There are not any preset images to choose ...