Edshelf

Edshelf is a search tool for all things technology, teaching, and learning.

From the site, a student, teacher, or parent can search for many different resource types including mobile apps, desktop apps, Chrome apps, websites, or physical products.  The tool allows users to search by price, platform, subject, age, and category or a combination of these.

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Edshelf provides a page for each resource including helpful videos, features lists, reviews, support links, and pricing information.

Shelves can be made to bookmark resources. The shelves can then be shared in various formats including social media, lists including URLs, lists including QR codes, and widgets.

PikMe

Pikme is a great classroom management app that can help improve student participation.  Note that this app will be found under the iPhone App category.  Simply enter your student names into the app, select the class name, and shake your device.  The app randomly selects a student.

In addition, the app offers a quick way to group students.  Tap the  button, modify the group settings, and tap CREATE.  The 1 1/2 minute video below shows a few additional features:

Classroom Management Apps

While managing the classroom, helpful ipad apps can save time and energy!  Three FREE apps that may support your classroom are Groupmaker, ClassDoJo and Name Selector.

Groupmaker

Available in the App Store

The GroupMaker app allows teachers to create groups of 2-20.  The app allows for randomly selected groups or groups based on gender, performance level, etc.

View the video below for more information or visit the developer's website.

ClassDoJo

Available in the App Store

ClassDoJo is a classroom management tool that allows teachers to easily document and communicate class behavior feedback to students, parents, or administrators.  View the prezi below to learn more:

Name Selector

Available in the Apps Store

This easy-to-use and helpful app can be downloaded, setup, and used within minutes.  Teachers can use the random name selector to call on students to answer questions, select a helper, lucky winner, etc. and continue to be fair in the process.  The app selects each group member before cycling through the names again.  The students will enjoy the audio, animation, and graphics displayed with the Name Selector app.  When a student is absent or out, tap the settings button and simply slide their name to OFF.

View the developer's website.