TigerTech: 20 Great Applications

Here are 20 great applications for the classroom.

My selection criteria for this listing:

1. Useful for learning.

2. Free (mostly),

3. Easily Accessible by both students and teachers.
There are going to be many other relevant applications so this is definitely not a complete list. They may be 'cool' apps, but really are not meaningful unless they help to achieve learning objectives in the classroom.

In upcoming postings, we will look at some creative ways that applications are used to create engagement and promote learning.

Comment below and let me know what would be in your 20.

1	Zoom Video Conferencing Tool alternatives: Skype / Google Hangout	Collaborate with experts, meet with your peers. This is free, easy to use and the only account needed is the host.
2	TED Talks and TedED Build a lesson around any of these amazing videos. (alternative: your Dad)	Looking for inspiring and innovative speakers on a vast array of topics. They are always interesting and just the right length for classroom use.
3	Youtube - what you didn’t know (alternative: Vimeo and more)	The most popular video-sharing site on the planet. Did you know that you have your own school YouTube channel? ...and playlists? ...and video editor? YouTube audio library
4	QuietTube - YouTube without the distractions	Play a Youtube video in class without comments or advertisements.
5	Keepvid use with care - YouTube video downloader alternative: - ssYoutTube	You can download YouTube videos to your computer for later playback. Be cautious about copyright issues.
6	TubeChop -	Link or embed only the portions of a video necessary for the lesson. YouTube allows a link to start at a defined time. This give you a start and end.
7	eduCanon	Watch a YouTube video with formative assessment questions embedded within the video. Responses are recorded for the teacher.
8	Quicktime	This does more than just play videos. Users can create screen, audio, or movie recordings.
9	Remind	Communicate quickly with students in class and parents without compromising school policies.
10	emaze - Online presentation software	This provides an alternative to Google Slides, Powerpoint, Prezi, or Keynote.
11	Google Apps - Blogger, Google Translate, and many more.... Blogger - for the teacher	This list just keeps on growing. Check out my weekly blog Here.
12	Chrome Web Store TweetDeck LucidCharts	There are hundreds of freely accessible applications to use within your Chrome web browser.
13	Kahoot Create a Kahoot or Join a Kahoot	This is a quick formative assessment tool.
14	Collaborize	Build classroom discussion boards and much more
15	VolunteerSpot alternate: SignupGenius, Jooners	Use this application to sign up for just about anything. Create custom events with jobs you are looking to have filled.
16	Movenote	Create a production that pairs your video with a document or presentation slide.
17	Symbaloo alternate: Diigo	This is a social bookmarking tool. Share those important bookmarked sites with anyone.
18	SpicyNodes alternate: Lucid Charts	This is one of many graphic organizers that students can use.
19	CreativeCommons youTube audio Library	This is a library of hundreds of audio files that can be used in video productions for free and without violating any copyrights.
20 How do you build your PLN? (professional learning network)	FreeTech4Teachers Education Technology @TechTeach3r	A library of technology resources. How do you build your personal learning network?