Katherine Barlow's App Choices

1. Name
Age range
and
content
area
Hyperlink to the
app
Specific uses
in the
classroom
Does it
provide
student
feedback?
What kind of
higher learning
thinking skills
does the app
encourage?
Ease of Use..
is it intuituve?
What kind of
privacy does it
offer?
Are the skills
reinforced
connected to
your students
standards?
Does the app
incluide easy
to follow
instructions?
Code.org
PreK-12,
All subject
area
(computer
science as
the
primary) https://code.org/
Teach kids about
technology skills
and coding, as
well as
reenforcing other
subjects through
a computer
science lense
Yes, students
receive scores
and/or feedback
as they work
and complete
assignments
It teaches them
about coding,
digital citizenship,
and other content
skills while
encouraging critical
thinking and
exploration
Yes, it functions
similarly to
google
classroom for
students. They
join a class and
then can work
through different
activities that
they have been
assigned.
Students and
teachers can use
any of their
activities without
signing in,
although
progress will not
be saved that
way. Student
accounts only
collect basic
information and
they do not run
adds or collect
data other than
to improve their
learning
activities.
Yes, they have
activities for every
subject area as
well as ones that
are focused just
on computer
science and digital
skills.
Yes, it has step
by step videos.
Khan
Academy
Kindergart
en through
College
https://www.
khanacademy.org/
Khan academy is
a free education
app that has
courses in math
(K- college level
calculus),
Humanities,
computer
science, science,
reading and
language arts,
economics, and
life skills.
Students can sign
up on their own
and complete any
course at their
own pace, or be a
part of a class
and be assigned
skills and courses
to complete.
Yes, students
receive scores
and/or feedback
as they work
and complete
assignments
It encourages
students to use
higher level thinking
and problem
solving skills in
order to progress in
each course.
Yes, it is
extremely easy
to use even for
younger
elementary
students. It
automatically
unlocked skills
as a student
masters the
previous one
and directs them
through the
program. It
saves their
progress and
provided
opportunities for
enrichment and
remediation
when needed.
Students and
teachers can use
any of their
activities without
signing in,
although
progress will not
be saved that
way. Student
accounts only
collect basic
information and
they do not run
adds or collect
data other than
to improve their
learning
activities.
Yes, they are
aligned with
common core
standards and
when assigned by
a teacher you can
collect data and
scores from your
students easily
and in one place.
Yes, it has step
by step videos as
well as written
instructions.

2. IXL
PreK-
College,
Math
primarily
with LA,
science,
history,
and
spanish
https://www.ixl.
com/math
Teach kids about
math, language
arts, science,
social studies, or
spanish. It is
primarily used for
math (K-calculus)
and has features
that allow
students to be
assigned work to
complete on their
own or for an
entire class to
work on the same
problems
together while still
providing
feedback to the
teacher.
Yes, students
receive scores
and/or feedback
as they work
and complete
assignments.
They also have
a diagnostic test
that assesses
students in 6
areas and
provides
ongoing
feedback and
recommended
skills for
enrichment and
remediation.
It encourages
critical thinking and
practical application
of skills to real
world situations.
Yes, it is fairly
intuitive with
even young
students
learning to use it
in under a week.
It can also be
assigned
through other
applications like
Canvas which
makes it even
easier.
Students
information is
kept private and
not shared
unless their
account is
associated with a
school, in which
case only their
teacher and
administration
has access to
their data. It
does not run
ads.
Yes, their skills
are all tied to
common core and
every states
individual
standards. They
have a tab where
the skills are
compiled under
each strand for
ease of access.
Yes, it has step
by step videos as
well as written
instructions/expla
nations as well as
directing students
to a prerequisite
skill if needed.
Kids
Academy
PreK-3, All
subject
areas
https://www.
kidsacademy.mobi/
Specifically
targeted towards
K-3 to boost all
key educational
areas. It is
common core
aligned and has
lessons, videos,
assessment, and
worksheets. It is
integrated with
google
classroom.
Yes, students
receive scores
and/or feedback
as they work
and complete
assignments
It teaches them
about critical
thinking, creativity,
and exploration
while working to
provide remediation
and extension as
needed.
Yes, it functions
with or without
google
classroom for
students. They
have designed it
to be easy to
use for preK-3
students.
It has no adds
and is COPPA
and FERPA
compliant.
Yes, they have
activities for every
subject area in
alignment with the
common core
standards.
Yes, it has step
by step videos as
well and spoken
instructions and
prompts for
students.
Prodigy
PreK-6,
Math
https://www.
prodigygame.
com/main-en/
Teach kids about
math skills either
through
individualized
plans or whole-
class
assignments that
the students
complete by
moving through
their own fantasy
world.
Yes, students
receive
feedback and
individual
support as they
go.
It teaches them
about problem
solving and critical
thinking in a low-
stress environment
that incorporates
creativity, individual
choice, and fun.
Yes, it functions
like a world-
based video
game where
students move
around as their
characters
completing
problems (either
from their
individual plan
or an
assignment) to
achieve rewards
or perform
tasks.
They have
partnered with
ikeepsafe to
ensure they are
compliant with
COPPA, FERPA,
and all state
level regulations.
It is heavily
moderated to
ensure no
personal
information or
inappropriate
content can be
shared.
Yes, they have
skills plans that
are aligned with
common core that
can be assigned
to grow student
skills, prepare
them for testing,
or remediate.
Yes, it has step
by step
instructions and
narration.

3. Quizlet
9- College,
All subject
Areas https://quizlet.com/
Teach middle and
high school
students study
skills in a safe
and user friendly
environment. It
also has a live-
class feature that
works similarly to
kahoot where
students can
compete
individually or in
teams.
Yes, students
receive
feedback,
remainders to
study, and and
individualized
plan to help
them master any
content by a
chosen date.
It teaches them
how to study and
absorb information
in a way that works
best for them and is
also research
based.
Yes, it is easy
for middle and
high school
students to use.
Students and
teachers can use
any of their
activities without
signing in,
although
progress will not
be saved that
way. Student
accounts only
collect basic
information and
they do not run
ads or collect
data other than
to improve their
learning
activities.
Yes, they have
activities for every
subject area. It is
not necessarily
aligned with
common core
since a majority of
the content is user
created, however
they do have
some curated
content that is
common core
aligned.
Yes, it has step
by step
instructions and
tutorials on its
curated content.
Doodle
Maths
Kindergart
en- 9,
Math
https://www.
doodlelearning.com/
This tool is meant
to be used for 10
minutes a day to
deliver
personalized
content in the
form of games to
students to bring
up their overall
math knowledge.
It has an initial
diagnostic as well
as period
assessments to
measure
progress.
Yes, students
receive
feedback and
individualized
content as they
go as well as
more cumulative
scores on the
assessments.
It encourages
critical thinking and
practical problem
solving.
Yes, it has an
intuitive app that
guides students
through the
games on a
daily basis.
Standard privacy
policies apply,
with individual
student data only
being available
to their school or
parent.
Yes, their
activities and
plans are aligned
with common
core.
Yes, it has step
by step videos
and walk-
throughs.
Dragonbox
Algebra 12+
Age 9+,
Math
https://dragonbox.
com/products/algebr
a-12
Teach kids about
algebra skills in a
tangible and real-
world context that
provides a
deeper
understanding
and individual
pace.
Yes, students
receive
feedback and
help as they
work.
It teaches them
about critical
thinking and
creative problem
solving through the
use of digital
manipulatives and
games.
Ease of use...is
it intuitive? Yes,
it appears as a
typical game
based app to
students and
allows them to
navigate through
several games
that address
their current
learning level.
Standard privacy
policies apply,
with compliance
to regulations
around under-13
aged users.
Yes, their
activities are
aligned with
common core
standards.
Yes, it has step
by step
instructions and
present the
information
through prompts
in a game setting.

4. Math
Balance
Age 6-10,
Math
https://apps.apple.
com/us/app/math-
balance-
educational-
game/id1217326065
Used to grow
students mental
math skills
through targeted
levels and
games.
Yes, students
receive scores
and/or feedback
as they work
and complete
levels.
It is designed to
grow mental agility,
quick thinking, and
creative and flexible
problem solving
skills.
Yes, for
students it
appears just like
any other game-
based app.
Standard privacy
policies apply,
with compliance
to regulations
around under-13
aged users.
Yes, all the games
are aligned with
common core
standards.
Yes, it has step
by step
instructions and
narration.
Mimo
9th grade
+,
Computer
science
and coding
https://getmimo.
com/
Teach kids about
technology skills
and coding. It is
designed to help
students master a
coding language
at their own pace
through fun,
challenge and
games based
activities.
Yes, students
receive scores
and/or feedback
as they work
and complete
challenges.
It teaches them
about coding,
digital citizenship,
and creativity while
encouraging critical
thinking and
exploration
Yes, it functions
similarly to
google
classroom for
students. They
choose a course
and then can
work through
different
activities that
they have been
assigned.
Standard privacy
policies apply, it
is not designed
for use by under-
13 aged users.
Yes, the activities
are in line with
computer science
standards found in
many states.
Yes, it has step
by step
instructions,
narration, and
tutorials.