This document summarizes and reviews several educational apps for use in K-12 classrooms. It begins by discussing Canva, an app that allows students to create graphic designs, presentations and posters using various media. It highlights Canva's versatility and ability to promote creativity. Next, it covers Google Meets, noting that it was important for virtual learning during COVID-19 as it enabled video communication between teachers and students. It then summarizes TeamBuildr, an app for coaches to assign and track workout plans for players. Following this, it briefly reviews iMovie for creating educational videos and Vocabulary Builder for improving vocabulary. Finally, it summarizes Khan Academy Kids for supplementary early learning and Reading Eggs to encourage reading skills development

1. 10 Apps
David Butterfield & Rachel Mathison

2. Canva
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ca
nva-graphic-design-
photo/id897446215
Canva is a graphic design app that
allows students to create logos,
presentations, and posters.

3. Canva
Canva allows students to use multiple forms of
media to complete assignments or projects.
While there is no direct way for students to
receive feedback through Canva, Students can
easily share their projects with teachers through
the share button. (4)
Canva encourages students to think outside the
box when it comes to school projects. Students
can avoid the essays and boring fill in the blank
worksheets by creating an infographic or video to
display their content knowledge. Canva promotes
creativity and teachers should be tapping into
that side of their students’ brains. (5)
Canva is very easy to use. The app provides first
timers with a step-by-step walkthrough of how to
navigate it. (6)
Canva projects are private to the user that
created them. They can be shared easily through
team collaboration and email. (7)
Yes. The skills align with state standards that
require students to use a web 2.0 tool. (8)
Canva provides first time users with tips and
walkthroughs on how to use the templates that
are already available. (9)

4. Canva
The reason that Canva made the list is because of its versatility. Canva can be
used to create an infographic, posters, and flyers. But, It can also be used to
create a professional looking resume, an animated social media post, or a
video. Students are able to use canva in a variety of ways when it comes to
researching topics and being creative in the way they express their knowledge
of that content.

5. Google Meets
https://apps.apple.com/app/hang
outs-meet-by-
google/id1013231476?l
Google meets is a conferencing
app that allows teachers and
students to communicate face-to-
face when students are not
physically in class.

6. Google Meets
Google Meets is a conferencing app that allows
teachers and students to utilize video
communication for real time feedback. (4)
Google Meets forces students to think and make
decisions quickly as if they were present in the
classroom. (5)
Students are able to easy join calls with a link
provided by the teacher. While in the call,
students call change the viewing layout with the
click of a button. Students can also share their
screen with the rest of the class if the teacher
allows it. (6)
Only students who have the link to the specific
meeting can get into the call. The teacher can
also block outsiders from joining the call. (7)
Students have to demonstrate their knowledge of
many things in the classroom that virtual
students have a hard time with. Google Meets
helps bridge the gap between students who
participate virtually and those who are in person.
(8)
The app walks you through how to use it the first
time your google account joins a meeting or
when you set up a meeting on the app. It shows
users how to change viewing layouts, how to use
the chat box, and how to share a screen. (9)

7. Google Meets
Covid-19 caused schools to rethink their educational processes. One of the
things that had to be done differently was the way teachers interacted with
their students. Some students were in the physical classroom while others
were trying to learn at home. Google Meets was used in many classrooms
including my own. It was the only way students at home could learn and keep
up with school because they were able to log onto their computers and join
my class everyday.

8. TeamBuildr
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/te
ambuildr/id1148960445
As a coach, training is very
important. Keeping tabs on your
players’ progress is important as
well and the TeamBuildr makes it
easy for coaches to create
workouts that are sent straight to
their players’ phones.

9. TeamBuildr
TeamBuildr is a training app that allows
coaches to create workouts for their players.
Players are able to access the workout on their
phone and type in their weights, reps, and
notes about how they felt during the lift. (4)
TeamBuildr allows players to set goals and work
to achieve those goals. (5)
TeamBuildr is very easy to use. Coaches create
the workout and set the sets and reps. Players
are able to view the workouts and type in their
weights and reps. (6)
When coaches create a team they create a team
name and a password. Players join their team’s
TeamBuildr by typing in the username and
password. Only the coach can see all the players
and determine what the rest of the team sees.
The privacy of the app is up to the coach. (7)
Player have to demonstrate their knowledge of
different kinds of lifts and exercises. This is a
good app to have students in a P.E. class learn
how to navigate it. (8)
The app provides a “lets get started” page at the
beginning and lays out how to navigate it. (9)

10. TeamBuildr
This is an app for coaches and teachers of kinesiology or P.E. courses. I have
plans to become a coach in the future and believe this app will be useful. We
have been using this app this year with the baseball team and it has helped us
set and keep track of our weights over the course of the semester.

11. iMovie
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/im
ovie/id377298193?amp%3Bv0=w
ww-us-ios-imovie-app-imovie
iMovie can be used to bring a
topic to life in the classroom via
an edited video.

12. iMovie
iMovie is not an app where teachers and
students can interact. It does not allow for
student feedback. (4)
iMovie allows students to create videos to
express their knowledge of information using a
media outlet. (5)
iMovie is easy for students to use. There is no
account that has to be made. Users just have to
download the app and upload videos to begin. (6)
iMovie is private. The best way to share videos is
to download them from the app and share
through a USB hard drive. (7)
Students have to demonstrate their knowledge of
content standards through the use of a
technology based project and iMovie fulfills that
requirement. (8)
The app provides a “lets get started” page at the
beginning and lays out how to navigate it. It
highlights certain buttons to show off the app’s
different features. (9)

13. iMovie
We included iMovie to our list of must have apps in the classroom because of
its unique way of bringing content to life. Anyone can write a three page
research paper, but sometimes different outlets are necessary. Some
students have a knack for creating interesting videos and teachers may be
surprised with how they are able to communicate their knowledge through a
video.

14. Vocabulary Builder by Magoosh
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/vo
cabulary-builder-by-
magoosh/id890252250
This app can be used to improve
your class’s vocabulary each week
by completing the levels in the
app.

15. Vocabulary Builder
This app does not allow for student feedback. It
is strictly a work at your own pace app. (4)
Vocabulary Builder allows students to learn new
words that will help them on standardized tests.
(5)
This app is easy for students to use. They have to
create an account that has to save their progress.
Students can then begin to work through the
levels provided to them. (6)
Vocabulary builder is a private app that can be
used to connect with others. There is an option
to play against someone else where students
have to select the definition of a word in a certain
amount of time. (7)
Students have to demonstrate their knowledge of
content standards by passing the levels in the
app. (8)
The app does not tell you how to navigate it. It
only has a few buttons to choose from when you
log in so it is not very hard to figure out what to
do. (9)

16. Vocabulary Builder
This App made the list because we believe that it is important to incorporate
vocabulary into weekly instruction. Increasing a student’s vocabulary can
increase the brain’s connections and processing speed. It also helps students
improve scores on standardized tests. There are so many ways for students to
learn new vocabulary, but Vocabulary Builder makes it easier for students to
retain the information due to repetition.

17. https://learn.khanacademy.org/khan-academy-kids/
Uses:
-Khan Academy Kids is designed for Pre-k through 2nd grade. Teachers can
create a class account and add lessons that support classroom learning
targets/goals.
-Teachers can search for specific Common Core Standards for activities that
are aligned accordingly for each subject/grade level.

18. Khan Academy Kids
This app will adapt to the learner. The teacher will select the grade level for the student and
when a student first logs in they will be presented with a diagnostic activity to see where what
level a child is currently working at. As they improve, they will be presented with more
challenging material. If a student needs more support, the intuitive software will provide a
basic lesson. Students will receive feedback in the form of stickers and medals as they
progress through the levels and teachers will have access to reports with their data.
Students can sign in with their Clever account and privacy settings protect the student and
their data. The app collects only minimal personal information and does not sell or provide
third party any information.
The app provides easy to follow directions to get started and to stay engaged with the
activities.

19. Khan Academy Kids
The reason this app was chosen is because it provides an engaging
environment for young learners. The learning activities are aligned with the
Common Core Standards that many of the schools use as the basis for their
state standards. The app is easy to use and fun to interact with. Privacy for
young learners is important to the company and they make sure to minimize
the collection of personal information to help reduce the risk of that
information getting into the wrong hands. It is also a FREE app for both
families and schools to use and it can be linked to students Clever accounts,
which many schools use.

20. https://readingeggs.com/
Uses:
-Encourages children to want to learn how to read.
-Provides engaging reading games and activities that are self-paced and easy
to follow.
-Parents can print out supporting materials for their children to use offline or
even in settings that tablets are inappropriate to use.

21. Reading Eggs
This app is designed for ages 3-7 and there is a Reading Eggs Junior version for
younger learners. Children can take a placement quiz to help place them into
the correct level of activities. Parents/teachers can receive individualized
reports showing a child's’ progress.
At the end of a book, there is a quiz that will assess for understanding.
Children will be presented with phonic lessons and essential reading skills.
They will be able to read level online books to help support their learning.
Children will be able to earn golden eggs that can be used to buy upgrades for
their avatar or house. They will also earn certificates for completing levels.

22. Reading Eggs
This app is self paced after taking a placement quiz to determine the child’s
level. Children can repeat lessons to make sure they have learned certain
learning targets.
This app privacy policy does state that they collect names, and contact
information for both parents and children. It also collects birth years to help
set up account and better tailor the learning experience. The app allows you
to use a pseudonym to provide a more anonymous experience with full
benefits and access to the app.
This app was chosen because it allows for children to begin learning sounds
and letters before beginning school in a fun and easy way.

23. Speech Blubs
https://speechblubs.com/
Uses:
- Helps children learn how to correctly pronounce letters,
sounds and words.
-Helps children learn to speak better, sooner and easier.
-Suitable for children 12 months and up and designed for
use with children with special needs, including Down
Syndrome, Autism, and children with speech delays or
other speech problems.

24. Speech Blubs
This is a pay app that parents choose to use with their children. It offers
approved speech activities to help children 12 months and up that will
encourage them to speak with ease and with confidence much sooner. The
app breaks words down into small chunks and has the child echo repeatedly.
The app provides a parent academy where parents learn more about what
their child is learning and how to support them. It also provides an
assessment that the child will take in order to place them in the correct skill
level and learning activities that match their level. The levels will adjust as the
child learns new skills.

25. Speech Blubs
Privacy policy for this app states they are able to track your IP address, device
and software information, and both personal and non- personal information.
The policy states that the user may always refrain from providing certain
information but access to the app may be limited or restricted.
Access to the devices camera and audio is required but will not be saved or
used in any way not related to the current activity.
The reason this app was chosen, was because we felt that it provided a
innovation method that could potentially improve a child’s speech without
being removed from class or doing outpatient services when scheduling
would be a challenge to the family.

26. Abc Mouse
https://www.abcmouse.com/abc/
Uses:
-Children can use this app to learn basic reading and math fundamentals.
-Children can use this app to learn basic ideas about the world around them
and basic art skills.
-Can be online and offline with printables to support learning.

27. Abc Mouse
Teachers/Parents can use this app for children ages 2-8. There is an
alternative option for a companion website for ages 8-13. This is a paid app
with a free trial period. This app is also available on PC, tablet. Caregivers can
select to print worksheets for offline learning.
Children can earn tickets to buy virtual items as they complete games and
other activities. Progress is tracked with graphs that show the number of
completed activities in different categories including subjects and academic
levels.

28. Abc Mouse
The privacy policy states that the services are
backed by their Child Safe guarantee. They do
not allow pop up ads and the app is certified
as a Safe Harbor program.
They do not monetize any personal
information and only use it for enhancing the
learning experience by offering additional
services.
They do not collect any specific identification
such as social security numbers or drivers
license information.
The reason this app was chosen is because it
offers children a fun method of learning.
Although it is a paid account, it is well-like by
educators for young learners. It offers
educational activities that enhance learning
and the fun animations encourages children
to want to play along and do certain activities
that will result in learning.

29. https://www.remind.com/
Uses:
-This app and website allows teachers and parents to communicate with each other.
-Remind allows teachers to post announcements to all parents with a click of a button.
-It allows teachers to send direct messages to specific parents about their child.
-It allows files, and pictures to be shared with parents.
-The app allows parents to use a call feature to connect with their child’s teacher through the
app without a teacher giving out their personal phone number.

30. Remind
Remind is a popular app that educators will use to communicate with parents
and other caregivers. It allows teachers to send announcements to parents
with just a few clicks. Teachers can send specific parents or whole class
pictures and other files.
Remind is easy to use and teachers can link signup genius to the app for a
quick to get sign up sheets to parents for special events such as parent
teacher conferences, class parties or other parent involvement opportunities.

31. Remind
The privacy policy states that uses under 18
must have parents approval to use the app. It
has a seperate anti-bullying policy to help
reduce the risk of bullying.
Remind protects all personal information that
is collected to open an account but doesn’t
protect the content that is shared between
users.
The reason that Remind was chosen is
because of its ease of use and its popularity in
the education field. Parents and teachers
both find it easy to use and simple to
understand. Users can click on links sent
through the app to view online content and
parents are able to view pictures and files
sent from the teacher.