The document describes several educational software tools, apps, websites and hardware for students. GCompris is educational software for ages 2-10 that includes over 100 activities in subjects like math, science and reading. Nearpod allows teachers to share content with students' devices and assess comprehension in real time. The Hamilton DC9W is a durable 9MP digital camera for $179 that students can use to take photos or videos for school projects.

1. Educational
Web 2.0 Tools

2. Software
Educational
Tools

3. GCompris
• This software is a high quality educational tool for
children ages 2-10.
• The activities are game oriented which engages children
and also allow them to learn at the same time.
• This software currently contains about 100 activities and
is evolving to incorporate even more activities.
• Activity categories included in this software are computer
discovery, arithmetic, science, geography, games, and
reading.

4. The Social Express
• This software is targeted for both children
and young adults, with social learning
challenges.
• Social express teaches children and
young adults to develop the skills socially
that they lack, through different visual and
cognitive behavioral programs.

5. TeachTown
• This software provides education software
and solutions for children with autism and
special needs.
• Teacher friendly and offers over 800
lessons and six key learning domains.
• TeachTown provides lessons in language
learning, social skills, communication skills
and emotional development.

6. JumpStart
• Educational games for kids in various
subjects that engage children.
• Kid safe certified.
• Jumpstart can also be accessed over the
phone, Ipad and tablets.
• Worksheet available to be printed for extra
practice in various subjects.

7. APP
Educational
Tools

8. Nearpod
• This app allows teachers to enable content
to their student’s Iphone, Ipads, Ipod and
Mac technologies.
• This app combines presentation,
collaboration and real time assessment
tools in just this one app.
• Student self pace feature.
• Up to 50 students allowed per
• session.

9. Brainly.com
• With this app students are able to get help with
their homework from other members in this
collaborative social learning community.
• Students are able to post questions categorized
by different subjects.
• Over 450 moderators who verify answers that
are posted by different users.

10. Easy Blog Jr
• This app teaches children as young as 4
years old to create their own blogs.
• Children are able to easily upload photos,
videos and voice over photos.
• Students gain experience at a very young
age of learning how to create blogs.

11. Futaba Classroom Games
• This app teaches children skills in learning
cooperation with accessing educational games
with one Ipad.
• Allows students to strengthen their skills in K-5th
concepts in a fun and competitive environment.
• Teachers are able to create their own questions
with this app with their own audio.

13. Pinterest
• Students are able to share mutual interest,
create connections, ignite discussions and
encourage collaboration through this website.
• Students are able to work in groups in order to
create research projects.
• Students are able to search different boards to
get information on just about any topic.

14. BiblioNasium
• With this website students in grades 4 -12 are
able to keep track of all the books that they’ve
read, book they like and books they plan to read.
• This social network encourages students to read
more independently by connecting with students
who read the same books.
• Parents are able to view their children’s books
anytime and find books for their children to read.

15. Wonderopolis
• Wonderopolis provides “Wonders of the Day” and allows
students to find out more information about each wonder.
• Questions related to the topic or wonder of the day will
help spark children’s interest and learn as they are
answering the questions.
• Teachers are also able to customized lessons based on
the “Wonder of the Day”.

16. TEDEd
• Teachers with this website are able to create
and share lessons built around YouTube videos.
• Ted-ed’s library of lessons is continually growing
and teachers can find lessons based on just
about any topic.
• This website is free for teachers and educational
learners.

17. Hardware
Educational
Tools

18. HP Slate 2
• This second generation HP tablet has a 8.9 inch screen
and is compatible with most educational software.
• This tablet goes for about $700 dollars and comes with
Swype’s advanced on screen keyboard.
• It weighs 1.5 pounds and can be ordered with an
optional dock and keyboard case.

19. Epson MegaPlex MG-50
• This hardware allows students to project
whatever is on the screen of their device
and charges the device while doing so.
• Students can easily use this device in
presentations.
• It goes for about $700 and uses Epson’s
3LCD technology to put 2,200 lumens on
the screen.

20. Hamilton DC9W
• This device is a digital camera and allows students to
use it to take pictures or video images for projects or
other educational purposes.
• This camera has a tough metal case and is also
waterproof to help stand the daily school use of it.
• This camera is only $179 and is 9MP and can also be
used as a webcam.

21. Study Buddy
• Teachers are able to create their own flash
cards or original curriculum materials for
students.
• Includes audio reader/recorder.
• This set goes for $34.50 and includes 36
two sided laminated electronic cards.