Saturday, July 21, 2012


Simple Mind+ & Inspiration Maps


If you need a program that will allow students to create graphical organizers or charts then Simple Mind+ & Inspiration Maps are just what you need.  Both can be used to show a sequence of events (how-to for labs, historical events, etc.).  For example, Inspiration Maps can be used to show the sequence of events and factors that led to the outbreak of World War I.  Both are easy to use and user-friendly.  


Inspiration Maps even allows one to create an outline or linear display within the app itself. This is especially helpful for students who need that linear text displayed to understand events and sequences.   

I highly recommend both apps. and they are both free (you can buy a paid version of each app from the app. store)!  Please see links below to download the apps. from the app store for iOS devices.


Show Me & Educreations


Show Me & Educreations
If you need a resource to demonstrate to students math concepts, historical events, etc. in a visual manner that does not take very much time, then Show Me Interactive Whiteboard and Educreations Interactive Whiteboard applications (for the iPad) is just what you may need. I have links posted for each app. below.
What's nice is that after you see how it's done, you can create your own short video tutorial and share with others.  This is really nice for previewing content or starter activities for the beginning of lessons or reviewing for tests. Best of all they are both free!
I highly recommend both of these apps.  Have you found any apps. like Show Me or Educreations?