5 Educational Apps/Resources You've Probably Never Heard Of...Yet

Some of you reading this post may, in fact, have at least heard the names of a few of these educational resources. But if there is one in this list that is completely foreign to you, then I have succeeded in publishing this post.

Many of these resources came to my attention through Twitter. A few began following me first and once I clicked their link and found them interesting, I followed them back and now have decided to share how they may assist you in your classrooms and schools. Please comment below if you have used any of these in your classrooms and share with them on Twitter your thoughts.

1. Mix Link (www.mixlink.us, @mixlinkedu)

Mix Link provides create, interactive no-prep lessons created by teachers, for teachers. Lessons may include videos, photos, and texts allowing students to answer questions after viewing. Mix Link also allows teachers to create their own lessons to be shared and featured in Mix Link.

Check out this lesson created by Liz Saul, a 4th grade teacher, on the Gold Rush.




2. Choosito (www.choosito.com, @choosito)

Choosito allows teachers to curate and provide web content and resources for their students. Instead of having to select from millions of resources while performing an internet search, Choosito determines if which ones are appropriate for your students’ grade levels, varying reading abilities and topic of research.



3.  Class Tag (www.classtag.com, @classtagme)

Class Tag allows teachers to connect with parents to build a partnership through a communication platform. Once teachers sign up, they can add students, parent email, and then begin sharing photos, homework assignments, and important dates.




4. Thing Link (www.thinglink.com, @thinglink)

Thing Link allows you to create interactive images and videos for web, social, advertising and educational channels. Once a ThingLink is created, it will allow for content to be easily discoverable and deepen reader involvement. Simply embed videos and web links inside images to make content come alive.




5. Class Craft (www.classcraft.com, @classcraftgame)

Many of you have heard of Class Dojo, well Class Craft is an upper-level version of this classroom management tool. 

Class Craft is a free online, educational role-playing game that teachers and students play together in the classroom. By using many of the conventions traditionally found in games today, students can level up, work in teams, and earn powers that have real-world consequences. Acting as a gamification layer around any existing curriculum, the game transforms the way a class is experienced throughout the school year.