About+Mobile+Apps+and+Rubric

Mobile Apps Project:

As you know, mobile devices are possibly taking over the world. iPads, iPhones, Android devices, tablets, and soon Google Glass are penetrating every aspect of daily life. I even think there's an app for taking out my trash, feeding the dogs, or flushing the toilet.

Mobile devices can be leveraged in the classroom as well - even if students don't have their very own device. This can happen in a few different ways. One way is to use a device as a center or station in the classroom. Another way is to use the device with a document camera to motivate learners. A third way is to model a game or puzzle to launch into a real-world activity or problem.

So... what's the point of this project. Well, there are countless apps to enhance math instruction. These tasks can be used in lots of different ways. Oh and by the way there are more applications for apps than glorified basic fact practice.

Your task is to find 5 apps that you could use in your classroom on a mobile device. They can be from iTunes or Google Play (store) depending on the device you have/own. It's up to you. But there are a few parameters.


 * No more than 1 app can be for basic fact practice.
 * No more than 1 app can be for number sense development in general.
 * No more than 1 app can be a puzzler/problem solver type -- think 2048 or Lyne.
 * 1 app for content beyond whole number ideas (this could be fractions, algebra, equations, etc).
 * 1 app that is a tool or manipulative.

How can you do this? It's pretty easy actually. Just search a specific term in the search field. Play with things. I suggest starting with free or lite versions. Have fun with this. You're getting credit to do something you don't typically have the time to do. Simply, explore all of the cool tools available for your phone. You will likely find a new addiction.

What to do to complete the project?
 * find 5 apps
 * name them on your wiki page under a header "mobile apps"
 * create a brief description of the app and tell what it does, why you like it, how it could support math instruction
 * your last learning task will be to submit a Prezi, Glogster, PPT, etc of these apps to share with the class

How will you be graded? Each app is worth 4 points.


 * 4 points (all bullets) ||  || 3 points (3 of 4 bullets) ||   || 2 points (2 of 4 bullets) ||   || 1 point (1 of 4 bullets) ||   || 0 points (0 of 4 bullets) ||
 * * app is described
 * app satisfies the parameters above
 * app is useful / engaging
 * app is aligns with some math content ||  || * app is described
 * app satisfies the parameters above
 * app is useful / engaging
 * app is aligns with some math content ||  || * app is described
 * app satisfies the parameters above
 * app is useful / engaging
 * app is aligns with some math content ||  || * app is described
 * app satisfies the parameters above
 * app is useful / engaging
 * app is aligns with some math content ||  || * app is described
 * app satisfies the parameters above
 * app is useful / engaging
 * app is aligns with some math content ||