Digital Flashcards on Steriods

I'm loving Flippity.net, a digital flashcard web tool created by Steve Fortna.  Teacher's can create flashcards without having to pay to load pictures on the back.  The sky is the limit to how these cards can be used in the classroom.  You can add simple text, pictures, animated gifs, audio and video.  This Thinglink provides examples of how to add each using embed codes.  Students can also use these cards to create their own cards.  Flippity generates a link to the cards that can be easily accessed.  We could have a lot of fun with this site! 

How many apps can be used for just one activity?

1 video + Many apps= creativity, engagement and authentic learning. 

This Thinglink provides several activity ideas you can use in your classroom with just one video. These ideas center around a wonderful video, "A pep talk from Kid President to you!"

I was brainstorming with Amy Clark, at Miller elementary, to think of different ways her students can create a product using this video. As we discussed the different varieties of tools she can offer her students, it dawned on me this should be shared with others. Often times, we might think of using just one app in the classroom. The allows us, as teachers, to help and monitor teaching the students how to use the app and to offer support throughout the activity. I encourage you to introduce a few or several apps. Maybe provide an hour for exploration of apps on student iPads and have the students decide what apps they would like to use when creating a product for an assignment. I would love to hear your thoughts on your experience.