Tonya Mead

LITR630
June 2015
Apps Assignment
Written Component
Bitsboard is an app can be used in any content area out there. It lets you create sets of vocabulary
flashcards, where you can practice these words in various ways by playing different engaging games with
clear, attractive pictures. I would use this with my ELL students to help them with vocabulary and
language development. I can use this during class with students working in pairs to review vocabulary.
These flashcards could also be used at the beginning of a guided reading lesson so they can familiarize
with the vocabulary that is new to them. You can have students work individually, in pairs, or in a small
group. You can also differentiate your instruction because it is set on an individualized basis. Each student
could be practicing the board set that is most appropriate for them. As described from above, it meets the
CCSS in Literacy because the app focuses on assisting students in acquiring vocabulary.
App
Bitsboard Pro

ILA

NETS*S

KTS6

CCSS

5.1 Candidates
design the
physical
environment to
optimize students
use of traditional
print, digital, and
online resources
in reading and
writing
instruction. This
app provides the
students with the
opportunity to
read digital print
from a digital
source.

6. Technology
operations and
concepts a.
Understand and use
technology systems.
This app is a digital
tool in which the
students need to
know how to
navigate and utilize
the games to
practice their
vocabulary/content
words on a ICT.

6.1 Uses available

technology to design
and plan instruction.
When using this app
to plan instruction
for your students,
you can create and
assign individual
vocabulary/content
board based on the
level of the
individual student.

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.3.4
Vocabulary Acquisition and
Use:
Determine or clarify the
meaning of unknown and
multiple-meaning word and
phrases based on grade 3
reading and content,
choosing flexibly from a
range of strategies.

Word Bingo is an app that is used in learning to read dolch words, which are common words that are
found in Kindergarten through 3rd grade reading material. You practice reading and learning these words
by playing various games to give the opportunity for students to practice. I would use this with my ELL
students to help them with their literacy development. You can have students work individually, in pairs,
or in a small group. You can also differentiate your instruction because it is set on an individualized basis.
Each student could be practicing a specific set of words on the students ability level that is most
appropriate for that particular student. As described from above, it meets the CCSS in Literacy because
the app focuses on assisting students in decoding and learning dolch words.
App
Word Bingo

ILA

NETS*S

KTS6

CCSS

5.1 Candidates
design the physical
environment to
optimize students
use of traditional
print, digital, and
online resources in
reading and
writing instruction.
This app gives
opportunities for
students to practice
and read dolch
words in a digital
way.

6. Technology
operations and
concepts a.
Understand and
use technology
systems.
This app offers the
students the
chance to navigate
through the
various games on a
digital device.

6.2 Uses available

technology to
implement
instruction that
facilitates student
learning.
When using this
app to plan
instruction for
your students, you
can create and
assign individual
dolch words lists
based on the
current level of the
individual student
and/or group.

CCSS.ELALiteracy.RF.K.3
Know and apply gradelevel phonics and word
analysis skills in decoding
words.

Starfall is an app that is used in learning to identify letter names and sounds of the alphabet. You practice
reading and learning these letters by playing various games to give the opportunity for students to
practice. I would use this with my ELL students to help them with learning the letters, sounds, and picture
vocabulary that would help with their vocabulary development. You can have students work individually,
in pairs, or in a small group. You can also differentiate your instruction because it is set on an
individualized basis. Each student could be practicing a specific set of letters on the students ability level

that is most appropriate for that particular student. As described from above, it meets the CCSS in
Literacy because the app focuses on assisting students in learning the letters and sounds.
App
Starfall

ILA

NETS*S

KTS6

CCSS

2.3 Candidates use

a wide range of
texts (e.g.,
narrative,
expository, and
poetry) from
traditional print,
digital, and online
resources.
This app gives
students an
opportunity and
practice interacting
with the letters of
the alphabet
digitally.

6. Technology
operations and
concepts a.
Understand and
use technology
systems.
The students must
be able to know
how to navigate
through the
various letters of
the alphabet on the
digital device.

6.1 Uses available

technology to
design and plan
instruction.
Based on the preassessment data,
you can assign
students specific
letters to practice
with the app.

CCSS.ELALiteracy.RF.K.3
Know and apply gradelevel phonics and word
analysis skills in
decoding words.

Popplet is an app that is used in learning to organize students thoughts in an easier, comprehensible way.
I would use it as a teacher during instruction. For example, if the students needed to learn about the
seasons of the year, you create a graphic organizer web with text and graphics so they can visually
understand the concept. Students could use it as a planner for writing various genres of writing. Students
use this to think and learn visually. By capturing facts, thoughts, and images, students learn to create
relationships between them and generate new ideas. Use it for brainstorming, class notes, mindmapping,
and school projects. As described from above, it meets the CCSS in Literacy because the app focuses on
assisting students in organizing their ideas/thoughts as a way to plan for their writing.
App

ILA

NETS*S

KTS6

CCSS

Popplet

5.1 Candidates
design the
physical
environment to
optimize
students use of
traditional print,
digital, and
online resources
in reading and
writing
instruction.
This app gives
opportunities for
students to
manipulate and
organize their
ideas on a digital
device.

5. Digital
Citizenship
b. Exhibit a
positive attitude
toward using
technology that
supports
collaboration,
learning, and
productivity.
This app allows
for students to
collaborate with
each other by
creating and
sharing mindmapping or
brainstorming
popplet
document.

6.2 Uses
available
technology to
implement
instruction that
facilitates student
learning. This
app gives
opportunity to
model how to
use the app by
displaying it on
the smartboard
and showing
how to create a
mind-map.

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.4.2
Write informative/explanatory
texts to examine a topic and
convey ideas and information
clearly.

BrainPOP Jr. Movie of the Week is an app that is used in learning various content. This app provides the
student with different animated movie every week, check out related quizzes, and educational activities.
This app spans subjects within Science, Social Studies, Reading, Writing, Math, Health, Arts and
Technology. The gentle, humorous, and relatable characters Annie and Moby serve as guides through each
topic, empowering kids to form their own ideas. The content that it provides is designed to cultivate
critical thinking skills, encourage children to ask questions, and make connections. This could be used
when students are at the gathering stages of collecting research for written report on a given subject. As
described from above, it meets the CCSS in Literacy because the app focuses on assisting students in
gathering information as a way to help them answer questions that they may have about a particular topic,
which can be later added to a writing component.
App

ILA

NETS*S

KTS6

CCSS

Brainpop Jr. Movie

of the Week

2.3 Candidates use

a wide range of
texts (e.g.,
narrative,
expository, and
poetry) from
traditional print,
digital, and online
resources.
This app is able for
students to watch
various content
videos that are
associated with the
CCSS.

3. Research and
information
fluency - d.
Process data and
report results
This app allows
the student to learn
by interacting with
the video and
various games
related to that
same concept.
Then the student
can take a quiz and
show the results to
the teacher. The
teacher then can
record the score
and give necessary
feedback.

6.1 Uses available

technology to
design and plan
instruction.
You can create a
checklist of the
components on
Brainpop Jr. app to
navigate and guide
students
throughout the app
in a digital way.

CCSS.ELALiteracy.RI.2.1
Ask and answer such
questions as who, what,
where, when, why, and
how to demonstrate
understanding of key
details in a text.

According to Davies (2011), TPACK stands for technological pedagogical content knowledge, which is a
framework to help teachers understand, evaluate, and promote effective technology integration. TPACK is
described accurately when classroom teachers understand content they are teaching and know the best
way to teach it, and then effectively and appropriately integrate technology into the learning process. As
an ELL elementary teacher, I understand the content I am required to teach and the best way to teach this
involves differentiation and collaboration. Incorporating reading and writing skills into my classroom
will benefit students not only in their language development, but across the curriculum. Each app that
was discussed above, assignments can be differentiated to meet the needs of the individual learner, which
is the best way to scaffold for your students.