Below is information and other classroom essentials you will either need to read, download, sign-up for, or otherwise acquire in order to be better prepared for the class.
Suggestion: When creating usernames and passwords for apps and websites, use your school email and password whenever possible so as to not confuse yourself.
Documents
Apps
Google Drive – Document Sharing & Storage
Google Sheets – Reads and creates sharable spreadsheets (Excel)
Google Docs – Reads and creates sharable documents (Docs)
iMotion – Used to create stop motion animation videos
YouTube – Watching and creating videos related to class
Puffin – Web Browser for the iPad that can show flash animation & full websites
Book Creator – Create creative and inviting books to share images and information
Talkboard – Creates a “whiteboard” that groups of students can work on simultaneously and see each other’s work
Dropbox – Storage of documents in the cloud; Accessing classroom files.
Notability – Taking notes and editing PDF files from Dropbox (available from CHS@APPS)
Twitter – For keeping up to date on any new information directly from the teacher or school. Not for social use during class!
Powerschool for Students – Access to grades and other important school information