The future classroom will need to be interactive and engaging, which is exactly what Ubi is bringing to the table. All you need is the Ubi software, Windows 8, a Kinect sensor, and a projector. There aren’t many educational Windows 8 touch apps, so I used Bluestacks with the Ubi in order to gain access to the massive Android app catalog.
They were so engaged by the program (or probably just by the iPads themselves) that they didn’t hear me calling their names. Even after a tap or two on the shoulder, I still couldn’t get their attention. They laughed and said they were like zombies. One student added, “Yeah iPad Zombies.” I think the title is very befitting—here’s why.
Technology really is everywhere, even if sports doesn’t come to mind first as a field with high technology use and implementation. Staff Writer Eli Kell-Abrams writes about a piece of software used to perfect basketball. As our society continues to advance itself technologically, we also see some of these developments in the world of sports.
Sugru is not just a product. It’s a lifestyle. Their philosophy is a simple one: if it’s broken, fix it. If it’s not broken, make it better. Anyone can be a fixer—all they need is the right tool. In case you haven’t noticed yet, Sugru is one of Eduporium’s favorite things. Out of the pack, it feels like sticky play-dough, but give it 24 hours and it will harden.
Binky worked very hard over the following weeks, but he could not come up with a new toy. He drew dozens of blueprints, printed 3D models, and even tried to program a video game. All of them were rejected by Poodles the Product Quality Manager Elf. “You need to be more creative!” he scolded.
The makers of Toontastic is excited to introduce TeleStory, the second app in their “Creative Suite for Kids”. Like Toontastic, TeleStory empowers kids and kids at heart to create and share stories with friends and family around the world. From music videos to epic space battles and thrilling car chases, you’ll have a blast making your own TV shows.
Is your child feeling delighted, astonished or anxious? “Feel Electric!” explores all those emotions and more. As part of the Military Families “Find the Right Word” initiative, this app offers engaging tools that use content and curriculum from The Electric Company to provide opportunities to explore emotional vocabulary and self-expression.
Here at Eduporium, we want to make this year’s Thanksgiving all about STEAM. Science, technology, engineering, art + design, and math: we are constantly reminded of the importance of these subjects for driving forward our nation’s economy. And it got us wondering: what does STEAM really mean for us?
This app offers you a unique approach to trivia as you piece together each question from a selection of phrases and challenge kids to find the answer. As such, it’s a good tool for embracing facts and figures as well. And, with this app’s exuberant, kid-friendly presentation, it is great for students nine and up, but all will enjoy using general knowledge to answer questions.
We’re taking this app around the track to figure out what’s under the hood! Learn With Homer: Reading & Educational Games is designed to help your child get ahead with hundreds of hours of lessons designed by top literacy experts. Just 10 minutes a day builds confidence and improved academic success and it’s truly super easy to get started.
