Apps for You

 

App	Tool Function	SAMR Potential	Server Location	Minimum Age for Use
Scratch Jr	ADST and more	Modification and Redefinition – users can drastically change the task they are doing. Scratch Jr also allows students to reimagine the task in ways that cannot be done with traditional materials.	Projects are stored locally on your device. This program does not require the internet to work. Personal information (IP address at country level and information about your device including model, version and operating system) - USA	5-7 recommended age (no minimums)
Scratch	ADST and more	Modification and Redefinition – users can drastically change the task they are doing. Scratch also allows students to reimagine the task in ways that cannot be done with traditional materials.	USA	8-16 recommended age (no minimums)
Book Creator	English Language Arts and more	Substitution – make a book Augmentation – make a book with video and voice recording Modification – leave comments for book creator Redefinition – paid version allows users to collaborate on same project. Could partner with students anywhere in the world.	USA	Users under 18 must provide teachers with written permission from parents or guardians
Epic Books	English Language Arts	Substitution – read a book online Augmentation – some books have “read to me” function. Teachers can make collections and assignment books directly to students	USA	School provides consent for students under 13 years of age
Tinkercad	ADST, Math, Science	Augmentation Modification – when students create a shape, they can make changes Redefinition – students can use Tinkercad to make useful items like keychains, pencil holders, and more	USA (uses Amazon Cloud)	Students aged 13 and up can make their own account. Anyone under the age of 13 must have parental permission or access the service using a class code created by their teacher.