The current top ten most used apps in Year 5*

Name Logo Learning purpose

Classdojo

Classroom management app.

Book Creator

Create books with embedded links, photos and videos. Easily shared with others.

Edmodo

Classroom collaboration tool. Create groups for students to send messages, work and interact. A classroom Facebook. Has embedded apps used for learning, teaching and assessment.

Explain Everything

Create explanations, share ideas and complete work using video screen sharing. Used across the curriculum.

FrontRow

Maths app. Students work independently using the U.S. Common core. Personal learning paths are created through correct and incorrect answers.

iMovie

Create movies from video and images.

Nearpod

Lesson creation tool. Create interactive lessons or homework.

Scootle

Teaching and learning tool. Links to website. Create learning paths using digital objects.

Trello

Organiser. Used in Writer's and Reader's workshop to track student progress and work. A visual organiser for students and teachers.

Verso

Digital discussion app. Allows students to discuss issues and work anonymously and give feedback to others.

* This list will adjust depending on the learning focus but the apps listed here are considered to be core learning tools.