Google was founded in 1998 and is ultimately the most famous search engine in the world. It is a thoroughly versatile site that allows both teachers and students to research, define , plan , locate and access data on just about any topic or subject imaginable. The key is too making sure your information finds are reputable , the search engine can use the whole phrase typed , or just one word of it and search that , so you need to be specific and look beyond your first search. It is a free site to use and is accessible on all styles of devices. The age appropriateness of google can be questionable , as it only searches what is entered . With this in mind there is no feature in place to stop a 7 year old googling sex or terrorism . So restrictions need to be placed by parents and teachers , along with the message of being and remaining a responsible digital citizen. https://www.google.com.au/
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PDF Master is a professional app to annotate, read, manage and share your PDFs. With PDF Master, you can easily annotate PDFs, add bookmarks, highlight texts, add notes, sign on
PDFs, add stamps or draw with your own finger. Students can use this to complete digital worksheets and create presentations. As PDF master is an app , it is available for mobile devices. It is similar to how Adobe is used for computers. The cost varies depending on the site you purchase from and the version required.$2.74 -$6.49 Depending on the devices and school use , possible from yr. 7 and above would benefit from this app. https://itunes.apple.com/au/app/pdf-master-annotate-pdfs-sign/id884813085?mt=8 |
Turnitin , is a website that allows students to be responsible for their own work, not just for detecting plagiarism. Yes teachers can set the degree or percentage of similar words findings , but they can also use it to create and plan a unified marking rubric to the assignment being assessed. This not only aids teachers , but offers students a detailed way to evaluate their own work , and assist them in creating and selecting sources and data that is useful and genuine, without simply copying. The age suitability for this website is senior high school through to university levels. The cost required to subscribe and run Turnitin, is usually absorbed by the school or university, each class or specific assignment is given a code and this is what is passed to students to use when submitting work. The cost varies depending on student numbers , however free trial are available.
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YouTube is a video sharing website that allows celebrities, professionals and novices alike to share and upload videos. In a school setting YouTube allows teachers and students to view an array of educational and comical videos on a subjects specific topic. It is a new and innovative resource to include in the classroom, that can enhance the daily reading and teacher talking students listening routine of a classroom. As it is a free website , and offers no safety feature , age suitability should be used from High school and beyond.
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