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Hello 3rd Grade Parents,
We want to remind you that all of Discovery is taking part in the BYOT (Bring Your Own Technology) initiative this year! This means, students can start bringing in any of their own devices (laptops, iPads, smartphones, kindles, etc.) and headphones (if possible) to use for educational purposes in the classroom. In order to be prepared to use their devices in class, your child will need to have downloaded all of the recommended applications BEFORE class. If your child has a laptop/Chromebook, they will not need to download any applications, because all of these applications are web based as well. Here is a list of recommended applications for third graders this year:
Name of Application Icon in App Store Subject Focus
LCPSGO
A platform for students to log in and be able to access a variety of LCPS websites for activities and assessments.
Socrative Student
All subjects – used for formative assessments, quizzes, and to check for understanding.
MacKinVIA
The MackinVIA Reader gives you instant access to your eBook checkouts and downloads.
DreamBox Math Green
Math -‐ A rigorous math curriculum and engaging, game-‐like environment offers a student-‐driven math learning experience.
Padlet
All subjects – allows students to post their thoughts and understanding on online sticky notes.
BrainPOP AND Brainpopjr.
Science, Social Studies, Math, Language Arts, and Health
Office 365 Microsoft Word and
Microsoft PowerPoint
All subjects – allows students to write and save their work online; create online slideshow presentations.
Flash to Pass
Math – practice math facts.
Glogster
All subjects – allows students to create online posters.
Achieve3000!
Nonfiction Reading – offers differentiated nonfiction
reading and writing
Skitch
All subjects -‐ allows students to share images or capture a new one, then add shapes, write on it, draw on it, annotate it any
way you like!
Reflex Math
Math – simple, fun way for students to practice their math
facts
World's Worst Pet Vocabulary
Vocabulary -‐ simple, fun way for students to learn new words, personalized to their level.
Khan Academy
Math: Personalized learning, equipped with videos, practice questions, and quizzes on all
studied math topics.
Epic!
Reading app that allows children to search for books to expand their libraries, as well as reading skills. Personalized to
their level.
National Geographic Kids Magazine
An interactive, multi-‐topic magazine covering animals, entertainment, science,
technology and cultures from around the world!
QR Code Reader
Scans QR Codes, puzzles, and barcodes.
Safari Montage
Thousands of educational videos and multimedia titles available from school or at
home (use your LCPS network name and password to log in).
PowerTest
Student assessment system
Kidblog (There is not an app for Kidblog, but we suggest you make a the Kidblog.org site appear on the home screen on the iPad or bookmark on the device for
easy access.)
A safe, simple, authentic and transformative way for students to express his or her writing through an online blog.