S.E.S.E.
Explain Everything
Available from: Apple App Store and Google Play Store
Description:
This app is incredibly versatile and can be used for a vast array of purposes in the classroom. Explain Everything is basically a mini interactive whiteboard on which you can insert images, text, pictures, video and more. One of the best features of this app is that you can record your voice and move different elements on the screen at the same time. For this reason, this app can be used by students for a variety of purposes. Make talking books by inserting photos of the book and record your voice over them. Explain to a friend how to complete a type of operation in Maths by carrying out the calculation on the screen and record yourself as your work through the process. This app could also be used for project work in S.E.S.E.
Cost: €4.99 iOS/€4.40 Android
Rating: 5/5
Available from: Apple App Store and Google Play Store
Description:
This app is incredibly versatile and can be used for a vast array of purposes in the classroom. Explain Everything is basically a mini interactive whiteboard on which you can insert images, text, pictures, video and more. One of the best features of this app is that you can record your voice and move different elements on the screen at the same time. For this reason, this app can be used by students for a variety of purposes. Make talking books by inserting photos of the book and record your voice over them. Explain to a friend how to complete a type of operation in Maths by carrying out the calculation on the screen and record yourself as your work through the process. This app could also be used for project work in S.E.S.E.
Cost: €4.99 iOS/€4.40 Android
Rating: 5/5
Know Your Ireland
Available from: Apple App Store
Description:
This app is based on the popular PC programme of the same name. Students can learn about Ireland's Provinces, Counties, Towns, Mountains and Rivers in Explore Mode and can then test their knowledge in Quiz mode.
Cost: €3.99
Rating: 4/5
Available from: Apple App Store
Description:
This app is based on the popular PC programme of the same name. Students can learn about Ireland's Provinces, Counties, Towns, Mountains and Rivers in Explore Mode and can then test their knowledge in Quiz mode.
Cost: €3.99
Rating: 4/5
Know Your Europe
Available from: Apple App Store
Description:
This app is based on the popular PC programme of the same name. Students can learn about Europes's Countries, Capitals, Flags, Mountains and Rivers in Explore Mode and can then test their knowledge in Quiz mode.
Cost: €1.99
Rating: 4.5/5
Available from: Apple App Store
Description:
This app is based on the popular PC programme of the same name. Students can learn about Europes's Countries, Capitals, Flags, Mountains and Rivers in Explore Mode and can then test their knowledge in Quiz mode.
Cost: €1.99
Rating: 4.5/5
DK Quiz
Available from: Apple App Store and Android Store
Description:
This is a fun app which tests general knowledge through more than 100 free quizzes. Quiz themes include General Knowledge, Around the World, Culture & Entertainment, History, Science & Technology, Food and Sport. Within each theme are a range of quizzes on specific topics such as Vikings, the Aztecs, Capital Cities, Famous Landmarks, Amazing Inventions and Stars & Planets which could be used for S.E.S.E. This app could also be used to prepare students for the Credit Union Quiz etc.
Rating: 4.5/5
Available from: Apple App Store and Android Store
Description:
This is a fun app which tests general knowledge through more than 100 free quizzes. Quiz themes include General Knowledge, Around the World, Culture & Entertainment, History, Science & Technology, Food and Sport. Within each theme are a range of quizzes on specific topics such as Vikings, the Aztecs, Capital Cities, Famous Landmarks, Amazing Inventions and Stars & Planets which could be used for S.E.S.E. This app could also be used to prepare students for the Credit Union Quiz etc.
Rating: 4.5/5
World Geo Wiz
Available from: Apple App Store and Android Store
Description:
This is a fun app which tests your knowledge of continents, capitals, currencies and flags of the world. The content in this app is quite challenging and is most suitable for children from 4th-6th class. It can be used by students individually or can be used for a whole class quiz if connected to the interactive whiteboard.
Cost: Free
Rating: 4.5/5
Available from: Apple App Store and Android Store
Description:
This is a fun app which tests your knowledge of continents, capitals, currencies and flags of the world. The content in this app is quite challenging and is most suitable for children from 4th-6th class. It can be used by students individually or can be used for a whole class quiz if connected to the interactive whiteboard.
Cost: Free
Rating: 4.5/5
Google Earth
Available from: Apple App Store and Android Store
Description:
This app is based on the popular website of the same name. Students can explore the world by searching for different places and landmarks. Google Street View is also available for a range of famous sights such as the Louvre and the Colosseum. Students could screen-shot aerial images of their area and compare them with the map layer to study the differences between aerial photographs and maps. A fun activity would be to compare old maps of your locality with those that appear on Google Earth also and note any difference. This could be done by importing images of an old and new map into an app like Pic Collage or Show Me and annotating over them.
Cost: Free
Rating: 4/5
Available from: Apple App Store and Android Store
Description:
This app is based on the popular website of the same name. Students can explore the world by searching for different places and landmarks. Google Street View is also available for a range of famous sights such as the Louvre and the Colosseum. Students could screen-shot aerial images of their area and compare them with the map layer to study the differences between aerial photographs and maps. A fun activity would be to compare old maps of your locality with those that appear on Google Earth also and note any difference. This could be done by importing images of an old and new map into an app like Pic Collage or Show Me and annotating over them.
Cost: Free
Rating: 4/5
Kahoot!
Available from: https://getkahoot.com (for teachers) and https://kahoot.it/#/ (for students). Apple App Store and Android.
Description:
This is one of the best learner response apps available and allows teachers and students to interact in real time. Begin by setting up a teacher account and creating a Kahoot or quiz. The teacher shares the task with the students by simply sharing a unique 6 digit code with students. This is a quick and easy app to use as students can see their progress and the correct answers etc. when the teacher's account is logged in on the interactive whiteboard. This app could be used for a variety of different topics in SESE and there are lots of Kahoots based on different topics that you can import and use immediately. Images and sounds can be added to make the Kahoots even more exciting. Search for 'Ireland' or 'Space' to find some great Kahoots for SESE!
Cost: Free
Rating: 5/5
Available from: https://getkahoot.com (for teachers) and https://kahoot.it/#/ (for students). Apple App Store and Android.
Description:
This is one of the best learner response apps available and allows teachers and students to interact in real time. Begin by setting up a teacher account and creating a Kahoot or quiz. The teacher shares the task with the students by simply sharing a unique 6 digit code with students. This is a quick and easy app to use as students can see their progress and the correct answers etc. when the teacher's account is logged in on the interactive whiteboard. This app could be used for a variety of different topics in SESE and there are lots of Kahoots based on different topics that you can import and use immediately. Images and sounds can be added to make the Kahoots even more exciting. Search for 'Ireland' or 'Space' to find some great Kahoots for SESE!
Cost: Free
Rating: 5/5
iExplorer for Google Street View
Available from: Apple App Store and Android Store
Description:
This app is based on Google Street View and it allows your students to view 360 degree panorama images of famous places around the world. Students can learn explore the world by searching for different places and landmarks. Search the Highlights tab for 'UNESCO World Heritage' in order to view lots of interesting images from around the world such as the Amazon, Burj Khalifa, the Galapagos Islands, the Pyramids at Giza and more. Explore the 'Ireland Highlights' to find images of various castles in Ireland, the Céide Fields, Coole Park, the Aviva Stadium, the site of the Battle of the Boyne and many more. These could be used to explore Irish and World History and also could be used as story writing prompts.
Cost: Free
Rating: 4/5
Available from: Apple App Store and Android Store
Description:
This app is based on Google Street View and it allows your students to view 360 degree panorama images of famous places around the world. Students can learn explore the world by searching for different places and landmarks. Search the Highlights tab for 'UNESCO World Heritage' in order to view lots of interesting images from around the world such as the Amazon, Burj Khalifa, the Galapagos Islands, the Pyramids at Giza and more. Explore the 'Ireland Highlights' to find images of various castles in Ireland, the Céide Fields, Coole Park, the Aviva Stadium, the site of the Battle of the Boyne and many more. These could be used to explore Irish and World History and also could be used as story writing prompts.
Cost: Free
Rating: 4/5
DIY Sun Science
Available from: Apple App Store
Description:
This is a nice app which allows students to find out about the sun. There are a range of activities and experiments that can be carried out 'Any Day' and on 'Sunny Days.' As well as this, there are lots of images and videos that children can use to learn about the sun. Another interesting feature is The Observatory which allows you to look at the sun through lots of different lenses. Click on the Learn tab to find lots of information about the sun. This app would be suitable from 1st to 6th class.
Cost: Free
Rating: 4/5
Available from: Apple App Store
Description:
This is a nice app which allows students to find out about the sun. There are a range of activities and experiments that can be carried out 'Any Day' and on 'Sunny Days.' As well as this, there are lots of images and videos that children can use to learn about the sun. Another interesting feature is The Observatory which allows you to look at the sun through lots of different lenses. Click on the Learn tab to find lots of information about the sun. This app would be suitable from 1st to 6th class.
Cost: Free
Rating: 4/5
Recycling Workshop
Available from: Apple App Store
Description:
This app can be used after teaching children about recycling. Children can create their own monster using recycled materials such as milk cartons, bottles, string, buttons, straws and pipe cleaners. The monster can be saved to the camera roll by pressing the camera icon on the left of the screen. This app could be used from Junior Infants to 2nd Class to design a monster that the children later create in Art. Senior Infants to Second Class could also use their monster a story prompt and create a story in their copies about their monster. Any monsters that are saved to the camera roll could be uploaded to another app like Little Story Creator to make a monster storybook.
Cost: Free
Rating: 4.5/5
Available from: Apple App Store
Description:
This app can be used after teaching children about recycling. Children can create their own monster using recycled materials such as milk cartons, bottles, string, buttons, straws and pipe cleaners. The monster can be saved to the camera roll by pressing the camera icon on the left of the screen. This app could be used from Junior Infants to 2nd Class to design a monster that the children later create in Art. Senior Infants to Second Class could also use their monster a story prompt and create a story in their copies about their monster. Any monsters that are saved to the camera roll could be uploaded to another app like Little Story Creator to make a monster storybook.
Cost: Free
Rating: 4.5/5
Popplet Lite
Available from: Apple App Store
Description:
This app is an idea-mapping app that can be used in many different ways in the classroom. You can create up to 5 Popplets using the Lite version of the app. The app is simple to use and involves adding images or text to produce a mind map. This could be used to make a family tree, phonics posters, story maps and plans, projects about space, countries etc. and much much more.
Cost: Free/€4.99
Rating: 4.5/5
Available from: Apple App Store
Description:
This app is an idea-mapping app that can be used in many different ways in the classroom. You can create up to 5 Popplets using the Lite version of the app. The app is simple to use and involves adding images or text to produce a mind map. This could be used to make a family tree, phonics posters, story maps and plans, projects about space, countries etc. and much much more.
Cost: Free/€4.99
Rating: 4.5/5
Word Clouds
Available from: Apple App Store
Description:
This app is a word cloud creator which can be used from 1st-6th class across almost all subjects. It could be used to create word banks for different sounds in phonics, to describe a particular character from a story, to create a word bank for overused words such as "nice" and "went" etc., to assess a student's prior knowledge when beginning a new topic in SESE and for many other things. Simply type in the words and they are made into a word cloud. The 'randomise' button changes the layout and style of the word cloud. You also have the option to customise your word cloud by changing the colour, layout and font using the menu at the top of the screen. These word clouds could be screen-shotted and printed if you wish.
Cost: Free
Rating: 4.5/5
Available from: Apple App Store
Description:
This app is a word cloud creator which can be used from 1st-6th class across almost all subjects. It could be used to create word banks for different sounds in phonics, to describe a particular character from a story, to create a word bank for overused words such as "nice" and "went" etc., to assess a student's prior knowledge when beginning a new topic in SESE and for many other things. Simply type in the words and they are made into a word cloud. The 'randomise' button changes the layout and style of the word cloud. You also have the option to customise your word cloud by changing the colour, layout and font using the menu at the top of the screen. These word clouds could be screen-shotted and printed if you wish.
Cost: Free
Rating: 4.5/5
Skitch
Available from: Apple App Store and Android Store
Description:
This app can be used to annotate photographs and add stickers such as arrows, shapes and emoticons. It could be used for a variety of purposes including labelling maps and aerial photographs, creating Maths Eyes posters, self-assessing work and lots more.
Cost: Free
Rating: 5/5
Available from: Apple App Store and Android Store
Description:
This app can be used to annotate photographs and add stickers such as arrows, shapes and emoticons. It could be used for a variety of purposes including labelling maps and aerial photographs, creating Maths Eyes posters, self-assessing work and lots more.
Cost: Free
Rating: 5/5