TinyTap

TinyTap is an incredible resource for teachers to use within the classroom! TinyTap is both an application that is accessible through an iPad, iPhone, Android, or tablet. TinyTap is also available through any web browser. This tool is used to help children and adults to create interactive games as well as storybooks to enhance learning. Not only does TinyTap provide the opportunity to create, but it also allows the user to access to a vast, diverse library of previously created resources. These resources are browsable by category, age, or even keyword. Students and adults can use this engaging tool to create or use digit material such as interactive lessons, quizzes, games, and books. 

My favorite part about TinyTap is that it provides weekly feedback which is extremely important in order to track progress and create future learning goals. I have used this resource in a Grade One classroom, and they absolutely loved it. After teaching an addition lesson, I showed the students how to create their very own game. The website is extremely user friendly and easy to navigate. Each student then created their own game, relevant to the lesson taught prior. Finally, the students took turns playing each other's games. They were all extremely proud of their hard work and not only learned about mathematics, but about technology too! 

Madeleine @NU (OTECC)