Tech Tips
New Kagan Apps
for the iPhone and iPad
Miguel Kagan
If you have an iPhone or iPad, you'll want to check out Kagan's four new apps available on Apple's App Store. The apps are simplified versions of Kagan's famous TimerTools and SelectorTools Software (speaking of which, there's a brand new version 2.0 of each program with updates and new tools!). While these apps admittedly aren't as powerful and full-featured as their desktop bigger brothers, they're a great way to go mobile with Kagan's super easy and useful tools. At just a few bucks each, they're well worth it!
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NameSelector
Select students by name with this classy little app. Just type or paste in your class list and save it. Then pick how you want to select students. You can pick students randomly, random without repeats, in sequence, A to Z, or Z to A. Save up to 8 lists for 8 classes or 8 different groups. Selector cycles through the names on your list and picks one. Just click the Next button to select the next student. It'll inform you when everyone's been selected. Also keeps track of your history. Keep the entire class on task because anyone's name can come up next. |
StudentSelector
Pick a student in the class to answer. Pick which student on each team will read first. Pick a team to present first. This little selector is really easy to use and flexible. It allows you to select a number randomly, sequentially, or random with no repeats. It's a great way to promote
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TimerTools
Kagan's famous TimerTools software is now available as an app! You get a suite of powerful timers that are super easy to use. Timers include: Countdown, Stop Watch, Turn Timer, Seconds Up, Seconds Down, and Interval Timer. Access and set any timer with just a few clicks. All the most frequent timers teachers use are available as presets. Timer display size is maximized to see from a distance. More attractive and teacher-friendly than any other timer app available.
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Selector Spinners
Here are 3 super simple, super attractive classroom spinners. The Student
Selector picks one student on each team. Designed for teams of 3, 4, and 5. The Team Selector picks one team in the class. Designed for 6–9 teams in the class. The Partner Picker randomly picks Partner A or Partner B with each spin. Get 3 great spinners in 1!
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