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As I continue on my journey as a teacher I am constantly looking for more websites for my students to use. In my classroom I have 5 iPads and 3 chrome books in my classroom. I use Daily 5 as a structure and I have thought about whether to use the technology in me classroom to have students listen to reading, or if I should use the technology to build word work skills. My biggest goal for students using technology in the classroom is that students are accountable to me and to themselves for their learning. Here is a list of apps and websites that I encourage my students to use.

RAZ Kids - This website/app has interactive e-books for students at all levels. The students are able to listen to the book being read, take a comprehension quiz on the book and (my favorite part) is that my students can record themselves reading a story and then send me the story. I can log in and listen to the students as they read.

Sight Word Ninja  - This app says a word and the students have to choose from three (or more) words and swipe he correct word.

Reading Rainbow - This app allows students to chose a book and hear it read aloud. When I feel that my students need to hear fluent readers read this is the app I choose.

Spelling City - This website allows me to enter my list of spelling words and the students are able to practice their spelling words in a variety of games.

PebbleGo - This website is linked through our district and has science, social studies and health topics. They are read aloud to the students and include video clips for the students to explore. These are all informational and highly engaging for students.