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Why do we use learning apps?
Why do we use learning apps?
At BMS, we use technology to enhance education without losing the essential human touch. We focus on creating well-rounded, confident thinkers for the 21st century. While we use learning apps, personal connections, and community are at the heart of our approach. We prioritize social and emotional learning, self-regulation, deep thinking, discussion skills, empathy, collaboration, and trust. Our diverse community of students and teachers from around the world enriches our school experience.
We see a future where human interaction supports our students, not artificial intelligence. That's why we carefully integrate a few well-tested learning apps into our program for limited daily use, with more encouraged at home. These adaptive learning apps are like vitamins that complement a healthy lifestyle. They adjust to each student's skill level, helping them progress in small steps. For example, a student might excel at three-digit multiplication but find three-digit division challenging, or they might understand poetry but struggle with computer technology. These apps help close those gaps and support our students' growth.
Check out some of the apps we use below, with a guide on which age groups use each app!
NearPod- All age classes
Nearpod is a fantastic tool for learning, making online classes more engaging and interactive. It lets teachers create fun lessons with quizzes, polls, and videos that students can follow in real-time. This way, everyone stays connected and teachers can instantly see how students are doing. It's a great way to make virtual learning feel more like a regular classroom!
If you want to find more out about how Nearpod works, you can check their website
https://nearpod.com/
Wayground (Quizziz)- All-age classes
Wayground is a great tool for online learning, making studying fun for kids. It offers interactive quizzes that feel like games, with points and leaderboards to keep students motivated. Kids can work at their own pace, getting instant feedback to help them learn better. It’s perfect for online learning because it keeps children engaged and excited about their lessons.
You can have a look at their website, https://wayground.com/, if you have any questions or want to find out more about how Wayground works.
Learning A-Z- Kindergarten to Lower Elem
Learning A to Z is an online resource that offers a variety of reading materials suited to different reading levels. It provides fun and interesting stories and articles that match each student’s reading ability, helping them build their skills and confidence. The platform also includes quizzes and activities to make learning more interactive. For online schools, Learning A to Z is great because it lets teachers easily find and assign the right level of reading for each student and track their progress. This helps ensure that all students get the support they need to grow as readers.
To learn more about the variety of resources offered, check out https://www.learninga-z.com/
MobyMax- Kindergarten to Middle
MobyMax is a smart learning app that helps students by giving personalized questions based on their needs. It adjusts the difficulty if a student is confused, so they can learn without feeling stressed. The app also covers a wide range of subjects, but as a school, we mainly use the Math and English parts. It is a comprehensive learning tool, that celebrates their progress with fun points and rewards, making learning at home or school enjoyable and effective. Parents and teachers can easily track progress, helping everyone stay involved and informed.
If you want to find more out about this app, you can check their website https://www.mobymax.com/
Epic- Kindergarten to Middle
Epic is an online library for kids, offering thousands of books, audiobooks, and videos. It’s great for elementary and middle schoolers learning online because it makes reading fun and accessible. Kids can explore new stories and learn at their own pace, anytime and anywhere. Teachers can assign books and track progress, making it easy to support students’ reading journeys. Epic helps kids develop a love for reading while learning from home. We use Epic Reading during school hours, but you can also get a subscription for after-school use.
Look on their website https://www.getepic.com to find out more about getting Epic for afterschool usage, as well as to find more out about the app in general.
Generation Genius- Kindergarten to Middle
Generation Genius is a fantastic online tool designed to make science and math exciting for kids. It offers engaging videos that explain complex topics in a fun and easy-to-understand way, perfect for elementary and middle school students. Your child can enjoy hands-on activities and interactive quizzes that reinforce what they’ve learned, making studying feel more like play. This platform is especially useful for remote learning, as it helps keep your child interested and eager to learn new things. With Generation Genius, learning becomes an adventure they look forward to every day!
There are some clips from lessons available for you to check out at https://www.generationgenius.com/, and you can also get more information about how Generation Genius came to be.
GimKit- Kindergarten to Middle school
Gimkit is an online tool that turns quizzes into a fun game where students earn points and unlock upgrades. It lets teachers and parents create custom quizzes on any topic, making learning more personal and engaging. Students get instant feedback on their answers, helping them understand what they’ve mastered and what needs more work. The game-like features make learning exciting and keep students motivated. Gimkit is flexible and can be used in the classroom, for homework, or at home to support learning in different ways.
To find more about what a Gimkit is, you can look at their website, https://www.gimkit.com/ .
CommonLit- Upper Elementary to Upper High
CommonLit is a helpful online resource that provides a variety of texts like stories, articles, and poems about important topics and big questions. These texts are available at different reading levels, so every student can work on material that matches their skill level while still joining in on the same class discussions. This way, all students can think deeply about the topics, no matter their reading ability. CommonLit also helps teachers track how students are doing and understand what they’re learning. It's a great tool for making sure every student gets to explore interesting ideas and improve their reading skills, especially in an online learning setting.
You can explore how CommonLit accelerates reading here, https://www.commonlit.org/en
NoRedInk- Lower high to Upper High
NoRedInk is a great tool that helps high school students improve their writing skills by making the process fun and engaging. One of its key features is that it asks students about their interests, like favorite movies, sports, or music, and then creates personalized writing exercises based on those interests. This way, students feel more connected to what they're writing about, which makes them more motivated to learn. NoRedInk also provides instant feedback on grammar and style, so students can see their progress and understand where they need to improve.
You can check out https://www.noredink.com/ for more information, as well as some more insight into their curriculum
How do we get access to learning apps?
How do we get access to learning apps?
The majority of our learning apps are accessible through the Clever Portal- once your child is logged into this, they can access the apps by clicking the icon through their class dashboards.
A few apps are accessed slightly differently. For example, in Generation Genius, your teacher will share their screen to show you the videos. Some apps like GimKit require a class code for each session which your child's teacher will send over in the session.
However you access the learning apps, your child's class teacher will be there to help guide them during the session if needed, and you can always give parent support a call if they need some more assistance.
Want more information about our school curriculum? Check out Our Curriculum section.
You can also look at our Basic Online Tools and Toddle sections, to find more out about how online learning will work with us!
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