Flipboard is a mobile app that allows users to create personalized magazines from a variety of content sources, including social media, RSS feeds, and curated content. It's a great tool for staying up-to-date on current events and can be used by both students and teachers.
Features
Create and curate digital magazines on any topic
Follow other users and magazines to discover new content
Save and share articles and other content with others
Access magazines offline
Benefits
Foster creativity and self-directed learning by allowing students to curate their own digital magazines on topics of interest
Keep up-to-date with news and trends in various fields
Enhance collaboration and information sharing among colleagues and students
Customize learning materials for different learning styles and levels
Suitability
Elementary school: Younger students can use Flipboard to create magazines on their favorite animals, hobbies, and sports, enhancing their creativity and digital literacy skills.
Middle school: Flipboard can be used by students to create and curate magazines on specific topics, such as environmental issues, social justice, or technology, fostering research and critical thinking skills.
High school: Flipboard can be used by teachers to curate resources on college and career readiness, entrepreneurship, and innovation for college-bound students.
Ways to Implement
Elementary school teachers can use Flipboard to create a library of digital magazines that can be easily accessed by students, including magazines on educational games, children's books, and educational videos.
Middle school teachers can use Flipboard to have students create and curate magazines on specific research topics, promoting collaboration and critical thinking among students.
High school teachers can use Flipboard to curate resources on college and career readiness, such as scholarship opportunities, college admission tips, and job market trends, providing students with practical and relevant information.