Bring your own App! CrowdSource a Toolbox for Mobile Learning! This list was “crowdsourced” by participants attending the Bring your own app session at ANPD on July 16, 2015. The list was typed “as written”. None of the information was verified. Similar items were grouped together. Prices are not included, but many were noted to have a free or trial versions. I divided them up into the following categories: Educator support, Learner support, Performance support (just in time learning), and Learning Activities. However, it is important to recognize that some of the Apps can overlap into several categories. Title of App
Brief Description &/or how you have used it.
Device
EDUCATOR SUPPORT Class Marker
Build quizzes to take online. Can add scoring a metrics
Quizlet
An app to make flashcards. Then they stay on the site for others to use. Several are nursing.
ShowMe
Whiteboard- you can use it to draw diagrams as you explain things to students
Explain Everything Pinterest
Whiteboard for drawing on while teaching Both
iMovie
Can help search for ideas and avoid re-inventing the wheel. For example Bloom’s taxonomy, beautiful visuals to share with educators Development of personalized educational resources. Has templates
Prezi
Presentation platform
Both
Keynote
Presentation platform for ipad
apple
Slide Shark
Allows control of PPT via your phone. You can see notes and skip slides without the learner seeing
apple
Nearpod
Presentation platform, can add multiple choice questions, drawings, matching, videos
Apple
Presenter media
Ppt templates, clipart for presentations
Powtoon
Create fun animated presentations, add music. It lets you work from a template
Apple
Powtoon
Bring your own App! CrowdSource a Toolbox for Mobile Learning! My Talking Avatar
Apple
MySchoolAvatar
Free app to create avatars and record short movies. Creative way to have welcome message or deliver short messages More advanced (small fee) avatar creator with ability to create short movies
WeeMee
Avatar creator
Apple
Buddy Poke
Avatar creator
Crazy Talk
Voice generator – can be used with avatars
Apple
Animoto
Create cartoon characters and movies
Both
Garage Band
Create music to add to eLearning modules
Apple
End Note
Categorizing literature search (can attach PDF)
Both
Mendeley
Literature organization platform. Allows for highlighting
Apple
ProProfs
Real time data. Reads stats for you.
Crossword maker
Game to teach concepts and system management
Apple
Type on PDF
Able to pull up handouts and type directly on the PDFs
Apple
Google sheets
Apple
Numbers
Provides shared documents that automatically update info with ust in time info. Can be used for research, editing policies with live edits Spreadsheet App
Wrik
Organizational tool. Sets up tasks with dates for projects
Both
Glogster
For making posters. Can be used for student projects
Apple
Slack
Create private groups for texting. The groups canshare documents, etc
YouTube
Embed video, staff resource (but have to scrutinize). We used as a different learning method and staff liked it . Examples: Mock codes, product education. Videos on how to’s (such as bed bath, CHG prep)
Sage
Apple
Apple
Both Apple
Bring your own App! CrowdSource a Toolbox for Mobile Learning! Kahn academy
Provides foundational talks/knowledge on many topics, including nursing, diseases, treatments
Both
TED Talks
Educational video presentations by experts –all of which are less than 20 minutes
Both
Poll everywhere
Live audience Polling questions for courseroom (instead of clickers, participants use their phones)
Both
Socrative
A way to complete formative assessments between teachers and students
Both
Twitter
Both
Crowd Mic
Social media tool, but can also be used like audience response system, collaborative tool, or for crowdsourcing So you don’t need a microphone or to run around the room. Everyone with wifi can talk to each other
Kahoot
Learning tool, quizzes, collates results
Camtasia studio
Screencasting. Can use as multimedia platform to change tiles into video format. And can do voice over
PC/android
Snagit
Screen capture. Will grab screenshots to put into presentations
Both
Rent a crowd
Crowd noise, such as applause. Can use for positive reinforcement
?
Storybird
Create stories from art
Code Baby
Create animated characters in great detail. Used in creating elearing, such as EHR
Designs 2
Photo editor. Can be used for creating flyers
Expensify
Places receipts into expense accounts. I have used to submit for reimbursements
Android
QR reader
Creates QR codes. This can be used to link to things such as how to use equipment videos.
Both
QRScan
Scanning method to link to a survey or video, etc
Both
Instant Barcode
For barcodes
Flash cards deluxe Kindle App for iPad iBook
Create flashcards decks for review. Can be used for teaching or prep for tests
Apple
App that allows Kindle books to be read on iPad
Apple
App to read iBooks
Apple
Bring your own App! CrowdSource a Toolbox for Mobile Learning!
Mobi-Safe
PEFORMANCE SUPPORT (references and just-in-time learning, such as at the bedside) Provides pictures and descriptions of different Pressure Ulcer stages, so nurse can use during assessment to identify what stage is present For anyone caring for patients with Dementia. Click on behaviors being exhibited, and suggestions for dealing with them will be provided Provides pictures and info on how to use gait belt, how to assist with walker, crutches, etc
BMI calculator
Easily computes BMI, used in the clinical area to compute obesity risks
Apple
NIH Stroke Scale
How to score a stoke
Apple
Stroke F.A.S.T.
Quick reference
IV Drip calculator
Quick reference
Normal Lab Values PEDISTAT
Quick reference
Calculator HD
Calculator
iTranslate
Type in a word it it will translate. We used it in Brazil to teach others on biotherapy
iTranslate voice
Translate
Free translation
Translate various languages for patients
Both?
Verbally
ICU patients can point to words, and it will speak
Apple
Safe Dose eBraselow Flipchart plus
Emergency medicine just in time reference for pharmacology and emergency mangement
Both
Patient Education Tool. Specialty, chart, anatomy, XR, surgery
Apple
Medscape
For healthcare professionals to look up conditions, medications, evidence-based reference,
both
WebMD
Identify pills and names, symptom checker, medical terms and tests
LexiComp
Medication reference for both new and experienced providers
Apple
Lippincott nursing advisor
Medical reference (including diagnosis, and tests, S&S, assessment, treatments, time management, etc)
Apple
StagingPU DementiAssist
Apple Apple Apple
Android
Calculate fluid dosing based on weight and age for pediatric use
?
Bring your own App! CrowdSource a Toolbox for Mobile Learning! Epocrates
Medical reference (pharmacology, medication calculations)
Both
Nursing Drug Handbook Mosby’s Nursing central Learning Nurses
Medication reference
Both
Nursing reference – esp for newer nurses
Both
Assessments, elearning, educational nursing tools, questions and game about nursing. Can populate questions on quizzes to insert in elearning Bedside clinical reference tof nurses
both
Skyscape Disease dictionary MZGO
Quick reference
AACN
Quick pocket reference. Practice alerts
Apple
LactMed
From NIH, can look up meds for compatibility with breastfeeding
Both
EPIC CANTO
Can be used in conjunction with the EPIC HER for keeping track of wounds, pressure ulcers,.
Hand washing compliance tool
LEARNER SUPPORT Notability
Note taking app that allows you to add video, audio, pictures, etc
Apple
Notes
Note Taking app
HighTall
File sharing – great for large files
Both
Google Docs
File sharing and storage
All
Dropbox
Cloud file sharing
All
Popplet
Apple
Inspiration
Create Concept maps – can be used for student assignments to create them (example fire safety role of RNcirculator) Concept Mapping tool
Happify
Can be used for personal use to decrease stress, increase happiness
Both
Code Happy
Positive social posting for morale or R&R committee. Little message bubbles pop up with positive messages
Both
Both
Bring your own App! CrowdSource a Toolbox for Mobile Learning! Listening Program
Various modes of therapeutic listening programs for stress, anxiety, ADHD, headaches, etc
All
Human Sim
LEARNING ACTIVITIES (for staff or for patient education) Virtual game – avatar can maneuver through a hospital for a simulated activity
Human Body
Shows body in 3D. Can be used in educational sessions
My Human
Numerous pictures of human body
Human Body
Self test questions regarding the body
DrawMD iTunesU
Pictures of different internal organs. You can draw on top of it. Could be used for either patient or staff education Educational apps for all ages. Can help with improving writing
The Brain AR
Augmented Reality view of the brain
Virtual Heart
Can visualize the beating heart from multiple angles, and at various heart rates
Reality of Atrial Fib Heart Doctor
Watch a realistic heart movement during atrial fib. Has an augmented reality option
DartSim
ECG rhythms. Can be used to study for ACLS
Cardiac arrhythmia challenge pro ECG test
Rhythm interpretation, ECG questions. Helpful for new nurses
Apple
Play, interpret, learn EKG arrhythmias
Apple
Instant ECG
Rhythm review for teaching EKG or remediation
Apple
ECG practical demo ECG Guide
Learner support for ECG interpretation
ECG Sim
Dysrhythmia identification plus quizzes
Both
Cardiac situations to solve
Basics and examples
Apple
Bring your own App! CrowdSource a Toolbox for Mobile Learning! ECG Pocket reference ACLS MegaCodes review SimMon
EKG interpretation Review of 2015 guidelines with rhythms, meds, etc
Both?
For simulation, monitor and HR, can be used for Critical thinking at the bedside
Apple
CPR game
Cardiac arrest simulator game
Apple
Pocket Lab values
Look up normal values on the fly. Lab rangs for 325 different tests
Apple
Auscultation Primer 3M Littman soundbuilder Heart & Lung Sounds Are you alright?
Listen to heart tones, lung sounds (all varieties). We used with Pedi nurses caring for sicker kids
Apple
Reviewing heart and lung sounds
Apple
Game to teach time management
Apple
Prognosis
Case studies (all types)
Both
Clinical Sense
Case scenarios to solve
Apple
Solve the Outbreak Case File Geriatrics iTriage
Case studies to solve from the CDC
Both
Clinical scenarios. Good for both new and experienced nurses
Apple
ABG pro
Identify ABG results
Quick reference
For looking at patient symptoms Both
Arterial Blood Gas Practice ABG interpretation interpreter ABG basics ABG interpretation
Both
Figure 1
Description and discussion of medical images. Can be used for educator or clinician learning
Apple
Spine Decide
Patient engagement: anatomy, conditions, procedures, exercise. Pictures/videos. Allows drawing and notes Has questions to test self regarding anatomy
Apple
Ultimate Anatomy
Both
Apple
Bring your own App! CrowdSource a Toolbox for Mobile Learning! NCLEX RN mastery Sage
Exam prep
Any
Videos on how to’s (such as bed bath, CHG prep)
Apple
Khan academy
Provides foundational talks/knowledge on many topics, including nursing, diseases, treatments
Both
Nurse in a Flash
Flashcards with Med Surg questions
Apple
Cram
Flashcards for studying (such as for certification exams)
3M Prep Free
Skin prep video for demonstration of various procedures by anatomical site. We used with new OB/OR nurses to guide prepping techniques Education on infection prevention, handwashing compliance Handwashing audit tool Communication on sounding the alarm for sepsis
Apple
Used to monitor physical fitness/heart rate
Both
Can be used by patients and families to increase engagement
Both
iScrub Sepsis Clinical Education Fitbit Patient journal
Apple Apple
Barrow Brainbook Youth education/patient education about healthcare
Apple
WOW ME 2000
Both
Meet me at 7
App for patients for documenting weight, output, activity, sodium. It notifies the patient to increase activity For diabetic patients- monitoring, eating, exercise, treatment, etc
Impact
Education and tool, patient education
Apple
Head’s up
Education and decision tool
ElderGuide
Helps locate nursing homes all over the US and provides tools to help families evaluate nursing homes
Both
Apple
