Apps in Education Blog

Very similar to this format here... this blog maintains up to date apps for the iPad and distinguishes various subject areas. It is very well organized and includes a special section for special needs students. This is worth a look if you have a few minutes and are looking for something new for your class. The author also maintains a blog list on the lower left side of the page which includes links to other relevant sites, specifically relating to iPads and educational technology. 


Apps in Education

Smithsonian Channel App

This weekend I downloaded the Smithsonian Channel App on the iPad.  It offers videos and shows that you can stream on the iPad. It also allows you to "create your own channel" with a variety of relevant topics. This would be a great tool to use in the classroom to show quick videos. 


I just watched a brief video on the Mona Lisa and Leonardo da Vinci. This would be great for History, Science, and Art especially. 

10 iPad Tips for Teachers

10 iPad tips for Teachers

General suggestions regarding using the iPad in the classroom (control features, mute, folders, etc.).

37 Teacher Favorite iPad Apps

37 Teacher Favorite iPad Apps

From the Simple K12 Blog (http://blog.simplek12.com) this guest author compiled a list of 37 apps recommended by teachers. They include subject specific apps as well as general apps for all subjects.  Prices are not listed, though the author notes that most apps are free.

10 Must-Have iPad Apps for Students and Teachers

10 Must-Have iPad apps for Students and Teachers
This site offers a brief description and links to the iTunes store for these educational iPad Apps. 

• Good Reader
• Speak it! Text to Speech
• Write Pad for iPad
• Note Taker
• Print Magic
• Password
• Idea Boards
• IM+
• Browser Duo
• EverNote