Using+iPads+&+iPods+in+the+Classroom

**Useful Links**
iPod Touch in the Classroom iPod Touch Applications Tony Vincent- Learning in Hand iPad in Education Links (tons of information) iPad Apps for English Teachers Digital Storytelling with the iPad iPodsibilities: Reading and Writing Bookster App

**Growing List of iPad Apps for Education**

 * **Productivity** || **Reference** || **Creativity** || **Subject Specific** || **Misc.** ||
 * DropBox || World Book || SonicPics Lite (iPhone) || 3D Brain || Shazam ||
 * GoodReader || Dictionary || Postcard Lite || Periodic Table || Pandora ||
 * iWork || HistoryMaps || PhotoPad (Photo editing) || Brain Pop || USA Today ||
 * Evernote || Google Earth || Dragon Dictation || Weather Channel || ABC ||
 * Google (__ [|Google Form] __) || iBooks || Quick Voice || Etextbooks || Toy Story (digital book) ||
 * Skype/AIM || Kindle || Strip Designer (.99) || Constitution || Alice Lite ||
 * ThatQuiz.org || NPR || Reel Director (2.99) || My Congress || TED ||
 * Jumbo Calculator || Science Dictionary || Virtuoso (piano keyboard) || Planets || Puppet Pals ||
 * Huddle || Museum of London || Comic Touch Lite || APOD (Astronomy Pic of Day) ||  ||
 * PrintCentral (9.99) ||  || Draw || GeoSky Watch ||   ||
 * Dragon Dictate ||  || Lifecards || Molecules ||   ||
 * QuickieQ.com (web not app) ||  || Filterstorm (photo editing) || PocketCAS Lite (Graphing Calc) ||   ||
 * iTalk Lite ||  || SketchBook Pro || Quick Graph ||   ||
 * Air Display ||  || DoodleBuddy || 3D Sun ||   ||
 * ||  || Art Studio || Brain Tutor 3D ||   ||

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 * Teacher Tools **


 * 1) ** [|iSign] ** - An ANIMATED phrase book of basic American Sign Language (ASL) gestures. Each of the gestures is modeled with a 3D character and completely animated.
 * 2) ** [|TeacherPal] ** - Track the attendance, grades, and behavior of students.


 * Language Arts **


 * 1) ** [|Miss Spell] ** - Word game that lets players test their spelling skills against the most commonly misspelled words on Dictionary.com.
 * 2) ** [|Smarty Pants School] ** - iPad only - Teach your child to read. Take a short assessment and then Smarty Pants will suggest the iPad classes accordingly. Kids can then take reading lessons that include learning letters, phonics, sight words, and more.
 * 3) ** [|Alphabet Tracing] ** - Trace letters and numbers while bringing pictures to life. For iPhone and iPad.
 * 4) ** [|Story Kit] ** - A multimedia storytelling tool - take photos, record sound effects, add text, then share.
 * 5) ** [|Spell it 2-3-4-5-lite] ** - Spell words 2-5 letters long. Practice and Quiz mode. Words are spoken and used in a sentence.
 * 6) ** [|Spell it 6-7-8-9-lite] ** - Spell words 6-9 letters long. Practice and Quiz mode. Words are spoken and used in a sentence.
 * 7) ** [|Audioboo] ** - Free version allows you to create audio up to 5 minutes in length and post that to your own account on the web.
 * 8) ** [|Early Reader] ** - Teach children all the essential skills for early reading.
 * 9) ** [|International Children's Digital Library] ** - A worldwide collection of free children's books for the iPad.
 * 10) ** [|Dictionary.com] ** - A free dictionary and thesauras right at your fingertips.
 * 11) ** [|Exam Vocabulary Builder by AccelaStudy] ** - A flashcard-style approach to studying vocabulary words, mostly for highschool/college level.
 * 12) ** [|Spanish Essentials by AccelaStudy] ** - Learn Spanish with this great flashcard and word memory program.
 * 13) ** [|SpanishDict] ** - Over 100,000 entries with a full Spanish-English dictionary. Also provides a word game.


 * Math Skills **


 * 1) ** [|Basic Math] ** - Drill-and-practice instructional strategy.
 * 2) ** [|Math Match Lite] ** - Practicing basic math skills.
 * 3) ** [|Math Quizzer] ** - Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, and Division. It keeps track of your ""score"" as you progress.
 * 4) ** [|Tell Time LT] ** - Tools for learning hours and half hours only.
 * 5) ** [|TouchCalc] ** - A great calculator tool that also provides many different modes.
 * 6) ** [|Math Master] ** - A math matching game where your students have to match the correct answer to the math problem. Adding, subtracting, multiplication, and more.


 * Social Studies **


 * 1) ** [|World Wiki] ** - Detailed demographic information of almost 250 countries around the world, right on your iPhone or iPod touch.
 * 2) ** [|Brainpop] ** - Daily animated movie, you can test your new knowledge with an interactive quiz.
 * 3) ** [|Planets] ** - A 3D guide to the solar system for aspiring astronomers - for iPad (not iPod).
 * 4) ** [|USA Presidents] ** - Interesting facts on all the U.S. presidents in a flashcard format, including their pictures.
 * 5) ** [|The Weather Channel Max(for iPad)] ** - Radar, forecasts, local weather and more.


 * Science **


 * 1) ** [|Freshwater Aquarium] ** - An app that turns your phone into a virtual aquarium: watch, feed, and play with different species of fish. For iPad, iPhone, and iPod Touch.


 * Creative Arts **


 * 1) ** [|Mini Piano] ** - One octave keyboard.
 * 2) ** [|Pocket Shaker] ** - You can select percussion instruments and shake away.
 * 3) ** [|Kalimba Free] ** - Play this African thumb piano in keys C or G.
 * 4) ** [|Drum Kit Lite] ** - Get every student involved and you'll have a collection of beats!
 * 5) ** [|Doodle Kids] ** - Create art and take screenshots to email to family and friends.
 * 6) ** [|Whiteboard Lite - Collaborative Drawing] ** - A great tool for individual use. You can also connect 2 iPods via local Wi-Fi and draw/write together.
 * 7) ** [|Comic Touch Lite] ** - Using pictures and photos you can add captions and conversation bubbles.


 * General Games **


 * 1) ** [|Free Checkers] ** - A great way to pass the time, you can play checkers as one play or with two. For the iPod touch, iPhone, and iPad.
 * 2) ** [|Toddler Teasers Shapes] ** - Preschoolers can learn their shapes by touching the correct answer. 4 right answers gets you a virtual sticker. For iPod Touch, iPhone, and iPad.