Handwriting, many will argue, is becoming a lost art in this world of technology that the students are growing up in. Why not amalgamate the two, instead of having to choose from one or the other? I believe this app is perfect for doing just that. A lot of my students are incredible typists, but…
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App #45: Test Producer
Test Producer ($9.99) is a solid and robust iPad app that allows educators to create (paper) quizzes and tests directly from their iPads. This app is another way that we can be less reliant on our PCs, and shows that iPads can indeed be a creation device. Create and begin managing all of your tests…
Your Perfect Solution For Sharing Student iPad Projects
There is an ever growing number of teachers and students using iPads for creation projects. Little by little, people are understanding that the iPad is not just a consumption device for reading emails, watching YouTube and checking FaceBook and Twitter. The iPad is a powerful creation device. But an issue arose during the year at…
Guest Post: 10 Great Ideas for Using iPads in the Classroom
The iPad isn’t just a great tool for reading your e-books or surfing the web while you’re waiting for your plane. It is a powerful and sophisticated piece of technology that can help teachers connect with students and facilitate learning in the classroom. There are hundreds, if not thousands, of great apps that can help…
App #42: Musi (free)
I discovered Musi this week through this post from iFans. Musi (free) is an iOS application that allows you to stream audio (and video) content directly from YouTube. Since almost all popular songs out there are readily available on YouTube, this app will definitely come in handy during a variety of situations, both for the…
App #41: Sock Puppets [Promo Codes Available!]
As a primary school teacher, I am always looking for ways to enhance the learning experiences for my students. As we have recently set up a partial class set of iPad minis, we are encouraging all of our teachers to use content-creation apps as opposed to content-specific consumption apps to share our knowledge. Sock Puppets…
App #40: Common Core Lesson Planner [Promo Codes Available]
“The Common Core State Standards provide a consistent, clear understanding of what students are expected to learn, so teachers and parents know what they need to do to help them.” —http://www.corestandards.org The Common Core Standards If you are a teacher from the US, you will no doubt be familiar with the Common Core State Standards….
App #39: Markup [PROMO CODES AVAILABLE!]
“Our mission is to achieve a paperless classroom. With Markup, teachers can grade assignments on the iPad.” From the developers of the remarkably popular ShowMe comes Markup ($1.99, app website here), an intuitive and simple-to-use annotation app, specifically designed for educators. I have up to FIVE promo codes to give away to lucky teachers. Read…
Guest Post: Does Edmodo Live Up To Its Worth?
Does Edmodo live up to its worth? There are various mobile applications out there that help educators worldwide in connecting with their students better. One of the most popularly downloaded teaching apps is Edmodo. In this article, we intend to provide you an in-depth review of this application based on our first-hand experience using the…
App #38: Fractions+ [Promo Codes Available]
From Omega Labs, the same developers who brought you Mathtopia+, come another brand new math app called Fractions+ ($.99, click here for the developer website). It contains the same great “Bejeweled” type game-play, but this time incorporates fractions. Fractions+ will keep teachers, parents and kids excited about reviewing math fractions, a concept that most definitely…
App #34: Instatube ($1.99)
Good news for all of you who missed out on TubeBox Pro, a great app that was pulled from the App Store a couple weeks ago. A re-release under a new name, Instatube ($1.99) is now available . Download it now before it gets pulled like its predecessor. It works exactly like the second release of TubeBox…
Reflector (Mac/PC app) – Mirror your iPad/iPhone on your computer!
Here is an affordable way to mirror your iPad/iPhone in your classroom if you do not wish to purchase the $99 AppleTV. Reflector ($12.99, formerly known as Reflection) is a great Mac/PC app that is extremely easy to set up and use. First, what is mirroring? Mirroring your iPad/iPhone and even the latest 5th generation…
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