iPads+and+iPods+in+the+Classroom

=Resources: How to Use the iPad/iPod Touch in the Classroom =

Learning in Hand Educational iPod Apps [|100 Ways to Use Your iPod to Learn and Study Better] Apple Learning Exchange iPod Touch in Education iPod Touch in Classroom Presentation iPod Touch Classroom Online Community

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= Free Books for the iPad/iPod Touch = (There are frequently different versions of a book available for free. I have listed the version that has the most appeal and highest rating.)

Fairy Tales by Hans Christian Andersen By BeamItDown Software
= = =Language Arts - Best Apps =


 * ====**App Name**==== || ====**Cost**====

|| ====** Description **====

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 * Blanks || Free || sharpen your vocabulary in English, drag and drop in word that matches definition given ||
 * Word Warp || Free || sharpen your vocabulary, thinking skills, and more - see how many words you can create from the six letters ||
 * WordFu || Free || sharpen your vocabulary, thinking skills, and more - pick the letters you can use and then create as many words as possible in the time allowed ||
 * Hangman || Free || There are many versions. This version uses a turkey hunter rather than the hanging noose. The words are quite challenging. ||
 * Dictionary! || Free || Contains almost 200,000 entries. Some entries use the word in sentence in addition to providing a clear, concise definition. ||
 * Dragon Dictation || Free || App transcribes what is said. Useful for students who have problems writing, but not speaking, their ideas. ||

= = =Mathematics - Best Apps = ||= Varies ||= Study guides for Algebra I and II, Calculus I and II, and Geometry. || = =
 * = ====**App Name**==== ||= ====**Cost**==== ||= ====**Description**==== ||
 * = Pop Math ||= $0.99 ||= understanding the four basic mathematical functions – addition, substraction, multiplication and division. ||
 * = Flash Math ||= $0.99 ||= kindergarten through elementary school: The app provides quick little brain exercises to provide an easy way for learning addition and substraction as well as complicated multiplication and divisions. ||
 * = Graphing Calculator ||= Free ||= draw graphs of various functions, supports multiple graph displays, both portrait and landscape view, customized keyboard for keying on equations, set the xmax, xmin, ymax and ymin values, also supports a host of information – log, log10, In, exp, sin, cos, tan, asin, acos, atan, sinh, cosh, tanh, degrees to radians, radians to degrees, absolute value and square root. ||
 * = SparkCharts

=Science - Best Apps =
 * ===**App Name**=== || ===**Cost**=== || === **Description** === ||
 * Hubble || Free || Videos and other information from the Hubble Telescope ||
 * Discovery Channel || Free || Access to full length episodes of such popular shows as Mythbusters, daily news, quizzes, photos, and more. ||
 * SparkCharts || Varies || Study guides for biology and chemistry. ||
 * Rafter || $0.99 || Physics - Use physics and geometry to solve a Da Vinci inspired puzzle. 31 levels means the activity can be used more than once. ||
 * Dinosaurs: The American Museum of Natural History Collection || Free || By the American Museum of Natural History ||

=Social Studies - Best Apps =
 * ===**App Name**=== || ===**Cost**=== || === **Description** === ||
 * Google Earth || Free || iPod version of the well-known free Google Earth featuring maps, including historical maps, 3-D images, and more. ||
 * Oregon Trail || Free || Mini version of classic game. ||
 * Greek Gods Free || Free || Detailed information based on original Greek gods. No Percy Jackson info here! ||
 * Declaration for iPhone and iPod Touch || Free || By Clint Bagwell Consulting ||

= = = = =Electives and More - Best Apps =
 * ===**App Name**=== || ===**Cost**=== || === **Description** === ||
 * **General Apps** ||  ||   ||
 * TaskPaper || $4.99 || Great tool for students with ADD or learning disabilities. TaskPaper can help them with to-do lists, outlines, notes, and much more. ||
 * iSign || $7.99 || iSign is an ASL app that hosts a range of 800 signs for using in different contexts – from as simple as trying to switch on the AC to something as complex as asking for whether an airplane is about to take off. ||
 * Animoto || Free || Create and download your Animoto videos, requires an Internet connection. ||
 * iTalk Lite || Free || Turn your iPod Touch into a digital recorder. ||
 * Flashcards || Free || Create your own flashcards for students to use to review/practice any subject. ||
 * Brain Exercise Lite || Free || Challenging brain games to stimulate thought and keep your brain sharp. ||
 * Brain Quest Blast Off || $0.99 || Divided by grade, Brain Quest Blast Off provides mental challenges and stimulation for grades 2 - 7. Each grade costs $0.99. ||
 * 1Password || Free || Secure app for storing passwords and credit card info. ||
 * Audubon Field Guide to North American Birds || $19.99 || Replaces printed field guides with photographs, bird calls, range maps, and an incredible search feature that allows you to put in a bird's characteristics and get a list of probable matches. ||
 * Audubon Field Guide to North American Wildflowers || $9.99 || Replaces printed field guides. Use the search feature to find probable matches. Photographs are outstanding. ||
 * === Foreign Languages === ||
 * Spanish LE 24/7 Tutor || Free || Pick an area of study - Basic Phrases, Town & Country, Food & Dining, plus others. Then choose multiple choice, puzzle, write in, or flash card. App will keep track of scores for each type. The app includes a speaker option to hear the correct pronunciation. ||
 * Musical Spanish E Shop || Varies || Learn Spanish through a variety of applications for the iPod and computer ||
 * French 24/7 Tutor || Free || Pick an area of study - Basic Phrases, Town & Country, Food & Dining, plus others. Then choose multiple choice, puzzle, write in, or flash card. App will keep track of scores for each type. The app includes a speaker option to hear the correct pronunciation. ||
 * === Art === ||
 * Art Lite || Free || Art is organized by artist, with a search feature, quiz, slideshow, and a user created gallery. Eleven painters representing a variety of styles are provided. ||
 * Art || $0.99 || Paid version of Art Lite. In addition to features included in the free version, the paid version covers over 200 artists. Free update add additional artists. Over 6000 pictures included - more pictures can be downloaded from web. ||
 * PhotoShop Mobile || Free || iPod touch version of the popular photo editing software allows user to edit and alter photos stored in iPod. ||
 * === Music === ||
 * PianoWork || Free || Turns your iPod Touch into a keyboard (portion of full keyboard). Realistic sounds when keys are touched. Single keys only, chords do not play. ||
 * Smithsonian Folkways || Varies || Download a variety of music and sounds from the Smithsonian music collection. ||
 * === CTE === ||
 * Cisco Study Guides || Varies || Download exam questions and answers in these study guides based on actual Cisco certification tests. ||
 * === Personal Productivity === ||  ||   ||
 * Zillow Real Estate Search || Free || Find the home of your dreams by location and feature. Provides history of sales, taxes, etc. with WiFi access. ||
 * ======Gibson Learn & Master Guitar Application====== || Free || Videos, tuning feature (requires headphones/mic), and great how-to chording ||