iPad Apps for Educators

iPad App Evaluation http://school.discoveryeducation.com/schrockguide/pdf/evalipad.pdf http://kathyschrock.net/pdf/ipad_app_rubric.pdf http://learninginhand.com/blog/ways-to-evaluate-educational-apps.html Follow directions on website and then export the image onto your Weebly web page. Create your own or use copyright free images from http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Images Give proper attribution to any image used.

Sites to help you find educational iPad apps:

ShowMe ShowMe is a free iPad app that allows teachers and students to both teach (via its simple interactive whiteboard recording feature) and also learn via its ever-growing library of quality educational videos for teachers around the world. ShowMe Tutorial iPad Flash Browsers Photon Rover APPitic - Great site with over 1300 reviews done by Apple Distinguished Educators. These apps have been tested in different grade levels with different instructional strategies. Mind Leap - Excellent site with reviews built on a five-star scale. Reviews are done on a wide range of subjects and offers a nice breakdown of statistics such as educational quality, engagement factor, and shelf life. Best Kids Apps - Site with great reviews on iPhone, iPad, and Android apps. These reviews have a basic age rating and a nice image to go along too. Mac App Store - Probably the most comprehensive list of apps around. This application from Apple is the ideal place to find and purchase apps. Works on Snow Leopard OS and above. Fun Educational Apps - Ideal place to find reviews of apps for the iPod, iPhone, and iPad. This is one of my favorite sites to find in-depth reviews with lots of pictures on the app. Smart Apps for Kids - Designed by a dad on a journey to find the best iPhone & iPad apps. These apps are reviewed on a four-star scale and offer a nice "bottom line" for those who don't want to read the whole review. Best Apps for Kids - Wonderful site that does a great breakdown of an educational app, with reviews done on a scale of one through five. Offers readers advice on whether they should purchase the app or not. Teachers with Apps - Great site with reviews of apps that include videos and images. Ideal for teachers looking to find that perfect app in the classroom. Apps in Education - Nice collection of iPad apps that are reviewed by subject. These reviews are brief and to the point.

App Information and Recommendations iEducation App Reviews Elementary School iPad Apps Middle School iPad Apps High School iPad Appsfor AdministratorsApps that Build General Expressive Language (Oral Communication Skills) Teaching With Smartboard - iPhone app with dozens of lesson ideas. Kidcast: Learning and Teaching with Podcasting

Bonus - Teach with your iPad - Wonderful wiki that lists a ton of apps by subject, type, and grade level. A must see! Apple App Store Volume Purchasing Program for Apple iOS Devices - This guide will explain the ASVPP Program, Program Roles, Mobile Computing iPad/Android Mobile Computing: iPad, tablets STEM Appshttp://www.onlineuniversities.com/blog/2012/05/50-best-ipad-apps-for-stemeducation/ iPad U. of Delaware iPad Institute http://www.udel.edu/education/iPad/ Resources for iPad: http://teachwithyouripad.wikispaces.com/iPad%20Apps 8 Free iPad resources http://www.educatorstechnology.com/2012/06/8-free-resources-on-use-of-ipad-in.html iTunes iPad Ethical issue http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2012/may/18/aclu-questions-poway-schools-ipad-program/ How to locate iPad apps http://www.livebinders.com/play/play_or_edit?id=203857# eSchool News Review of the Top Ten iPad Apps Kathy Schrocks Blog - Delightful presentation of the Google apps as they relate to Blooms Taxonomy http://www.schrockguide.net/bloomin-apps.html iPad App Evaluation http://school.discoveryeducation.com/schrockguide/pdf/evalipad.pdf http://kathyschrock.net/pdf/ipad_app_rubric.pdf http://learninginhand.com/blog/ways-to-evaluate-educational-apps.html

Collections of iPad Apps 1. Apple: www.apple.com/education/apps 2. iPads for Education: www.ipadsforeducation.vic.edu.au/education-apps 3. LiveBinders: http://www.livebinders.com/play/play_or_edit?id=203857# 4. Pintrest site: http://pinterest.com/search/pins/?q=ipads+in+education 5. Apps in Education Blog: appsineducation.blogspot.com 6. Apps used by Apple Distinguished Educators: learninginhand.com/pbl 7. iPads for Schools: ipadschools.wikispaces.com 8. Apps for Elementary: www.ipadinschools.com/ipad-apps-for-elementary-school 9. Apps for Middle School: www.ipadinschools.com/ipad-apps-for-middle-school 10. Apps for High School: www.ipadinschools.com/ipad-apps-for-high-school 11. eSchool: www.eschoolnews.com/2010/04/05/ipad-app-store-has-wide-selection-ofeducation-options 12. Best apps for kids: www.bestkidsapps.com/category/ages-5-8/page/4 13. iPads in the Classroom by Kathy Schrock: sites.google.com/site/schrockipad 14. MacdonaldTechforTeachers: macdonaldtechforteachers.wikispaces.com/iPad+Apps+for+Education 15. A Guide for New iPad Owners: Must-Have Apps for Education, Productivity and Entertainment:www.iste.org/connect/iste-connects/blog-detail/10-1220/A_Guide_for_New_iPad_Owners_MustHave_Apps_for_Education_Productivity_and_Entertainment.aspx 16. iPads for Education from the Victorian Government: www.ipadsforeducation.vic.edu.au 17. Eleven Incredible iPad resources: 21centuryedtech.wordpress.com/2011/03/14/elevenmore-incredible-ipad-resources-waiting-to-raise-your-ipad-app-titude 18. Tech Learning: Ten sites supporting iPads in Education: www.techlearning.com/blogs/36952 19. iPad in Schools: www.ipadinschools.com

iPad Integration Ideas 1. 62 ways to use the iPad in the Classroom: www.ideastoinspire.co.uk/ipad.htm 2. iPad Activities Examples: teachwithyouripad.wikispaces.com/IPAD+Activities+Examples 3. Project Based Learning and iPad: learninginhand.com/pbl 4. Curricular Ideas: www.ipadcurriculum.com 5. iPads in the Classroom: www.bgmsipad.blogspot.com 6. 5 Real Ways Educators Are Using the iPads: blog.stratepedia.org/2010/07/23/5-realways-educators-are-using-ipads/ Rubrics for Reviewing Apps 1. Rubric for Evaluating Educational Apps: kathyschrock.net/pdf/ipad_app_rubric.pdf 2. Critical Evaluation Rubric: kathyschrock.net/pdf/evalipad.pdf 3. Mobile Application Selection Rubric: eskillslearning.net/uploads/Selection%20Rubric_Scoring%20Rubric.pdf Reviews of Educational Apps 1. IEAR: www.iear.org/ 2. Mobile Educator: mobileieducator.com 3. Applicable 2U: applicable2u.wordpress.com 4. Teachers with Apps: teacherswithapps.com 5. Just Book App Reviews: teacherswithapps.com/?page_id=1153 6. Learning Hand: www.learninghand.com Readings on the Potential of iPads 1. Why I Want My Students to Read Books on the iPad: wirededucator.wordpress.com/2011/02/22/why-i-want-my-students-to-read-books-onthe-ipad

2. Can Ebooks Help Bridge Achievement Gaps? www.eschoolnews.com/2011/01/03/canebooks-help-bridge-achievement-gaps/?ast=70 3. Measuring the iPads Potential for Education: thejournal.com/articles/2010/01/27/measuring-the-ipads-potential-for-education.aspx 4. 5 Ways the iPad and Education Could Go Together: blog.stratepedia.org/2010/01/29/5ways-the-ipad-and-education-could-go-together 5. Increased iPad Use in Schools: www.nasatalk.com/component/resource/article/bylines/38-debbie-piecka/1302-i.html 6. Math that Moves: Schools Embrace the iPad: www.nytimes.com/2011/01/05/education/05tablets.html?pagewanted=1&_r=1 7. Mobile Technology: A strategy for RTI Its All About Equity:eskillslearning.net/uploads/Mobile%20Technology%20Response%20RTI_Layo ut%202.pdf

Android http://android4schools.com/ http://www.androidpit.com/en/android-market?gclid=COX2ktf3krACFWQDQAodukWYpw https://play.google.com/store http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLA913F5818E2D4F7B&mkt_tok=3RkMMJWWfF9ws RousqnNZKXonjHpfsXx7ugpWaC%2BlMI%2F0ER3fOvrPUfGjI4ATMpkMa%2BNFAAgAZ VnyRQFHe%2Bae4xF Online Training Videos/Resources Click here for Guided Tours on Apple's Website The Complete List of iPad Tips Tricks and Tutorials Easy iPad Video - How to Training Tutorial Apple iPad Quick Tips, Tricks & TipsiPad LiveBinder by Mike Fisher http://ipadacademy.com/ http://www.iear.org/