Top 5 iPad apps for Educators
It would be remiss of me not to put together an obligatory iPad story that is loosely linked to education so here are some top iPad apps for educators who feel as though they need to do something work related on it after they have finished playing with all the fun stuff on it
iWork Until Microsoft release office for the iPad iWork offers the MS Works equivalent of a productivity suite for the iPad. Pages, Numbers and Keynote make for a fairly impressive productivity suite for $30, or $10 each.
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The Elements: A Visual Exploration: Sounds a bit pricey for a periodic table, but the vividly animated illustrations of every substance our world is made of more than make up for it. $14
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Mobile Air Mouse: Do you use an Interactive whiteboard and have wireless keyboards and mice floating around the place that either don’t work or you have to actually sit in front of a computer to type something on your IWB. Download and install Mobile Air Mouse and you can use your iPad to do everything on your IWB. Now I sit with my students and run a lesson. Media controls, Keyboard and Mouse. My all time most used app at school on my iPhone. Works through a wireless network and is pretty painless to set up. Check out the video below.
DropBox: I own a laptop, 2 desktop PC’s at home, have files on the network at school and now have some stuff on my iPhone and an iPad. I was going crazy trying to keep track of it all. Drop box allows you to sync everything without any hassle at all to every PC you use both locally and in the cloud and now best of all you can access all of your files through your iPhone. Also you can create public folders for your students to access files from the web too. It’s free - Absolute Gold
Pi83 Graphing Calculator A simple calculator isn't enough for most math students once they hit high school, so having a graphing calculator handy is always welcome. And since Pi83 Graphing Calculator, which mimics Texas Instruments' Ti-83 graphing calculator, costs just 99 cents. Never be outsmarted by your students again.
WorldBook – This Day in History. This interactive calendar is powered by World Book Encyclopedia and features historical information for each day of the year. Struggling for a lesson idea today or just need to fill in 10 minutes with some great facts from history.
Cram Cram is designed specifically to help students study for a big test. The app allows them to create multiple-choice quizzes and study guides with a flash-card-like system. The app even randomizes the answers to ensure students aren't memorizing a particular option. Best of all for teachers it has a massive bank of online tests you can access and administer. Don’t sit up all night planning or correcting a test again.
History: Maps of the World One of the most important tools any student can use is a historical map of the world to help them in both geography and history classes. That's where History: Maps of the World comes in.
After downloading the free app, users can view maps of all the continents at different points throughout history. The app features up-to-date maps showing current boundaries. But where it provides the most value is in its historical maps, which display boundaries and important places from periods throughout history. It's a great way to help students increase their effectiveness in geography and history class and a great discussion point in geography lessons.
Flash-Me - This educational iPhone App lets you use Cramberry (the amazing online flashcard maker) on your iPad. With Flash-Me, you can create, edit and study your flash cards on your iPhone. These can be later shared with students in class.
Mathematical Formulas Mathematical Formulas is a must-see app for any math student. It not only helps users gain access to hard-to-remember formulas quickly, but it might also prove to be a handy studying tool.
Like me if you are not Rainman and your students hit you with something from left field in maths this is a great tool to get you out of what can be an embarrassing spot.
Anyhow I know some these are iPhone apps but I am sure that by next week there will be another thousand useful and useless apps that will take their place. Enjoy your playtime over Easter with your iPad and let me know what you have found useful.
Kevin Cummins
Please be sure to check out my latest article titled 5 iPad apps that will make you a more productive teacher for more information on using iPads in Education.
Monday, April 5, 2010 at 7:06AM |
Reader Comments (16)
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I am a student of Spanish & Portuguese language and literature department, recently I have found two useful language learning l iPad apps. They are good for students to practice and improve language words, sentences and pronunciations, but I am sure, being on a iPad platform these apps can do more wonders. I am using the Hello Hello Portuguese and Hello Hello Spanish iPad apps.
For a good scientific calculator, also check out Calczor, for the iPad. It's currently free:
http://itunes.apple.com/app/calczor/id379844200?mt=8
For those who like to use their iPad for quick drawing, there is The Chalkpad!
iTunes -> http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/the-chalkpad/id374197363?mt=8
Thanks for the advice! I love The Elements! Do you know of a good app for role book/plan book? Found several for students.. but need to right tool for teachers. One that allows you to put in your timetable, plans, roles, marks/grades etc. Any Advice?
Thanks,
Terry
Great list of educational apps. We at Punflay create great educational apps. Please check out our PeTA award winning app, Frog Dissection for the iPad. It's a great app for any Biology curriculum. Dissection without the mess or smell. http://punflay.com/
Hey, great list.
You should definitely add Qbox to the list.
Qbox is a challenging brain teaser that combines the magic of wisdom quotes in an interactive word game.
it's available now on the itunes store -> http://itunes.apple.com/app/qbox/id392916564
Hi. I am looking for an I pad app where u type in the name of a country and it comes up on a world map
I like to recommend Flash Card Maker Pro for my students to study for exams or preparing for presentations. It is optimized for Android pads, tablets, and mobile phones. Flash Card Maker Pro uses advanced gesturing and text-to-speech capability providing a fully interactive experience for users of all ages. This multi-sensory teaching tool uses all pathways of learning (visual, auditory, kinesthetic or seeing, hearing, touching) simultaneously, in order to enhance memory and learning. Use Flash Card Maker Pro on your Android phone or tablet to teach children how to read and do math, to help students study for exams, or to prepare for an upcoming presentation.
Tell me and I forget, show me and I remember, involve me and I understand. (Chinese Proverb)
Recycle your old paper flash cards and download the latest digital version today! Flash Card Maker Pro has the following highlighted features:
1. Create Your Own Flash Cards
2. Share Flash Cards with Other Users
3. Download Decks of Cards from Developer Website
4. Text-to-speech Audio Playback
5. Built-in Study Timer
6. Randomize or Change Order of Playback
7. Swap Question and Answer
8. Change Card Colors and Text Size
9. Navigate Between Cards using Touch Gestures
10. Backup Database to SD Card
http://www.flashcardmakerpro.com
I have purchased the online plan book for teachers at hellmansoft.com He just recently added an IPAD option. My teachers are excited. The cost is $30.00 individual (I purchased a bundle at a cheaper price) but all of the upgrades have been free! The
It needs a lot of effort to remember Chinese characters and write them correctly. A good iPhone application can help you a lot to learn Chinese characters quickly.
http://itunes.apple.com/sg/app/ez-mandarin-lite/id412572424?mt=8
Check this: Youtube video: http://www.youtube.com/user/elefactory
Emotional Intelligence with Chlidren. Very interesting!
A very nice article you have written. I appreciate the helpful tips and will tell my friends!
Delhi Public School
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We are now releasing our latest Math Exercise Kid HD (Multiplication) and Math Exercise Kid HD (Addition & Subtraction). They are iPad apps with many new features. Here are the direct links to app store.
Ice Whale: Math Exercise Kid HD (Multiplication)
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/math-exercise-kid-hd-multiplication/id455560112?ls=1&mt=8
Math Exercise Kid HD (Addition & Subtraction)
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iPhone apps:
Math Exercise Kid (Division)
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/math-exercise-kid-division/id449543879?ls=1&mt=8#
Math Kid Free
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/math-kid-free-addition/id440987747?mt=8&ls=1
Math Kid Free (Multiplication)
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/math-kid-free-multiplication/id446179602?mt=8
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I'm a teacher from Miami and I highly suggest the Ghostwriter Notes app. It is very functional and very helpful whenever I teach everyday. I easily demonstrate stuffs using this app in my iPad to my class.
GeoPop Global Challenge is a Geography Trivia Time Challenge app suitable for Elementary students and politicians trying to avoid embarrassing gaffes. It's easy to get into and hard to master at the same time.
iTunes: http://tiny.cc/jbawu