2. ZigZag Board App
Collaborative whiteboard link that works with other whiteboards even in remote locations. It has a capture screen so others who come in late can see what has already been discussed or can refer back as needed. This is a web supported and 3G supported app that is secure and others can be invited in for different meeting or for different topics. I can see using this in a classroom where students are expected to follow along with a lecture and can add in comments or questions that others can help to answer. Pictures can be re-sized and so can writing.
3. Evernote Peek (for studying for a test or anything that you want to quiz yourself on)
This is best used with the official iPad Smart Cover that has multiple folds but is also works with the cheaper version that I got. It was designed by the makers of the Evernote app after viewing the new iPad2 and the Smart Cover. They felt that it would be the perfect addition to their app for making note cards, quizzes, etc. The application will actually keep track of right and wrong answers (the user helps) and then adjusts the clues for the next time so that it helps in the studying.
This app was designed to help students learn their times tables for 3s, 6s, 7s, and 9s by showing patterns that are visually memorable and easy for the students to recreate on paper once they "see it". The numbers show up in multiple colors and in a Tic-Tac-Toe pattern instead of spread out in a long row so that the visual clues jump out at even the least attentive. I plan to try this out with my special ed. math class in the fall using my Smart Board hookup and this app. I have used similar pattern on the chalk board with the 9s but had never realized that it could be so much more memorable using this setup.
This is a shortcut to Wikipedia and is a great way to explore information on the web. It keeps track of where the user has been (history), a table of content, audio playback for dictionary prounciations and other audio content available on Wikipedia, and much more.
6. The IQ Test for Free
This is a general IQ test/ assessment for performance in 11 different areas of intelligence. The assessment shows you key cognizant strengths and weaknesses such as analogy, classification, comprehension, logical reasoning, math, pattern recognition, visualization, and series.
7. Kobo
This is an online site for ebooks and although it is not an all free read it does have the latest books and newpaper subscriptions. This could be used to allow students to read on their iPod or even their computer instead of waiting for a book to become available at the library. http://www.kobobooks.com/
8. Shazam for iPad
This is a free app that allows song recognition but not as well as SoundHound. It doesn't do personal singing or humming.
9. Dragon Dictation
DD is an easy use voice recognition application powered by Dragon Naturally Speaking. It allows the user to speak into the microphone and the computer will type what was said. It is 5 times faster than actual typing and the user can immediately see what was typed.
11. Sudoko Daily
This app is also for my entertainment but I have found that it is also useful for helping my students understand how the game works. Some of the math teachers use the Sudoko game as extra credit so I have been able to show them that the game is always solvable and that by backing up or erasing they can see where they have made a mistake.
13. Math Board
This seems to be a great way to mix up the basic math work that is done in my special education class. It will , I hope, allow me to vary the material depending on the level of work the student is able to do so they don't get bored.
This is a great looking sight word app. which helps students build their sight words in order to increase their comprehension, self-esteem, and reading fluency. There are over 1,500 words included that cover much of the vocabulary in early reading material.
15. Trivia Tunes
This is for fun but can also be used in class. My husband is very good with naming songs on the first couple of notes so we can use it to check his skills.
CHUGULU, and INC.. "TriviaTunes - Name That Tune! for iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad on the iTunes App Store." Apple - iTunes - Everything you need to be entertained. N.p., n.d. Web. 18 June 2011. <http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/triviatunes-name-that-tune/id407757286?mt=8&ign-mpt=uo%3D2>.
1. Whiteboard app
Notes with color, finger writing, and best of all collaborative between users.
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/whiteboard-lite-collaborative/id301962306?mt=8
2. ZigZag Board App
Collaborative whiteboard link that works with other whiteboards even in remote locations. It has a capture screen so others who come in late can see what has already been discussed or can refer back as needed. This is a web supported and 3G supported app that is secure and others can be invited in for different meeting or for different topics. I can see using this in a classroom where students are expected to follow along with a lecture and can add in comments or questions that others can help to answer. Pictures can be re-sized and so can writing.
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/zigzag-board-a-collaborative/id400171627?mt=8
3. Evernote Peek (for studying for a test or anything that you want to quiz yourself on)
This is best used with the official iPad Smart Cover that has multiple folds but is also works with the cheaper version that I got. It was designed by the makers of the Evernote app after viewing the new iPad2 and the Smart Cover. They felt that it would be the perfect addition to their app for making note cards, quizzes, etc. The application will actually keep track of right and wrong answers (the user helps) and then adjusts the clues for the next time so that it helps in the studying.
http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2011/06/evernote-peek-an-app-for-your-smart-cover/
4. Tic-Tac-Toe Times Table App
This app was designed to help students learn their times tables for 3s, 6s, 7s, and 9s by showing patterns that are visually memorable and easy for the students to recreate on paper once they "see it". The numbers show up in multiple colors and in a Tic-Tac-Toe pattern instead of spread out in a long row so that the visual clues jump out at even the least attentive. I plan to try this out with my special ed. math class in the fall using my Smart Board hookup and this app. I have used similar pattern on the chalk board with the 9s but had never realized that it could be so much more memorable using this setup.http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/tic-tac-toe-times-table/id395176671?mt=8
5. Wikipanion arrives for the iPad!
This is a shortcut to Wikipedia and is a great way to explore information on the web. It keeps track of where the user has been (history), a table of content, audio playback for dictionary prounciations and other audio content available on Wikipedia, and much more.
See the Wikipanion web site for more details about all of the available features.
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/wikipanion-for-ipad/id364195592?mt=8
6. The IQ Test for Free
This is a general IQ test/ assessment for performance in 11 different areas of intelligence. The assessment shows you key cognizant strengths and weaknesses such as analogy, classification, comprehension, logical reasoning, math, pattern recognition, visualization, and series.
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/the-iq-test-free-edition/id293165776?mt=8
7. Kobo
This is an online site for ebooks and although it is not an all free read it does have the latest books and newpaper subscriptions. This could be used to allow students to read on their iPod or even their computer instead of waiting for a book to become available at the library.
http://www.kobobooks.com/
8. Shazam for iPad
This is a free app that allows song recognition but not as well as SoundHound. It doesn't do personal singing or humming.
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/shazam-for-ipad/id364305715?mt=8
9. Dragon Dictation
DD is an easy use voice recognition application powered by Dragon Naturally Speaking. It allows the user to speak into the microphone and the computer will type what was said. It is 5 times faster than actual typing and the user can immediately see what was typed.
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/dragon-dictation/id341446764?mt=8
10. Spider Solitare
This app is only for me to relax and enjoy. I play several games a day in a race against the clock or just for fun.
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/spider-solitaire/id307979160?mt=8
11. Sudoko Daily
This app is also for my entertainment but I have found that it is also useful for helping my students understand how the game works. Some of the math teachers use the Sudoko game as extra credit so I have been able to show them that the game is always solvable and that by backing up or erasing they can see where they have made a mistake.
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/id408895572?mt=12
12.
The app is used to exchange information between iPods, iPhones, and iPads
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/bump/id305479724?mt=8#
13. Math Board
This seems to be a great way to mix up the basic math work that is done in my special education class. It will , I hope, allow me to vary the material depending on the level of work the student is able to do so they don't get bored.
palaware. "MathBoard for iPad on the iTunes App Store." Apple - iTunes - Everything you need to be entertained. N.p., n.d. Web. 18 June 2011. <http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/mathboard/id373909837?mt=8>
14. Smiley Sight Words
This is a great looking sight word app. which helps students build their sight words in order to increase their comprehension, self-esteem, and reading fluency. There are over 1,500 words included that cover much of the vocabulary in early reading material.
LLC, 24x7digital. "Smiley Sight Words for iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad on the iTunes App Store." Apple - iTunes - Everything you need to be entertained. N.p., n.d. Web. 18 June 2011. <http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/smiley-sight-words/id361006388?mt=8>.
15. Trivia Tunes
This is for fun but can also be used in class. My husband is very good with naming songs on the first couple of notes so we can use it to check his skills.
CHUGULU, and INC.. "TriviaTunes - Name That Tune! for iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad on the iTunes App Store." Apple - iTunes - Everything you need to be entertained. N.p., n.d. Web. 18 June 2011. <http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/triviatunes-name-that-tune/id407757286?mt=8&ign-mpt=uo%3D2>.