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40 iPad Apps For Language Learners. iPad is no doubt a great device for almost all purpose in today’s lifestyle. This everyone knows, but what many don’t know about the iPad is that it is also an incredible tool for learning. Yes, you read it right. It helps in your learning, and language learning is one of those. Whether you are learning Japanese Kanji or the sweet Spanish, the iPad will help you a lot. iPad is a step ahead than simple textbook type of learning foreign languages. There are several utility and good apps for iPad available that will help you to learn languages through flash cards, city tours, cultural cuisine, foreign news and many more interfaces.

Below are best 40 iPad apps for language learners that will not only teach language but will also immerse you in another culture: 01. Right from the iPad now you can explore the City of Light in photos. 02. 03. 2011 World Factbook: The 2011 World Factbook iPad app helps you to study different countries, their culture, languages and more. 04. 05. 06. 07. 08. 09. 10. iPad Learning Studio. Top 10 iPad Apps for Science Learning - Getting Smart by Amanda Tradwick - apps for education, edchat, EdTech.

By Amanda Tradwick The iPad is a great educational tool, and it has a variety of useful apps for learning all types of subjects. There are many great apps for helping students of all ages learn and explore scientific concepts. Here are some of our favorites: Science 360 This app from the National Science Foundation provides up-to-date images, videos, and news about emerging science and engineering research from NSF-funded institutions. Science Glossary Get a glossary of science terms with this handy app. Molecules Students can view three-dimensional renderings of molecules from multiple angles with this app. 3D Brain Explore what we know about the human brain with this 3D model.

Solar Walk Students can use this 3D app to move through space and time and to learn more about the solar system and neighboring galaxies. PLoS Reader Students can get instant access to the seven journals published by the Public Library of Science. iLab Timer Unit Conversionn Pro Seismograph Skeptical Science. Middle School Math HD iPad App Review - DailyAppShow. LessonNote - A lesson study classroom observation app for iPad. Students Searching For Triangles. iPad productivity apps. I’m very invested in the iPad as a laptop replacement, and I endeavour to make it my main machine when I’m away from my desk (at which I currently use an iMac).

I travel regularly, often to speak at events, and I try to embrace simplicity and to work away from my office as much as I can. To that end, I’ve compiled a list of my essential iPad applications for productivity, that I use regularly when: Planning and thinking about projects (in my case, often software).Writing (for this blog, for Tap! Magazine, and others).Creating documentation and reports (for clients, based on my User Experience and Accessibility consulting services).Creating and refining presentations for my speaking engagements. Since I have my iPhone with me at all times, I try to keep only essential “big screen” apps on my iPad. For example, I keep my various apps for package-tracking, flight information, reminders etc strictly on the phone. Home screen Essentials There are some apps that no device is complete without. 10 Apps for Learners Who Struggle with Reading and/or Writing. Despite the growing use of multimedia in classrooms, schools remain primarily text oriented.

This is a major problem for significant numbers of learners who struggle with text. No matter how capable they may be in other respects, these students are not “academically” oriented in the ways that tend to matter most in the classroom. For many, it’s a processing issue. Others have difficulty with the physical mechanics of writing.

So, as I’ve explored possibilities with the iPhone and iPad, my most urgent priority has been to discover free and low-cost tools that can be effective in supporting individuals who struggle with text. In this post, I’m sharing 10 free and low-cost apps that may be especially helpful for individuals who find reading and/or writing challenging. TextGrabber for turning paper hard copy into readable PDF Dragon Dictation for easy to use and accurate voice recognition Type on PDF for completing worksheets or tests GoodReader for text to speech on text files. iPad Education Games. As we continue to incorporate the latest technological advances into every aspect of our daily lives, educators are looking to see how technology can be integrated into the classroom to enhance and expand student learning.

The iPad is one of the most popular technological innovations of recent years, in part because of its enormous selection of apps that people can use in virtually every area --- from personal finance and health to social networking and gaming. In response to the importance of technology to education, numerous educational apps are being developed (often by teachers) to add another dimension to the classroom experience. One of the best ways to engage with students is through stimulating and educational games, and there are now a variety of such games available for the iPad. The following is a list of five widely used and highly reviewed educational games. Rocket Math ($0.99) GeoBee Challenge ($1.99) Stack the Countries ($1.99) ABC Shakedown Plus ($2.99) Star Walk ($4.99)

Using iPads in A2 PE « Mcintosh8's Blog. Today was a bit of a step into the unknown as I taught a lesson which involved the students using the new ipads. Like many staff I have been impressed by how my own personal ipad has opened up many areas which has helped in my lessons. What I found today was that with a little pre-planning the ipads can be a fantastic aid to learning when the students use them too. I can reassure everyone that there were not just these 3 below in the lesson. The lesson was based around revising the aerobic energy system with my Yr 13 A2 PE students. I then started the lesson with a short quiz to establish understanding using quiz I had made on Socrative app.

They then presented to their partner on their respective areas. Like this: Like Loading... Maths iPad Apps. 30 Cool Educational iPad Apps for Science Lovers - Creative Can Creative Can. If you are a student, a teacher, a parent or just a science enthusiast, you can now expand your knowledge about science in a somewhat enjoyable and convenient method using your iPad. By downloading educational iPad apps designed for science learning, you can have access to vast storehouse of knowledge right there on your tablet. You just have to tap your iPad and there you are, exploring the realms of science in a fun, exciting, colorful and in some cases, realistically illustrated method.

That’s what these iPad apps for science are all about. Here you will find science apps for elementary graders, high school students, college students, etc. for free, and some for only a dollar or two. Either way, these apps are all great in their own topic of interest. If you find this article helpful, please help us spread it by clicking our social media buttons. Science360 for iPad – Free Molecules – Free Solar Walk – 3D Solar System model – $2.99 Have you ever built a Solar system model? 40 Coolest iPad Apps for Language Learners. 10 Essential Science Apps. Science apps are becoming more popular because we can use them to illustrate volatile chemical reactions, to look at molecular structures or even find constellations not visible to the human eye.

These are the science apps that I have on my iPad that I use all the time - sometimes just to show off what the iPad is capable of. Have a looks to see if any of these apps fit in with what you are doing in your science classes. Molecules: FREE Molecules is an application for viewing three-dimensional renderings of molecules and manipulating them using your fingers. You can rotate the molecules by moving your finger across the display, zoom in or out by using two-finger pinch gestures, or pan the molecule by moving two fingers across the screen at once.

Star Walk for iPad: $5.49 AU Star Walk enables you to point your iPad at the sky and see what stars, constellations, and satellites you are looking at in real-time. 16 Incredible iPad Apps for ESL Learners.