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CarolLynn Petras

Instructional Technology Facilitator at a high school in the midwest. 20+ years as educator K-12. Received Ed.D, 2010. Adjunct instructor since 2011.

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The Ultimate Guide To Using iPads In The Classroom

http://teachwithyouripad.wikispaces.com/iPad+Apps

iPad Apps

How do I get Apps to this device?

Science Apps

Science apps are the most abundant in iTunes. http://teachwithyouripad.wikispaces.com/Science+Apps

40 Most Awesome iPad Apps for Science Students | Best Colleges Online

Posted on Wednesday June 15, 2011 by Staff Writers http://www.bestcollegesonline.com/blog/2011/06/15/40-most-awesome-ipad-apps-for-science-students/
Science students haven’t been left out, of course, and there are a wide range of applications offering help with chemistry, biology, astronomy and even the math that comes along with certain fields.

Back to School: 40 Best Science iPad Apps for Students

http://www.funeducationalapps.com/2011/08/back-to-school-40-best-science-ipad-apps-for-students.html
http://www.idea.org/blog/2011/02/21/making-of-science-apps-not-the-usual-suspects/

Making of science apps: Not the usual suspects

On the screens of millions of iPad and other mobile devices, moons and stars, elements and molecules swirl beneath our fingertips.
http://www.usatoday.com/tech/news/2011-04-13-ipads-kindergarten.htm By Clarke Canfield, Associated Press Posted 04/13/2011 09:59:18 AM | PORTLAND, Maine — Kindergarten classes are supplementing crayons, finger paints and flashcards with iPads, a development that excites supporters but that detractors worry is wasted on pupils too young to appreciate the expense.

iPads take place next to crayons in kindergarten

I found this great video over at iPads in Education , and I really love how well it shows the uses of iPads (or tablet computers) in the classroom.

Using iPads in Education: Resources for teachers using iPads in the classroom

http://interactioneducation.com/ipadsineducation.html
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Getting started

0 Comments December 5, 2011 By: Vicki Windman http://www.techlearning.com/Default.aspx?tabid=67&EntryId=3505

- Apps for Common Core Math Standards, Grades 9-12

http://www.techlearning.com/Default.aspx?tabid=67&EntryId=3498 0 Comments December 1, 2011 By: Vicki Windman Dec 1

- Apps for Common Core Math Standards, Grades 6-8

Time for another reading roundup, where I share a few of the articles I’ve recently found that offer tips and tutorials for the iPad and apps. Writing Tools, Part 3 – iPad Applications for Authors offers app suggestions for mind mapping, writing, utility and reading.

Tips on Tools for Authors, Apps for Educators, Printing & iOS 5

The Must-Have App Review Rubric

Added by Jeff Dunn on 2011-11-22