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Create a Video Star on Your iPad. Teacher's Guide to The Use of Google Docs in The iPad. iPad Lessons. TCEA-Recommended iPad Apps. Best Free iPad Apps. The iPad has become one of the most successful tablet computers in the market since the device was launched by Apple in April 2010.

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As it runs the same mobile operating system, iOS, as the iPhone, most apps designed for the iPhone would work on the iPad. If optimized, they work even better on the larger screen of the iPad. In Apple’s App Store, there are now more than 1 million commercial and free iOS apps available for download. But here at Gizmo’s Freeware, we only select the best from the free ones running in full screen on your iPad, while iPhone apps running on the iPad in 1x or 2x mode are excluded from this list. To install the apps on your device, you might use one of the following ways. Quick Access to App Store: In iPad's browser, tap a program title on this iPad app list to go the App Store, tap the "FREE" button and then the "INSTALL APP" button.

This plus sign is attached to the logo of an app which is designed for or compatible with iPad, iPhone and iPod touch. Page Index: Quixey - Find apps that do what you want. Internet Catalogue. Apps for Professional Development. Twitter App (free) Twitter is one of the most active and beneficial social networks on the web.

Apps for Professional Development

All educators would be wise to join the conversation. If you haven’t used Twitter yet, I would recommend that you read these excellent blog posts: Google Voice (free) Text and call for free! Skype (free) A beautiful app that allows you to make and receive VOIP calls on your iOS device. HeyTell (free) A fun “walkie-talkie” app for quick voice communication. Apps for Professional Development. WhatsOnYouriPad.pdf. - Evaluating Apps with Transformative Use of the iPad in Mind. 0 Comments May 28, 2012 By: Silvia Rosenthal Tolisano May 28 Written by: 5/28/2012 7:40 AM ShareThis The app development market is exploding.

- Evaluating Apps with Transformative Use of the iPad in Mind

That being said, TinyTap is still a lot better than much of the kids’ apps crapware out there in the iTunes App Store. I have teachers ask me frequently about app recommendations for different subject areas. “What app could I use to teach subtraction?” I usually sigh to myself, when I receive questions like that. I want teachers to be able to, not only ask for and use an app, because someone else recommended it, but I want teachers equipped with the curiosity and the knowledge of: Without a doubt, educators using iPads in the classroom, are in new territory. Ways to Evaluate Educational Apps. I am conducting a series of workshops in Florida and was asked to share a rubric to help teachers evaluate educational apps as part of the workshop.

Ways to Evaluate Educational Apps

In 2010 Harry Walker developed a rubric, and I used his rubric (with some modifications by Kathy Schrock) as the basis for mine. (Read Harry Walker's paper Evaluating the Effectiveness of Apps for Mobile Devices.) I kept in mind that some apps are used to practice a discrete skill or present information just one time. Others are creative apps that a learner may use again and again, so it's a challenge to craft a rubric that can be used for a wide span of purposes. I tried to make my rubric work for the broadest range of apps, from drill and practice to creative endeavors, while stressing the purpose for using the app.

My rubric also emphasizes the ability to customize content or settings and how the app encourages the use of higher order thinking skills. Here's what I chose to spotlight in my rubric: Here's my list: A Lesson at the Zoo: Enhancing Field Trips with iPads. Recently I hosted 20 teachers in my school district at the zoo for an afternoon.

A Lesson at the Zoo: Enhancing Field Trips with iPads

The idea was to explore how we might use iPads during a field trip. It was certainly an exciting form of professional development. Instead of sitting at a desk and listening to someone like me talk about what you could do, we just went out and did it! Teachers had a lot of fun, and many ideas were shared. Below are some of the activities that we (I co-hosted the afternoon with a colleague, Diane) gave to the teachers, as well as some ideas that came to mind throughout the afternoon. Some of the best experiences we give our students happen during field trips; the zoo, a museum, nature walk, etc. For many schools, a day or two at the zoo is The big field trip of the year. While an iPad and iPhone are great tools for taking video, some tips can make the outcome more enjoyable. Instead of just showing the animals and exhibits at your location, try having the students interview each other.