30 iPad Apps Every Teacher Should Be Using

80+ Must Have Apps for your iPad This may not be a traditional post but I thought I would share a list of iPad apps I sent to my principal who is in the process of rolling out iPads in the high school. These is a list of some of the “hottest apps” in education. Happy downloading! Study Tools 40+ Places to Find Educational Apps for Your Class One of the questions I often get asked by readers of this blog concerns the resources I draw on to curate the educational apps I share with you. App curation and reviewing is a time consuming task and unless you want to start up a blog to share apps I don't think you will need as many resources as I use myself. I follow the feeds of more than 200 blogs and have to spend hours sifting through piles and piles of apps but I really enjoy it not only because it is part of my daily work but the sense of exploring and discovering new tools and getting to learn how these new discoveries could be used for educational purposes provides me with a deep sense of gratification. That being said, and for those of you keen on learning about and keeping updated on new releases of educational iPad apps to use with your students in class, the list below will definitely serve the purpose.

15 Outstanding Writing Apps for your iPad Mobile technology has made everything easier and more enjoyable to do. Those who love writing, for instance, can now find new ways to write anywhere they are and share what they have written with all the world and again from anywhere they are with an internet connection.If you have an iPad or you use one with your students , below is a bunch of great apps that can help you pursue your writing passion on the go. You can also share these apps with your students and encourage them to develop a writing habit.

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iPad As.... iPads have exploded throughout schools and classrooms. Their flexibility, versatility, and mobility make them a phenomenal learning tool. As teachers seek ways to integrate these devices, we recommend focusing on specific learning goals that promote critical-thinking, creativity, collaboration, and the creation of student-centric learning environments. Misconceptions about BYOT « techgirljenny The only thing that interferes with my learning is my education. – Albert Einstein With any BYOT initiative in K-12 education, there are advocates and there are those that think it’s a ‘terrible, horrible, no good very bad idea.’ I often read articles in online newspapers about schools who have initiated BYOT programs for staff members and students at K-12 public schools.