Application: Math BINGO What it is: The popular educational website ABCya.com has released an app version of their popular Math BINGO game. This game lets students practice their math facts (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division) in a fun way for faster fact recall. Each skill has multiple skill levels so students are continually challenged in […]
Archive for the ‘iPad’ Category
Solar Walk- 3D Solar System Model
November 3rd, 2010
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Application: Solar Walk What it is: Solar Walk is an incredible 3D astronomy application packed full of beautiful graphics and animations of the solar system. The graphics are very realistic, even allowing students to see clouds and the relief of mountains, lakes, and oceans of the Earth. This 3D solar system lets students zoom in, […]
Story Patch
October 6th, 2010
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Application: Story Patch What it is: Story Patch is a digital storytelling tool that kids can use to write stories. Story Patch lets kids create picture books right on the iPad. The application comes with more than 800 beautiful illustrations that will bring stories to life. Kids can customize their own characters, even allowing them […]
LearnBoost Gradebook
October 1st, 2010
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Web Application: LearnBoost What it is: LearnBoost is a free online gradebook and classroom management system that has recently added support for the iPad! LearnBoost is a suite of online tools for the classroom including attendance management, seating charts, class rosters, policy management, and lesson plan capabilities with integration with Google calendar. The LearnBoost […]
Inkling
September 10th, 2010
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Application: Inkling What it is: Inkling is a new textbook platform for the iPad. It transforms paper based textbooks int engaging, interactive, collaborative learning experiences. My favorite feature of Inkling: the ability to purchase by chapter or whole book. Most of us remember those classes where we purchased a $400 book only to crack it […]
Whiteboard HD
September 10th, 2010
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Application: Whiteboard HD What it is: Whiteboard HD is an application that mimics the experience of writing on a whiteboard. It can also be used to create flowcharts and drawings. Drawing objects include curved lines, straight lines, shapes, and free hand draw. The drawing tools are accurate and you can import images and diagrams directly […]
Piano Music Scores: Master’s Collection
September 10th, 2010
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**Full disclosure: I received a promo code from the developer to provide feedback on this app. Application: Piano Music Scores: Master’s Collection What it is: Piano Music Scores: Master’s Collection is a music score reader with excellent additional features. In addition to more than 3,000 piano music scores (20,000+ pages) you will find detailed composer […]
Apple Does it Right
September 4th, 2010
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Cross Post from Dreams of Education From Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/david_han/623205062/ I just finished reading and commenting on “Why I’d Rather Have a ‘Limited’ iPod/iPad in My Classroom Than a Netbook” over at Mr. Keenan’s blog, Mobile Devices in Education. The past few posts on Dreams of Education have been about making school a place where students […]
