Mobimaths What it is: mobimaths is a brand new math app for iOS and Android devices. I love the mission of mobimaths: to move away from textbooks and rote memorization and toward real world problems with an emphasis on communication and collaboration. It doesn’t get better than that! I wish more education app developers would […]
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Tapose: Collaborative Content Creation with Multitasking Built in!
April 25th, 2012
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Tapose What it is: Tapose is a fantastic (currently the BEST I’ve seen) journaling app for the iPad. Tapose goes above and beyond the other journal apps that I’ve seen with a few key features: It offers customization- When a student creates a new journal, they can choose a custom cover for the journal and […]
Quixey: App Search Engine
November 7th, 2011
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What it is: Have you ever attempted an app search? It is a miserable experience, unless you already know what you are looking for, you are out of luck! Quixey changes all of that by powering app searches across multiple platforms (Android, Bada, BlackBerry, Chrome extensions, Chrome web apps, Facebook, Firefox add-ons, IE add-ons, iPad, iPhone, Mac, […]
Demibooks Composer
September 23rd, 2011
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Demibooks Composer What it is: This may very well be the single greatest iPad creation tool yet. Demibooks Composer is the first iPad based authoring software. Do you know what that means??? It means that you hold in your hands the ability to create interactive books! Weeeee! Students and teachers can use this powerful authoring […]
Stick Pick app
June 6th, 2011
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Application: Stick Pick What it is: Stick Pick is a great app for the teacher iOS device. Teachers can randomly (or intentionally) choose a student’s name from a virtual can of Popsicle sticks. Student sticks are tied to a mode and level of difficulty for each learner. Each time a student’s stick is drawn, you […]
Virtual Rat Dissection App
June 6th, 2011
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Application: Rat Dissection What it is: The Virtual Rat Dissection app from Punflay is a fantastic alternative to the actual dissection in the classroom. The app is perfect for students who are learning about organs and the organ system in life science. The app is brilliant in the way it offers students all of the […]
Virtual Frog Dissection: Punflay
March 4th, 2011
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Application: Frog Dissection What it is: The Virtual Frog Dissection app from Punflay is a fantastic alternative to the real deal in the classroom. The app is perfect for students who are learning about organs and the organ system in life science. The app is brilliant in the way it offers students all of the […]
eduPad-create custom applications!
November 3rd, 2010
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Application builder: eduPad– Your e-learning app on the App Store. No coding required! What it is: Ever had an idea for an app? eduPad lets you create your very own e-learning app on the App Store without any coding! Create your own great educational content using the provided text and Excel templates. eduPad integrates and publishes […]
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, […]
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 […]
