iPod+Apps

iPod touches and iPhones are amazing little educational tools, as well as music players and shiny gadgets! These apps are a sampling of what students can do on one of these gadgets: =Apps for All Learners:= A list of apps for many purposes By, Rosey McQuillan

=Math Apps:= [|Math Drills]-Practice your math facts while the app monitors your child’s strengths and weaknesses. It also tests the student’s while providing strategies to learn as well. This app is HIGHLY recommended! =Reference Apps:= [|Dictionary.com]: definitions, thesaurus, and word of the day. It also speaks the word to you! [|Longman Dictionary] : A more expensive dictionary, although it has more kid friendly definitions and pronunciations. [|Spell Checker] : Checks your spelling of words and provides suggestions [|Dropbox] : A cloud to save work between classes [|Wikipedia] : Look up information on your iPod = Organization Apps: = [|myHomework]: Input your class schedule and use this as your agenda! It will even alert you when you have assignments due. [|Sticky's]: sticky notes for your iPod. You can even set alarms! [|Free Stickies] Calendar: Set appointments and due dates! You can create alarms to remind yourself! [|Flashcards]: make Flashcards to study =Literacy Apps:= [|iBooks]: Buy eBooks and store them in this app like a bookshelf [|AudioBooks]: Listen to many classical books plus the growing addition of current books [|Stanza]: read books on your iPod using this app [|Goodreads]: social networking with books! Share your favorite books and read what others have to say about it =Games:= [|MadLibs]: use parts of speech to create a story [|Wordventure!]: similar to madlibs, use parts of speech to create a fun story [|Words with Friends]: Play a scrabble like game with friends and family [|BrainPop]: watch educational videos =Misc Apps:= [|MoodPad]: doodle; change the color, sensitivity, and fade [|Binaural Beats]: listen to various sounds while working (deep meditation, relaxing sounds, or headache killer) [|Dragon Dictation]: Voice to Text software (need a microphone for this app)