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iPhone & iPad apps and ideas that may be of use for those working in an K-12 school environment.
(Generally these apps are also suitable for use with the iPod Touch)


The links provided below are to web sites with info about each app.
Check out the app store to read more, and download the apps.
Many of these apps offer both a full and lite versions.

Apps Lists
Apple Featured Apps
Always something interesting here.

50 Fun iPhone Apps for Kids
A list of some iPhone apps for use by younger kids to support reading and learning.

100 iPhone apps for Education
Comprehensive list divided into learning areas.

Top Apps for Education
List of apps that are useful for learning, performance support or productivity purposes.


Publishing
Facebook
Update Facebook directly from your mobile device.

Twitter
EchoFon
TweetDeck
Twitteriffic


Wordpress
Update your WordPress blog.

Flickr
Upload photos directly to Flickr.

Blogpress
Supports a wide range of blog platforms. Includes photo upload, etc.

Duo
Easily update Facebook & Twitter from a single app.
Office-style Apps
iWork
Pages
Keynote
Numbers

Documents
Edit and manage spreadsheet & text files.

Documents to Go
Manipulate MS Office documents.

QuickOffice
Mobile "office" software.

File Readers
GoodReader
Supports most file types you can think of including iWork, MS Office, txt, jpeg, html, audio, and video. Can also connect with your mail, Dropbox, iDisk, etc.

Air Sharing HD
Includes the ability to print directly to printers with built-in wireless.

PDF Expert
Supports a wide variety of file types. Also provides file transfer facilities.

PDF Reader Pro
Only handles PDFs.
Notes and To-do lists
EverNote
Save ideas, thoughts and other useful notes in "the cloud", then access them all on any computer or mobile device you are using. Free version available.

PenUltimate
Take notes, keep sketches, or work through your next breakthrough idea - whether you're in the office, on the go, or home on the couch.

PaperDesk
Leap-frogs PenUltimate, according to this review.

Things
Very comprehensive organiser.

ToDo for iPad
Task list manager.
Music
Shazam
What's the name of that song? Listens to music then identlfies the title, artist, album, etc.

Virtuoso Piano
A keyboard on your iPad.

Communication
Ping!
iPhone to iPhone (or iPod or iPad) text messaging on the cheap!

Skype
Turn your iPad into a big phone!

 
Curriculum Apps
An introduction to some of the specialist "classroom apps" that are available in the early days of the iPad (2010).

Alphabet Fun
Introduces a variety of first concepts, such as letters, colors, and numbers.

Apples for Kids
Podcasts discussions (produced in Victoria) about the use of iPads in the classroom. Plus some links to useful iPad apps.

BrainPOP for iPad
Students watch an animated movie and then test their knowledge with an interactive quiz. Free.

Geared for iPad
Challenging game for budding engineers. Free iPhone version available.

Google Earth
Touch and swipe your way through Google Earth's high-resolution satellite and aerial imagery on your iPad. Free.

iPad apps for educators
A video demonstration of some neat apps for those exploring the iPad in their classrooms. (Includes a demo of Reeldirector video editing.)


iWork apps
Pages
Keynote
Numbers

iMovie for iPhone 4
Movie editing available anywhere!

Puppet Pals
A must-have story-telling and animation app for primary schools. Free.

The Elements
A visual exploration of the periodic table. Includes the periodic table song!

Toy Story
Interactive reading app with games, movies, colouring pages, sing-alongs, etc.
 
Education Admin Apps
Educate
Lesson planner, etc

Attendance
Roll-marking app.


Camera Apps
TiltShiftGenerator
Create "miniatures" style photos by adjusting depth of field.

CameraBag
Use this collection of filters to set camera behavior, image size, cropping, border effects, etc.

iFlashReady
Adds a faux fill flash to dark shots.

BestCamera
Apply multiple filters and rearrange their order for varying results. Easily share photos with Twitter, Facebook, etc.

 
 
Video Stuff
iMovie for iPhone 4
Movie editing available anywhere!

Apple of My Eye
A short movie edited entirely on iPhone 4 using the iMovie app.

Storyboard Composer
Students can storyboard their next movie on their iPhone/iPod Touch.

Reeldirector
Video editing, Ken Burns, voiceover, text overlays, watermarks, etc.

Ustream
Download the app, create an account, and broadcast live video from your iPhone.



Other Stuff
Google Mobile
Get Google search on your phone.

Google Earth on iPad
Touch and swipe your way through Google Earth's high-resolution satellite and aerial imagery on your iPad. Free.

iOS Screen Capture
Use screen grabs from your iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad in presentations and web sites.

iSaveWeb
WebWhacker for the iPad! Free and paid versions.

iTouch Journey
Some great ideas for using a touch device in your classroom.

Enterprise Deployment
Setting up corporate email, etc.

System & Network Tools
NetTools
Use NetTools the utility to trace network problems.

ParaSync
Charge, synchronise or restore up to 20 iPods at a time from a single computer. Ideal for schools using iPods in class.

Ping
Network Ping app - free Lite version available.
 

 

 
     
 
 
   
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