The Best IPad Apps for the Classroom

May people have asked which apps I use the most. I have decided to compile a list of the apps that I have found and use regularly. Of course, each subject is different so I have listed universal apps that can be used across the curriculum.

• Planbook- an easy to use lesson plan book that allows you to 'bump' and 'yank' lessons when adjusting the lessons.
• TeacherPal- an app that lets you take students' pictures and take attendance visually with their pictures. You can also print the picture seating chart for substitutes for easy student identification.
• TextPlus- texting application that allows you to text message parents and vice versa. I love the fact that you get an immediate response from those that text message and they can't call you!
• Dropbox- Save files from Planbook and other apps in a cloud to access from anywhere. Your first 2GB are free.
• Keynote- Create beautiful presentations and save in either MS PowerPoint or Keynote format.
• iTranslate- Very helpful with ELL students to translate words and phrases. This app also pronounces the words if you choose!
• iMovie- Create instructional videos that are engaging and entertaining!
• Neu.Annotate PDF- Send PDF versions of worksheets to your IPad and then write on them using this app. This app allows you to chose from customizable ink colors as well as highlighters to mark the text.
• Adobe Ideas- Write on picture images in JPEG format. Create a new idea and write messages/ announcements to project for the class.
• PresenTimer- Bell timer with pre-set countdown timers.
• Dictionary- Convenient app for looking up vocabulary words.
• USA Today- Students can read the national news and keep up to date with current events.
• ABC Action News- Students can read local news stories.
• StoryKit- Students create their very own children's book. The can illustrate their pictures or use photos that have been downloaded or taken with a camera.
• FirstClass- If your district uses FirstClass, this is a must have for sending and receiving emails.
• SmartNote Free- Students create notebooks for each class and take handwritten or typed notes. Customizable with the ability to choose graph paper, legal paper, ruled paper, etc...

So that is my list! I am sure that I will add to it, but for now these keep me busy. If you have a favorite classroom app, please share it here!