2013+STEP+-+Apps

=**"Appy" Educational Tools**=

6/20/2013

This workshop will look at some of the FREE educational apps that let students expand their learning experience both inside and outside the classroom. Participants must bring their own iPad devices and have iTunes accounts to download apps.

Below are links to the Apple IPad Resources we looked at today. Please note that at the time of this workshop these apps were free. It is always best to check the price of the app before downloading/purchasing.

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Productivity/Collaboration

 * **Socrative**
 * This app brings smart clickers / response systems into the classroom without the need for additional devices. This app will allow you to capture student results in real time. There are two apps for this - one for the teacher and one for the student.
 * Teacher App - @https://itunes.apple.com/au/app/teacher-clicker-socrative/id477620120?mt=8
 * Student App - https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/student-clicker-socrative/id477618130?mt=8
 * Don't have ipads - you can still use this app (http://m.socrative.com or http://t.socrative.com)
 * **NearPod**
 * This single app for both teacher and students allows the instructor to share presentations and collaborate with the students.
 * @https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/nearpod/id523540409?mt=8
 * **Evernote**
 * Easy to use app that allows you to take notes, capture photos, create to-do lists and record reminders.
 * @https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/nearpod/id523540409?mt=8
 * **Haiku Deck**
 * A simple easy way to create stunning presentations.
 * @https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/haiku-deck/id536328724?mt=8
 * **Educreations**
 * This app turns your iPad into a recordable whiteboard.
 * @https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/educreations-interactive-whiteboard/id478617061?mt=8
 * **Undecided**
 * Provides everything you need to make a difficult decision easier.
 * Six utilities are provided to help the undecided - 6 Sided Die (cal roll up to 6 dice at a time), Coin Flip, Spinner, Straw Pull, Rock / Paper / Scissors and Random Number Generator.
 * @https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/undecided/id444318521?mt=8

Elementary

 * **See Touch Learn**
 * A Picture Card Learning System.
 * Includes a starter set of high-quality images with 60 exercises
 * Additional image libraries are available to purchase or you can purchase the entire program by searching for See.Touch.Learn Pro
 * @https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/see-touch-learn/id406826506
 * **Endless ABC**
 * From the Creators of Sesame Street's Monster at the End of This Book titles.
 * Interactive puzzle game with talking letters and short animations illustrating definitions.
 * Additional words are downloaded on a regular basis
 * @https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/endless-alphabet/id591626572?mt=8
 * **PBS Kids**
 * Watch videos from the television shows on PBS Kids
 * Shows include Curious George, The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That, Dinosaur Train, SUPER WHY!, Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood, Sesame Street and Wild Kratts.
 * @https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/pbs-kids-video-for-ipad/id435138734?mt=8

Science

 * **Science Glossary**
 * A glossary of scientific terms and short biographies
 * All definitions link to related terms and detailed learning modules from http://www.visionlearning.com
 * Geared toward high school students
 * @https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/science-glossary/id331657060?mt=8
 * **ORESOME Elements**
 * An interactive game that makes learning the periodic table and the elements fun.
 * @https://itunes.apple.com/ng/app/oresome-elements/id440461810?mt=8
 * **Kids Discover Galaxies**
 * This app provides an introduction to Galaxies and includes 3-D models, video and audio, cartoons, quizzes and other fun games.
 * @https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/galaxies-by-kids-discover/id593605368?mt=8
 * **Planets**
 * 3D guide to the solar system
 * Rotating 3D globe of planets and moon
 * Planetarium style view of the sky
 * @https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/planets/id305793334?mt=8
 * **Science 360**
 * From the National Science Foundation
 * Access to engaging science and engineering images and videos from around the globe.
 * @https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/science360-for-ipad/id439928181?mt=8&ign-mpt=uo%3D2
 * **Leafsnap**
 * The first in a series of electronic field guides from Columbia University, the University of Maryland and the Smithsonian Institution.
 * Uses visual recognition software to help identify tree species from photographs of their leaves.
 * @https://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/leafsnap/id430649829?mt=8
 * **Rocket Science 101**
 * Developed by NASA, to help you learn more about missions and the various components of the launch vehicles.
 * Select a mission and build a rocker to send into orbit.
 * @https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/rocket-science-101/id536290350?mt=8
 * **Nova Elements**
 * Explore and interactive periodic table
 * Play a game hosted by David Pogue
 * Watch the NOVA Program "Hunting the Elements"
 * @https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/nova-elements/id512772649?mt=8
 * **Tesla Town**
 * From the University of Illinois
 * Explore electricity generation and delivery.
 * Go into a hydroelectric power plant, a solar powered house or a wind farm.
 * @https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/teslatown/id571972528?mt=8
 * **Howling Mouse**
 * From the national Geographic Society (Nat Geo Wild)
 * Inspired by the howling Grasshopper Mouse
 * Learn more about the litter critter and his friends as you jump through the desert finding your babies that are lost.
 * @https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/howling-mouse/id476320846?mt=8
 * **Science House Video Science**
 * A library of over 80 hands-on Science lessons that are great for the classroom.
 * Short video demonstrations are designed to inspire and excite kids of all ages.
 * @https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/videoscience/id333284085?mt=8
 * **Whatchamacology**
 * Game that allows the students to guess scientific terms without using their typical definitions.
 * Act out a scene, draw pictures, tell stories, and use analogies.
 * @https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/whatchamacology/id507764273?mt=8
 * **WWF Together**
 * Experience the world's most amazing animals in this interactive experience
 * Features interactive stories, activities, and unusual animal facts
 * @https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/wwf-together/id581920331?mt=8

Social Studies

 * **World Book This Day in History**
 * Interactive multimedia calendar that displays historical events for the current day or any day that is selected.
 * @https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/world-book-this-day-in-history/id364739528?mt=8
 * **National Archives Today's Document**
 * Explore American history with 365 of the most fascinating documents from the collections of the US National Archives.
 * Featured documents include documents like the Declaration of Independence or the Emancipation Proclamations to handwritten drafts of Kennedy's 1961 Inaugural Address.
 * @https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/todays-document/id412969819?mt=8
 * **National Archives DocsTeach**
 * Engage in activities that will help make sense of stories, events and ideas for the past using documents from the US National Archives.
 * @https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/national-archives-docsteach/id513465174?mt=8
 * **Pocket Law Firm**
 * An app made from the popular game from Justice Sandra Day O'Connor's iCivics program
 * Decide if potential have a right, match with an appropriate lawyer and win the case.
 * @https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/pocket-law-firm/id504300118
 * **History Channel - Bet You Didn't Know**
 * The Bet You Didn't Know app offers a unique look at human civilization with an exclusive collection of surprising and fascinating facts.
 * A fun easy to use "flip" interface allows users to explore facts by theme or simply browse facts randomly.
 * @https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/id576243611?mt=8
 * **People HD - Brief History of People**
 * Short biographies on over 100 people that helped changed the world that we live in.
 * @https://itunes.apple.com/app/people-hd-brief-history-people/id366496970
 * **Biblion - World's Fair**
 * Created by the New York Public Library
 * Experience the 1939-40 New York World's Fair through the collections of the New York Public Library.
 * The app holds documents, images, films, audio and essays directly from their collection.
 * @https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/nypl-biblion-worlds-fair/id433418206?mt=8
 * Also available is the NYPL Biblion of Frankenstein. This collection takes users into the famed stacks to explore the sometimes hidden connection between the time of Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley and our own -- Showing us how the classics live on. To get more information on this app, go to @https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/nypl-biblion-frankenstein/id521833980?mt=8
 * **American Revolution: Interactive Guide**
 * This fully interactive textbook and study guide is designed for the high school student.
 * Contains interactive flashcards, war maps, audio narrations, quizzes and biographies
 * @https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/revolution-interactive-guide/id471681913?mt=8
 * **American Revolution Interactive Timeline**
 * Developed by The American Revolution Center
 * Includes access to rare treasures from the Center's collection that will be displayed in the new Museum of the American Revolution.
 * Includes an interactive zoomable timeline showcasing artwork, weapons, clothing, objects and manuscripts.
 * For those that do not have an ipad, the same timeline is available at http://www.americanrevolutioncenter.org
 * @https://itunes.apple.com/app/american-revolution-interactive/id489614145?mt=8
 * **European Exploration: The Age of Discovery**
 * Students are in charge of "exploring the new world" by selecting explorers and ships to send to the new world.
 * Students are required to manage the finances so they don't run out of money to return home.
 * Historical information of provided for the lead exploreres - i.e. Columbas, Ponce de Leon, etc.
 * @https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/european-exploration-age-discovery/id393625741

Language Arts

 * **Spelling City**
 * A fun way to learn spelling and vocabulary words.
 * This free app includes ten of the most popular word lists and eight of the most popular learning games and activities from the Spelling City website.
 * @https://itunes.apple.com/app/id538407602?mt=8
 * **Rocket Speller**
 * This is a fun and engaging spelling app for 3-7 year olds.
 * @https://itunes.apple.com/au/app/rocket-speller/id492504689?mt=8
 * **Spellosaur**
 * A perfect way for kids to learn their spelling words
 * Enter the words you want to learn and the program allows you to listen and choose the correct word, complete the word by adding missing letters and re-arrange the letter to make the word.
 * @https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/spellosaur/id461007342?mt=8&affId=2101540&ign-mpt=uo%3D4
 * **Word Mover**
 * From ReadWriteThink
 * This app allows students to create poetry by choosing words from word banks and existing famous works.
 * @https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/word-mover/id572997152?mt=8
 * **Little Writer**
 * This is a tracing app.
 * Includes letters (upper and lower), numbers (1 to 10), 20 basic shapes, and dozens of 3 and 4 letter words.
 * @https://itunes.apple.com/app/little-writer-tracing-letters/id515890480?mt=8
 * **Build A Word Express - Practice spelling and learn letter sounds and names**
 * Helps children learn how to spell.
 * Reinforcement in the form of a fun balloon popping game
 * @https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/build-word-express-practice/id445774924?mt=8
 * **Cursive Writing**
 * A great way to practice cursive writing
 * @https://itunes.apple.com/app/id612497395?mt=8&ign-mpt=uo%3D4
 * **Jumbled Sentences**
 * The Jumbled Sentences series is designed for beginner to improve their writing skills.
 * Put the parts in the correct order to form a sentence
 * Jumbled Sentences 1 - @https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/jumbled-sentences-1/id545928916?mt=8
 * Jumbled Sentences 2 - @https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/jumbled-sentences-2/id578138066?mt=8
 * Jumbled Sentences 3 - @https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/jumbled-sentences-3/id597850711?mt=8
 * Jumbled Sentences 4 - @https://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/jumbled-sentences-4/id553418476?mt=8
 * Jumbled Sentences 5 - @https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/jumbled-sentences-5/id578138789?mt=8
 * **Picture Dictionary**
 * Most comprehensive Kids Picture Dictionary
 * A to Z Picture Dictionary with hundreds of words and sentences
 * Fun self record tool for kids.
 * @https://itunes.apple.com/in/app/kids-picture-dictionary-educational/id482972824?mt=8

Mathematics

 * **Motion Math Zoom**
 * An animal adventure through the world of numbers
 * 6 levels in the free version
 * This app contains a stretchable number line that is missing numbers that the student needs to put back
 * @https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/motion-math-zoom/id451793073?mt=8
 * **Pizza Fractions**
 * Master the concepts of naming simple fractions use pizza pictures.
 * Designed for grades 2 thru 6
 * @https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/pizza-fractions-beginning/id374084320?mt=8
 * **Motion Math Wings**
 * Helps children develop conceptual understanding using six different visual forms
 * Tilt the iPad (bird) to the bigger number
 * @https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/motion-math-wings/id508228412?mt=8
 * **Pearl / Lobster Diver**
 * Addresses number and operation standards established by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
 * Developed as part of the Math Snacks initiative. (http://mathsnack.org) and the Learning Games Lab at New Mexico State University (http://learninggameslab.org)
 * Lobster Diver - @https://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/lobster-diver-hd/id416610863?mt=8
 * Pearl Diver - @https://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/pearl-diver-hd/id364617763?mt=8
 * **Master the Math**
 * Educational game to help students with the mathematics curriculum
 * Over 800 questions
 * @https://itunes.apple.com/hk/app/master-the-math/id466527655?mt=8
 * **Script Calculator**
 * handwriting calculator
 * Simply write the mathematical expression on the screen and then watch the it convert it and then solve it in real time
 * @https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/myscript-calculator/id578979413?mt=8
 * **Virtual Manipulatives**
 * Allows students to compare fractions and decimals using virtual manipulatives
 * From the developers of www.abcya.com
 * https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/virtual-manipulatives!/id471341079?mt=8
 * **Math Ref Free**
 * The free version of this app contains 700 helpful formulas, figures, tips and examples
 * @https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/math-ref-free/id312756358?mt=8
 * Full version is also available for $1.99 with all 1400 tips - @https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/math-ref/id301384057?mt=8
 * **Minds of Mathematics**
 * This app takes you in an interactive journey that spans nearly 1,000 years
 * Provided by IBM
 * Provides the story of mathematics and how it has impacted almost every aspect of human progress
 * @https://itunes.apple.com/in/app/minds-of-modern-mathematics/id432359402?mt=8
 * **Video Calculus**
 * Provides access to over 15 featured lessons for free and preview any of the 250+ different lessons
 * Covers everything from limits and derivatives to differential equations and vector calculus
 * @https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/video-calculus/id397996587?mt=8
 * **Math Champ**
 * A Challenging and innovative quiz game designed for classrooms.
 * To play Math Champ you will need the Server/Host and one ore more students that have the client installed
 * Host app - @https://itunes.apple.com/app/math-champ-host/id516219390
 * Client app - @https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/math-champ-client/id516219415?mt=8

Other

 * **Common Core**
 * View the Common Core Standards
 * @https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/common-core-standards/id439424555?mt=8
 * **Currency Trivia**
 * From the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston
 * Encourages players to test their knowledge of US currency and coins
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 * **World Documentary**
 * Collections of famous documentaries from all over the globe
 * Categorized in an easy to use manner
 * @https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/world-documentary/id579997489?mt=8
 * **Duolingo**
 * Learn Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Italian, and English
 * @https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/duolingo-learn-spanish-french/id570060128?mt=8
 * **Sock Puppets**
 * Create your own lip-synced videos using sock puppets
 * Great story telling app
 * @https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sock-puppets/id394504903?mt=8
 * **Moody Monster**
 * A place to learn about dealing with emotions through engaging and interactive games
 * Ages 3 - 8
 * @https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/moody-monster-manor/id424283255?mt=8
 * **Fizzy's Lunch Lab Fresh Pick**
 * Take on 8 exciting challenges that will put your math and problem solving skills to the test.
 * For kids ages 3 - 8
 * @https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/fizzys-lunch-lab-fresh-pick/id573537290?mt=8
 * **The Vitamin Wars of Don and Flip**
 * Interactive game book
 * Teaches all about vitamins and how important they are to one's daily life
 * @https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/vitamin-wars-don-fiip/id425320944?mt=8
 * **Wikipaintings**
 * Free access to one of the most comprehensive repositories of fine art available online (http://www/wikipaintings.org)
 * More than 73,000 artworks by over 350 artists from 27 countries all over the world
 * Covers from the 13 - 21 centuries
 * @https://itunes.apple.com/app/id532863922
 * **How Stuff Works**
 * Access the most popular articles
 * Over 40,000 plus articles, 12,000 plus videos, 2,000 plus shows and 1,000 plus quizzes
 * Access both the How Stuff Works and Discovery Channel videos in on place
 * @https://itunes.apple.com/app/howstuffworks-for-ipad/id414876721?mt=8
 * **Earth Viewer**
 * A time machine for exploring the deep history of planet Earth
 * @https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/earthviewer/id590208430?mt=8
 * **Daisy the Dinosaur**
 * Learn the basics of programing with Daisy.
 * Students can grap the basics of objects, sequencing, looks and events by solving challenges
 * @https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/daisy-the-dinosaur/id490514278?mt=8
 * **Hakitzu**
 * A strategy game that allows you to build an untimate robot while learning JavaScript coding.
 * @https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/hakitzu-code-of-the-warrior/id599976903?mt=8