Haiku Deck

Haiku Deck is a free iPad app for creating slideshow presentations. There are two features of Haiku Deck that stand out. First, Haiku Deck intentionally limits how much text that you can put on each of your slides. Second, Haiku Deck helps you find Creative Commons licensed images for your presentations. When you type a word or words on your slides you can have Haiku Deck search for images for you. The images that Haiku Deck serves up are large enough to completely fill your slide. You can also upload your own images from your iPad or import images from Instagram and Facebook.  Check out http://pinterest.com/haikudeck/education-case-studies/ for examples of how Haiku Deck has been used.

Math Sites and Apps

Choosing the right math app is very important.  Checkout some of the apps below…they are just a little more than skill and drill PLUS higher-order thinking.

Native Numbers – https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/native-numbers/id570231808?mt=8&ign-mpt=uo%3D4

Bugs and Numbers – https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/bugs-and-numbers/id577575295?mt=8&ign-mpt=uo%3D4

Elevated Math – https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/elevated-math/id435995971?mt=8&ign-mpt=uo%3D4

Numberosity – https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/numerosity-play-with-math!/id554637363?mt=8&ign-mpt=uo%3D4

Squeebles Fractions – https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/squeebles-fractions/id557576867?mt=8&ign-mpt=uo%3D4

Squeebles Bingo – https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/squeebles-maths-bingo/id580882257?mt=8&ign-mpt=uo%3D4

Motion Math HD – https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/motion-math-hd/id410521340?mt=8&ign-mpt=uo%3D4

Sum Stacker – https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sums-stacker/id343251346?mt=8&ign-mpt=uo%3D4

Unknown Square – https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/unknown-square-math-doodles/id558758079?mt=8

Connect Sums – https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/connect-sums-math-doodles/id555216734?mt=8

Evernote

What is Evernote ?

Evernote is a web tool that allows users to bookmark, record voicemails, take text and voice notes, upload pictures, docs, PDFs and files, and capture images and information on the web as well as as a software download on your computer or as a plugin for your browser and also as an application for your mobile device.

Why Evernote in education ?

There are several reasons why we should embrace Evernote in education:

  • Evernote makes it easy for everyone to easily remember things big and small using computer, phone and the web.
  • It is a great organizational tool for teachers and students. Evernote automatically process and index anything one captures on the web and it makes this content searchable. It also allows users to add tags and organize notes into different notebooks.
  • Evernote keeps all your important information in one place
  • Class notes, schedules, assignments, lesson plans, research or anything related to your schoolwork can be easily added to your Evernote account
  • Evernote automatically synce all your notebooks to the cloud and everywhere you have Evernote installed.
  • Evernote has apps for all kind of smmartphones meaning you can access your notes everywhere you are.
  • Evernote has browser extensions for the major browsers making it down to earth easy to take notes and organize bookmarks right from your browser.
  • Evernote allows users to easily share their notes with others via email, or popular social media
  • Evernote has a special section for education called Evernote for Education where you can learn about how teachers and students are using this tool.
 
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Top Reasons for Using  Evernote

Evernote has many more awesome features that make it ideal for use as an educational tool :

  • You can access your evernote either from the web, or download its software for free and sync all your information right from your desktop to the cloud
  • Evernote has apps for Android, iOS, HP/ Palm webOS, Blackberyy, and Windows Mobile devices.
  • The different platforms you can use to access your Evernote also makes it easy for you to backup and export your notes in a variety of formats.
  • You can use the camera on your phone or web to take screenshots of images. Evernote is able to recognize the text inside the images which is great for capturing posters, printed memos and more.
  • You can also upload attachments to your notes. These attachments can be PDFs, PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Images and many more.
  • Evernote provides web clippers for Chrome, Safari, and Firefox allowing users to clip any web page they want
  • You can use Evernote to email both your text and voice notes and scan papers.
  • Evernote even keeps hyperlinks in a text when clip it.
  • Evernote has a very powerful free version which we can use in education, but it also has a premuim version that offers greater sharing options, gives access to note history, search PDFs, faster image recognition, and no ads for $5 per month or  $45 per year.

Some Ways Teachers can Use Evernote

Below are some of the ways Teachers can use Evernote in education :

  • The first and foremost usage of this tool for educators is to take notes  in class or when attending a lecture , a conference, a symposium, wherever they feel the need to capture and save ideas for later review.
  • Teachers can get their notes organized into different notebooks
  • They can use it to create to-do lists and work logs via recording tasks completed in Evernote, along with the beginning and end times.
  • Teachers who are running a classroom blog can use it to write post drafts to be published on their blog when they get access to internet connection
  • Teachers can organize their classes in Evernote using tags
  • Store all the teaching materials to use during the whole year , one example is the grading templates such as  grade sheets or student assessment forms.
  • Use Evernote to make up for your absence by sharing a notebook with the substitute teacher ( like lesson plans, worksheets, answer keys and examples of completed work ).
  • You can create a public notebook containing key notes you want to share with your students. Share this URL with the class and parents  and let them view anything you add to your notes.
  • Keep your extracurriculars in one place and in order.
  • Save bookmarks and anootate webpages using Evernote. Teachers can add screenshots to help kick start their memory when looking for useful website.
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Some Ways students can use Evernote

The following are some of the ways students can use Evernote in their learning :
  • Students can take notes in the class using Evernote and organize their notes into easily searchabe notebooks
  • They can use it to scan teachers handouts, taking snapshots using a canera and not having to worry about loosing the orignal copies.
  • Students can take handwritten notes in their class and use a camera to capture an image to keep in their Evernote
  • Students can create different notebooks where to organize and keep their assignments, class projects, docs, files, school events and many more
  • Students can use Evernote to record audio notes on their phones or iPad for lectures and teachers talks.
  • Students can share their notes and notebooks with each other and collaborate on their assignments.

STEM APPS

Mathematics (Maths) Apps for Kids

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Rush Hour – just like the original game; strategy fun
review on Common Sense Media 

blokus 40 STEM iPad Apps for Kids (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)
Blokus – similar to the board game, my kids love it
review on TUAW 

numberland 40 STEM iPad Apps for Kids (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)
Tam and Tao in Numberland – Montessori, 0 to 10 numbers
review on InkyGirl 

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Motion Maths – fractions & number lines
review on TUAW

ghostblasters 40 STEM iPad Apps for Kids (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)
Ghostblasters – times tables fun
review on Fun Education Apps 

hickory divide 40 STEM iPad Apps for Kids (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)
Hickory Divide – division practice
review on Fun Education Apps 

butterfly brunch 40 STEM iPad Apps for Kids (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)
Butterfly Brunch – a fun way to learn about coordinates
review on Fun Educational Apps 

not just another puzzle 40 STEM iPad Apps for Kids (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)
Not Just Another Puzzle – 62 puzzles for all ages
review on Best Apps for Kids 

rocket math 40 STEM iPad Apps for Kids (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)
Rocket Math – math problems while launching rockets, 3 levels of difficulty
review on Mind Leap Tech

mermaid waters 40 STEM iPad Apps for Kids (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)
Mermaid Waters – preschool age number games
review on App Planet 

doodle find 40 STEM iPad Apps for Kids (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)
Doodle Find – hidden pictures
review on App Safari 

coin math 40 STEM iPad Apps for Kids (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)
Coin Math
review on Best Apps for Kids 

king of maths 40 STEM iPad Apps for Kids (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)
King of Math – mental math
review on the iPhone Mom

rocket solver 40 STEM iPad Apps for Kids (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)
Rocket Solver – a Singapore Math app

math monkey 40 STEM iPad Apps for Kids (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)
Monkey Math (School Sunshine) – preschool math- patterns, dot to dot, addition, subtraction, sequencing
review on the OC Mom Blog 

talk maths 40 STEM iPad Apps for Kids (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)
Talk Maths – designed for in-class use, several levels
review on Interface 3 

math evolve 40 STEM iPad Apps for Kids (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)
Math Evolve – math facts games
review on Interactive Education 

symmetry shuffle 40 STEM iPad Apps for Kids (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)
Symmetry Shuffle – spacial puzzles and MATH DOODLES
review on Common Sense Media 

math monsters 40 STEM iPad Apps for Kids (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)
Math Monsters – games of math facts
review on Teaching Appz 

tangrams 40 STEM iPad Apps for Kids (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)
My First Tangram
review on Kid Friendly iPad

math girl 40 STEM iPad Apps for Kids (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)
Math Girl Addition House – facts, patterns
review on iPad Curriculum 

multi rap 40 STEM iPad Apps for Kids (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)
Rock n Learn Multi Rap – catchy tune
review on Imagination Soup 

ilive math africa 40 STEM iPad Apps for Kids (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)
I Live Math – Africa – problem solving
review on iHome Educator 

math bingo 40 STEM iPad Apps for Kids (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)
Math Bingo – math facts recall
review on Imagination Soup 

khan 40 STEM iPad Apps for Kids (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)
Khan Academy
review on Fast Company 

Scicnce, Technology, Engineering

tinkerbox 40 STEM iPad Apps for Kids (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)
Tinker Box – fun engineering game
review on business wire 

science360 40 STEM iPad Apps for Kids (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)
Science360 – free from NSF w/ science & engineering news & info
review on Common Sense Media 

solar walk 40 STEM iPad Apps for Kids (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)
Solar Walk – super cool solar fun, can be 3D
review on 148apps 

star walk 40 STEM iPad Apps for Kids (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)
Star Walk – worth every penny to see the night sky in real time
review on Cool Mom Tech 

goo 40 STEM iPad Apps for Kids (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)
World of Goo – fun physics game
review on 148apps 

move the turtle 40 STEM iPad Apps for Kids (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)
Move the Turtle – step by step computer programming for kids
review on Wired 

human body 40 STEM iPad Apps for Kids (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)
DK The Human Body App
review on School Library Journal 

go car go 40 STEM iPad Apps for Kids (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)
Go CAR Go – another physics game, somewhat difficult but fun if you’re in upper elementary
review on Common Sense Media 

fotopedia wild friends 40 STEM iPad Apps for Kids (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)
Fotopedia Wild Friends – photographs and facts
review on Appolicious 

touch physics 40 STEM iPad Apps for Kids (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)
Touch Physics – try to make the wheel move with your drawings; fun!
review on Mind Leap Tech

ocean encounters 40 STEM iPad Apps for Kids (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)
Ocean Encounters – beautiful photographs
review on App Advice

cat physics 40 STEM iPad Apps for Kids (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)
Cat Physics – control the ball and learn the principals of physics
review on Top Apps 

super stickman golf 40 STEM iPad Apps for Kids (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)
Super Stickman Golf – easy to play; about angles and physics
review on MacWorld

world of ants 40 STEM iPad Apps for Kids (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)
World of Ants – a well-designed, non-fiction book about ants
review on Common Sense Media 

iPads in Education

apps in education
1- Socratica

Socratica is a great web service that offers a wide range of educational apps.It presently provides a collection of 19 educational apps for Android phones covering several subjects such as Greek mythology, geography, art, arithmetic, architecture, spelling, and more. 

Read the review here Access the resource here

2- Apps 4 Kids

Apps 4 kids is a free Android app that provides a set of tested kid safe apps. This will save you the efforts and time you will spend looking for apps that your kids can use in their phone without any security issues.  

Read the review here Access the resource here

3- Quixey

Quixey has apps from almost all the major mobile operators like: Blackberry, iOS, Android. You will also find apps pertaining to Windows and Chrome. There is a search bar that makes it easy for you to just type in the name of the app and access the results.

Read the review here Access this resource here

4- Appsylum

Appsylum is a great website that aggregates hundreds of iOS apps. This is a great alternative to iTune store which is the official Apple directory of apps. What I like about Appsylum is its user friendly interafce and the way it organizes and displays apps to its users, these are features that are absent in iTunes store. 

Read the review here Access this resource here
5- iCloud

iCloud is a search engine for iOS apps that allows its users to search for apps in their devices using keywords.

Read the review here  Access this resource here

6- Apps in Education

A great resource of  educational apps desgined primarily for students and kids. The apps work only on iOS devices.

Access this resource here

7- iPad Curriculum

iPad Curriculum is a collection of the best in applications, practices, and deployment of the iPad as a learning device. 

Access this resource here

8- iPad Schools

This wiki is intended to be a clearinghouse of applications, lessons and experiences using the iPad in the classroom. The intention is that all apps listed have been tested and recommended by teachers using them.

Access this resource here

9- Teach with the iPad

A free resource of iPad apps together with tutorials on how to use iPad for educational purposes.

Access this resource here.

12- Education Apps for iPod/ iPad

This is a great destination for educators, parents, students, etc who are looking for the best apps for education and learning.

Access this resource here

13-  Best Kids Apps

A free resource of some of the best free educational and fun apps for iOS devices.

Access this resource here

14- Learning Continuity

This is another great resource of free iPad apps and tutorials.

Access this resource here

15- iResources

This resource page is dedicated to iPhone, iPod touch and iPad devices and applications for ( special ) education.
Check out his Scribd list as well

Access this resource here

16- Appolicious

Appolicious is a mobile app discovery service dedicated to helping consumers and businesses find iOS and Android applications. 

Access this resource here

17- KinderTown


KinderTown is a free iOS application that serves as an app store for other educational iOS apps.

Access this resource here

18- SmartTots

SmarTots is a website that provides some of the best educational apps for children to use and enhance their learning skills.

19- iKid Apps