I know there is another ipad thread, but it deals with "should I use/get an ipad". And there is an App thread but it covers all devices, kindle, etc this thread will narrow it down for the iPad only. I want to dedicate this thread to using the iPad for home schooling. - What Apps do you use? - What do you use the Apps for? - Do you have any curriculum for the iPad? - Do you use it to collect assignments? - Are you using the iPad in a novel way? To start things off I compiled a list of the Apps people mentioned in the other thread, here they are: APPS: - 'Stack the States' - 'Stack the Countries' - 'Star Walk', which allows you to recognize all the stars in the sky. - 'Dragon Dictation', which converts your speech into text. - 'math facts' - 'Presidents vs Aliens' - 'Story Builder' - help with writing stories - 'Air Coaster' - 'Robot Tycoon' - '123d Sculpt' Curriculum: - ???????? Unique Uses: - school video supplements (videos for history, Schoolhouse Rock videos on youtube, etc.) - presentations (our 3rd grader "taught" a lesson on Abraham Lincoln to DD and me after researching him - he used the Prezi app to make the presentation) - fun jump-offs (like 'Ansel's Africa') - reading (using the e-reader options) - teaching art (How to Draw app, 123D Sculpt, Robot Tycoon, Air Coaster) - Taking Notes (with a stylus)
I saw this the other day on Pinterest and thought it was interesting. I think it fits in this thread: Here's the link for the extended information on how and why each app was chosen for the specific tiers: http://langwitches.org/blog/2011/08/21/blooms-taxonomy-and-ipad-apps/
WOW! I love this thread! A mom in our co-op found this book of suggestions at a library. She's been getting many of these.
Thanks ActressDancer, requested our library order "Apps For Learning: 40 Best iPad, iPod Touch, iPhone Apps for High School Classrooms" by Harry Dickens and Andrew Churches Thanks for the tip!
Educational games: My Birds of Prey Cut The Rope Presidents Vs. Aliens Stack The Countries/States School Work: Dropbox: Allows individuals to put files into a central file that can be accessed from different pcs/ipads. IOW, I can put a work sheet (either scanned in, downloaded or one I made up) into dropbox and then they can access it on their Ipads, work on it, and "drop" it back in for me to correct. It is great because if I make up a file in Excel, the dropbox brings it up on any device. Likewise with Word. We also have numerous apps (in excess of 50) but I have to say that we use the Kindle App, Webster's Dictionary and Thesaurus the most. They also use Notability: this app lets them draw or type onto a file that I put in the dropbox. This works well with my dyslexic/dysgraphic dd as she can get through worksheets easier. Curriculum: Visual Latin. Bought the curriculum that can be either a set of DVDs or a download. The downloads can be loaded into Dropbox and then the kids access them, work on the worksheet and then they turn them back in. Also, my oldest is using American History Videos from the Teaching COmpany that are a download to the dropbox. Unfortunately the workbook that comes with it are not downloadable so she is still working out of a workbook. HTH's. Kim
I can vouch for Star Walk. All of our children, including those who are now adults, have a renewed interest in the night sky.
Day in History Just as it sounds. displays historical events for each day, with links to videos, speeches, photos, etc. NASA The first official NASA app. Britannica Kids App Series Several apps written by the folks at Britannica; some really cool subjects covered here; mostly science and history. Frog Dissection Claims to be the very next best thing to actually doing a dissection lab; has won various science awards that seem to back that claim up. Freefall Money Coin counting game; can use US or Euro coins. Seed Cycle Learn about the plant growth and pollination process as you grow your own flowers. Khan Academy I love Khan Academy! over 2700 videos on virtually any classroom subject! well done, step by step lessons. especially wonderful for math and other lessons needing a demonstration from someone who really knows what they are doing.
You can also check out Splash Math apps. Splash Math apps are: • Aligned to Common Core Standards • Adaptive, interactive and fun worksheets with literally infinite math problems • Enable controlling the content that kids can practice • Sends weekly email reports of the child progress, highlighting the strong and weak areas • Points based reward system with an exciting game section to keep the kids hooked
Just saw this app that is free for a limited time. I haven't downloaded it yet, so can't vouch for it, but looks interesting! World Flags -- Match 'em Up History and Geography It appears they have a US version as well as a Presidents version also, but they are currently 99 cents each. Plus some math and letter apps and games, etc. http://www.ensenasoft.com/index.php/products/ipadapps
