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100 Apps for Tech-Savvy Teachers Teachers have one of the most difficult jobs out there. As an educator, you have to manage a classroom of boisterous students, organize heaps of data, stay up-to-date with current events and plan lessons day in and day out. In today's technologically linked world, the ability to use web applications is at your advantage as an educator, and we are here to tell you the best tools to use. Here is a collection of 100 web and iPhone applications that make the grade for tech-savvy teachers:

"Looking for some apps to help you model different Maths strategies? Well in class I have been using the awesome apps 100′s Board and Early Learning Abacus. Both are fantastic apps and when they are used correctly can be better than the real thing!"

"There are painting and drawing apps that include a variety of brushes, pens or pencil tips. Some offer each option for an additional charge. Others, offers a list of pen divided down by pen colors. In the case of MyBrushes, you have 100 different drawing and painting tip styles to choose from, and an almost unlimited number of color options. To make things really exciting, MyBrushes for the iPad is in the iTunes store for FREE right now. "

"As the school year begins, so does the cost of books and other such educational supplies. Is your child's school one of the early adopters of the iPad textbook program? If so, why not making your app-buying costs a little bit easier on the pocketbook by purchasing a gift card at 20 percent off of the full price. That's right, Walmart is offering a $100 iTunes gift card for only $80."

100% free cloud based iPad management makes sense= people say it's easier than configurator

Features Ultimate companion product for the Newer Technology GripStand and GripStand 2 protective iPad cases Allows up to eight GripStand equipped iPads to be stored and charged simultaneously Apple Certified Dock Connectors are effortlessly engaged as each iPad is inserted. No individual plugging in of cables. Sync and charge up to eight iPads Space-saving, stackable design allows you to charge and store multiple iPads in the same footprint Made from durable 100% recycled plastic Integrated wire management protects USB charging cables from damage, accidental removal, and/or tangling Under Security Bar...should be GripStation Non-skid rubber feet provide stability, and pre-drilled anchor points make it easy to affix to a table or desk with included anchoring hardware Optional stainless steel security bar and boron-carbide, four-dial combination padlock protects iPads from theft or unauthorized use Designed and built in the USA GripStand Station available for original iPads with original GripStand, and for iPad 2s with GripStand 2 GripStand, GripStand Station and GripBase bundles are also available *wireless sync function via iOS 5

"Rovio has proved there is life beyond Angry Birds by today launching its new puzzle-based games series Amazing Alex on iOS and Android devices, challenging gamers to complete 100 levels using 35 fully interactive objects."

"A great new photography app, which allows you to add more than 100 stunning effects to your images, is kicking off this week's must-have apps roundup. It's accompanied by Giftly, a clever app for sending all kinds of gifts; a new note-taking app called Scrapnote; and a great new update to Adobe Photoshop Touch for iPad."

"Today I handed out 100 iPads to teachers that will shortly be in the hands of students."

"09/16/2012, Terry Heick, Leave a comment"

"Our publishing schedule for the best apps of the year will be: Sunday, December 25: 20 best iPad productivity apps Monday, December 26: 15 best iPad education and reference apps Tuesday, December 27: 10 best iPad healthcare apps Wednesday, December 28: 20 best iPad business apps Thursday, December 29: 15 best iPad news apps Friday, December 30: 20 best iPad utility apps"

"The guys over at tcgeeks.com have put together another great article on the iPad. Where many articles before have focused on the settings and technical aspects of getting the most from your iPad, this article is really about customising your ipad. The iPad is an incredibly versatile device that can enhance your life in many different ways but all iPads behave identically when you first get them out of the box. That's no reason for us to use our gadgets in the same way as everyone else. Be sure to check out the rest of their site at tcgeeks. "