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"Apple announced that there are now more than 400K apps in its app store (and that more than 500K have been approved). The Android Marketplace has around 300K apps and is growing fast. The point is: There are a lot apps out there already, and more hit app stores every day. They're going like hotcakes. But finding and discovering new apps that you actually care about? Eh, not so easy. Of course, it's not for lack of trying. There are some awesome tools out there already trying to direct the fire hose and filter the noise. "

"Chomp's proprietary algorithm learns the functions and topics of apps, so you can search based on what apps do, not just what they're called. Try searching for "puzzle games", "kids games", "expense trackers", "tip calculators" or "chat" and start finding great apps. Chomp for iPhone was launched January 2010. Chomp is a free download in the iTunes app store. Chomp for Android was launched in February 2011 and is a free download on the Android Market. "

Apple in Edu apps

"Today we are compiling a list of Top 100 Best Free iPad Apps in which you will find different categories from Entertainment , Lifestyle, Games, Sports, News, Utilities , Social Networking, Travel , Productivity etc .."

"StickPick - An individualized learning app for the iPad and iPhone that leverages Bloom's Taxonomy"

"We at Apps in Education believe that the iPad has caused a major shift in education and in the publishing industry. From textbook publishers, to education software companies, everyone is taking notice of this benchmark in education technology. As an educator, I've seen this shift first hand as I visit classroom, and as I track the adoption of the mobile technology in education."

in-app purchasing explained-pros and cons

purchasing apps for iPads and managing these purchases is easier and at the same time not PO based--interesting. Also, what becomes of Amazon if 70% goes to the publisher and 30% to Apple?

iTunes Preview of edapps

Tech Teacher in Scotland and the MAN on iPad deployment, support, and apps.

"Evernote Peek lets you make flashcards, of sorts, using your Evernote materials. Once you select what you want to study, you close the Smart Cover and peek under it to see a clue. Open the cover all the way to see the answer. Evernote Peek connects to your Evernote account, and you can select which notebooks you want to utilize (or create specific ones for this purpose.) The title of the note becomes the clue, and the body of the note itself, the answer. "

The video is very compelling. I wonder if there is a Google Evernote extension--bet there is.

"If you are in the process of developing a proposal for the inclusion of iOS devices in schools than this is an excellent PDF document. You might even be in a position where you now need to justify the purchase of existing machines and how they have enhanced your student's learning. Here is some help, a good starting point at least. I know...I know - it was produced by Apple but it does spell out a reasoned and well presented argument for the use of iOS devices in education. "

Comprehensive list of Guides, tutorials, apps, websites, social networking groups, and blogs--one stop shop

"iApps for the Educator is a sub site from The Teacher's Hub - a site that reviews and writes about technology use within the classroom."

Sort of like FreeTech4Teachers or iApps

Kathy Schrok's iPad in the Classroom links from Google Search

Excellent primer doc w/downside info

Donate your iPad to Teach for America (after you have purchased your iPad2).

Interesting idea. However, if Apple wants to become ubiquitous at the K-12 level, beyond private and charter schools, they must come up with some kind of site licensing program for equipment and a core suite of starter apps.--something to compete with Google Docs and laptops which are becoming entrenched at K-12.

"1-to-1 is about learning, not technology. Students needa curriculum that meets the demands of an increasingly globalised and interconnected world in the 21st century.