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A safe way for teachers to text message students and stay in touch with parents

ith the intense competition for entry into America's top schools, the college application essay is more important than ever. Although most students dread this assignment, it is the best way to distinguish yourself from other candidates, let the school get to know you, and add a personal touch to your application. Winning admission is about more than just GPA, class rank, and SAT scores. Universities are looking to build a student body with diverse talents, personality, and character. There is no better way to showcase these qualities than the college essay

"Printing from your iPhone or iPad is easier than you've ever imagined. Run Printopia on your Mac to share its printers to your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch. Add unlimited virtual printers to save print-outs to your Mac as PDF files. Try the demo now, or read on to find out more."

This is a superb online recording tool where you can make a 30 second audio recoding at the touch of a button. Just share the short link to share your message. There are apps for mobile devices and a bookmarklet for quick access. It's a wonderful way to give homework/instructions and for students to ask questions when away from class. http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/Music%2C+Sound+%26+Podcasts

Despite his small frame, Jack Ma is a force to be reckoned with. He is the man who founded Alibaba.com, China's now number one e-commerce site. At his first touch of the computer keyboard, Jack knew that the Internet is the next best thing that is to happen to China. Jack Ma is currently valued at 3.4 billion dollars by the Forbes Magazine as of October 2012.

VocabularySpellingCity is a fun way to learn spelling and vocabulary words by playing engaging learning games using any word list. The most popular activities are Spelling TestMe, HangMouse, and our vocabulary games, available to Premium Members. The most popular word lists are Sound Alikes, Compound Words, Hunger Games and SAT Words. This is a free app!

Microsoft App (Web und mobile Apps), um kinderleicht mit wenigen Klicks/Touchs Ideen, Themen, Content aller Art in ansprechendem Design zu erstellen und plattformübergreifend zur Verfügung zu stellen. Funktioniert auf Web, Tablets und Smartphones. Gut für: Lehrkräfte, SchülerInnen und Studierende, die optisch ansprechende Präsentationen von Projekten, Ideen, Themen mit ein paar Mausklicks und Texten veröffentlichen möchten, die auf allen Endgeräten gut aussehen.

Wi-Fi digital microscope for your iPad, iPhone or iPod touch. View live video and capture stills on up to 253 devices simultaneously via Wi-Fi. The ProScope Mobile creates it's own Wi-Fi network. Use it in the field, in the classroom, in the lab, in a patient exam, on a crime scene or anywhere you wish.

Line2 includes carrier-grade SMS texting - no per text charges, no special user names or email addresses required. Text to and receive texts from any SMS enabled phone. Unlimited US/Canada SMS texting on your iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad.

How one teacher is using the iPod Touch in her classroom. Commentary on each on how various apps are used for specific learning goals.

How one teacher is using the iPod Touch in her classroom\ Commentary on each on how various apps are used for specific learning goals.

SchoolRack Helps You, Your Students, and Parents * Share information, documents, and files * Hold discussions online, outside of class * Report grades online to students or their parents * Keep in touch with private messaging * And much more! (don't forget it's easy to use!)

Social networks are rapidly growing in popularity and use by all ages in society. The most popular social networks are web-based, commercial, and not purposely designed for educational use. They include sites like Facebook, MySpace, Bebo, and Xanga. For individuals, social networking sites provide tremendous potential opportunities for staying in touch with friends and family.   Other educational networking sites are also growing in use. These sites are usually restricted to only certain users and not available to the general public. These include resources such as Moodle, educational wikis, a professional online communities such as the Classroom2.0 Ning, or district adoptions of online applications such as Google Apps for Education.

Using the iPhone/iPod Touch as a notebook

Apps for special needs learners. Great list!