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"NOVA Elements is a free app from PBS all about the periodic table, its unique set of properties, and how elements combine to make things you use every day. That coffee you're drinking? Yeah, it's made up of elements. You're ingesting tiny little molecules every time you take a sip, and they're interacting with other tiny little molecules in your stomach. Science is amazing! "

"The Elements: A Visual Exploration, by Theodore Gray, is a simply stunning iPad app with mesmerising high-definition graphics, videos, and detailed information for every element in the Periodic Table. While users can't copy information out of the app, it is possible to save screenshots. This app is available in American and British English versions, and is translated into French, German, and Japanese (check the description)."

"Maths is one of the most fundamental skills that any child needs to succeed at school and life in general. Make the learning less of a chore by implementing gaming elements into the learning process. Lots of kids chose to play these games even knowing that they are maths based. That says something about the concept on which these types of games have been developed. See if any might be suitable for your class or perhaps just for one or two struggling students."

"From The Elements to NASA, from National Geographic to the National Science Foundation there is a wealth of credible content in the App Store, but if students are using this information in an academic setting how do we help them correctly document and cite these sources?"

USE APP COOKER TO - Prototype right on your iPad, connecting wireframes to form a fully fledged mock up. - Import and edit graphics then use the interface designer to combine these with all the regular iPad and iPhone interface elements and application templates. - Manage your store information then localize this into any of 18 supported languages. - Estimate the cost effectiveness of your app by testing a range of scenarios to find the perfect pricing strategy. - Automatically receive advice on your project based on your app's area of focus. - Once mocked up, export your prototypes to PDF or wire to a TV to present your app to the world.

Screencasting software for desktop/laptops is fully developed** - users can record screens while opening and closing applications and have access to post production elements (titles, transitions, trimming, etc) all from within the software. iPad apps are not so fully developed yet - with iOS4, users can only record what is going on within the screencasting app.

A scaled (!) down Geogebra/Geometer's Sketchpad inspired product. A little overdone on the design element, almost to the point of distraction. But, again, a thoughtful move in the direction of mobile mathematics.

"Synopsis: Hosts Shawn Kibel and John Mikulski are joined by 2011 Apple Distinguished Educator, Meg Wilson as they discuss the use of iDevices in the classroom."