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"It is no secret, that I enjoy my iPad tremendously. I even proclaimed, now and then, that I love it! From the beginning, I approached the iPad with one goal in mind: I wanted to become fluent in using it. There is a distinct difference, in my opinion, between being skilled, literate and fluent in the use of an iPad."

"Google Apps for Education - free email and collaboration for schools Educator resources - educator guides for Google products, and other magical tools Chromebooks - laptops that bring the power of the web to students Lesson plan search - lesson plans and curricula Classroom videos - videos and channels including the new YouTube for Schools, education only content "

"Below are recommendations by other practicing educational leaders. They are organized by category. You can filter out any specific criteria by clicking on the drop-down arrow showing (All) and selecting an appropriate criteria. Have your own apps to recommend? See below to complete the short form."

dictionary website with thesaurus and app for mobile devices as well as translator and spanish

"A new way to work. iPad features incredible applications like Mail, Calendar, Notes, and Safari in a beautiful, thin and light design, so you stay productive anywhere. With easy, secure integration into business environments and a robust platform for app development, iPad is ready to start working when you are. "

presentation on apps and ideas for the classroom

Apple now let's any teacher create a private course that can be viewed through iTunes U app

Admin Observation app

Snipping organizers on URL's. A URL Shortner "Tools Snip! Drag to browser toolbar API: Use Snipr in your app Multi-Snip: Snip many at once"

The #1 choice for IT educators worldwide, NetSupport School delivers the tools you need to help maximize the effectiveness of computer-led teaching and now you can utilize the power of NetSupport School in a Google Chromebook education environment. For use in an existing or new NetSupport-managed classroom, the NetSupport School Student app extension can be installed on each student Chromebook running Google Chrome OS. From the teacher's desktop they can then connect to each chromebook system enabling them to monitor the screens and interact with each student quickly and efficiently.

Article on benefits of having chromebooks and ipads connected.

"Experience the web inside a video. TouchCast is a new medium that looks like video, but feels like the web."

"CoderDojo is a movement orientated around running free not-for-profit coding clubs and regular sessions for young people. At a CoderDojo, young people learn how to code, develop websites, apps, programs, games and more. Dojos are set up, run by and taught at by volunteers. Dojos organize tours of technology companies, bring in guest speakers to talk about their career and what they do, and organise events. In addition to learning to code, members meet like minded people, show off what they've been working on and so on. CoderDojo makes development and learning to code a fun, sociable, kick ass experience. CoderDojo also puts a strong emphasis on open source and free software, and has a strong network of members and volunteers globally. "

Make your own whiteboard video animations with Sparkol VideoScribe - award-winning video scribing app for PC, Mac and iPad. Free trial available.

cool site for nerdy teachers. Great information on 2.0 tools and ipad information

Lists of apps for educator in 2009

A very commercial site on applications for the iPod or iTouch

iPod/iTouch applications Reviewed for more information

Apps search

blogger program used by Kristen Thomsen in class to have kids communicate