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Focusing on educational apps which have been written to take advantage of the larger screen size and processing power of the iPad.

Educator compiled list of links related to iPads in education. Organized by subject/use.

A list of 80+ useful iPads apps for education, compiled by teacher Tim Bedley

Whether you're a new or seasoned Twitter user, you likely come across confusing hashtags that probably look like a bunch of nonsense. This page easily defines the hashtag and outlines the wide variety of education related hashtags in Twitter

Pad resources reviewed at Educational Technology and Mobile Learning. Just click on any title to access its page

Joan L. Green, a speech-language pathologist in Potomac and the author of "The Ultimate Guide to Assistive Technology in Special Education," shares some of her favorite iPad apps for kids with special needs. These are the most expensive versions of the apps because they have the most options for individualizing them to a child's particular needs. In some cases, there are less expensive versions. These apps cost far more than most, but they are cheaper than traditional communication systems and equipment that parents of kids with special needs may have bought in the past.

Dropbox is a very useful tool to store online files, sync your computers and mobile devices and share files.  With all those capabilities it makes it a natural tool for educators!

On March 24, 2011, my classroom was awarded a 21st century model classroom complete with 30 iPad 2's.  Over the next five months, we will prepare to deploy 30 iPad2's so that 125 students may use them on a daily basis for the 2011-2012 school year. Follow the documented, educational journey as our students discover the power of thinking, questioning, and creating in a classroom that uses iPad2's every day!

Australian technology company compiled a small list of useful tips, tricks, apps, and resources geared toward Special Education teachers using iPads (most items are usable with either iPad 1 or 2)

Free apps with a focus on students with special needs (the entire site is devoted to special needs resources, but this page is exclusively free apps)

"Are you a Google Drive / Google Docs fan? Do you take notes, compose papers, construct spreadsheets, and build presentations in real-time on the web while collaborating with others? I'm not necessarily promoting Google Drive; just merely pointing out a few of the powerful ways the free tool can help you save time and keep you better organized."

Australian school district iPad site. Tons of app reviews, resources, etc all with an eye toward iPads in education

IEP Checklist is a tool for parents and teachers to consider as they develop the IEP. Not every item on the checklist is required by special education regulations. For more information, consult the Federal regulations and other information that can be found at http://idea.ed.gov.

From super-effective search tricks to Google tools specifically for education to tricks and tips for using Gmail, Google Docs, and Google Calendar, these tricks will surely save you some precious time.

Great Apple website specifically targeted at teachers using iPads

This Wiki will house information related to the iPad Pilot Project sponsored by the Department of Educational Technology in the School District of Palm Beach County.

A clearinghouse of applications, lessons and experiences using the iPad in the classroom. The intention is that all apps listed have been tested and recommended by teachers using them. Great resource for educational use of the iPad. Geared toward the classroom but still a great resource for anyone with an iPad and kids.

Elementary school iPad app recommendations via the Department of Educational Technology in the School District of Palm Beach County iPad Pilot Project wiki

Some teacher apps, some students apps, some free, some paid. Wouldn't say they are the "10 best" but the list definitely offers some interesting app information.