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This is a unique site in that it is the application of apps that creates a transformation in learning. Various apps are covered by offering suggestions of ways to use them in the classroom. There are even video examples to help further educator understanding. Apptivities is the response to a challenge given at the ADE Summer Institute 2010 at Full Sail University, Orlando, Florida. ADE colleagues contribute apptivities, a specific learning activity using apps on mobile devices.

"As a mobile learning device, the iPod Touch encourages learning anytime, anywhere! These mobile devices do not tie students to their desks or the classroom; they bring the world into the classroom through the lens of personalized learning. The value of an iPod Touch as a mobile learning device is its ability to transform student learning behavior. According to research by K-Nect Project (2009), students using this digital device achieved higher test scores. This was attributed to more interactivity between students, teachers, and content."

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!

STEPS offer Industrial training in Android development which provides a hands-on experience in designing and building simple to sophisticated Android apps. The training explains the philosophy of developing for android through application building sessions from experienced professionals making way to enhance your skills to suit the current industrial needs. By the end of the training, each candidate will be registered in google as an Android developer and have at least one app published in google play store in their name which provides a solid foundation to establish themselves as an Android developer. 190 hours program (Java + Android)

STEPS offer Industrial training in Android development which provides a hands-on experience in designing and building simple to sophisticated Android apps. The training explains the philosophy of developing for android through application building sessions from experienced professionals making way to enhance your skills to suit the current industrial needs. By the end of the training, each candidate will be registered in google as an Android developer and have at least one app published in google play store in their name which provides a solid foundation to establish themselves as an Android developer. 190 hours program (Java + Android)

Science applications (Apps) for iPod Touch offer students and teachers excellent tools to help students spend more time learning science content in class and laboratory situations. Although many Science Apps are loaded with ads and other distracting information, I have found several that are free of ads.

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Features and cost of education applications are provided for anyone in search of a way to make their mobile devices useful for learning in higher education.

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This is a cool fruit ninja type game for Android that uses letters & words instead of fruit. It gives you a word with a missing letter & you Swype/cut the missing letter when you see it.

Tips and tricks for the iPod Touch are needed to assist teachers in making the process easier when using this digital device for teaching and learning. As these digital devices become more widespread in classrooms, the need for more efficient use of these tools is coming to the forefront. This evolutionary course of action is resulting in more efficient and time saving strategies. The purpose of these 10 tips and tricks is to provide teachers, both novice and experienced, with features and applications (apps) designed to make an iPod Touch's functions easier to use. These features and apps offer the ability to customize this device to resolve management issues and integrate efficiently with other digital devices, such as a Mac laptop.

As a mobile learning device, the iPod Touch encourages learning anytime, anywhere! Applications available for this digital device support and encourage students to develop a greater understanding of math concepts through the lens of personalized learning.

really cool apps, and how they will transform your classroom

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good article on using mobile phones in the classroom with links to cool examples.

site maintained by a HS on the iPad apps they use in education

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How to create a comic strip using apps and pictures from an ipod touch, google maps, google earth. His topic is explaining the roles of three branches of the federal government on healthcare.

How to create a comic strip using apps and pictures from an ipod touch, google maps, google earth. His topic is explaining the roles of three branches of the federal government on healthcare.

wiki about ipad apps, by grade and content area, with reviews

live binder of SPED apps

app that cartoonizes videos on the iPad or iPhone