Assignment+2

//** Integrating iPads in the Classroom, EDT 704 **// __Professional apps__ App 1 - Accuweather--use to instantly access current weather conditions and forecast, For me as director of transportation (one of my many hats) it is useful for monitoring bad weather for recesses, early dismissals, snow days, etc. App 2 - Cool Facts--useful to share trivia with students over the announcements from time to time. App 3 - TechWire--up to date technology information in an electronic format. App 4 - Daily Sentinel newspaper (Colorado)--basic news from one source--always good to have another (New York Times below). App 5 - New York Times newspaper--comprehensive news from a national perspective, including news about education. App 6 – Dragon Dictation—should be of use for lengthy emails or memos, since I can dictate right into the computer. It works fairly well—maybe my 30 year cynicism about “we’ll be talking to the computers soon so why learn how to type” will be wrong in the not too distant future. This free app is certainly a step in that direction! App 7 – Mobile Noter for iPad—provides ability to take and store notes. Synching with Microsoft One Note has a fee involved and may not be necessary. App 8 – IEP Checklist—tool for IEP development. Provides ability to take voice notes, and access Federal regulations information. Glitchy program. App 9 – Course Smart—access to textbooks that can be downloaded to the iPad I tried out some sample textbooks for Calculus and Biology and they seemed to work fine. Some of the reviewers think there are problems, and rate the current program 2.5 out of 5. App 10 – USA.gov—ability to search millions of web pages from federal, state and local agencies.
 * Bruce McMurry, Marian University **
 * Assignment 2 Applications--10 Content Specific Applications at the iTune Store **
 * Name of app; link to iTunes; how to use it **

__ Personal apps __ App 1 – Urbanspoon—used to find restaurants in any metropolitan area in the US, along with phone number, rating, prices, directions, and sometimes even menus. App 2 - Holy Bible—useful to look at either one or two translations at the same time, locating verses, other helps. App 3 - Memory Match—simple game to play when on a trip or with a grandchild. App 4 - Chess Free—chess for the airplane! I even won my first game against the computer (ok, so it was at an easy level). App 5 – Naturespace—ability to tune out noise with headphones in the iPad. Plays nature sounds. Good for airplanes or just relaxing.