iPads rock...Yes, Android tablets are cheaper, more powerful, open source and fancy, but call me an Apple groupie all you want I still love the iPad. One of the great things about it is the sheer volume of apps for any topic. This is both a blessing and a curse as it gives you lots to choose from, but can make it difficult to find "good" apps. This article, and any other when they launch such as series is great because it helps me weed through the endless masses of poorly coded apps that do nothing without paying $1.99 and then do very little. Lists of apps, when written by networkable professionals help real teachers and tech consultants weed through some of the BS and find apps that can really help us reach our students. Although this list in particular doesn't have much that helps me (as I'm not working in elementary) I love the idea of starting your own app list to help others learn from my own experiences.
Article Source: http://www.educatorstechnology.com/2014/07/40-great-free-ipad-apps-for-elementary.html
I love my iPad and the volume of apps too. When were in EDU 590, I found a bunch of apps that I probably wouldn't have if we weren't made to review different software for the class. I do think that more of the apps should come with a trial version so we don't get stuck with something we don't like or can't really use. I am not in elementary education, but I have created a folder of apps that have educational uses and are appropriate for my classes.
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