Evernote
Use this app for creating and sharing notes. Add images and audio files to take student work to the next level. Cloud-based storage and Web 2.0 access makes this app essential.
Download Evernote for iOS HERE. (Free) Download Evernote for Android HERE. (Free) Skitch
Use this app for drawing, diagramming, and creating graphic organizers. With cloud-based storage, this app is brought to you by the makers of Evernote.
Download Skitch for iOS HERE. (Free) Download Evernote for Android HERE. (Free) iAnnotate
Use this app to read and annotate PDF documents. Provide a PDF of a document and have students use iAnnotate as an eReader. Also annotate PDF's students create using Cam Scanner.
Download iAnnotate for iOS HERE. ($9.99) Download iAnnotate for Android HERE. (Free) GoogleEarth
Use this app to explore or build background knowledge as you knock down classroom walls and bring the globe a little closer.
Download GoogleEarth for iOS HERE. (Free) Download GoogleEarth for Android HERE. (Free) Pic Frame
Use this app as a simplified Comic book creator to help students build vocabulary by creating photo collages then adding captions for definitions or sentences.
Download for iOS HERE. (.99 cents) Download for Android HERE. (.99 cents) BrainPop
Access a library of fabulous animated videos on a variety of topics. BrainPop is a paid subscription service, but the app features one free video per day. If you have a subscription, you can access all of the content at any time.
Download BrainPop for iOS HERE. (Free) Download BrainPop for Android HERE. (Free) AudioNote (Lite)
Use this app to voice record audio-based notes, practice fluency, or publish work.
Download AudioNote Lite for iOS HERE. (Free) Download AudioNote Lite for Android HERE. (Free) Kindle
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QR Reader
Scan QR codes to access small pieces of text, website URL's, or contact information. Use QR codes in class for extension, enrichment, publishing, navigating, and more.
Download QR Reader for iOS HERE. (Free) Download QR Reader for Android HERE. (Free) GoogleDrive
Access all of your content in GoogleDocs using this app. Have students create, share, and edit documents in class.
Download GoogleDrive for iOS HERE. (Free) Download GoogleDrive for Android HERE. (Free) Dropbox
You can never have too much cloud-based storage. Have students sign up for a dropbox account and cite you as a reference so you can receive additional free storage, too!
Download Dropbox for iOS HERE. (Free) Download Dropbox for Android HERE. (Free) Dictionary
Published by www.dictionary.com, this reference app is a must-download for every student device. With voice activation features, built-in thesaurus, and pronunciation feature, this app will help everyone.
Download Dictionary for iOS HERE. (Free) Download Dictionary for Android HERE. (Free) Edmodo
Safe social-networking in an academic context, this app is also available on the web and is the perfect place for students to collaborate, respond to writing prompts, post assignments, and more.
Download Edmodo for iOS HERE. (Free) Download Edmodo for Android HERE. (Free) Cam Scanner
Use this app to scan and create PDF's using the camera on your device. Annotate PDF documents you create by using iAnnotate. There is a free and a paid version of this app.
Download CamScanner for iOS HERE. (Free) Download Cam Scanner for Android HERE. (Free) Khan Academy Player
Access a library of instructional videos on a variety of math and science topics.
Download Khan Academy for iOS HERE. (Free) Download Khan Academy for Android HERE. (Free)
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