1. There’s a
FREE App
for That!
Amy E. Gillam, M.Ed.
@techspire
techspire@gmail.com

2. techspired.blogspot.com
Click on FREE Mobile Apps

3. Symbaloo
http://www.symbaloo.com/profile/agillam

4. Finding
Apps
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5. Searching iTunes
• Go to the App Store
• Click on Education in
the Drop-down Menu
• On the right - click
on “Top Free Apps”

6. App Shopper
• Price = Free
• Type = Price Drops Go

7. Apps Gone Free
• Showcases apps that are
• free for the day. Go

8. App Start
• Gives you information about apps
for different tasks. Go

9. App Advice
• Gives you information about apps
for different tasks. Go

10. IEAR - I Education Apps Review
http://groups.diigo.com/group/ieducationappsreview
• Diigo group that shares info about Go
apps.

11. APPitic
http://www.appitic.com
• Gives you information about apps
for education Go

12. Teachers With Apps
http://teacherswithapps.com
• Gives you information about apps
for education Go

13. Best Kid Apps
http://www.bestkidsapps.com
• Gives you information about apps
for education Go

14. Productivity
Apps
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15. Dropbox
• Transfer files to and from the iPad Go

16. AudioNote
• Records audio while taking notes.
Can review in a timeline format. Go

17. Dragon Dictation
• Speak and the app records the text. Go

18. Scan
• Create activities that use a QR
code. Go

19. Show Me
http://www.showme.com/sh/?h=SKx
89vU
• Create video tutorials Go

20. Evernote
http://www.showme.com/sh/?h=SKx
89vU
• Take Notes, Sync Multiple Places,
Tag, Add photos, Etc. Go

21. My Homework
• Keep track of homework
assignments for different classes Go

22. Nearpod
• Create interactive presentations and
control student devices Go

23. Flashcards
• Student flashcards, works with
Quizlet Go

24. Skitch
• Mark up photos, maps, webpages,
etc. and sync with Evernote Go

25. Curriculum
Apps
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26. iTunes U
• Download courses onto your iPad Go

27. Podcasts
• Subscribe and view podcasts right
on your iPad Go

28. Overdrive
• Download books for free from your
library Go

29. CourseSmart
• Read textbooks on your device Go

30. iWorksheet
• Take a picture of a multiple choice
worksheet and make it interactive Go

31. Common Core Standards
• Common Core Standards on the
iPad Go

32. Classroom Organizer
• Manage Classroom Library -
checkout books to kids Go

33. Home Library
• Maintain and inventory Go

34. Reading and
Writing
Apps
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35. Vizualize
• Create digital posters Go

36. Popplet
• Concept Mapping App Go

37. Spelling City
• Play spelling games with default lists
or log in to your account with your lists Go

38. Poetry Creator
• Drag words to make poetry Go

39. Mad Libs
• Add parts of speech to make mad libs Go

40. GFC Vocabulary
• Videos that explain common sight
word vocabulary Go

41. Puppet Pals
• Use characters and backgrounds to
create animations Go

42. Toontastic
• Use characters and backgrounds to
create a cartoon Go

43. Sock Puppets
• Create a cartoon with sock puppets Go

44. Easy Bib
• Scan ISBN barcodes, choose
format, email citation Go

45. Math
Apps
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46. Meteor Math
• Tap meteorites to complete math
facts Go

47. Sushi Monster
• Make combinations of math
equations Go

48. Graphs
• Answer questions about data in
graphs Go

49. Virtual Manipulatives
• Answer questions about data in
graphs Go

50. Multiplication Genius
• Multiplication fact practice Go

51. Graphing Calculator
• Graphing Calculator with multiple
features Go

52. Khan Academy
• Video tutorials for Math concepts Go

53. Math
• Video tutorials for Math concepts
with practice questions and tests Go

54. Everyday Math Apps
• Sometimes offer specials and the
apps are free Go

55. Splash Math Apps
• Series of apps for different grade
levels - various math concepts Go

56. Social
Studies
Apps
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57. This Day in History
• Calendar of events in history Go

58. Stack the States
• State Trivia Game - there is also a
Countries version Go

59. ESRI ArcGIS
• Mapping GIS software Go

60. Globe
• Virtual Globe with info about
countries Go

61. Google Earth
• Virtual imagery Go

62. History Maps
• Database of historical maps Go

63. Today’s Document
• Database of historical documents
from the National Archives Go

64. The Presidency
• Biographical information about the
presidents Go

65. Constitution and Declaration
• The historical documents with notes Go
and biographical info about the signers Go

66. Fotopedia Apps
• View historical places with vivid
imagery and information Go

67. Science
Apps
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68. Hudson Alpha iCell
• Information about different cells
with readability choices Go

69. Lab Timer
• 4 built in timers Go

70. Science Glossary
• Glossary of common science terms Go

71. Intellicast
• Live weather maps and current
weather conditions Go

72. Moon
• Current info on the moon phase Go

73. Periodic Table
• Simple Periodic Table of Elements Go

74. Science 360
• Science videos and images -
requires WiFi Go

75. NASA Viz
• Current articles and imagery from
NASA Go

76. Leaf Snap
• Leaf identification app Go

77. DK Quiz
• Quizzes on various topics - earn
coins to unlock other levels Go

78. Integrated
Arts
Apps
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79. Art HD
• Information and artwork of famous
artists Go

80. How to Draw
• Visual and verbal directions on how
to draw Go

81. Sketchbook
• Drawing app - multiple brushes Go

82. Glow Coloring
• drawing app with shapes and
glowing colors Go

83. Hello Crayons
• color with crayons, draw your own
picture or use templates Go

84. Coach My Video
• record video and add visual
notations Go

85. Scorekeeper
• Visual score board Go

86. Interval Timer
• Timer for various workout
intensities, matches to playlists Go

87. Workout Trainer
• Video physical trainer workouts Go

88. Instant Heart Rate
• Take your heart rate using the
camera Go

89. Notable
• A game that tests your knowledge
on music notes and scales Go

90. Virtuoso
• Video physical trainer workouts Go

91. Music Sparkles
• Play different instruments in this
app Go

92. Songza
• Stream music based on your
environment Go

93. Guitar Free
• Learn to play the guitar with real
sounds. Go

94. Social Media
Apps
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95. Flipboard
• Stream multiple social media
accounts into one location. Go

96. Symbaloo
• Organize links Go

97. Edmodo
• Manage your Edmodo classes with
an app Go

98. Card Munch
• Scan business cards, separate address
book, connected with LinkedIn
Go

99. Hoot Suite
• Update multiple social media accounts
at once
Go