Free Apps for education

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Free Education Apps

After reading many articles and comments from teachers, I notice a common question is “Are there any good apps for free?” The answer is yes! In addition, many apps offer a “lite” version to try before purchasing. Many of the lite versions just have advertisements so it’s well worth installing, if it is a good app.

Math

Basic Math - This app offers basic operations of math with choices. It allows teachers to see student’s score and email results to parents.

Mad Math Lite - If your classroom has limited iPads, this app allows you to have more than one user. In addition, it enables you to set the student’s setting depending what operation they are working on. This app records a report card on the student’s progress.

Coins Genius - This app is a good introduction to coins. It is limited in the free version, but it does give you a chance to see if this would be a good tool for your class.

Calculator Pro - A standard calculator in vertical mode and a scientific calculator in landscape mode.

EaselAlgebra ilite - Easel combines interactive, hands-on algebra workbooks with instant “ShowMe” lessons. If you get stuck on a problem, just tap “ShowMe” and see a step-by-step animation of how to solve the problem.

HMH-Fuse Geometry - A completely self-contained, interactive curriculum on the iPad.

ELA

My Spelling Test - Create your own spelling tests with your weekly words. Students can test themselves. Allows students to see what words they got right and wrong. Teachers can track student’s work to make sure they stay on level.

ABC Phonics sigh words - Uses the DOLCH spelling words. The app has flashcards, drag and spell, and unscramble.

Wordweb Dictionary - The WordWeb English dictionary and thesaurus: fast searching, spelling suggestions, definitions, usage examples, synonyms, related words – and no adverts.

Free ebooks -  Download app, then join for free. Download five free books a month.

Paperdesk lite - Leave behind your paper notebook for your next class lecture or meeting. PaperDesk is a simple notebook replacement made for the iPad. The design goal behind PaperDesk was to mimic, as closely as possible, a simple pad of paper with no unnecessary frills.

Foreign Language

Spanish Tutor 24/7 - Goes beyond the simple talking phrasebook or flashcard programs, providing a set of interactive study tools that helps users learn Spanish. Also available for French: French Tutor 24/7.

Sign Language - How to fingerspell words, numbers, express basic sentences, idioms and learn about deaf culture.

- Top 25 Web 2.0 Sites for Education

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Top 25 Web 2.0 Sites for Education

  1. Google/Gaggle - Google Apps are some of the most popular services for document creation and collaboration. Gaggle (for a small fee) filters Google Apps (Zoho as well) to make it an ideal choice for education. Also, Gaggle allows for filtered blogging, chatting, messaging boards, and filtered videos in You Tube, etc.
  2. Edmodo - A wonderful free site that creates an educational environment for students that focuses on skills such as blogging and collaboration.
  3. Glogster - A great multi-media site for creating interactive posters that can be viewed online. Plus, student accounts can be created by an educator without the need of a student email.
  4.  Voice Thread - One of the most popular web 2.0 sites around. An ideal site for creating interactive presentations/slide shows.
  5. Myths & Legends - A free site that is wonderful for digital storytelling. All a teacher has to do is get approval from a school administrator to sign a school up for this great service.
  6. Animoto - Create dynamic slide shows with one of the most popular slide show creators on the web.
  7. Mixbook - A great way to create a safe and secure environment for students to create online or real books (for order).
  8. Prezi - The evolution of presentations has arrived with this zoomable presentation creator. Also, there is an educational portal in the works.
  9. Aviary Education - A safe, secure way that offers many services for students, such as photo editor, audio editor, and movie creator.
  10. Diigo - An ideal site for social bookmarking that allows teachers to create student account for sharing and annotating links.
  11. Weebly - A fantastic site for creating a student or teacher websites with the ability to blog.
  12. ToonDoo Spaces - One of the best online comic creators that allows for student accounts.
  13. Kidblog - One of the top ways for students to create blogs in a safe environment.
  14. Primary Access - A nice site for digital story telling that allows students to use a variety of different resources such as video, audio, photos, etc.
  15. Zoho Wiki - Similar to Google Apps, this online suite offers a secure way for students to create docs and share.
  16. Kerpoof - A multi-media site for creating stories, games, lessons, etc.
  17. Zimmertwins - A fun site for digital storytelling that is done by creating one student account for a class.
  18. SymbalooEdu - A great visual way for teachers to share sites and resources with students.
  19. Pixton - An excellent way to create online digital comics that is moderated by a teacher.
  20. Zunal - A fantastic webquest creator for teachers.
  21. Alice Storytelling - One of the best ways to learn about the basics of programming as well as digital storytelling (a free pc download).
  22. Story Jumper - A great way for students to create real or online stories and then have the ability to order a book.
  23. Storybird - A fun site for collaborative and digital storytelling.
  24. Magic Studio - A wonderful site for teachers to share multimedia resources with students.
  25. Museum Box - A great historical site for teachers and students to create multimedia projects.