Adventures in Educational Technology

45 Free Web, iOS, and Android Apps!

Web Apps

1. Soapbox – Similar to socrative.  Participants can answer poll questions, and ask questions of their own.
2. Cel.ly – Group Texting.  Setup your classes to send reminders, and have group conversations
3. TodaysMeet - Backchannel chatroom – Teachers can setup a chatroom on the fly with a unique URL and it automatically expires.  Students can visit with their mobile device and laptop
4. Socrative – Student Response system using texting.  Teachers setup quizzes and questions.  The students responses are recorded.
5. Qwiki – Type in any subject and this programs makes a video about that topic.
6. ifttt.com – Hook services together and automate what happens!  Hard to explain but awesome concept!

Android Apps

1. Physics Gizmo – Science experiments on your handheld device!
2. Algeo – Graphing Calculator
3. Physics Equations – This app helps physics students determine which equations they will need to solve a problem.  It doesn’t solve the problem, but assists in getting started.
4. CamScanner – Scan Documents with your smartphone
5. EasyBib – Scan barcodes of books and produce a bibliography
6. FactBook – Free access to the CIA Factbook
7. GeoQuiz – Take quizzes about Geography
8. Prey – Security for your devices.  Also for your laptop!

Web, iOS, and Android Apps

1. StudyBlue – Online flashcards with photos, videos, and personalized quizzes
2. Conduit Mobile – Create an app for your school, class, club, or business!
3. Google Voice – Get a separate phone number for your classroom
4. Skitch – iPad and Mac Screen Annotation
5. Edmodo – A classroom community with apps to manage and participate!
6. EasyBib – Scan a book or enter it online and produce a Workscited in MLA
7. myHomework – A student can setup their class calendars, homework assignments, and other important dates.
8. Historypin – Pin your history! Use this site/app to share a glimpse of your past.

iOS Apps

1. Genius Scan – Scan pictures of documents and send them to students – also on Windows Phone
2. Whiteboard Lite – Collaborative Drawing with multiple iPads.
3. Jot! Whiteboard Free – Fun, Fast, and Simple Whiteboards with easy sharing.
4. Sundry Notes – Create notes with text, graphics, and sounds.  Users can connect via wifi and collaborate on notes
5. OverDrive – Checkout Library Books and Audiobooks from any public library that uses the service.  Free!
6. Free Graphing Symbolic Calculator – Enter a large variety of functions and it will graph it for you.  Export the graphs to the photo library or email them from your iPhone/iPad.
7. 3D Brain – A interactive brain with descriptions of the 29 different sections and their purpose.
8. Molecules – 3-D renderings of molecules.  Molecules come from an online database and can be downloaded to your device.
9. The Presidency – Easy access to historical data about the 44 presidents
10. ShowMe – Turn your iPad into an interactive whiteboard.
11. Flipboard – Personalized magazine in a cool “flip” style
12. Idea Sketch – Mind Mapping
13. History:Maps of the World – High Resolution maps of the world.  Other apps include Maps of the US, Maps of Asia, etc
14. MindSnacks –  Apps for learning foreign languages.  Android App on the Way!
15. MeeGenius! Kid’s Books – Over 250 kids books, illustrated and professional narration with word highlighting
16. Toontastic – Creative learning tools that empowers kids to draw, animate, and share
17. Free Books – 23,469 Classic books!
18. Action Movie FX – Add special effects to your movies!
19. VidRhythm – Make music by verbalizing beats and sounds.

iOS/Android Apps

1. SyncSpace Shared Whiteboard – Also on iPad
2. Sight Words – Sight word flash cards.  Record your own voice.
3. Congress – Quick access to information about Congress and its members

Bonus Apps (Some apps that didnt make the above list, but are still great!)

1. Temple Run – A game, but with a unique way to use in education
2. Chrome Sync – Sync your Chrome bookmarks to your iPad and iPhone
3. LogMeIn – Remote access to yours and others computers.  Companion iPad app.
4. Minecraft – Basic block building game.  Very addictive.