Resources for finding and evaluating apps and Web 2.0 tools
One of the best tools for finding free apps. They send a daily list of apps that are free for a limited time. Many of the free apps are games or photography tools, but it only takes a few seconds to check this list. You can get some high quality apps for free for your entire classroom this way.
Free iPhone app: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/apps-gone-free-best-daily/id470693788?mt=8&uo=4&at=10l6SU
Free iPad app: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/apps-gone-free-best-daily/id470693788?mt=8&uo=4&at=10l6SU
Excellent resource for reviews of apps, Web sites, games, and movies for kids. It also includes a section for teaching kids about digital citizenship, cyberbullying, and internet safety.
Free iPhone app: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/common-sense-media-kids-media/id504932051?mt=8&at=10l6SU
Website: http://www.commonsensemedia.org/
Free iPad app: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/common-sense-media-kids-media/id504932051?mt=8&at=10l6SU
Free Android Phone app: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.csm.KidsMedia
Free Android Tablet app: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.csm.KidsMedia
A good starter resource for learning how to use iPads in the classroom.
Free iPad app: https://itunes.apple.com/book/ipads-in-the-classroom/id593799531?mt=11&uo=4&at=10l6SU
Reviews and features new apps along with a Top 200 list. Best feature - create a wish list of apps you want and the app will notify you when the price drops.
Website: http://appshopper.com/
Free iPhone app: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/appshopper-social/id602522782?mt=8&uo=4&at=10l6SU
A great tool for finding apps by age and/or subject. They also write thoughtful reviews and feature free apps to help you make good decisions about adding apps to iPads.
Website: http://www.smartappsforkids.com/