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1. eClicker Client/Audience: Big Nerd Ranch Inc, both free. Unquestionably, regardless of the type of media used, electronic response systems in the classroom would have to go hand-in-hand with the use of most apps. I have seen 100% student buy in, and the analysis, grading and reporting formats are great for teachers and parents. 2. Shake a Phrase: Artgig Studio, $1.99. Avg. review= 4/5 stars. Even with all the use of keyboards, writing skills remain unimpressive. I like the 3 level format and the vocabulary rich themes used. Best suited for grades three and above. 3. iLive Math: iHome Educator, $4.99/app x 8 (as desired). Lots of media accolades listed, but no individual reviews...interesting. Visually rich format will keep the interest of students through middle school ages- useful as an addition to any math class to help solidify basic concepts. 4. Bluster: McGraw-Hill, free. Avg. review= 3.5/5 stars. This would be a great reading support activity at a learning center at the primary level. Building an extensive vocabulary and word understanding cannot begin too early. The single and team modes add to the apps versatility. 5. Question Builders for iPad: Mobile Education Store, $5.99. Avg. review= 4/5 stars. I have found through most grade levels that students have a difficult time actually answering the question that was asked- this is especially true with SEN students. This app addresses that issue through the basic wh- and How questions across many levels. 6. Numbers League: Bent Castle Software, $3.99. Avg. review= 4.5/5 stars. Everyone loves a superhero! It is suggested to have a range of school-age through adult, with the capability of as many as four players on one iPad. Basic math skills are employed over an increasingly difficult/complex problems. Hey, anything that makes math enjoyable...I'm in! 7. Popplet: Notion, free/$4.99 (full version). Avg. review= 3.5/5 stars. By all professional and individual reviews, one of the better platforms for bringing the creation of ideas to life. Clearly for the visual learner as it seems most media is. The real-time collaboration feature makes the once larger-than-life "think tank" possible for everyone. 8. Toontastic: Launchpad Toys, free/$1.99/$12.99 (ouch). Avg. review= 4.5/5 stars. As an old social studies teacher, I firmly believe that storytelling is central to the survival of any culture, and let's face it, kids are naturals at this stuff. The mixture of audio with video that can be shared world wide may make the expense worth it to comm arts and social studies teachers. 9. Barefoot World Atlas: Touch Press, $4.99. Avg. review= 4/5 stars. This could have gone on the personal list, because in a team structure it could easily be used by science, social studies and language arts teachers in a coordinated manner. With its 3-D format it is simply too cool to pass up. 10. abcPocketPhonics: Apps in My Pocket Ltd, $2.99. Avg. review= 4.5/5. For ages 3-6, this app introduces letter sounds, writing and first words. I chose this app because I do believe that establishing a strong foundation for learning early on is the best we can do for any child.