Vicki+H

Educational Apps: 1) Nova Elements...FREE...rated highly by nearly everyone except the person who noted that it can't be used outside of the U.S. Will use this as a remediation tool with chemistry students who need it. It includes an interactive periodic table, video and games related to atoms and molecules.

2) PBS for iPad...FREE...Highly rated by EVERYONE!! Nova ScienceNOW, The Secret Lives of Scientists is just one program that I'd like to be able to show in my class. I hope I can figure out how to download! Our District Needs WiFi!!

3) Mister Chemist...FREE...more of a quick glance Periodic Table. The students may appreciate this easy-to-use option.

4). 230 Volts...FREE...Electricity quizzes and revision notes for secondary science students. This will be useful in the integrated science class that I sometimes teach. We do a unit on electricity and magnetism.

5). Chemist Free...FREE...not for iPad one. A virtual chemistry laboratory app. This will come in handy as we often run into both money and time constraints in our advanced chem lab. Certainly not a replacement for REAL laboratory experiences but a good supplement.

6). ACT Practice Exam Questions...2.99...full version of ACT question bank. Mixed reviews on this app. In Michigan, the ACT scores are being used to grade public schools...therefore, there is a lot more focus on ACT prep n the classroom these days.

7). ACT Practice for Dummies...9.99...includes 2 full-length practice exams with time limits. I imagine this is basically the book in an online version. Every kind of question is practiced...also includes testing tips. Students will appreciate this app...many of their parents would purchase this. Cheaper than some of the ACT practice tests they are already buying!

8). Science 360 for iPad...FREE...a National Science Foundation sponsored app with engaging science images and videos. This just looks like a very interesting and loaded app. I don't know if my life will be long enough to peruse all of this information!! I hope so... :)

9). Free Graphing Calculator...how handy is this? Just a practical way to make your iPad even more useful! My chemistry students could make great use of this. Some of the graphing calculators they have cost $100+.

10). Science Facts from Around the Globe for iPad...free...a bunch of quick and concise science facts in a variety of science topics...very highly rated! Good for a general review or remediation day.

Personal Apps:

1). Ruzzle...love it. Great word game. It's kind of like Boggle...our whole family plays.

2). Fotopedia...many different virtual vacations to take. I have the Paris app but would like to download more!

3). Jet setter for iPad hotels and exclusive travel deals...free...looks like a lot of fun. I love to travel and will definitely check this out. It is very highly rated. It was awarded best iPad travel app...pictures, and tours and tips.

4). Concur...travel receipts and expense reports...this will be useful for my husband as he is self employed and does a bit of traveling as well. It is highly rated....a good managing tool.

<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">5). Talk French...Phrases and Vocab...free...looking forward to teaching myself French in the next 2 years so I can accompany my son to France. This one is rated well...I saw a bunch of apps that were rated poorly. Will try this one!