iPad Apps

Draw App

This app is very simple and gives you colored pencils and a place to draw.  It does have 3 games built in but you would not have to use them.  I like it because it is simple and can be used for multiple ages.  I would use this app as an evaluation tool by students drawing or writing there answers to questions and then holding them up.  Most  teachers use small whiteboards but I think this would be quicker and simpler.  The teacher can see if the class understands the concepts and which students need extra help.  Students could also use it to draw a part of a story or to predict what comes next in a book.

Leaf Snap

This app is really cool because you take a picture of a leaf and then it tells you what kind of tree it came  from.  It would take some training for the students to be able to use it but it would be great for students.  I would have students go outside and each bring back a couple leaves and then use this app to take a picture and figure out what kind of tree the leave came from.

Puppet Pals

This app lets you choose puppets and backdrops and record your movements to make a puppet show.  This would be a really cool app for all of elementary and even some of middle school students would enjoy it.  I like that the students can be creative and would help in language arts as well.  I would have students create a puppet show and then let them share it with the class.