IPAD & TABLET RESOURCES
Click on the buttons below each app to take you to the App Store. Some of these apps are also available in the Google Play store, however, we have just linked to the App store.
ELA-Writing
Inkflow Visual Notebook
Inflow works like a word processor except you can draw, highlight, and takes notes then rearrange or organize with your finger.
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MindMeister
MindMeister is a mind mapping companion app that helps you organized, prioritize and brainstorm. Compatible with Microsoft Word and PowerPoint so that you can make presentations or documents.
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Next Sentence
Next Sentence is a social writing game suitable for a wide age range. You pass and play, start a story, continue a story, finish a story, and read stories in a group setting. You can only see a few words from the previous player. Great for team building!
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English Essays
English Essays is a collection of essays that students can use for reference when learning how to write an effective essay.
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Grammar Up
Improve your grammar, word selection and vocabulary skills by increasing your response time practicing questions from English proficiency type exams.
Reading
News 360
News360 is a personalized news reader - it tailors a unique newsfeed just for you, and uncovers quality content from around the web that you wouldn’t have otherwise seen. By analyzing what you enjoy through sophisticated AI technology, News360 becomes smarter as you use it and finds stories that you’ll find interesting and important.
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Literacy Skills Sampler
The Literacy Skills Sampler HD application is a complement to our Functional Skills System software. Each application contains all the digital videos contained in their software counterparts. Literacy Skills Sampler is a part of a series of applications that focus on functional life, literacy, math, social, health, transportation and work skills for both the iPod/iPhone and iPad.
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Grammar Wonderland |
Bluster |
Fly, swim, feed, and toss your way to grammar mastery. Who knew grammar practice could be so much fun?
Lead your character through many wonderful adventures as you practice using nouns, verbs, adjectives, and more! |
Bluster includes over 800 vocabulary words. Players choose a skill to practice and then try to make matches of three. Ten matches wins a round. Shine bright in single-player mode as you learn and practice important word skills. Match rhyming words, prefixes and suffixes, synonyms, homophones, adjectives, and more.
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Painless Reading Comprehension
The Barron’s Painless book series just took Reading Comprehension to the next level, fun! Test your knowledge and then test your skill. It’s the ultimate Reading Comprehension and arcade game challenge!
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SuVoBi
Vocabulary practice for GRE, SAT, ACT, GMAT, IELTS, TOEFL, English language words, Word Power and Exercise. With SuVoBi, you never have to worry about what to do next. Whether to learn a fresh words or to review the words you've already learnt. SuVoBi works out all that for you! All you have to do is to sit back and enjoy the ride!
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iBooks
iBooks is an amazing way to download and read books. iBooks includes the iBooks Store, where you can download the latest bestselling books or your favorite classics – day or night. Browse your library on a beautiful bookshelf, tap a book to open it, flip through pages with a swipe or a tap, and bookmark or add notes to your favorite passages.
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Dictionary & Thesaurus
Top-rated app with trusted reference content from Dictionary.com & Thesaurus.com. WORKS OFFLINE - no Internet connection needed when searching words.
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Story Kit
Create an electronic storybook by writing, illustrating, or photographing. You can also record sound. It's easy to change the layout by dragging or pinching.
Your story is always saved in your iPhone. Upload your story to the StoryKit web server and email a link to the story from within the app. No account is necessary. Stories are private. |
Free Books
23,469 of the greatest books in human history, accessible with the tap of your finger read with our fully featured ereader. Notes, highlights, bookmarks, and dictionary support. Public domain content from human history such as Shakespeare, Ben Franklin, novels, letters, autobiographies, and collections.
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Audio Books
Audiobooks unlocks 2,947 books from public domain content, allowing you to acquire the great books of human history. Letters of leaders, the collected works of geniuses, the finest Victorian novels, the plays of Shakespeare, the philosophy of Seneca and Marcus Aurelius, the autobiographies of Benjamin Franklin and Teddy Roosevelt. It's all here, along with thousands of other audiobooks. And all, might we belabor the point, absolutely free.
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Wattpad
Read 20 million free popular stories by classic authors; Moby Dick, Alice in Wonderland, Sherlock Holmes, The Art of War, by Sun Tzu, The Marvelous Land of Oz, Tales from Shakespeare, Romeo & Juliet, Pride & Prejudice and more
• Create and Read fanfiction about Anime, such as Naruto, and the Supernatural, such as Werewolves, Vampires Diaries, Twilight, 1D / One Direction, Lucy Hale, Harry Styles, Supernatural, Kathniel, Kpop, and more |
Blanks
'Blanks' is a simple application helping you to learn new
English words. It shows you word definition and gives 4 choices as answer. Select one of the choices by dragging it on the hole in the paper.
If you are correct, a green hock is displayed.
If the selected word does not fit to the definition, you will see a red cross.
English words. It shows you word definition and gives 4 choices as answer. Select one of the choices by dragging it on the hole in the paper.
If you are correct, a green hock is displayed.
If the selected word does not fit to the definition, you will see a red cross.
Math
Flash to Pass
Flash to Pass - App for iPad or iPhone. All of the same features as the paid version - for free! -Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division, and Mixed sets. -Six levels of difficulty per mathematical operational. -24 additional card sets for practicing particular math fact sets, such as "two's" in addition, ranging from 1 to 24. Randomly generated card sets. Captivating sound effects and animations!
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Chicken Coop Fractions
Chicken Coop Fractions - App for iPad, iPhone and Android. This clever game will teach your students to visualize and compare the value of different fractions. Chicken coop game: estimating fractions You will be shown a fraction and your job is to estimate the decimal equivalent by placing a nest on a number line. Our hens are mathematical experts and they will fire their eggs towards the correct answer. If your estimate is good the eggs will be caught in the nest but if you're too far out it all gets very messy.
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Graphing Calculator
Explore math with Desmos! Plot functions, create tables, add sliders, animate your graphs, and more -- all for free.
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Number Pieces
Number Pieces helps students develop a deeper understanding of place value while building their computation skills with multi-digit numbers. Students use the number pieces to represent multi-digit numbers, regroup, add, subtract, multiply, and divide.
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Algebra Tiles
Algebra Tiles help students represent and solve algebra problems using tiles to represent variables and constants. The game consists of solving equations for x, substituting in variable expressions, and expanding and factoring equations. Some of the functions that the app has are the ability to remove zero pairs, rearrange tiles to help visualize the expressions, and add and take away tiles.
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Magic Plan
MagicPlan creates indoor maps. It measures your rooms and draws your floor plan just by taking pictures. Simply add objects, annotations, and attributes to create an indoor map. You can then share your map for free with any MagicPlan user, or pay to get it in PDF, JPG, DXF, PNG, SVG and CSV formats, as well as publish an interactive map on the web.
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Elevated Math
Elevated Math provides initial instruction or intervention on math topics that cover place value, estimation, large digit addition all the way through Algebra I (two years of math instruction!). Lessons are grouped into five math standards and conform to the Common Core State Standards for developing concepts for grades 4-8 and algebra 1. There are also printables and whiteboard lessons.
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Oh No Fractions!
Visually compare, add, subtract, multiply and divide two fractions with a unique and simple interface. Explore, play and test your fraction knowledge. Oh No Fractions! is built on the amazing feedback and response we had with the original free Curious Hat Lab app. You can perform the following operations on two fractions: Compare, Add, Subtract, Multiply, and Divide. The Lab Free version Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication and Division are allowed on a limited daily basis.
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Count Money!
Count Money ! is a great way to practice counting money. Select the difficulty level and number of problems in the "Settings" screen. Progress through the difficulty levels until you master counting money.
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My Script Calculator
Easy, simple and intuitive, just write the mathematical expression on the screen then let MyScript technology perform its magic converting symbols and numbers to digital text and delivering the result in real time.
Get the same experience as writing on paper with the advantages of a digital device (scratch-outs, results in real time, etc.). Solve mathematical equations by hand without actually having to crunch the numbers yourself. |
Math.
A complete library of over 50 courses for elementary, middle, and high school math; community college and college math; and standardized test prep. Each course contains over 100 lessons, and each lesson features video examples, interactive practice, multiple-choice self-tests, a worksheet of extra problems, and more! The lessons are FREE! You will then be asked if you would like to purchase any of our courses for just $9.99!
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Krypto
No internet connection is needed to play.
The game provides you five unique numbers and you need to find the final answer by using the numbers (you can use each number only once) and mathematical operators (which you can use multiple times). This is not a Krypto solver, this is a fun game. This game allows two players to compete with each other on the same screen. Perfect for kids to play during long drive (no internet connection needed) There is no limit on the number of games. |
Qucik Graph
Quick Graph graphic calculator takes full advantage of the multitouch display and the powerful graphic capabilities of the iPad and iPhone, both in 2D and 3D. A simple, yet intuitive interface that makes it easy to enter and/or edit equations and visualize them in mathematical notation. It's capable of displaying explicit and implicit (opt) equations as well as inequalities (opt) in both 2D and 3D, in all standard coordinate systems: cartesian, polar, spherical and cylindrical, all with amazing speed and beautiful results, which can be copied, emailed or saved to the photo library.
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Equation Genius
This app is $2.99. It helps you solve 1st degree equations (ax + b = c), Quadratic (2nd degree) equations (ax^2 + bx + c = 0)
- Cubic (3rd degree) equations (ax^3 + bx^2 + cx + d = 0), System of two unknowns (2 variables) and System of three unknowns (3 variables). Not for those just learning how to do equations. |
iFormulas
IFormulas provides an clean slate to effortlessly look up mathematical formulas.
Categories : Algebra, Calculus, Chemistry, Geometry, Electrical, Trigonometry, & Physics. Features: Hundreds of formulas Saves Tab Bar Rearrangements Favorite Formulas Scrollable and Zoomable Formula View |
Equation Solver
The ultimate solver support follow equations:
• Polynomial Equations (1st-4th) • N-simultaneous equations |
Science
NOVA
A fun Science app that teaches about the elements. Includes an interactive periodic table that helps students understand what gives each element its own unique set of properties. Includes a game that teaches how the elements combine to make everyday objects such as a cup of coffee and supplemental videos for further learning.
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Science360
The National Science Foundation’s (NSF) Science360 for iPad provides easy access to engaging science and engineering images and video from around the globe and a news feed featuring breaking news from NSF-funded institutions.
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3D Cell Simulation
Learn about the cell and all its structures using our new 3D Cell tool. Enjoy the ability to rotate the cell 360 degrees and zoom in on any cell structure. Choose from our list of cell structures to learn more about how each structure functions and relates to the other components of the cell.
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Science House
A growing library of over 80 hands-on Science lessons that are great for home and the classroom. These short videos demonstrate inexpensive and easy to recreate experiments that are designed to inspire and excite kids of all ages.
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Pocket Universe Express
Quickly identify objects in the sky, with this try-before-you-buy version of the award-winning Pocket Universe astronomy application. Pocket Universe Express displays thousands of stars, constellations, and solar system objects on a real-time rendered view of the sky.
Social Studies
Stack the States |
World History Games |
Stack the States - App for iPad, iPhone or Android
Stack the States™ makes learning about the 50 states fun! Watch the states actually come to life in this colorful and dynamic game! As you learn state capitals, shapes, geographic locations, flags and more, you can actually touch, move and drop the animated states anywhere on the screen. (App has lite and paid version in iOS, but only paid version for $1.99 in Google Play Store) |
Fast-action arcade games, intriguing puzzles, and interactive word games make learning World History quick and easy. Through gaming, MS and HS students have fun while learning. World History buffs, meanwhile, can test themselves to find out how much they really know about our world’s past.
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Educreations
Educreations is a unique interactive whiteboard and screencasting tool that's simple, powerful, and fun to use. Annotate, animate, and narrate nearly any type of content as you explain any concept. Teachers can create short instructional videos and share them instantly with students, or ask students to show what they know and help friends learn something new.
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Today's Document
Explore American history with 365 of the most fascinating documents and photos from the collections of the US National Archives. Today's Document is an interactive gallery that displays a significant historical document or photo for each day of the year.
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Docs Teach
Engage in activities that will help you make sense of stories, events, and ideas of the past using documents from the holdings of the US National Archives. Choose an historical topic and challenge yourself with an activity. Or, find activities in a classroom set up just for you, using the code provided to you from the DocsTeach.org web site.
DocsTeach.org is an online tool for teaching with documents from the National Archives. |
Sphere 360
Step into the future of photography. Record key moments - and immerse yourself in new ones - like never before. See Paris from a hot air balloon, feel the energy from the American ldol stage, and hold onto your raft as you approach Hubbard Glacier. With Sphere, your device is a movable window you control
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MyCongress
MyCongress is a portal to detailed information about your elected U.S. Congressional officials. Track their news, video and Twitter feeds. Look up their official Open Congress profile or contact them directly. MyCongress helps you get in touch with your government.
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TapQuiz
Play TapQuiz™ Maps for an easy and quick way to master geography. Learn the countries of the world through a fun and engaging game! Just tap the answer to each question on the map. Keep track of your progress through the statistics page so that you will always know where you can improve.
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National Geographic Magazine
National Geographic magazine is available on iPhone and iPad. Subscribe once and get National Geographic magazine on both devices. Existing print and digital subscribers get complimentary access to both editions.
Cost: Subscription fee varies |
EarthViewer
EarthViewer is like a time machine for exploring Earth’s deep history. Based on the latest scientific research, it lets you scroll through the last 4.5 billion years with your fingertips. Follow a favorite landmark, be it Greenland or New York City, as its position shifts through time, or watch a famous fossil like Tiktaalik make an incredible journey from its origin to its current location. Layer your view of shifting continents with data on atmospheric composition, temperature, biodiversity, day length, and solar luminosity, to get a more complete view of our dynamic planet.
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Smithsonian Channel
Keep up with Smithsonian Channel's original series and documentaries, and explore our vast video library with our *NEW* universal iPhone and iPad app. Previously nominated for a Webby and SXSW Interactive Award, this improved app introduces a brand new way to watch, find, and explore over 1,000 short videos and free full episodes.
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Pocket Law Firm
Vindicate the Constitution! Decide if potential clients have a right, match them with the right lawyer, and win the case. The more clients you serve and the more cases you win, the faster your law firm grows!
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Other Useful Apps
Touchcast
Touchcast - App or Website -TouchCast is a platform for a new class of video apps or vApps.that combine the look and feel of TV graphics with the interactivity of the web.
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Adobe Voice
Adobe Voice - App for iPad allows you to create a animated video story in minutes. Press and hold a button to record what you want to say. Then pick from over 25,000 images to show your ideas.
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Exit Ticket
Exit Ticket - App for iPad, iPhone and Android. Great way to have students reflect on a lesson, a week in class, or whatever. Exit Tickets can be set up in advance for use. Students can join with real names or if you'd like it to be anonymous they could join as a super hero or cartoon character. Results can be downloaded and shared.
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Plickers
Plickers - App for iPad, iPhone and Android. Data collection tool that allows a teacher to check for understanding prior to moving on with teaching a concept. Only the teacher needs a mobile device to be used for scanning the Plicker cards. Students use printed Plicker cards which, when rotated, allows a student to choose one of four answers.
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TellagamiEDU |
Common Core |
TellagamiEDU - App for iPad, iPhone and Android. Allows the creation of full body avatars. Avatars can be very diverse with options for changing skin tones, eye color, hair color, clothing, gender, and facial expressions. There are 16 background choices in addition to choosing backgrounds from your camera roll. Audio recordings and text-to-speech features create the avatar voice.
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View the Common Core State Standards in one convenient FREE app! A great reference for students, parents, and teachers to easily read and understand the core standards. Quickly find standards by subject, grade, and subject category (domain/cluster). This app includes Math standards K-12 and Language Arts standards K-12. Math
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iMovie
iMovie lets you enjoy your videos and tell stories like never before. Browse your video library, share favorite moments, create beautiful movies, and watch them on all your devices in iMovie Theater.
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Khan Academy
Sharpen your skills: over 150,000 interactive, Common Core aligned math exercises are included with instant feedback and step-by-step hints. Follow along with what you’re learning in school or practice at your own pace.
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OWA
Use your O365 on your iPad. Sync with your WVDE O365 account and use any where.
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Record MY Talk
RecordMyTalk, a professional call recording app, lets you record your iPhones incoming and outgoing phone calls.
This Free version will record your entire call, but you can only listen to the first 60 seconds of the recording. If you upgrade to PRO you can listen to the entire call. |
Screen Chomp
A simple doodling board, markers, and one-click sharing tools make spreading your ideas and know-how easy and fun!
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TED
TED's official app presents bold, new thought leadership from education radicals, tech geniuses, medical mavericks, business gurus, music legends and other remarkable minds. Find thousands of inspiring TED Talks: videos to feed your curiosity, explore innovative concepts and expand your world -- updated regularly.
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Career Readiness
Career Test
CAREER TEST help students, recent graduates, job-seekers and working professionals to better define their career path and find the job that suited their interests.
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Unstuck
Unstuck is a diagnostic app that allows you to evaluated the situations in your life in order to help you figure out a plan to move forward.
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Monster
The Monster.com Interviews app is the ultimate tool to help you through the job interview process. This step-by-step guide provides advice and coaching through every stage of a job interview.
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Job Search XL
LinkUp's Job Search XL, only for the iPad, brings you the web's highest quality job search engine. Powered by LinkUp's search engine, jobs are updated daily and come straight from company websites. As a result, LinkUp's listings from employers are always current, often unadvertised, and never fake.
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Video Interview
Practice will help you reduce interview anxiety, improve your interview skills, and in many cases, gain important feedback about how you interview. It will also help you sharpen your communication skills. You will be asked the most common questions in interviews, then you will answer each of them and record the video. At the end of the interview, you will be able to review the entire interview.
College Preparation
ACT Vocabulary
Improve your vocabulary fast. Download this FREE app now and master the ACT® reading and writing sections. Achieve your best on the test with proven techniques that help you learn more in less time. Test your progress with comprehensive quizzes and beat your score.
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ACT Math
Improve your math scores by using the ACT Math App. Over 490 math questions to practice with feed back.
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Tutor
Connect to a live tutor for one-to-one help in math, science, social studies, and English.
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ACT UP
ACT Up is your personal ACT trainer that continuously learns about your strengths and weaknesses as you practice. No more deciding what exercises to do when; ACT Up will do that for you. Daily “workouts” will be sent directly to you, ensuring that sufficient practice is built into a daily habit. Our findings have shown that practice truly makes perfect.
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