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**15 Apps: Helpful Resources for Educators**

[|Evernote] seems like an excellent way to track notes and research—and access information on almost any computer or device. This tool would be helpful for meetings, workshops, and conference, because users can easily capture and access their ideas through Evernote. Evernote provides [|a website with resources] on how to use Evernote in the classroom. **FREE!**

[|Dropbox] allows people to access their files anywhere. It stores information in “the cloud” and allows users to share work or save their work. **FREE!**

[|Keynote] allows users to create and share presentations on the iPad. Users can import slides and work on other devices, too. **$9.99**

[|Stickyboard] looks like a lot of fun—and it’s free!! Students can brainstorm, arrange ideas, etc. It’s like a huge whiteboard with Post-It notes. Users can also zoom in and out. **FREE!**

[|Office] [|2] [|HD] allows users to work with stored documents in PowerPoint, Word, and Excel. **$7.99**

[|Confer] is a note-taking tool that was created by a teacher. It seems like particularly helpful as a way to help instructors with individualized instruction for each student. However, the cost might be prohibitive to many instructors. **$14.99**

[|TextWriter] makes typing easier on the iPad (definitely a plus!). Users can copy and paste, etc., and not worry about losing writing. **$1.99**

[|Dragon][|Dictation] is similar to Dragon NaturallySpeaking, which many of our students have used. It’s great for incorporating Universal Design Principles into a course. A student can speak and immediately see their text, which helps for students who struggle with keyboarding (i.e. a student who needs a scribe). It also works for tools like Facebook and Twitter, and it seems like it would save time for anyone. **FREE!**

[|Speak][|it][|!] is almost the opposite of Dragon Dictation—it’s text to speech rather than speech to text! This can definitely benefit students who best learn aurally. **$1.99**

[|iMovie] would be an excellent resource for digital storytelling! I’m curious to see how well it works on the iPad. My students have used Windows Movie Maker for projects, but it seems like iMovie provides more options. **$4.99**

[|SonicPics] creates custom slideshow movies. In my classroom, it could be a good resource for digital storytelling or podcasting projects. **$2.99**

[|TED] Talks are always fun to share with my students, so this is a great app to consider! I love the way that users can curate a playlist to use later. That would be incredible. I look forward to exploring this app! **FREE!**

[|Prezi][|Viewer] is particularly helpful to me, since I enjoy using Prezi in the classroom—and for other presentations, too. This will be a helpful tool! **FREE!**

[|Grammar][|App][|HD] helps students learn and test their grammar. It seems like a helpful tool, although there are similar resources available online for free. **$0.99**

[|Free Books] is another good app for English and writing teachers… and it’s free! Users can access free books that are public domain… and I already can’t stop using it. **FREE!**