iPad+Apps

Below you will find a cumlative list of the apps discussed in our Faculty Support Wiki. Click on an app to find out more information, and how it can be used in the classroom.


 * [[image:nova.png width="175" height="161" link="NOVA Elements"]]

NOVA Elements || NOVA Elements, developed by the Public Broadcasting Service, allows users to interactively explore the periodic table of elements. You can test your knowledge of elements by playing a game, or develop a deeper understanding by watching the two-hour NOVA program, "Hunting the Elements." ||
 * [[image:molecules.jpg link="Molecules"]]

Molecules || Molecules is an app for viewing three-dimensional renderings of molecules and manipulating them using your fingers. You can rotate the molecules by moving your finger across the display, zoom in or out by using two-finger pinch gestures, or pan the molecule by moving two fingers across the screen at once. ||
 * [[image:prezi-graphic.png width="193" height="113" link="Prezi iPad App"]]

Prezi || Prezi is a free, non-linear, online presentation tool. You can use Prezi to create robust, exciting presentations without the need to download software. Your Prezi presentations may include images, text, YouTube videos, audio clips, and the use of a zoom and pan feature to create a sense of movement. || SoundCloud || SoundCloud is an app that enables users to upload, record, and share audio. SoundCloud can be used to create podcasts, as a way to distribute lectures, or for student reflection. ||
 * [[image:Soundcloud.png width="190" height="190" link="SoundCloud"]]
 * [[image:edu.png link="Educreations"]]

Educreations || Educreations is an interactive whiteboard and screencasting tool that allows users to annotate, animate, and narrate nearly any type of content to explain any concept. Teachers can create short instructional videos and share them instantly with students, or ask students to demonstrate what they know. ||
 * [[image:wordclouds.png link="Word Clouds"]]

Word Clouds || This app allows users to generate Word Clouds - which are graphical representations of word frequency - using passages of text. Insert your desired text and customize your Word Cloud to your liking. || Socrative || Socrative is a free, web-based application that allows users to collect audience feedback instantly using any device with a web browser (e.g., tablets, smartphones, computers, etc.). This app allows students instant access to the quizzes you create using iPads. || Quizlet || Quizlet allows users to create flashcards, tests, and study games in order to learn content. Create Quizlet activities for your students, or allow your students to create their own Quizlet study tools.You can also search for and use millions of additional Quizlet quizzes created by other users. ||
 * [[image:socrative-logo.png width="227" height="108" link="Socrative App"]]
 * [[image:quizlet.jpg width="176" height="176" link="Quizlet"]]

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