Class Rules for iPads

• Kids are not allowed to take pictures or videos without permission.
• They have to ask if they can bring me their iPad. No walking around with iPads.
• No food or drink on their desks while the iPads are there.
• May not download anything without asking, even free books and apps.
• iPad must stay on desk, can't be in their lap.

Absolute Must Have Apps

Here are a few apps that I believe are essential for classroom use...

• Appsfire- Although many of the apps I have listed cost money, I got most of them for free by checking appsfire at least once a week
• Evernote- Notetaking and document transmitting
• Notability- Notetaking and Organizing
• Capture Note 2- Notetaking and Organizing
• Smart Office 2- Word/Ecel/Ppt
• Virtual Manipulatives
• Rover- Flash Browser
• Socrative- Assessment input
• Science 360- Science images and videos
• PBS
• Tools4Students- Graphic Organizers
• Pinnacle Studio- movie editing
• Educreations- Video writing on a whiteboard
• Screenchomp- Video writing on a whiteboard
• Skitch
• Transferable Pro- Transfer photos from iPad to computer wirelessly

My new blog...

I am a fifth grade teacher and have a 1:1 iPad classroom.  It is a very exciting time to have a classroom like this, but it comes with a lot of responsibility as well.  My mind is constantly moving and I am always trying to be a better teacher.  I have worked very hard to integrate technology into the common core curriculum.  I know there is so much more I can do, but I just try and add a little more each week. 

Our newest adventure is turning this month's book report on a person into a movie trailer.  Once everyone is done, we are all going to dress up and have an Oscar Event.  The kids are very excited and can't wait to see what everyone comes up with.

Here's to find new resources!