Follow @ed_apps Garageband is a great app that I think any student or teacher using an iPad should consider buying. It is a multi-track audio editing app that is as robust as you will ever need (unless of course you teach audio production). Later this week I will be posting a new page full of Garageband resources for teachers, students and learning. For now, you can get your brain juices flowing by reading the list below, watching the embeded ‘how to’ videos,  and then go start playing with Garageband yourself! Download Garageband from...

Follow @ed_apps   One of my favourite apps to sit down with and learn is Qwiki. Qwiki must have millions of ‘articles’ that are actually interactive videos. Using the simple english from wikipedia and a series of photos and videos from wikimedia, Qwiki generates videos that you can watch, pause, interact with, and explore new learnings. A feature that I fell in love with while at ASCD12 in Philly is the location feature. Qwiki takes all of their video articles and embeds them on a map, allowing you to explore...

Follow @ed_apps iPocketTools HD has 11 tools/utilities built in, which makes it great for any math or science classroom. Tools include: Alarm talking clock, Caliper, Clinometer, Decibel meter, Flashlight, Metal Detector, Plumb Bob, Protractor, Ruler, Voice battery tool, Voice Compass. It is pretty simple to use and the ruler and calipers are certainly nice to have for a measurement unit. A class set of calipers, even cheap plastic ones, would cost more than $.99. Platform: Works with iPad, and there is another version for the iPhone/iPod touch Price: 0.99  ...