iPad Apps In and Out of the Classroom

It's true- I'm  a little bit obsessed with finding and trying new apps.  I don't believe I have gone more than 2 days without downloading a new one.  So I am constantly deleting subpar apps to make room for new exciting apps.  So when I was asked to present "iPad Apps- In and Out of the Classroom"at the Tech Expo held at Sidney Local Schools I jumped at the chance!

I took note of all of my favorite apps- both those for classroom use and without.  My list grew to about 60 different apps- seriously!  And these are all ones that I actually use.  :-D  So I am so excited to be able to share this list with you!  Not all of the apps are free but many are- so I hope you learn about a few new ones!  

What are your must have apps?  Did I leave any off?  

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Apps Gone Free

This app is amazing!  Apps Gone Free is a free app that has a daily calendar of all of the previously paid apps that have gone free.  Each day when you open the app you can see around ten apps that are free for usually a 24 hour period.  It is rated a five star app with a whopping 23,000 reviews- unbelievable.

The apps featured are usually under the $5.00 mark and are often times games or other simple things.  But there is usually a keeper.  This is a great way to try new apps without breaking the bank, and if you decide that you don't like the app you can just delete without remorse. 

Turn Your Mac into a Hotspot

I learned something new today!  Wahoo!  Those days are the BEST and to boot it was within the first 30 minutes of the day- Thank you Mr. P.  We have a internet signal in the school that we cannot figure out where it is coming from.  Our tech director had a hunch that someone had turned one of the iMacs into a hotspot.  What?!?!?!? Shut the front door!  I had NO IDEA that it was possible!  Oh course, I go to Google and check it out and found an awesome tutorial from MacYourself and it worked.  The tutorial is only, you know 3 years old but hey whatever!  So check the tutorial out and turn your standard internet connection wireless.  :-D  Enjoy!

iMovie App: Fullenkamp Family Video- Christmas 2012

Every year my husband's family does  a Christmas video usually they are sweet, Christmas themed and are well planned out.  This year not so much!  We had some CRAZY kids.  There was no way they were following a script.  Have no fear, I whipped out my iPad and booted up the iMovie app and well, it turned out.  It was super easy to make and it accounted for all of the crazies in my life.  In terms of apps it comes in a bit pricy at $4.99 but I can totally see myself using this time and time again.  Here is the link at the app store.  It did take up quite of bit of memory on my iPad but you are able to compress it once you are finished with the editing process.  As you may be able to tell, we used the retro theme for the first part and the super hero theme for the second.  There are 12 others to choose from.  This has been one of my favorite things ever!  I cannot wait to use this for right to read week.  Have you used the iMovie app yet?  How was your experience?  Any other apps that you recommend?  Thanks so much for stopping by!  

P.S.  Just found this blog: Sent from my iPad and she is having a linky party about apps, I think I'm going to post today instead of next week.   I cannot wait to hear others favorite apps.  :-D  Exciting isn't it!

P.P.S. I'm also linking up with Technology Tailgate for her Techy Tuesday Link Up.  :-D