Presents 8 different iPhone / iPad apps that could be used in a language arts classroom

1. Welcome to “A Few Good Apps” Please take this time to download all or some of the following apps: *Starred Apps are NOT available on the Droid market.* *iBookshelfLite: free *EasyBib: free Dropbox: free TED: free RedLaser: free *Flashcardlet: free Evernote: free

2. A Few Good Apps: Using Your iPhone, iPad, or iTouch to Make You a More Effective Teacher Presented by: Amanda McKnight Briarhill Middle School & Jason Poe Marcus High School

3. Why should I use my iDevice? Accessibility Chances are, it’s already in your pocket or bag Convenience Apps can be downloaded in less than a minute. Affordability Apps are much less expensive than software.

5. Features **An Important Note** Once you’re inside the app, you’ll have to download the app’s barcode scanner for an additional $.99 if you’re interested in this feature. It’s totally worth it though! Scan your books’ barcodes to input information.

6. Features Here’s the information we just scanned in!

7. Features Keep track of the locations of all of your books!

12. Features From your desktop, send your notes to other users. Access all of your notes on any internet-connected desktop.

14. Features Select students at random (although it does sometimes repeat students)… …or randomly place students in groups.

17. Features See? My files are in both places: on my computer and on my phone!

21. Now, it’s your turn... You’ve now heard about our favorite apps. What are your favorite apps?