Most+used


 * GoogleChrome** - browser with many extra features


 * GoogleDocs** - shared documents for teacher planning, student shared writing etc


 * DisplayNote** - collaborate easily


 * Evernote //-//** organise notes and access them from just about other devices e.g. ipad, ipod, iphone. Very useful.


 * Dropbox -** synchronise files between multiple devices so you can easily get to them whichever device you’re on. It provides 2GB of storage for free. It's an easy way transfer files between your computer and ipad.


 * Screen Chomp** -whiteboard record and narrate, save the file online then play it or download the mp4 file.


 * iBooks** Apple’s electronic books app is already installed with new iPads (iOS5) included with iOS 5. Easy way to share/read pdfs you put into dropbox.


 * Skitch** Write/draw on photos, screenshots, maps, and webpages then share them with anyone you like “It is great for annotating pictures, maps, or screenshots. Simple to use and syncs with Evernote.”


 * Zite** is a free personalized magazine for your iPad that automatically learns what you like and gets smarter every time you use it” “Gathering web articles on many different topics for educational professional development.” “Keeps me up to date on news and blogs–love the easy set up and format.”


 * Popplet lite** free mindmapping application lets you add photos, text and drawings


 * Sockpuppets** free presentation/literacy/languages activity.

i**Brainstorm** collaboratively create diagrams


 * GoogleEarth** free app for resources as how to use it see here


 * The Favorite PAID iPads App**


 * EduCreations //-//** cost $1.29 - turns your ipad into a recordable whiteboard, you or your students (flipped classroom) can screencast to show thinking/knowledge. As well as draw or creating your lessons you can find other users lessons.


 * Notability $1.29** whiteboard record and narrate, save the file online then and re play it.

E-books [|how to use ebooks by the National Library] see this wiki by an NZ teacher for resources and ideas