My+Apps

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**Educational Apps**
1- [|SimpleMinds+] When I saw this app I immediately thought it would be a great way to save on paper waste because I will not have to hand out some of the graphic organizers I have used in the past. It will also increase student discussion and participation because we can project the app for the class to easily see the connections we are making to the content

2.[| National Archives and Records] This app gives me incredible access to many primary sources. I can easily use this app to gain access and use primary sources in my U.S. History courses.

3. [|TapUSHistory] It is a fun app we can use in the classroom for history quiz games. It can definitely be used when the students need an energy lift.

4. [|US History Timeline] A great reference and map tool. It has in sequences the maps of American expansion. The timeline of U.S. History is easy to use and has short synapsis of every event.

5. [|USA History] This app has a concise history of many of the individual topics of American history. I can use this great app like a cliff notes and review for my U.S. History courses.

6. [|History Tools] I can already see two great uses for this app. One, you can search historical figures and it will give you the background information about that person. The second use could be for daily warmups similar to "on this day" app.

7.[| HistoryMaps] It is a great geographical reference tool for classroom instruction. Including a plethora of WWII maps.

8. [|On this day...] This app gives me great daily classroom warmups.

9. [|Flashcardlet] This is a great review tool. The flashcards can be both text and visuals, which enhances student retention. Fun classroom games can jalap be developed from the app.

10. [|World Customs and Cultures] A great tool for background information in introducing a new culture to my students.

**Personal Apps**
1. [|Google Earth] Google Earth is a fantastic app for a geography junkie like myself. It is a great mapping tool, and a lot of fun to go anywhere in the world and see it's geographical features.

2. [|Skype] I already use Skype on my laptop to communicate with my wife and friends who are oversees. The iPad allows me to bef a lot more mobile in my communication and able to walk around and show or demonstrate things to who I am talking with.

3. [|The Economist] The iPad app gives me six weekly articles from the premier economic and political publication in the world. Usually to see articles on their website you need a subscription, but this iPad app is free.

4. [|Nature] I am a history person, but I love learning about science in my spare time especially physics and astronomy. This app gives me access to one of the best science magazine/journal in the world.

5. [|New York Times]** I always like checking out a few of the daily headlines and market news if I have the spare time. The articles now will be right at my fingertips.