iFifth

I have loved using my iPhone in my classroom this year.  My students and I put together this video talking showing how it has become an essential tool in our classroom:

Here’s a list of some of the apps that I use frequently in the classroom:

The Camera – I use it constantly for still shots and video. I always have a camera I can use, so convenient.

WordPress – quick updates with pictures and text to the class blog, http://ififth.edublogs.org/  This worked amazingly on class trip to Chicago, parents were constantly updated about what we were doing!

Mobile Me and Flickit – to upload picts to galleries linked to our webpage,

Gorillacam – handy tools for taking picts.

Slacker – We listen to the Christian music station in the morning before school.

Bible – You Version – for class devotions, Bible class, chapel.

Weather Channel – to check weather for potential snowdays and special events!

Kindle – ebook reader – sometimes as a special treat I let the kids use my phone to read, they love it!

Google Voice Search – to get data for math, to answer questions.

Lose It – nutrition info for diabetic student.

Dictionary – I let the kids look up words if they ask me for a spelling or definition.

Maps and Google Earth – locations on field trips.

iGradelite – grade average percentages, replaces that little grade slider tool.

Number Key – turns my phone into a wireless keypad for entering grades into my laptop.  Love this!!

Clock – I use this constantly as a timer, kids love it when I use wacky sound effects to signal the end time.

Guitar Tuner – to tune my guitar.

Audio Boo – post student reflections at the end of a lesson. Uploads quickly, files are linked to class page or can be embedded into blog.

iTalk Lite – I put students in the hall to record podcasts, it works like a digital voice recorder, and then has wireless download of files to iTunes for further editing in Garageband.  Love this!

Noise Control – Use as a fun tool for times when quiet is needed.

NBC Cheer – An app from the Olympics, I use fun sound effects to cheer students when they give good answers!

Those are main ones that come to mind.  I would love it if other educators would add comments to share the apps that are an essential part of their iPhone Teacher Tool Kit!