| Feb 21, 2012 BY KAREN LIRENMAN Feb 21, 2012 A classroom tablet
computer is an amazing tool but heading over to its app store
can be quite overwhelming—there are literally thousands from
which to choose. So, where do you begin? Apps tend to fall into
specific categories. There are many drill-and-practice apps that
help with basics like spelling words, but the power in a
classroom iPad lies in the creative apps, such as voice
recording, story creating, and draw-and-tell apps. These types
of apps allow your students to demonstrate their learning. The
abundance of educational apps increases the tablet’s incredible
potential for classroom use. Below are some favorite apps that I
use in my grade one classroom with our class iPad. [Please note:
Most of the apps discussed are free, but I’ve noted cost when
there is one. Also, many of the apps are only available for iPad
at this time, but when available, Android apps have been listed
as well.] Voice Recording Apps Voice recording apps are those I
use to record my st