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Use the following learning resources to help you to learn fun new educational ways to use a tablet computer such as an iPad, Kindle Fire or Galaxy Tab for home and school productivity. There are 3 main types of tablets, iOS (Apple), Android and Windows. A chart comparing a large number of the available tablets is listed here.
Tablets We Like
Three systems popular in education are listed below:
Apple iPad
Galaxy Tab
Kindle Fire
Sherry's Favorite Apps
This short list of Apps are ones that are mostly cross platform (Android or iOS) and are things I use daily.
Evernote-Note taking that syncronizes with multiple devices.
Google Apps (Android Only)-Allows you to view and edit Google Apps Documents.
Dropbox-Synchronize documents across devices.
Ustream-(Not Fire because it has no camera) Live video feed to the world.
OverDrive and Kindle App-Free e-books from the library (CADL).
Infinite Campus Mobile App (parents only)-Check up on student progress.
Dragon Dictation (iPad Only)-Converts words to text.
TourWrist (iPad Only)-Virtual Tours
iTunes U (works on computers and iPad)-Educational content
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