Homeschool Tablet Blog
Why the iPad is Good for Homeschooling
I remember one of the first computers I used at school was the Apple IIc. I think the school even purchased it using points from box tops. While you probably can’t get an iPad with box tops, Apples website does say that Homeschool teachers qualify for education pricing. The discounts not much considering anybody can get a refurbished iPad for $429 right now. To some the cost still seems high for...
Links for iPad education apps
Are you overwhelmed with the amount of apps for your iPad? Which ones do you chose? Looking for apps for your iPad or iPhone for homeschooling? Here are some of my favorite links to look for apps for homeschooling and education. I Education Apps Review – I Education Apps Review. Digital Storytime – iPad Childrens Book Reviews – iPhone Childrens Book Reviews. tcgeeks.com ipad-for-school momswithapps.com —. funeducationalapps Tweet
Story Kit app review
Cost: Free Story Kit is an App that lets your kids (adults too) write stories. The stories can use text, pictures or recorded sound. My kids love to record their own stories. The stories can also be uploaded to www.childrenslibrary.org from the app. You can’t beat the price! Editing the book pages: Link to apple web page for Story kit app. Tweet
Kineo Android tablet from Brainchild ships in March
Another Android tablet aimed at education. Appears to be a 7 inch tablet running android. It claims to have a battery life of 10-12 hours. There is wifi, 800 x 480 screen resolution, and a 800MHz dual core CPU with 2GB of internal memory and Android 2.1. The internet is also limited to reduce distractions. The “administrator” chooses what web pages are alowed and what e-books can be installed. The...
Why iPads Aren’t Ready For Classrooms… Yet
iPads may not be ready for the “classroom” but they are definately a tool for learning.
A new Android tablet aimed at education
Here is another new tablet coming out this year that has some potential for home education. The tablet website claims to have an “innovative platform”. Not sure what is innovative about this Android tablet when other tablets will soon be coming out this year. Maybe it will be priced for educators. “Connect mySpark’s tablet is Wi-Fi enabled and can integrate with partner school’s Learning Management Systems to allow seamless two-way communication between...
Bob Book App review
For those of you familiar with the Bob books you will be familiar with this App. The App is not a books but it is a game. The game has 12 pages from the Bob books. You have to spell some of the words on the page. There are four levels of dificulty for each page. Cost: $1.99 Age: 4 to 6 years old Subjects: Phonics, letters, & words http://itunes.apple.com/app/bob-books-1-reading-magic/id403753501?mt=8 TweetTweet
