App Review: Dictionary.com

If you’ve ever been to Dictionary.com you know what a wonderful resource it is for either a quick definition or a more complex dive into word etymology.  This is a much needed tool for the classroom, boasting nearly 1,000,000 words and definitions.  No internet connection is needed either to access the dictionary or thesaurus, which makes accessing such a rich tool an easy thing indeed.

Application for Education: Dictionary.com is an invaluable tool for the student.  No matter the age group or subject area, this application comes into its own.  The really neat thing about this application, and other dictionaries, is the paperless outcome for the classroom.  No longer do you need to have shelves of dictionaries that sit there until the teacher reminds the students to use them.   Here is a portable, lightweight and up to date reference…oh, and it’s free.

Developer: Dictionary.com

iTunes: Link

Cost: Free

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Teacher Reviews Educational Apps for 2012

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The site We Are Teachers has done some of the hard work for you.  They have listed Education Apps that teachers in 2012 are using.  Not only are they listed, they have actually short reviews.  These reviews are written by educators who are in the trenches, using these apps in classroom settings.

There are 8 categories, with multiple listing in each.

You yourself can review an app and contribute your thoughts to something you’re using in the classroom.  There is a simple submission form embedded on the site to assist.

I recommend you take some time to see these listings and read about some ways that real teachers are using these apps in real ways.

Link: http://www.weareteachers.com/educational-app-reviews