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Accessories

Appcessories This link opens in a new window
Short sharp reviews of accessories that interact with apps

Aptitude

This guide is designed to help you find appropriate apps and links for learning. Learn how to sync, update and find the best tools to use. Ask for help in the library and teach us some new things too.

Search here

iPadoogle This link opens in a new window
A dedicated search engine

An index of the Apps, Websites, Blogs, Forums, Tweets, Videos and Press Releases about the Apple iPad, iPhone and iPod too. There are over 400 sites here
Quixey This link opens in a new window
Find apps that do what you want

Learning your way around

iPad Academy This link opens in a new window
iPad Academy will help you master the Apple iPad. Get valuable iPad tips and tutorials. Find easy-to-follow instructions for making the most of the iPad, apps and accessories. Learn how to turn your iPad into a practical and purposeful tool
How to geek This link opens in a new window
Top list of tips

Keeping up to date

App deals and updates This link opens in a new window
Apps gone free located here
Appitic This link opens in a new window
Keep up to date with Apps from distinguished educators
Apple - Education apps This link opens in a new window
From the Apple site
App evaluation guide This link opens in a new window
An App evaluation guide for the classroom
Apple help library This link opens in a new window
Apps in education This link opens in a new window
Apps for High School students
Appy trails This link opens in a new window
iPad app recommendations from schools. Apps curated on Scoopit
Be an iPad superstar This link opens in a new window
8 collections of iPad tips
IPad creative This link opens in a new window
Examples and recommendations using apps to get creative on your iPad
iPad Insight This link opens in a new window
iPad blog for app reviews, news, tips, how-tos.
iPads for education This link opens in a new window
There's a great list here of apps you may like to investigate
iTunesU This link opens in a new window
Get hundreds of free lessons, lectures, podcasts from experts around the world.

Must have...

Wolfram Alpha This link opens in a new window
Reference for all subjects
iSwifter This link opens in a new window
Enables viewing of Flash content
GoodReader This link opens in a new window
Essential for sving your texts and handouts. Annotate and highlight, organise folders , manage and share work.

Help!

Update, backup and transfer files
Pictorial instructions on how to sync, update and transfer your documents

AppStart is a great app to get you on the way. Make sure you download an iPad guide to learn all the shortcuts and neat tricks.

iPad user guide Add this to your iBooks