Google Search

Format: iPad, Droid
Price: Free
Vendor: iTunes, Google Play


Basic Google search app redesigned for the iPad.


RH: This search app has been redesigned for the iPad and has some cool features. To name just two, it has a "voice" search and a "goggles" search. The voice is obvious but the goggles allows you to take a picture and the app searches for like images from its world wide data bank. Pretty cool.

RedLaser

Format: iPad, iPhone, Android
Price: Free
Vendor: iTunes, Google Play


Bar code and QR code scanner app. This app reads codes and interprets them giving you an option to continue to the URL connected to a voice message or webpage.


RH: There are a lot of code readers out there but this is the one with which I've had the most success. The measure of success for code readers is how quickly the reader locks in the code and gives the message. I have placed QR codes on my web page for students to scan for hidden messages or statements. Codes are lots of fun and guarantee student engagement.

Splashtop

Format: iPad, Droid
Price: 19.99 (catch it on sale)
Vendor: iTunes, Google Play

Allows full access to your desktop computer and all functions. Anything you have on your machine will show up on your iPad screen and will be accessible via the network. You are completely untethered and therefor, wireless. Note: you need to download the free Splashtop Streamer from the Internet to your desktop to make the connection.

RH: This app is a must have for the classroom. It will free you from your desk to run videos, internet searches, and too many more!. The only negative factor is that you cannot run anything that originates from your iPad. Everything must be running on your desktop.

Dropbox

Format: iPad, iPhone, Droid, PC, Mac
Price: Free up to 2GB storage
Vendor: Itunes, Google Play

This handy app is universal and it allows you to take your photos, docs, and videos anywhere. You set it up with like email addresses on every machine and it serves as a go between all devices. It uses cloud technology which makes it available for internet and wireless networks alike. You can move files or documents easily from machine to machine. You must make an account at Dropbox.com before being able to use this app.

RH:There are a number of free services similar to dropbox and they do more or less the same thing.