#14: Videos

I really prefer to use Video Star to make videos with students.  I can control the music with my school itunes.  This is a pretty easy way to make a video of viewable length.  And while you can't add speech, I like all the affects.  Video Star is pretty intuitive for most kids to use.

#13: Educreations

I really like this app.  I can use it faster than powerpoint to make a lesson.  I also like that it is easy enough for little kids to use.  My school has two class-sets of iPads and if I get on the rotation of the sets, we can make some fun.  I also think it is fine for me to have a tutorial about Educreations with just one iPad for the whole class.  Those who have access at home can use it more.
I will have to do some staff meeting lessons on this as well so all the teachers become familiar with it.

Easy and Fun!

#12 Books, Books Books

I tried YALSA Teen Book Finder.  I find it is limiting.  Not every book is listed and many that I searched for were not there.  One is at the mercy of "lists."
I prefer to use Overdrive as it is connected to my public library.  I like to get ebooks or download audiobooks.  Overdrive lets me do that instantly!
I will also be adding a newsletter feature next year that lists apps such as iStoryBooks or Free books next year.  While I don't need children's books on the go anymore (my children can bring their OWN!) I know that this will be a lifesaver to parents waiting at piano with a younger sibling!

#11 Library and Reference

My library uses Destiny as its catalog.  I have the Destiny app and I do use it.  I like that I can look up books from home without logging in the long way.  I also use this as a walk around looking for books. I can call up a search and walk around with the iPad and not a piece of scratch paper.  I do not like the limited searches this app has. 
Next year I will be teaching my students more about Destiny Quest and this will certainly be one of features I will highlight.

#10 Snapchat

My high school daughter uses Snapchat all the time!  She and her friends use it as an instant messaging service.  I think it is cute and like that the pictures go away.  I do not want to use this professionally.  I will and do use this with family and friends.  I like the "instant"ness of Snapchat and the fact that you can add captions.  It is like saying "hey, look" even if they are not fight next to you.  sometimes I have to share something  funny with the stranger standing next to me in the aisle which I think is just fine.  I make friends everywhere!

#9 LINE camera

I have played around with LINE camera a bit.  I don't like how it is difficult to edit the photos to fit in the posters.  I want to use just part of a photo and it wants to use the whole thing.  I could see making posters and posting them on the school TV station or shown on the office screen.  I do not like all the extras that you have to buy.  I am not a "stamper" and think this site is too commerical.

#8 Twitter and Facebook

I work in an elementary school.  My students are not using twitter or facebook.  I love love love Facebook for personal me, but I am not going to start a Facebook page for my library.  I could start a twitter account and send out reminders about overdues or last day of check out or remember to read over the summer.  I see Twitter more as a way to spread news articles or blogs, not reminders.  but maybe that is something I need to get more comfortable with.