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iPad Apps Popular on Campus

There are over 500,000 apps in the App Store and it is difficult to decide which app is the right app. The following categorized list will outline those apps that have proven to be the most popular on campus. If you have any questions, need specific app advice or training or would like to suggest an app, please contact Rodney Urand rurand@towson.edu for assistance.

Select a link on the right side to see the popular apps within each category; click the apps icon to link to the app in iTunes.

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• Business
• Education/Reference
• Health/Medical
• News/Social Networking
• Productivity
• Travel
• Utilities

Business	(back)
	Citrix Receiver: This app is the approved app for accessing the Virtual Workspace and for connecting to your computer remotely both on and off campus. The app requires an initial setup. Setup instructions are available for download here.
	WebEx: This app is a similar format to the webex desktop app. A participant can only attend webex meeting center events, and cannot share their iPad screen, however they can see a shared screen of the host participant. The app was recently updated to fix an audio issue with both talking and listening at the same time however it is recommended that a set of headphones with built in microphone be used.
	JoinMe: This app enables you to view someone else's computer screen with their permission. Your colleague or friend goes to join.me on a PC or Mac and elects to share their screen. A 9-digit code is provided. You enter the code on the iPad and are able to view another computer. Note: the person does not need Administrative privilidges to run the app. Also note that you can only view another computer using this iPad app. You cannot control another screen. The purpose is for troubleshooting a problem while on the phone with the person.
	Numbers: Exclusively designed for the iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch, Numbers lets you make compelling spreadsheets in minutes - with tables, charts, photos, and graphics - using just your fingers. Has the ability to edit and view Microsoft Excel, Numbers 09, and CSV files
	Keynote: Presentation software for the iPad. Allows the user to create a presentation on the go with the iPad; complete with animated charts and transitions. Has the ability to view and edit Keynote 09 and Microsoft PowerPoint presentations.
	Pages: Word processor for the iPad. Allows the user to create, edit, and view documents on the go. Has the ability to view and edit Pages 09, Microsoft Word, and plain text files

Education and Reference	(back)
	Lynda.com: The Lynda.com app provides access to just-in-time training videos that teach on a number of popular computer topics. Towson University maintains an account with Lynda.com and provides temporary access to Faculty and Staff. To view content on the site, contact Rodney Urand rurand@towson.edu to request access
	Blackboard Mobile: Allows students to view Blackboard course information from their iPad. App supports discussion board posts, viewing of grades, viewing of assignments, etc. Faculty can post video, create discussion board posts and view rosters. This app ties into Blackboard at Towson University. You will need a Blackboard account to use.
	Evernote Peek: Evernote Peek is a flashcard style study application that uses the iPad 2 smartcover. Peel up the first segment of the cover to read your question, then remove the rest of the cover to see the answer. Evernote Peek works as a standalone app or in conjunction with an Evernote account for customized study guides.
	Inkling: Inkling is a platform for interactive textbooks, built from the ground up for iPad. It turns paper-based textbooks into engaging, interactive learning experiences while staying compatible with the print book for classroom use.
	Star Walk Star Walk is an application that allows you to point your iPad at the sky and see what stars, constellations, and even artificial satellites you are looking at in realtime. An excellent tool for the backyard astronomer.
	Solar Walk This 3D Solar System model enables you to navigate through space and time, observe all the planets in close-up, learn their trajectories, inner structure, history of their exploration, points of interest and more. Use 3D mode to get a more realistic experience and zoom out to view and spin the entire Galaxy!

Health and Medical	(back)
	3D4Medical: This app has been designed specifically for the iPad to Free showcase the high quality images developed by 3D4medical.com. It contains over 200 medical images that can be displayed for presentation purposes, saved as wallpaper, or shared with friends or colleagues.
	WebMD: Allows you to check symptoms, access treatment Free information, get first aid essentials, and check local health listings on the iPad.

News and Social Networking	(back)
	CNN: App allows you to watch live CNN TV programming, Free read in-‐depth feature stories, and share stories on your favorite social media platform.
	FlipBoard: Converts your social media news into a magazine format for reading on the iPad. Flipboard also includes online articles from many prominent publications like The New Yorker, Wired, Forbes, National Geographic, and more. Apple’s iPad app of the year in 2010.

Productivity	(back)
	Evernote: This is a cloud based note taking/note keeping app that allows you to create a note on the iPad and view it on any number of cross platform devices such as a Mac, PC or iPhone. Notes are kept in sync across all devices and are fully searchable, even content inside of a PDF and images such as business cards. The free version of the app allows for plenty of space and can house all different file types. The premium version of the app allows for unlimited space and shared notebooks which become helpful in collaborative situations.
	ToodleDo: ToodleDo is a task management app that can be used for either simple task application or full GTD (Getting things Done). ToodleDo comes with a web based interface for standalone use that sync with the iPad. There is an iPhone version as well for true accessibility across platforms.
	ShowMe: A universal app that provides a whiteboard surface. Easy to use tool to demonstrate visually a concept. What sets ShowMe apart from other apps is the free connection and recording options to the ShowMe website. You can record a whiteboard session and send it to the web to use again and again.

Travel	(back)
	HipMunk Flight Search: Hipmunk takes the agony out of flight search. With Hipmunk you'll see all the relevant flights on a timeline, helping you visualize the right choice. Unlike every other app out there, Hipmunk doesn't just show you the cheapest flight first — the app instead sorts by "agony," which incorporates important factors like how long you'll be traveling and how many stops you'll make. Hipmunk also makes booking easy. When you've found the right flight, you can either book it on your phone, email it to someone else, or finish on your desktop computer.

Utilities	(back)
	DropBox: A universal app that takes the place of a USB drive. Launch Dropbox on the web and add a file from your Documents folder, the file will appear in the Dropbox app on the iPad. Dropbox also offers a desktop client for both Mac and PC.
	Dragon Dictation: Dragon Dictation is an easy-to-use voice recognition application powered by Dragon® NaturallySpeaking® that allows you to easily speak and instantly see your text or email messages. In fact, it’s up to five (5) times faster than typing on the keyboard.

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