iPads & Research

The iPads & Research session will focus on using the iPad for the cycle of research. As with other sessions, the apps listed below are not an exclusive or top list. They are simply a beginner's point to encourage you to explore and find apps that fit your style, approach and price point. Some are free, some require an annual subscription and some require a one time fee. If you would like to download one or several of these before the session, please refer to the links below.
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Preparing for the Session

To prepare for this session, feel free to download the apps and bookmark the website listed below.

Download These (if you want to)

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Free
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Costs $2.99
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Costs $4.99
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$7.99

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Survey Monkey on iPad

Research Cycle with iPad

iPads & Research

The iPads & Research Session will focus on using the iPad for data collection, research and dissemination of research. As with other sessions, the apps listed below are not an exclusive or top list. They are simply a beginner's point to encourage you to explore and find apps that fit your style, approach and price point. Some are free, some require an annual subscription and some a one time fee. If you would like to download one or several of these before the session, please refer to the links below.

Documenting & Collecting Information

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Filemaker Go

Description

For those who need to work with databases on an extensive level, Filemaker Pro and its iPad app, Filemaker Go can be worth the investment. By simply dragging and dropping, one can create customized databases, manage contacts, email reports etc. Syncs with the iPad. This is an extremely flexible program for use when collecting research notes.
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Price

$ 40.00
(Does not include    
the price of 
Filemaker Pro)
Task Cards
A simple, yet popular and powerful app, Task Cards is especially useful for people who like to categorize to-do lists in different groups. Includes the ability to email the task cards to others.
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$ 2.99
Notebooks
A task management app, Notebooks can be used in conjunction with Dropbox and GoodReader to sync files, take notes, organize ideas, journals and details. Includes daily reminders and the ability to import photos and make notes directly on those.
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$ 3.99
NoteTaker HD
A note-taking app that allows you to import documents, presentations, pictures and take notes directly on top. Can also be used to create original notes. Popular with graduate students, medical students, researchers and business alike.
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$ 4.99
Penultimate
Mental Note
Two more note-taking apps to explore.

$ 1.99
$ 2.99
WordPress
If you have ever thought about starting a blog or website WordPress is a powerful tool.  Now with the iPad app, you can update your blog or website on the go. A great way to disseminate your work and contribute to the field. WordPress is a WYSIWYG (What You See Is What You Get). No coding or programming ability required!
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FREE
Osfoora HD
A Twitter client for the iPad. Helps you navigate Twitter functionalities with ease.
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$ 3.99
Pulse News
An RSS feed reader. Aggregate all of your blogs, news feeds, and information in one place.
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FREE
DeskTop Connect
As the name implies, this app connects your iPad and/or iPhone to your desktop or laptop computer at home or work. The newest version allows you to keep the session going while working in other apps or checking your email.
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$ 14.99
Evernote
Evernote, the website, works across all of your devices: Android and iPhones, iPads etc. This app allows you to make new text and audio notes on existing Evernote notebooks. Although the basic service is free, the Premium version comes with bigger upload capacity, extra file types, and more sharing options for a small annual fee. 
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2 Versions
Basic - FREE
Premium - $45 a year
Flipboard
Flipboard organizes news, photos, videos and updates from multiple social networks, including Facebook, Google Reader and Twitter.
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FREE
Instapaper
Save websites for offline reading.
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$ 4.99
GoodReader
This app allows you to read anything, anywhere: books, videos, maps, photographs including large files, such as books and manuals. It comes with mark-up capacity and handles a variety of popular file types.
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$ 4.99
Papers
Combines all of your downloaded articles into a searchable database. Connected to several search engines so that downloading new articles is easy. Syncs with Papers for Mac (which is a separate purchase) but works fine as a stand-alone app.
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$ 14.99
iThoughts
A mind-mapping tool, iThoughts connects to Box, Dropbox, Me.com, iTunes, among others. It allows you to insert maps, photos, clipart and keeps a version history so one can keep track of changes. Allows cut/ paste from different apps, daily archive, and export of maps as PDF or PNG files.
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$ 7.99
SmartNote
SmartNote converts your iPad into a notebook to write on, draw, and highlight text.  It also allows you to organize your notes into custom notebooks searchable by tags or content.

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$ 2.99
TapForms
This app provides a database of forms for the iPad. Create your own forms, or use one of the templates that are already there to choose from. According to the developer, new forms are added often.
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$ 6.99
Google Docs
Google Docs for mobile devices.
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$ 4,99
Bento for iPad
This app allows you to be a project manager, with the ability of to organize contacts, track projects, and plan events. It is quite powerful for the price. It includes organizational templates as well. If you have a Mac, Bento can be synced with your laptop as well. 
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$ 4.99
DropBox
This tool is great for storing documents and sharing them with others. It provides access to your documents anytime, anywhere.
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FREE
Quick Office Pro
Full feature Microsoft Office suite for the iPad
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$ 20 - $ 25
Audio Memos
Audio Memos SE is a recording device that allows you to record interviews or observations. It has a free version and a paid version. This tool will let you record for much longer than usual.
FREE
$4.99
PDF Reader Pro
This tool can be used to annotate and mark up PDF files, sharing them with others. Links to DropBox
$2.99

Research Meetings & Web Conferencing

Tool

WebEx
Skype
Google Talk (VTok)
GoToMeeting

Description

All of the apps listed in this category can be used for online/ real-time meetings. Some, like Skype, limit the users who can attend but also include a chat feature for multiple users.




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Price

FREE
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FREE
MMP Plan
MMP Plan is an app that enables you to plan meetings, including scheduling, setting objectives, planning agendas and maintain communication with meeting peers.
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$ 1.99
Fuze Meeting
Conduct real-time meetings with multiple participants while sharing files.
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FREE
(Upgrade to meet with more than 
2 people at a time)

Presenting

Tool

KeyNote

Power Presenter

Description

iPad version of the popular Mac presentation software.

This app allows you to conduct a presentation on a projector while simultaneously showing on the iPad. It can present either a PPT saved as a PDF file or a presentation uploaded to the cloud. It includes the ability to draw, highlight text on slides, share these notes through email, show video clips and can be used in conjunction with a white board.

Price

$ 9.99

$ 1.99