I used the iTunesU app to find this iBook, Tag Journal Lesson Ideas. This collection is made so students can keep a journal on their iPad or other device and easily capture important events throughout the day. They can use this app to take notes and record thought and ideas with text, photos, short videos, and voice recordings. This app can therefore be used as a field journal, lab notebook, and/or writing journal. The app also features GPS location and sound recording.

The subjects included in the app are science, literacy, and history. The ages range from 5-18. There are ideas for activities for each subject and age level. The activities include an objective and also the topic, ideal group size, and time to complete.

This app is found using the iTunesU app and then clicking on the for educators tab. After clicking on that, simply scroll down to the Using Apps in the Classroom heading. From there, there are several different options that can be downloaded.

One of the activities I looked at is the literacy activity for ages 14-18. I really liked this activity because it uses grouping, which helps students collaborate in their learning. This activity also uses a span of five days to connect an everyday observation with at least three different subjects. Then, at the end of the five days, the class creates a T-Chart to analyze “What We Learned” and “Connections.” From the work I have done including Common Core Standards, I think this activity and app will align with standards for English/Language Arts classes.