iPods in School!

I am an eigth grade student and just this year, my school started a new program called "Get Connected." It is where we cna bring in our own electronic devices--mostly smartphones, iPod Touches, and tablets--for education use during class. We can use them as calculators, to take notes, to read books--anything. If we do not hvae our own devices, we can use one of the school's iPads when needed. Well, I use my iPod Touch, and I have alot of apps on there that I use just for school. This got me thinking on how much my school uses technology, and how many other schools in my area, and probably across the country, are starting to do the same. So, here, I compiled a list of my favorite apps to use in school. They are in no particular order.
For Reading Books--iBooks: Great for all devices. Downlaod this app, then get all your favorite books from iTunes. You can increase the size of the text, so you can even read on an iPhone or iPod Touch. (Speaking of iPhones and iPod Touches, the iPod Touch and iPhones 5's will be released soon! iOS 6 will be availible Sept. 19.)
For a calculator--MyCustomCalc: The default calculator is ugly. It makes math boring! But with MyCustomCalc, you can change the colors of the calculator--for free. And for just $0.99, you can buy a vaiety of calculator "skins", including hello kitty, neon, and camoflauge. Another great app (this one is completetly free!) is called SplatterCalc. It is colorful! The only downside is that it doesn't have as many features.
For taking notes--abcNotes: Yes, your ipod Touch came with the default "notes" app. But I like this app, abcNotes, better. You can view all your notes at once, plus you have more control. You can pick the note color, font, font color, background, and more. And it's free.
To keep track of assignments--there are many "agenda" or "planner" apps availible in the AppStore for a variety of prices. Find the one that's best for you, so you can keep track of assignments!
Tips:
*Arrange your apps so that your "school" apps are seperate from your "entertainment" apps. I organized all my school apps into a folder, which I then titled "School" and placed on my dock, so that I can easily access it.
* Take pictures of your paper assignments when you complete them or when you recieve them. You'll know what the assignments are, and you'll be more organized.
*With your teacher's permission, when your teacher is explaining something important such as a new project, ask if you can record your teacher giving out the directions using "Voice Memos." That way if you forget something you can refer to the recording.
*Only use your iPod in school for educational purposes.
*If your school doesn't have a program that allows you to use your device yet, talk to your principal or your teachers about the idea.