Skitch makes it easy to draw, capture and annotate screenshots on the iPad – taken from your iPad camera, web pages, photo roll, or Google Map. Skitch makes it easy to explain something, give instructions, or communicate ideas using images. (See Skitch for iPad)

Skitch is integrated with Evernote, and saved images can also be shared via AirPlay, email, twitter, or saved directly to the iPad photo roll. There is a Mac desktop apllication too.

For: Teachers, Students (Middle Primary – Secondary)

Cost: Free (Download Link)

Requires WiFi: No.

Educational Applications

• Annotate instructions, maps, screenshots for blog posts, classroom displays
• Document and explain learning experiences e.g. Science experiments.

Further Reading

• Skitch.com to capture, share, and discuss images, screen captures, and uploads
• Web research on the iPad using Evernote and Skitch (how-to)
• Skitch – Draw Attention (great overview)