There's always a little tension in the air when teachers call out a question to a random (and often unwitting) kid, though human error often keeps the process from being completely random. With Pick Me! ($1.99, Universal), you can type in names and hit spin and get random selections for the class. It even allows you to keep track of scores to see progress and understanding.

For teachers that take on the task of educating multiple classes, keeping track of grades can get complicated. Lugging around all those grade books isn't exactly a walk in the park, either. Cut out all the struggle with iGrade ($3.99, iPhone or iPad). Forget the pains of penciling in grades and tallying up scores -- let iGrade do the heavy lifting for you.

With everything that teachers have to focus on and be aware of, some things can slip through the cracks. Make sure your students aren't one of those things with Smart Seat ($3.99, Universal). A powerful seating chart with an attendance tracker, you'll easily keep track of your students with the ability to include photos and nicknames.

Every kid learns differently, so getting a pulse on an entire room of students can sometimes be difficult. However, it's possible to make things a little easier so you can keep everyone engaged and involved. Teacher Clicker (Free, Universal) is a powerful app that functions like a digital call and response. Ask a question of the whole class and allow kids to answer as they see fit via their own devices.

Having a teacher's assistant can be handy, but not every school has the budget for such luxuries. But why would anyone need a TA when there's TeacherKit (Free, Universal)? This app is a teacher's Swiss Army knife, with tools for classroom organization, behavioral monitoring, and grading. The only thing it doesn't do is teach the class for you.

A teacher really only has control over what happens in the classroom. Once the bell rings, the taught information is out of their hands. That's no longer the case for users of Edmodo (Free, Universal). Acting as a social network to connect educators and students, Edmodo allows for discussion, collaboration, and sharing -- even after class is dismissed.

Class schedules, syllabi, lesson plans, grades -- how can one keep it all straight? That can be a tough task without a little help. Luckily, Outliner ($4.99, iPhone or iPad) is here to provide some clarity. Make a clear and easily navigable daily agenda, lay out what you'll be teaching today, and keep any other pertinent information right at your fingertips.

Reading information off of a sheet of paper can often be boring for both listeners and the reader alike. Some information just needs bright colors and sizable flashing objects. Keynote ($9.99, Universal) is just the app for spicing up your latest presentation. With 3D charts and bold design, it's sure to garner as many "oohs" and "ahhs" as reactions of, "Hmm, that's interesting". Hopefully, at least.