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By John O’Sullivan
The Teacher's
App Guide
Table of Contents
People want to find the best apps and as fast as possible. This book is designed in a highly organized fashion.
The Table of Contents is a vital part of this book. If you are looking for apps then look at the chapters and the different sections and you will be able to find great apps in a hurry.
Table of Contents
Section 6 Browsers
Section 7 Browsers that Download to Dropbox
Preface
Section 8 Security and Protection
Foreword
Section 9 Stages of Learning to use the iPad
About the Author
Section 10 Free Awesome Apps
Dedication
Section 11 Paid Awesome Apps
Author’s Note
Section 12 Keyboards and Cases
Copyright
Section 13 Tablets
Donations
Table of Contents
Chapter 2 File Sharing and File Formats
Chapter 1 The iPad Basics
Section 1 File Sharing
Section 1 How to Use this Book
Section 2 Scanning Apps
Section 2 How to Find Apps
Section 3 File Formats
Section 3 Learn the iPad Basics of IOS6
Section 4 IOS 7 The New Operating System
Chapter 3 Clickers, Annotations and Whiteboards
Section 5 Projecting
Section 1 Clickers
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Section 2 Annotations
Section 1 Math Apps for Younger Students
Section 3 Whiteboard Apps
Section 2 Common Core Math Apps
Section 3 Algebra
Chapter 4 Presentations
Section 4 Math
Section 1 Presentations
Section 5 Geometry
Section 2 Presentations for Younger Grades
Section 6 Calculator Apps
Chapter 5 Video Editing and Pictures
Chapter 7 Science
Section 1 Video Editing
Section 1 Science
Section 2 Video Coaching Apps
Section 2 Astronomy
Section 3 Play Video and Other Media
Section 3 Earth Science
Section 4 Audio Recording
Section 4 Physics
Section 5 Photo Editing
Section 5 Chemistry
Section 6 Collage
Section 6 Biology
Section 7 Engineering
Chapter 6 Math
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Chapter 8 Subject Apps
Section 1 Art
Section 1 Social Studies
Section 2 Animation
Section 2 English
Section 3 3D Art
Section 3 Foreign Language
Section 4 Guitar
Section 4 Translation Apps
Section 5 Piano
Section 5 English Language Learners
Section 6 Synthesizer
Section 6 Computers and Programming
Section 7 Learn Music Notes
Section 7 Grade-Book Apps
Section 8 Drums
Section 8 Teacher’s Apps
Section 9 Theatre
Chapter 9 Book Apps and Reading
Chapter 11 Writing and Mechanics
Section 1 Book Apps or E-Readers
Section 1 Writing
Section 2 Free E-Books
Section 2 Dictionary
Section 3 News and Magazines
Section 3 Grammar
Section 4 Spelling
Chapter 10 Art, Music, Theatre
Section 5 Make Books
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Section 6 Publishing
Section 1 Homework
Section 2 Calendar
Chapter 12 Word Processing
Section 3 All-In One Organizers
Section 1 Word Processing
Section 4 Memory
Section 2 Word Processors/Organizers
Section 5 To Do List Apps
Section 3 All in one Office Suites
Section 6 Outline
Section 4 Web Based Word Processing
Section 7 Time Management
Section 8 Decision Making
Chapter 13 Notes
Section 1 Introduction to Notes and Organization
Chapters
Section 2 Notes
Section 3 Recorded Notes
Section 4 Flashcards
Section 5 Locked Notes
Chapter 15 Special Education
Section 1 Special Education
Section 2 PDF Text to Speech Readers
Section 3 Text to Speech
Section 4 DAISY Readers
Section 5 Audio Books
Section 6 Word Prediction Apps
Chapter 14 Organization
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Section 7 At Risk Readers
Section 8 Schedule Apps
Section 9 Occupational Therapy Apps
Section 10 OT and Writing
Section 11 Social Skills
Section 12 Behavior Tracking
Section 8 Behavior Management and Reinforcement
Section 9 Learning the Sounds
Section 10 Teaching Abstract Language
Section 11 iPad’s Version of a Switch
Section 12 Dysphagia
Section 13 Gifted
Chapter 17 Physical Disability
Chapter 16 Augmentative and Alternative Communication and Speech and Language Apps
Section 1 High-End AAC Apps
Section 2 Middle-End AAC Apps
Section 3 Low-End AAC Apps
Section 4 Early Intervention
Section 5 Apps with Free Versions
Section 6 SLP Assessments
Section 7 Teaching Apps
Section 1 Assistive Technology for the PC
Section 2 Assistive Technology Hardware and Operating Systems
Section 3 Physical Disability
Section 4 Magnifiers
Section 5 Visual Impairment
Section 6 Projecting a Computer on an iPad
Section 7 Deaf & Hearing Impaired
Section 8 Video Conferencing
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Section 9 Medication Reminders
Section 6 Sounds and Phonics
Section 7 Words and Language
Chapter 18 Health
Section 8 Reading and Book Apps
Section 1 Diabetes
Section 9 Preschool to 1st Grade Books
Section 2 Healthy Eating
Section 10 Interactive Stories
Section 3 Cancer
Section 11 Math for Preschool and Kindergarten
Section 4 Relaxation and Stress Reduction
Section 12 Elementary School
Section 5 Runner
Section 6 Anti-Bullying
Chapter 20 Social Media and Other Apps
Section 1 Social Media
Chapter 19 Preschool and Primary Grades
Section 2 Twitter
Section 1 Teaching Reading with Apps
Section 3 Pinterest
Section 2 General Preschool Apps
Section 4 Texting/Phone/Mail/Video apps
Section 3 Preschool Curriculum Apps
Section 5 Utility
Section 4 Preschool Phone Apps
Section 5 Alphabet and Letters
Chapter 21 Bring Your Own Device
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Section 1 Bring Your Own Device
Section 3 Math
Section 4 Science
Chapter 22 Utility Apps for Android
Section 5 Preschool
Section 1 Browsers
Section 6 Elementary Education
Section 2 Notes
Section 7 Book Apps
Section 3 Scanner
Section 8 Children’s Books and Reading
Section 4 Annotation and Whiteboard Apps
Section 9 ELL Foreign Language
Section 5 Video Editing
Section 10 News Apps
Section 6 Media
Section 11 Word Processors & Presentations
Section 7 Social Media
Section 12 Art
Section 8 Find Android Apps
Section 13 Music
Section 9 Other
Section 14 Photo Editing
Chapter 23 Education Apps for Android
Section 1 Popular Apps for the Android
Chapter 24 Special Education Apps for Android
Section 2 Flashcards
Section 1 Special Education
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Section 2 Deaf & Hearing Impaired
Section 3 Magnifiers
Section 4 Diabetic Apps
Section 5 Text to Speech Apps
Section 6 DAISY Readers
Section 7 High-End Augmentative and Alternative Communication Apps
Section 8 Low-End AAC
Chapter 25 Links to Websites
Section 1 Top Windows 8 apps
Section 2 Macintosh Apps
Section 3 Websites to use with a Tablet
Section 4 Doing Research with a Tablet
Section 5 Special Education iPad Links
Section 6 Links
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Foreword
Want to make the best use of your classroom iPads?
This easy to read guide is organized by use with plentiful links to how-to videos and resources for teachers.
Here in the Staff Professional Development Lab at
CHS teachers have access to continual training and
support for iPad use with their students. The use of
these digital tools enhances instruction in several
classrooms and their use is growing exponentially.
Learn what CHS teachers are implementing by browsing these pages. Be sure to take the interactive quizzes as a dipstick to your learning and follow up by
downloading your favorite apps directly from links in
the text.
Being a digital first edition of the iPad Guide for
Chelmsford Public School Teachers it can therefore
be dynamically updated, and is updated as this new
technology evolves. There are always new apps to be
discovered. Come join us on this wonderful adventure....
Marilyn Sweeney ED. D
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About the Author
John O’Sullivan is a Technology Integration Specialist
and an Assistive Technology Specialist for Chelmsford
Public Schools. For more video and information about
John O’Sullivan go to:
http://www.teachertech.net
and
http://www.chelmstech.net
Dedication
I dedicate this book to all the teachers at Chelmsford Public Schools that are learning how to use the iPad in the
classroom. I wrote this book for you. I hope this helps many teachers to integrate technology into the classroom. I
hope teachers from other districts and states can improve their skills with this book as well.
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Author’s Note
I believe very strongly in creating opportunities for everyone
in our society. Our school system in the United States of America educates everyone. I believe this is a fundamental right
that we should never waver from. I feel this right is a cornerstone to freedom in our society. I believe very strongly in civil
rights for every individual even if it is very unpopular. Politics
can sometimes help and often hinder people’s rights. I feel
that the one big equalizer is technology in education. If you
have one weakness in a specific area you can often compensate with technology. We cannot rely on our courts, politician,
and society to always act. If we can allow our children to create their own opportunities with greater access to education
that is a lasting affect we all desire. Seeing people being able
to do tasks that were once thought difficult or even impossible
gives me the greatest satisfaction on Earth. I hope this book
can help elevate many people to a higher level of education
and allowing them to understand that possibilities or opportunities are endless. With hard work and innovation opportunities will happen. Please take advantage of every opportunity
you have. I hope this book can help you do that.
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Copyright
© 2012 John F. O'Sullivan Jr.
All rights reserved. This book presently is not for profit. The goal of writing and distributing this book is to promote effective use of technology in education. The long term goal is to help people. Any commercial use of
this publication including sale or redistribution is strictly prohibited without the consent of John F. O’Sullivan
Jr.
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Donations
The Ellie Fund provides services and support to women that
have breast cancer. I like the fund because it focuses on helping people that are suffering. I had two members of my immediate family suffer or have suffered from breast cancer. This is
a wonderful charity. This charity has helped my family.
The Ellie Fund
http://elliefund.org/about/
Contact them: http://elliefund.org/contact-us/
475 Hillside Avenue
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781.449.0100
[email protected]
These are charitable organizations that I like and ask people
to support.
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Allied Learning records textbook for people that are visually
impaired or have a reading disability. Twenty years ago when
this organization was called Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic this was one of my first introductions to assistive technology.
The Arts & Technology Education Fund gives money for art
and technology at Chelmsford Public Schools. I received a
grant in the past that helped purchase assistive technology to
help a number of students. The fund allows teachers to come
up with ideas and ask for money to pay for them.
http://ma-chelmsford.civicplus.com/index.aspx?NID=264
Website:
https://www.learningally.org/donors/
Arts & Technology Education Fund
(800) 221-4792
Town of Chelmsford, MA
Learning Ally
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Financial Development Dept.
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20 Roszel Road
Phone: 978-250-5201
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Fax: 978-250-5252
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the disabled. I worked one summer for Easter Seals and it was
a very rewarding experience.
Click here to donate:
http://ma.easterseals.com/site/PageServer?pagename=MAD
R_giving
Easter Seals Massachusetts
Denholm Building,
484 Main Street, Worcester,
MA 01608-1817
When I was in collage I did an internship with Long Island Crisis Center. I liked it so much that I continued to volunteer.
They support people that are struggling with many different
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C HAPTER 1
The iPad Basics
S ECTION 1
How to Use this Book
I NTERACTIVE 1.1
Introduction
https://vimeo.com/54810608
This book was designed with
teachers in mind. The applications for this book are useful to anyone who wants to use an
iPad. Of course, parents who want to pick out apps for themselves or their children would find this book quite useful.
Teachers tend to be busy people with a good deal of responsibility. When I work with teachers doing professional development I want to be clear, concise and give the best possible examples. People want to go through an app guide or resource
book and pick out the information that is reliable. This book is
written with short summaries and many links to supporting
videos. This allows readers to quickly find the best examples
and then read more or watch a video on the subjects. The
book is written with your time as a consideration and supporting links to focus on what matters most.
How are apps chosen?
I do not have a rubric because it is not an exact science. I look
at free apps first because most schools have to consider cost as
a factor towards whether to try an app. I also look for what I
call alpha apps or best of category apps. I want apps that when
compared to their peers are the best. At times, I do recommend apps that have only three star rating. Some apps are chosen because they do a specific task that adds benefits to a student or a teacher. However, most are four or five star apps.
When teachers work with and ask about what apps to use I
want to list five great apps that they could use to teach his or
her curriculum. It is not useful to give them a long list of apps
where some of these apps would not provide a benefit. I prefer
quality over quantity. Many big name apps do not make this
book because they are cost prohibitive, are not good for professional teaching, or don’t match a specific curriculum. I also
ask the question “is this app for a professional teacher?”
What I suggest:
Go to the chapters, sections and pages that meet your specific
needs. Read over those apps or information. Click on the links
to the video and websites that meet your needs. Then refer to
this book when needed. Finally, check for updates on this
book. This book is being updated continually to attempt to
keep pace with the changing apps and technology.
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Awards
1.
Best of Class
This award recognizes the best app in a perpendicular category. It is the highest honor I can give.
2.
Honorable Mention
This award is for apps that are really good that people should
know about. The honor can be given to an app that is a solid
runner up to a best of class of. It can also be given to a great
app that does not fit into a category.
3.
Author’s Pick
This is for apps that have a unique quality that has gotten the
attention of the author. The app might not be a best of class or
honorable mention app. However, the app has a quality that
stands out that should be highlighted. The quality might be
the price or a special feature the app has that other apps do
not.
4.
5.
Common Core
This award is given to apps that are linked to Common Core
standards.
6.
Bargain
This award is for an app that does a lot at a very good price.
7.
Awesome Apps
This award is given to free apps that the author believes
should be loaded on to every educational iPad.
8.
Paid Awesome Apps
This award is for people that try the Awesome Apps and want
to try some paid apps.
9.
Great App Maker
This award is given to app makers that make a number of
great apps. When an app maker I like puts out a new app I review it right away.
Assessment
The award is given to apps that can give effective teacher feedback.
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S ECTION 2
How to Find Apps
I NTERACTIVE 1.2
Find apps
R EVIEW 1.1 Finding Apps
Question 1 of 3
According to the book where is the best
place to start finding apps?
A. Google
B. iTunes
C. use a buying apps
The best way to find apps is to Google them. You can use other
search engines as well. Then go to YouTube and watch a video on
the app. It is also a good idea to go to the company’s website or to
see if other websites recommend the app. Finally, when you go to
the app store read the reviews and see what related apps are also
available. If you find one good app on a subject it becomes easier to
find another similar app. Apps for the iPhone will also work on the
iPad. They look a little different. I personally own very few iPhone
apps that I use on the iPad.
D. Apple Store
Check Answer
Nothing replaces reading online about apps. Apps come out all the
time and apps that once where unpopular get updated and become
viable. If you want to become an app expert you need to look online
and read different websites.
They also have many apps that help you buy other apps.
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/autism-apps/id441600681?
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mt=8
Appsfire Deals
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/appsfire-free-your-daily-do
se/id418295945?mt=8
AppPriceDrop
http://appshopper.com/prices/
AppShopper
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/appshopper-social/id60252
2782?mt=8
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/appadvice/id364906378?m
t=8
http://appadvice.com/applists/show/find-the-best-deals
Apps Gone Free (Best Daily Top App Deals)
This is a five star app that alerts of good deals on apps.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/apps-gone-free-best-daily/i
d470693788?mt=8
Website: http://appshopper.com/
appoLearning
This is a free four and a half star app that helps you find educational apps in different categories.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/appolearning/id677855414
AppAdvice
This is a four and a half star app that gives you the latest information and news on apps.
1.99
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Suggest an App or Idea
If you would like to suggest an app that is not currently listed
I would like to hear from you. Also, if you think I should add
or delete information regarding a current app I will consider
the feedback. You can report a broken link or a spelling error.
If there is an area related to apps that you would like to see in
the next version of this book your input is wanted. Please take
the time to fill out this form to help make this book better. All
suggestions or feedback is appreciated. All you have to do to
suggest an app is click on the picture to the right of this paragraph.
I NTERACTIVE 1.3
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S ECTION 3
Learn the iPad Basics of IOS6
Note: These video were done on IOS6.
See next section for information on IOS7.
Learn the iPad basics
http://vimeo.com/49776798
iPad Accessibility Features
iPad: Changing the Setting Part 1
iPad: Changing the Settings Part 2
Speak selection (iPad)
http://www.apple.com/accessibility/ipad/vision.html
Integrating iPads into the classroom:
If you go to the last bookmark on Safari for the iPad is an excellent tutorial on how to use the iPad.
Apple's iPad user guide:
This has everything on how to use the iPad.
manuals.info.apple.com/en_US/iPad_User_Guide.pdf
Tips and Tricks: iPad Secrets
This is an excellent app as well to learn the iPad.
2.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/tips-tricks-ipad-secrets/id3
69859228?mt=8
On an iPad you can go into the general settings under accessibility and choose speak selection. When words are
highlighted you can choose to have the iPad read them to
you. This is a link to enabling the accessibility features on the
iPad and using iBooks:
http://chelmstech.net/?page_id=157
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R EVIEW 1.2 Learn the iPad
Question 1 of 2
Where on your iPad did Apple hide a free
tutorial?
A. Your last bookmark on Safari
B. In Photo-Booth
C. Search the words Help Me
D. there is no free tutorial
Check Answer
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S ECTION 4
iPad 5 iOS 7 Tutorial
IOS 7
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QxGUZXdz6Nk
iOS7 for iPad - Tutorial
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eLLBzkp2EIM
This is a good article from Macworld.
IOS 7
There are a few issues that I am starting to see with IOS7.
First of all to download the new operating system requires a
lot of space for the update. After you update to IOS 7 you then
have to update a number of apps so that the apps are compatible with IOS 7. For some people having enough free space for
your apps and pictures starts to become an issue. If you have
an iPad 1 or the original iPad many of the apps for IOS 7 will
not work. Some won’t work and other will allow you to download the older version. What this does is make the original
iPad worth less. You cannot update an iPad 1 to higher then
IOS 5. As far as the changes I recommend watching short videos on the subject. Finding some of the menus are not intuitive. If you want to be comfortable you will have to do a little
bit of work.
http://www.macworld.com/article/2048738/get-to-know-ios
-7-changes-in-the-settings-app.html
iOS 7 Hidden Features - Top 10 List
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ABe1s8AaSA4
Overview of Accessibility Features in iOS 7
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LWjavUAGoUc
iOS 7 Assistive Touch
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tOAiwpJE25Q
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Free Apps Alert
Any iPads purchased after October 2013 gets iLife and iWork
Apps for free. These are basically the main apps made by Apple.
These apps are:
I NTERACTIVE 1.4 IOS 7 The New Operating
Question 1 of 2
Can the original iPad or iPad 1 be upgraded
to IOS7?
Pages, Numbers, Keynote, iPhoto, iMovie, and GarageBand
If you have a set of iPads that was purchased after October
2013 you want to download all of these.
For more information straight from Apple:
http://www.apple.com/pr/library/2013/10/23Apple-Introdu
ces-Next-Generation-iWork-and-iLife-Apps-for-OS-X-and-iO
S.html
A. Yes
B. No
C. Only with a special patch
Warning: The IOS7 updates and latter updates take up a lot
of memory.
Check Answer
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S ECTION 5
Warning: IOS8 will take up a lot of memory.
IOS 8
IOS Tutorials:
This is a good tutorial that goes over the iPhone and iPad.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kO3Rlvt1KhA
This is a four hour tutorial. If you want to know everything
you can.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FkGLwy9T_oE
This is what Apple has to say about it.
https://www.apple.com/ios/
This is a very short tutorial.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lv31Rav0VyQ
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AirServer Bargain Author’s Pick
S ECTION 6
Projecting
http://www.airserverapp.com/
I NTERACTIVE 1.5
Pricing: http://www.airserver.com/Download
Projecting
I really like the 3.99 bulk licensee.
This program is almost the exact same thing as reflector except
right now it cost less money with a bulk license. I would recommend looking at both apps. If money is an issue you might want
to consider this app.
To learn how to project with an iPad:
http://teachingwithipads.com/
You can use Reflector or AirServer with classroom iPads if your
network administrator lowers the security on the network to allow the interaction. The same changes in security are needed for
Apple TV. If your network manager sets up a different network
for Apple TV he or she can do the same or similar configuration
for Reflector or AirServer. If you use the same two programs on
your home network it should work because the level of security
is different. However, I cannot guarantee that it would work on
every home networks. The bottom-line is you have to talk to
your local experts within your school to get this to work. You
also need to use AirServer with a computer that has a wireless
card. This program will work with PC and Macintosh.
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Reflector
Pad VGA Adapter (for iPad2)
http://www.airsquirrels.com/
An iPad can be projected on the Eno Board or a smart board
with an attachment called an iPad VGA Adapter. These adapters are sometimes called dongles. Dongles are used to attach
Macintosh computers to a projector. The proper name is iPad
VGA Adapter but that is a mouth full. This is for an iPad2.
Laptops come with a wireless card. Any computer that can access the internet wirelessly has this. However, on large networks like the one in schools you might have to create a small
peer to peer network and get every device on it. The negative
with doing this is the iPad will not be able to access the internet. If you talk to the network manager at your school he or
she can adjust the setting to allow this to work. The same adjustments have to be made for Apple TV. If you use this software on the same WiFi network as your school’s Apple TV
that should do the trick. On your home computer this software should work a lot less effort. I highly recommend working with your network manager in regards to this software.
http://store.apple.com/us/product/MC552ZM/B
$29.00
You can also buy a generic version for less. You can look for it
online. Some of the generic adapters have issues and are less
reliable then Apple products.
The screen of your iPad will appear on the monitor of your
computer and can be projected.
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Apple TV
Lightning to VGA Adapter
With Apple TV you can project an iPad on a whiteboard or a
screen. The sound will play through the speakers the computer is connected to. You can also access Netflix, YouTube,
Vimeo or play your music from iTunes. Apple TV is designed
to add internet content to your TV. It can also be used to project your iPad or Macintosh Computer. If you want to project
your Macintosh computer you might have to upgrade to a new
or different operating system. I had to get Mountain Lion to
get my Macintosh to project.
This is an adapter that will allow you to project an iPad. This
adapter is for the iPad mini, iPad Air, and the iPad4.
One side of the adapter goes into your iPad. The adapter connects to where your charger normally connects to your iPad.
The other side of the adapter will connect to the wire that goes
to a projector, TV or monitor. This adapter connects to VGA
cables. Most computers can connect to a VGA wire and most
projects in schools will as well.
Apple TV goes for $99.
http://store.apple.com/us/browse/home/shop_ipod/family/
apple_tv
49.00
http://store.apple.com/us/product/MD825ZM/A/lightning-t
o-vga-adapter?fnode=3a
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Lightning Digital AV Adapter
This is an adapter that will allow you to project an iPad. This
adapter is for the iPad mini, iPad Air, and the iPad4.
One side of the adapter goes into your iPad. The adapter connects to where your charger normally connects to your iPad.
The other side of the adapter will connect to the wire that goes
to a projector, TV or monitor. You need HDMI compatible devices. Newer projectors should have the right port. Most new
TVs would have a HDMI port as well. However, most schools
use a VGA wire to connect to a projector. You would need a
long HDMI cable to go from your iPad then to a projector in a
school. You are less likely to find HDMI cables then a VGA cable.
R EVIEW 1.3 Projecting
Question 1 of 2
What is the name of the adapter that connects the iPad to the projector?
A. iPad to VGA adapter
B. VGA to VGA
49.00
C. Dongle
http://store.apple.com/us/product/MD826ZM/A/lightning-d
igital-av-adapter?fnode=3a
D. iPad connector
Check Answer
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S ECTION 7
Browsers
I NTERACTIVE 1.6
Browsers
Google Mobile Author’s Pick
The Google app browser made by Google has one huge advantage. The home page is Google. When you have different
browsers with different home pages this is a huge advantage.
You can talk into this browser just like on your iPhone with
Siri. You can also take a picture and do a Google search with a
picture. See the video below.
See video about browsers:
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/google-search/id28481594
2?mt=8
Safari
This is the free browser that comes with the iPad.
Photon
Honorable Mention
Photon is a browser that uses Flash. It is an iPad browser that
costs 4.99. The browser is fast and acts like a PC browser.
4.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/photon-flash-video-player/id
430200224?mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQV2wWIweo0
Video of Google Goggles:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HzkJGBaOqZ8
Bing for iPad
The home page for this app is Bing. You can have one of the
best-known search engines book marked on your iPad. The
app gets four and a half stars.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/bing-for-ipad/id418435837
?mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vP3q8-zcN7c
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WolframAlpha
Dolphin
If you are an information geek this app is for you. It is kind of
like a search engine but it can compare data. The app gets five
stars. The app is unique and very useful.
This is another Free Browser made for iPad. This is a popular
browser.
2.99
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/id334989259?mt=8
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/dolphin-browser-for-ipad/i
d460812023?mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=at1t0UF3clE
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qXo_Cezju50
Chrome
Mercury Web Browser
Chrome is a browser made by Google. It is similar to the Google Chrome that we find on a PC. You can also talk to the
browser like Siri.
This is a free four and a half star browser.
Free
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/mercury-web-browser/id33
1012646?mt=8
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/chrome/id535886823?mt=
8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0pzaThdtP4c
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Opera Mini web browser
This is a four star browser.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/opera-mini-web-browser/i
d363729560?mt=8
R EVIEW 1.4 Browsers
Question 1 of 5
What Browser can you save a webpage as an icon
that looks like and app ?
A. Photon
B. FIrefox
C. Safari
D. Dolphin
Check Answer
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S ECTION 8
Browsers that Download to
Dropbox
Atomic Web Browser - Full Screen Tabbed Browser w/ Download Manager & Dropbox
This app has four and a half stars. It has over two thousand reviews. Usually people are not willing to pay for a browser.
Atomic Web is customizable with lots of features and as a result many people are willing to pay. One of the things it does
is allow you to transfer documents from the internet to Dropbox.
1.99
Download Files to Dropbox from these Browsers:
These browsers allow you to download files from the internet
and transfer to Dropbox. This is a huge advantage because it
allows a novice iPad user to transfer files on a shorter learning
curve. These browsers are a good option if you want a more
seamless process of transferring files. Normally you have to
upload files to Dropbox on a PC or a Macintosh and then
download the file on the iPad. These browsers allow you to
download files on an iPads and transfer to Dropbox on your
iPad and then directly to other apps. You would think all
browsers would do that.
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/atomic-web-browser-full-sc
reen/id347929410?mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nGWNITpK34U
Perfect Web Browser - Extraordinary Browser with Dropbox
& Drive Download Manager
This app allows you to download something from the web and
then save it to Dropbox or Google Drive. You can search the
web and then put the files you find into Dropbox or other service. This is a four and a half star app.
2.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/perfect-web-browser-extrao
rdinary/id373916467?mt=8
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S ECTION 9
Security and Protection
Lookout – Free Backup, Security, Find Your iPhone, iPad or
iPod Touch
This app is designed to back-up data and help you find your
iPad. The app gets four and a half stars. This app has some inapp purchases one costs 29.99.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/lookout-free-backup-securi
ty/id434893913?mt=8
Video: https://www.lookout.com/iphone
1Password - Password Manager and Secure Wallet
You can password protect your iPad for free by adjusting your
settings. If you want a second lock this app might be a consideration. The gets five stars. However, the reviews for the app
can vary. I suggest reading more about the app before downloading.
17.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/1password-password-mana
ger/id568903335?mt=8
Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l2tvPk7sZ38&list=PL362
2DA50A7D7A98C
Find My iPhone Bargain
The program is far from perfect but you will regret not having
this app if you misplace your iPad or iPhone. I think everyone
should have this app. It might save you a lot of money if you
are forced to use it. This app gets four stars.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/find-my-iphone/id3761016
48?mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XvvIyhgMnLI
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Device Locator: Track and Locate Your Lost or Stolen iPhone
+ Google Latitude Integration
This is a four star app. The app helps you track your iPad. No
one wants to lose or have your iPad stolen. It can also be used
to track your device everywhere with a running log. That can
be good and bad.
Private Photo Vault - Ultimate Photo+Video Manager
This app password protects your photos. If you have an iPad
at work and do not want to share pictures of your personal life
this app is for you. This app gets five stars.
Free
2.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/private-photo-vault-ultimat
e/id417571834?mt=8
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/device-locator-track-locate/
id380395093?mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqO2JRedEBY
Company: https://device-locator.com/
Company’s YouTube.com Channel:
http://www.youtube.com/user/PrivatePhotoVault?feature=w
atch
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I NTERACTIVE 1.7 Security and Protection
What free app made by Apple helps you to
find your iPhone or iPad?
A. Find My iPhone
B. Secure Note
C. Private Photo Vault
D. Lookout
Check Answer
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S ECTION 10
Stages of Learning to use
the iPad
Stage 1 The Basics
The first stage of learning is the basics of how to use the iPad.
Many people think they know the basics but most have some
gaps in knowledge with the many settings and hand gestures.
In the first chapter of the book I list the basics and give several options of how to learn them for free or for very little
money.
Know learn:
1)
The different hand gestures
2)
The different settings
3)
What setting to change when you encounter a problem
4)
You learn hidden features in the keyboard.
Stage 2 Transfer Documents
This is the ability to transfer files on to the iPad. Learning to
use Dropbox and other file transfer apps/websites is essential
to use the iPad for everyday class work. Using and understanding this is essential to being able to use the iPad for everyday.
Teachers that have a class set of iPads should use the iPads to
do all the everyday activities they already do. If you hand out
papers you can do that with an iPad. If you collect papers you
can do that with an iPad. In this stage, you understand how to
transfer any types of files that you transfer from a Personal
Computer or Macintosh onto an iPad. In this stage you start
to realize that you need specific apps to open some of the files
you transfer. Also, start to realize you need specific apps to
edit certain files.
You learn:
1)
Dropbox
2)
Google Drive
3)
OneDrive
4)
in
Use popular apps that you can open documents and files
5) The settings can be changed to use many different features.
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Stage 3 Manipulate Documents, Transfer between multiple
Apps and use Basic Apps
In this stage you understand how to transfer files and you are
able to transfer files back and forth from several apps. You
also know what apps will edit what document and what apps
will view specific documents. As a result o this you can run a
classroom on a regular basis with the iPad. When you have a
specific task you understand some of the apps that perform
this task and have at least one option to go to. In this stage
you can use the basic utility apps with easy to do class word.
That means you know how to use apps like iBooks, Pages and
Keynote to view and edit documents but are still adding apps
and trying new idea.
You Learn:
1) You are able to open and transfer documents by choosing
apps from Dropbox or other file transfer apps/websites. (Forward link of apps)
2) You can transfer documents from and app to Dropbox or
other apps or websites. (backward linking)
3) You can use the basic apps work on your documents and
view them.
Stage 4 App Expert and Integration of Different Apps
This is when you know about the many different apps that can
be used for manipulate and view documents. You know most
of the best option to open a document in and use it with in a
classroom. You also know about the apps that are specific to
your subject area. You can run an everyday classroom with an
iPad. You know the basics, can transfer apps, you know what
apps are used with what type of documents and you know the
apps that are relevant to your subject and grade level.
You learn:
1)
You can use multiple apps to do the same task
2)
Able to transfer back and forth between multiple apps
3) You have knowledge of many specific apps that enhance
your teaching
4) At this point you are using many different apps for various reasons.
5) You can run most or all of your classroom activities on
an iPad
4) You understand how several apps can work together to
perform a task.
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I NTERACTIVE 1.8 Stages of Learning to use the iPad
Which two stages of learning have to do
with transferring files?
A. Stages 2 and 5
B. Stages 1 and 2
C. Stages 2 and 3
D. Stages 3 and 4
Check Answer
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S ECTION 11
Free Awesome Apps
Browsers
I picked two free browsers. This way you have two very good
search engines bookmarked on your iPad.
Google Mobile Author’s Pick
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/google-search/id28481594
2?mt=8
Video of Google Goggles:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HzkJGBaOqZ8
In this section I am going to give my recommendations on
what free apps should be loaded on every educational iPad. If
I was going to load an iPad for a teacher these are the free
apps that I like and would share. I consider these apps to be
my free Awesome Apps.
Each of these apps gets my Awesome App award.
Bing for iPad
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/bing-for-ipad/id418435837
?mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vP3q8-zcN7c
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iBooks
Free Apps Alert
I think iBooks is the best book reading app. For many it is also
a good idea to get the Kindle and Nook apps in case you want
to be able to buy books from other sellers. You should download a copy of my app guide for your teachers so that they can
pick more good apps as well.
Any iPads purchased after October 2013 gets iLife and iWork
Apps for free. These are basically the main apps made by Apple.
iBooks
Author’s Pick
Free
These apps are:
Pages, Numbers, Keynote, iPhoto, iMovie, and GarageBand
Warning: The IOS8 updates and latter updates take up a lot
of memory.
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ibooks/id364709193?mt=8
Teaching Literature and Reading with iBooks
The Teacher’s Awesome App Guide
https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/teachers-awesome-app-gu
ide/id680778179?mt=11
Kindle
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/kindle-read-books-ebooksmagazines/id302584613?mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n3R5qBjOvkA
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File Transfer
GDrive Honorable Mention
I picked the two most popular files transfer services for your
iPad.
Free
Dropbox Best of Class
Video:
Free
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rKfZrJCWDRc
App:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/dropbox/id327630330?mt
=8
How to Use Google Drive Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M0ZvYRU1Y5Y
Website: https://www.dropbox.com
Boxie - Prettify your Dropbox
Honorable Mention
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/boxie-prettify-your-dropbo
x/id674521086?mt=8
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/gdrive-for-google-drive/id5
31569865?mt=8
Scanning
You can scan in document with a camera and then turn it into
a PDF. There are several good free app that can scan in a document if you look at my guide. I had to pick one.
Fine Scanner: Scan multipage documents from paper and
save in PDF or JPEG
By ABBYY
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/fine-scanner-scan-multipag
e/id534203582?mt=8
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Annotations
Student Response System (Clickers)
This is a free app that allows you to write on a PDF and then
transfer it. The free version does not do everything. However,
it does the job for free and it does everything you will need to
get started in this area.
Socrative is the best free clickers app around. If you are not familiar I highly recommend learning.
Socrative Best of Class Bargain
PDF-Notes Best of Class Bargain
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/pdf-notes-free-for-ipad-pdf
/id391487223?mt=8
Paid version:
9.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/pdf-notes-for-ipad-pdf-rea
der/id417200844?mt=8
Website:
http://www.socrative.com/
Student app:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/student-clicker-socrative/id
477618130?mt=8
Teacher app:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/teacher-clicker-socrative/id
477620120?mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4AyRyFq9yxg
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Whiteboard
Presentations
There are a number of good free whiteboard apps. I picked
Educreations because the website that goes with the app is
awesome. If you project on your board with this app then you
can write on your board from the back of the classroom.
Haiku Deck is the best free presentation creation app around.
Haiku Deck
Honorable Mention
Free
Educreations Interactive Whiteboard Honorable Mention
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/educreations-interactive-w
hiteboard/id478617061?mt=8
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/haiku-deck/id536328724?
mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XO3HMmJ8sIc
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EeJERYOfsX8
Security
This app will help you find your iPad if you lose it. It can also
remotely lock your iPad.
Find My iPhone
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/find-my-iphone/id3761016
48?mt=8
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YouTube
Calculators
To be honest you could just bookmark the website. There are
several YouTube apps and all of them are okay but not spectacular. YouTube is just such a great website it is a good idea
to have an immediate link to it.
Everyone needs a calculator.
YouTube
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/youtube/id544007664?mt=
8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UuO2yrMoEVM
How to save a webpage so it looks like an app:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vsf0LDx4TK8
Big Calculator Free
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/big-calculator-free/id37417
4252?mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=evi-6jhgDhQ Quick Graph: Your Scientific Graphing Calculator
When a calculator app gets four and a half stars it is going to
turn heads. Graphing calculators cost good money but this
one is free.
free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/quick-graph/id292412367?
mt=8
Website: http://kzlabs.me/quick-graph/
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Dictionary
Word Processing, Presentation and Spreadsheets:
Everyone needs to look up a word from time to time.
Kingsoft Office will allow you to open and edit MS Word, MS
PowerPoint and MS Excel documents for free.
Dictionary.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/dictionary./id379450383?
mt=8
1.99
Kingsoft Office Bargain Honorable Mention
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/kingsoft-office-seamlessly/i
d762263023?mt=8
Paid version:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/dictionary!!/id492085918?
mt=8
Documents by Readdle is a free five star word processing app
that allows you to transfer using Dropbox. The app also helps
organize your files.
Documents by Readdle Honorable Mention
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/documents-by-readdle-free
/id364901807?mt=8
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Slideshark allows you to open and view PowerPoint Documents.
Flashcards
SlideShark
Quizlet is the best free flashcard website. The app is okay but
the website is awesome.
This is a free app that can be used to view PowerPoint files.
Quizlet
Free
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/slideshark-view-share-pres
entations/id471369684?mt=8
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/quizlet/id546473125?mt=8
Best of Class
Website: http://quizlet.com/
Website:
https://www.slideshark.com
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p1IK16giKRU
Notes
I use from time to time the free note-taking app made by Apple that comes with the iPad. I like Paper 53 because it allows
you to draw and hand write notes with your fingers. The app
comes in very handy on occasion.
Paper 53
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/paper-by-fiftythree/id5060
03812?mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gWuXs7MCycw
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S ECTION 12
Paid Awesome Apps
If you have downloaded my free Awesome App list this is the
next step. These are very good general paid apps for education
that I would recommend trying next. If you want more information read my book. You will have to read other chapters to
find good subject apps.
These two browsers allow you to click on a link and transfer a
document to Dropbox. This allows people to more seamlessly
transfer documents on an iPad. If you did not have this app in
many cases you would have to upload a document form your
home or school computer then go to the Dropbox app on your
iPad. This app allows the same process with one device. Teaching people how to transfer documents on an iPad is an essential skills to effectively using it. This inexpensive app shortens
the learning curve for many average computer users. When
people don’t learn how to transfer documents it takes away
countless features of the iPad. Both of these apps age good investments.
Atomic Web Browser - Full Screen Tabbed Browser w/ Download Manager & Dropbox
Browser
Photon
File Sharing Browsers:
Honorable Mention
Photon is a browser that uses Flash.
4.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/photon-flash-video-player/i
d430200224?mt=8
1.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/atomic-web-browser-full-sc
reen/id347929410?mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nGWNITpK34U
Perfect Web Browser - Extraordinary Browser with Dropbox
& Drive Download Manager
1.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/perfect-web-browser-extrao
rdinary/id373916467?mt=8
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Annotations
Scanning
iAnnotate PDF Honorable Mention
TurboScan: quickly scan multipage documents into highquality PDFs Best of Class
9.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/iannotate-pdf/id36399895
3?mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=48eqp48gviA
1.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/turboscan-quickly-scan-mu
ltipage/id342548956?mt=8&ign-mpt=uo%3D2
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zqNhVqCnmWU
PDF Expert - Fill forms, annotate PDFs, sign documents
Honorable Mention
9.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/pdf-expert-fill-forms-annot
ate/id393316844?mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=urA2KaoxuyA
Whiteboard
Explain Everything
Honorable Mention
2.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/explain-everything/id43149
3086?mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b00ZeszvjP4
PDF Reader Pro Edition for iPad Honorable Mention
Website: http://www.explaineverything.com/
9.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/pdf-reader-pro-edition-for/
id364502063?mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x4lYVNQdqIU
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Presentations
Calculator
Keynote
The paid version:
9.99
Quick Graph: Your Scientific Graphing Calculator
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/keynote/id361285480?mt=
8
1.99
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qejyR17j3xg
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/quick-graph+-your-scientifi
c/id541477533?mt=8
Free
Video
iMovie
Best of Class
4.99
mt=8
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/imovie/id377298193?mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=APQhVuQXiuM
Book
Marvin - eBook reader for EPUB
2.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/marvin-ebook-reader-for-e
pub/id667361209?mt=8
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Word Processing
Textilus
Honorable Mention
The paid version of this app has a spell-checker.
.99
Paid:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/textilus-microsoft-office/id
537818639?mt=8
Free:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/textilus-word-processor-fre
e/id577142302?mt=8
Videos:
http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYchwtIm-Mkc0gAWhg
D3K2Q?feature=watch
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S ECTION 13
Cases
Keyboard Cases:
In my opinion, the combination of a keyboard and a case will
become standard with an iPad. The keyboard/case turns an
iPad into a mini-laptop. It is small and light. The long battery
life means you don’t have to plug in all of the time. The advantages make people more willing to carry an iPad with a
Keyboard/case over a laptop.
OtterBox Defender Series Case with Screen Protector and
Stand for the New iPad (4th Generation), iPad 2 and 3 - Black
I purchased this case and my son and he dropped the iPad
over and over again. The iPad still works great. The case costs
good money but if you give it to a young child you might want
to consider this case. It costs a lot more money to fix an iPad
with broken glass than buying a case.
New SHARKK Apple iPad 2, The New iPad 3, iPad 4 (4th Generation) With Retina Display, Bluetooth Keyboard Case Cover
Stand Rotates 360 Degrees With Multi Adjustable Angles And
Removable Stand and iPad ClamShell Skin Case
59.99
This is a keyboard with a stand that has a four star rating.
http://www.amazon.com/OtterBox-Defender-Screen-Protect
or-Generation/dp/B007WPHXH4/ref=sr_1_5?s=electronics
&ie=UTF8&qid=1374100855&sr=1-5&keywords=ipad+cases+
outter
39.99
http://www.amazon.com/SHARKK-Bluetooth-Adjustable-Re
movable-ClamShell/dp/B0068SV23W/ref=sr_1_30?ie=UTF
8&qid=1374100607&sr=8-30&keywords=ipad+keyboards
Links to cases:
http://www.friendshipcircle.org/blog/2012/02/07/13-ipad-c
ases-for-you-child-with-special-needs/
http://ipads.nsseo.wikispaces.net/iPad+Accessories
http://www.zazzle.com/special+education+ipad+cases
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Lauren S. Enders, MA, CCC-SLP
Article from C|Net
Lauren has a great resource on Pinterest.
“Keyboarding your iPad: Best keyboard cases”
The links below are from her Pinterest account. I highly recommend reading her pins.
http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-31747_7-20091329-243/keybo
arding-your-ipad-best-keyboard-cases/
iPad 1/2/3/4 Cases
Article PCMag.com
http://www.pinterest.com/lasenders/ipad-1234-cases-for-kid
s-incl-special-needs/
“The Best iPad Keyboards”
iPad Air Cases
http://www.pinterest.com/lasenders/ipad-air-cases/
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2403253,00.asp
Article Macworld
“Buying guide: Find the best iPad keyboard”
http://www.macworld.com/article/1164210/macworld-buyin
g-guide-ipad-keyboards.html
I also recommend searching Amazon and Best Buy because
both websites rate the Keyboard cases that they sell.
http://www.bestbuy.com/
http://www.amazon.com/
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I NTERACTIVE 1.9 Cases
What is an OtterBox?
A. A popular hard case
B. A case/keyboard
C. Soft case
D. An app
Check Answer
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S ECTION 14
Tablets
Yes, I really like iPads. However, there are many tablets to
choose from and depending on what you want the iPad is not
always the best choice for every situation. Apple makes some
high quality products and the iPad has the largest and best selection of apps.
Most people are using tablets for basic tasks. If you read a few
books, use the internet and download only a few mainstream
apps then any number of tablets would work. If price is an issue the tablet market has a number of choices. There currently are several different iPads to choose from as well. You
have to ask the question what I am going to use the tablet for?
How much can I spend?
When you buy a tablet you have to ask what are you going to
use it for? Most people want a tablet that does reading, and
uses some of the more common apps that are available across
platforms. Most people would be happy with a wide variety of
tablets. The Nook, Kindle and many of the tablets with Android operating systems are sufficient for the needs of the average user. The iPad has the largest selection of applications and
is a high quality device. Of course I am a fan if the iPad.
What I suggest for schools systems is using multiple tablets. If
you are using tablets for internet usage, to read books and
with a few simple apps then you have many tablets to pick
from. In fact, you have too many to choose from. I suggest having a few less expensive Android style tablets for some of your
less demanding needs. I do highly recommend using the iPad.
However, I strongly urge that you follow it up with support
and training.
You also need to look at the educational discounts for iPads.
You can get some good deals from Apple. It can be cheaper to
buy in bulk, refurbished products and older iPad models. The
bottom line is make the tablet makers work for your money
and to find the tablet for the money that meets your needs. Basically do your research because the market can change.
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Compare the different iPads:
http://www.apple.com/ipad-air/
http://store.apple.com/us/ipad/compare
iPad mini
iPad 2
This iPad is smaller then the full sized version. The iPad mini
has a smaller charger then the full sized iPad. The display
screen is smaller. This iPad has a higher resolution display
then the iPad2.
The second version of the iPad has a camera and is upgradeable to IOS6 and IOS7. The iPad has the older charger with
the wider connection. Many people like this iPad because it
does everything you need to do. This iPad costs less than the
newer version.
https://www.apple.com/ipad-2/specs/
http://www.apple.com/ipad-mini/
Refurbished iPads:
http://store.apple.com/us/browse/home/specialdeals
Do you qualify for Education Pricing?
iPad 4
The fourth version of the iPad has a higher quality display.
The iPad has the newer iPad charger. The charger has a
smaller connector that attaches to the iPad.
http://www.amazon.com/Apple-Retina-Display-MD513LL-G
eneration/dp/B009W9BQMQ
http://store.apple.com/us/browse/home/findyourschool
Apple Educational Pricing
http://store.apple.com/us/browse/campaigns/education_pri
cing
iPad Air
This is the newest iPad. This iPad has all the qualities of the
iPad 4 and more. The iPad is also lighter.
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Android Tablets
Some Tablets to Consider:
I recommend reading the reviews from the websites listed below.
Kindle
CNET
The Kindle has several quality tablets.
https://kindle.amazon.com/
http://reviews.cnet.com/best-tablets/best-5-android-tablets/
Nook
PC Magazine
http://www.pcmag.com/slideshow/story/266915/the-best-an
droid-tablets
Zdnet
http://www.zdnet.com/top-android-tablets-january-2014-edi
tion-7000024755/
The Nook has several good tablets to choose from.
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/u/nook/379003208/
Kobo
This brand is not as well known.
www.kobo.com/ereaders
Digitaltrends.com
Microsoft Surface
http://www.digitaltrends.com/best-android-tablets/
This might be a surprise but I like Microsoft. I got a Windows
phone for my son.
http://www.microsoft.com/surface/en-us
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Keyboards
AmazonBasics Bluetooth Keyboard with Mini Travel Stand for
iPad, New iPad Mini, iPhone (Black)
This keyboard gets very good reviews. The keyboard also has a
fair price.
29.99
Anker Ultra Slim Mini Bluetooth 3.0 Wireless Keyboard for
iPad mini / iPad / Nexus 7 / Galaxy Tab and other Tablets White
http://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-Bluetooth-Keyboard
-Travel-iPhone/dp/B005EOWBKE/ref=sr_1_21?ie=UTF8&qi
d=1374100487&sr=8-21&keywords=ipad+keyboards
This keyboard gets excellent reviews and is at a low price.
19.99
http://www.amazon.com/Anker%C2%AE-Bluetooth-Wireless
-Keyboard-Tablets/dp/B005ONMDYE/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8
&qid=1374100202&sr=8-5&keywords=ipad+keyboards
iPad Keyboards and Keyboard Cases
This link is from Lauren S. Enders’ Pinterest account.
Apple Wireless Keyboard MC184LL/B
Apple makes a highly rated keyboard. They do so many things
well.
http://www.pinterest.com/lasenders/ipad-keyboards-and-ke
yboard-cases/
69.00
http://www.amazon.com/Apple-Wireless-Keyboard-MC184L
L-B/dp/B005DLDO4U/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=13741002
83&sr=8-6&keywords=ipad+keyboards
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Chapter 2
File Sharing
and
File Formats
I NTERACTIVE 2.1
S ECTION 1
File Sharing
File Sharing
Video about file sharing on the
iPad:
The first question about file sharing is what if I do
not have WiFi?
The iPad is very good about transferring video, music, books
and pictures via iTunes. You can even save your apps to the
iCloud. The issue with the iPad has always been how do I
transfer text documents. The answers are you can email, print
(with a compatible network printer) and with a file sharing
app like Dropbox, Google Drive or OneDrive.
If you do not have WiFi in your classroom you can still transfer files. You just can't do it during class. If I turn my WiFi off
on my iPad and go to my email I can open an attachment with
a number of apps. If I then go to Dropbox I can open documents that I saved on the service.
The solution is that you transfer the files using WiFi. The files
get saved in the temporary memory of the iPad. When you
open the files you do not need WiFi at that time. Many classrooms do not have WiFI. However, many homes have WiFi.
Most schools have at least a few WiFi hot spots. You go to the
WiFi hot spot and download the file then when you go to your
classroom you can access the file. The system is not perfect
but will work for most files most of the time.
File sharing is how you get files to and from the iPad. There
are many ways to do this.
E-Mail
This is often the easiest and most overlooked form of file sharing. If you email a document then the person receiving the
document can open the file in many different apps. The process is close to seamless.
The Web
You can put a file on a website and have people download it to
an iPad. This is another often overlooked way to file share.
Many teachers put different files on the web so students can
use them. For some people this might be the best way to files
share.
It should be noted that when you view a file from the internet
that does not mean you can transfer to an app. If you want to
use a document in an app you should Dropbox or another file
transfer app/website.
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Dropbox Best of Class
Link to Dropbox
Dropbox is the most commonly used file-sharing service
around. Dropbox does have free accounts and paid accounts if
you need more storage. If you are doing file sharing this app is
a must because it links with so many other apps.
One of the issues I am seeing is linking to Dropbox. If you buy
a number of apps many of them link to Dropbox. Often times
you have to go into the settings on one of your new apps and
link it to Dropbox. Once you link it then it is no big deal. But if
you do not know to do this then it will not work.
Free
App:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/dropbox/id327630330?mt
=8
Website: https://www.dropbox.com
Dropbox Videos:
http://plpnetwork.com/2012/08/10/dropbox-a-superb-classr
oom-tool/
Using Dropbox in the Classroom
http://www.quickonlinetips.com/archives/2011/05/best-dro
pbox-wordpress-plugins/
Best plug-ins for Dropbox.
Install Dropbox folder in your computer:
https://www.dropbox.com/install
10+ Best Apps for Your Dropbox
http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/10-apps-dropbox/
8 Cool Apps that will Sync with Dropbox
http://www.businessinsider.com/amazing-apps-that-will-syn
c-with-drop-box-2011-3?op=1
Boxie - Prettify your Dropbox
Great webpage about how to use Dropbox
This is a free app that allows you to upload to Dropbox. The
interface is very good. This app has more features than the
Dropbox app. This app gets four and a half stars. This app
does have one in-app purchase for 3.99.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qeqw5OroHzY
Free
http://www.livebinders.com/play/present?id=139679
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/boxie-prettify-your-dropbo
x/id674521086?mt=8
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GDrive Honorable Mention
OnCloud
This app connects to your Google Document account. You can
use your Google account to transfer files on to your iPad. If
you have a Google mail or Gmail account then attached to that
account is Google Drive.
This app works with Google Documents, Box and Dropbox.
You can edit documents with online copies of Word, Excel and
PowerPoint. The fact that you can tie in several file sharing
services in one place is nice. You are at the mercy of your internet connection when using the online version of MS Office.
GDrive:
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/gdrive-for-google-drive/id5
31569865?mt=8
Video:
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/cloudon/id474025452?mt=
8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T8FQYI30QaQ
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rKfZrJCWDRc
How to Use Google Drive Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M0ZvYRU1Y5Y
iCloud
This is a free back-up service for the iPad. It is designed to
back up apps, pictures and video. You can sync your iPhone
and iPad with this.
http://www.apple.com/ipad/icloud/
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Che2zEUY-Ck
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Box
File Manager - Folder Plus
This is a file sharing service for business. They do have free accounts. I like the service. It is well organized. The problem is
everyone has to then get a Box account to be able to transfer
files back and forth.
This app works with Dropbox, Google Drive and Box. The app
gets five stars and has a lot of reviews. This app is a file organizer.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/box-for-iphone-and-ipad/i
d290853822?mt=8
4.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/file-manager-folder-plus/id
484856077?mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JKo2i7xHVUY
Website:
https://www.box.com
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4kZHVl_pJ2k
iTunes
This is a good way to transfer movies, MP3 and pictures. Convert Files to Different e-Reader Formats.
MediaFire
Free
This is a five star file-sharing app. It gives you 12 GB of space
for free. If that is not enough you can buy more.
http://www.apple.com/itunes/
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B0Jj6OoRa18
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/mediafire/id555646196?mt
=8
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aukbbeM04aQ
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DropCopy - share files and clipboards wirelessly
ShareFile for iPad by Citrix
This is a five star app. It allows you to share files across Macintosh computers. You can transfer from your laptop, iPod and
iPhone. The app does have a free four-star version.
This free app allows you to access your files. You can even
share out some of your files to friends or co-workers. This app
gets four stars.
4.99
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/dropcopy-share-files-clipbo
ards/id288454704?mt=8
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sharefile-for-ipad-by-citrix/
id440596621?mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ku8IFVQOtC8
Website: http://www.sharefile.com/support/
DropCopy Lite - wireless file sharing
LeapDoc
This is a free four star app. You can share files between multiple devices with this app.
This is a five star app that transfers document to your iPhone
or iPad.
Free
4.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/dropcopy-lite-wireless-file/
id358310121?mt=8
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/leapdoc/id432148606?mt=
8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=geQByK00At4
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Video Transfer Plus
This app allows you to transfer videos and photos. The app is
free and gets five stars.
Free
I NTERACTIVE 2.2 File Sharing
Question 1 of 5
Can you file share if you do not have WiFi?
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8vPHgJSWKXs
MEGA
This app is free, has 50 gigs of storage and gets five stars. You
can upgrade to 500 gigs for 10.99 a month.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/app/mega/id706857885
Video of the Android version:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LiT3SGbQ5eY
A. You do not need WiFi when you
open the file but you need WiFi to
transfer it.
B. You need WiFi when you open the
file
C. You do not need WiFi to transfer
files
Top 40 Free File Sharing Apps
Check Answer
http://www.appappeal.com/apps/file-sharing
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S ECTION 2
Scanning Apps
iScanner
This app gets four and a half stars and it is free. The app has a
number of good options.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/iscanner-quickly-scan-mult
ipage/id798658092?mt=8
What are scanning apps?
Scanning apps allow you to take a picture of a document and
then share that document. You can share it as a picture or a
PDF file. Some scanning apps will also organize the documents to better track and save.
TurboScan: quickly scan multipage documents into highquality PDFs Honorable Mention
This is a five star scanning app. You can take a picture of a
document and turn it into a PDF.
2.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/turboscan-quickly-scan-mu
ltipage/id342548956?mt=8&ign-mpt=uo%3D2
Fine Scanner: Scan multipage documents from paper and
save in PDF or JPEG Best of Class Bargain
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zqNhVqCnmWU
This app is free and it is excellent.
By ABBYY
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/fine-scanner-scan-multipag
e/id534203582?mt=8
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Scanner Pro by Readdle
This is a very highly rated app. Anytime you see an app with
four and a half stars with over eight hundred reviews you
know it has to work. This app has several in-app purchases.
2.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/scanner-pro-by-readdle/id3
33710667?mt=8
Doc Scan - Scanner to Scan PDF, Print, Fax, Email, and Upload to Cloud Storages
This is a four star app that is free.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/doc-scan-scanner-to-scan-p
df/id453312964?mt=8
Website: http://www.ifunplay.com/docscan_app.html
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ltQwenXxQVc
CamScanner HD
CamScanner Free
This app is very widely used app that has four and a half stars.
free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/camscanner-free/id388627
783?mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oUiYm3QyxBE
This is a document scanner. You take a picture of a document
and then read it in this app. The app is free and gets four
stars.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/cn/app/camscanner-hd/id5581574
42?l=en&mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z5pU3H63c94
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CamScanner +| PDF Document Scanner and OCR
JotNot Scanner Pro: scan multipage documents to PDF
This app gets four and a half star with a lot of features and a
good price.
This is a four and a half star scanning app at a low price.
1.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/camscanner-+-pdf-docume
nt/id388624839?mt=8
CamScanner Pro
This app gets five stars.
4.99
.99
https://itunes.apple.com/US/app/id307868751?mt=8&ignmpt=uo%3D4
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SGAa4TAaYVQ
This is an interesting article from MacWorld about similar
apps:
http://www.macworld.com/article/1167623/finding_the_bes
t_ios_scanner_app.html
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/camscanner-pro/id395904
807?mt=8
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I NTERACTIVE 2.3 Scanning Apps
Which one of these apps allows you to take a picture and turn it into a PDF?
A. Genius Scan
B. TurboScan
C. CamScanner
D. All of the above
Check Answer
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S ECTION 3
File Formats
ment to a PDF. You can save the file to text but text documents are not fun to read. You can also use RTF or Rich Text
Format. This is another universal format that most word processors will save to.
The idea with using Calibre is that you can convert all your
word processing documents into e-reader formats and read on
the iPad or other tablets.
Calibre Author’s Pick Bargain
http://calibre-ebook.com/
Calibre is a free program for both the Mac and PC. It is not a
program for the iPad. Calibre can convert PDF and text files to
various e-reader formats. The most common e-reader format
is EPUB. EPUB works on both the Nook and iBooks. Kindle is
in MOBI format. Calibre can convert to that format as well. It
can also converts to other e-reader formats that most of us
have never heard of. Calibre creates a library of e-reader
books that you download. You can add the books to this library and then convert the books to different formats. You can
read the same book in different formats on different ereaders.
Calibre converts PDFs to e-reader formats. MS Word 2010
can convert Word documents to PDFs. There are many programs that you can get to convert a word processing docu-
You can also scan in documents and use them on the iPad in
an e-reader program. Many schools have copiers that work as
scanners. You can buy a scanner for not a lot of money. Some
scanners are attached to printers you buy. You can buy scanner apps for your iPad that can also convert to PDFs. A number of scanner apps are listed in this book.
They even have a wand scanner that allows you to scan individual documents on the fly in a classroom. They cost about 100
bucks. However, you can buy some wand scanners for less.
To Buy:
Shopzilla
http://www.shopzilla.com/Wand+scanners/search
Google
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&tbm=shop&q=wand+
scanners&oq=wand+scanners&gs_l=products-cc.3...3079.535
0.0.5470.13.8.0.0.0.0.0.0..0.0...0.0...1ac.1.
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Amazon
http://www.amazon.com/VuPoint-Solutions-Portable-Scanne
r-PDS-ST410-VP/dp/B002R0BFAA
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias
%3Delectronics&field-keywords=wand+scanner&rh=n%3A17
2282%2Ck%3Awand+scanner
Article about wand scanner:
The bottom-line is the paperless classroom is here. Just about
any document can be put on an iPad and then converted to ereader format. The process is simple enough that it can be
made close to seamless for your average computer user.
dents to publish themselves. You can also download a number
of book apps that give away copyright free books. Some are
listed in this app guide.
Note: When you buy an ebook from one of the major sellers
you cannot download, transfer and convert the file. This is
done to prevent you from over sharing.
If a book is so old that it is copyright free you can find copies
online. If you find a PDF of the desired book then you can
share and open it on an iPad. If it is in text format just cut and
paste it into MS Word or Open Office and save as a PDF. A
PDF can be viewed on an iPad. A PDF can quickly be converted to any number of e-reader formats with Calibre, a free
program. The Nook, Kindle and iBooks will read a PDF.
The other advantage to Calibre is that you can convert books
purchased from one format to another format. Most of the old
classics are copyright free. Everything that was made before
the modern set of copyrights laws is public domain. You can
download the classics and convert it to the format that is
needed. Most of the major e-book sellers have figured this out
and offer the classics for free already. However, if you want a
book they don't have that is copyright free book then go online
find a copy and convert to whatever format you need. If you
want to publish your own book then you can type something
and convert to e-book format. You can sell to whomever you
like. Universities are catching onto this idea and allowing stu74
How to convert files to PDF?
Why do you want to convert files to PDFs?
1) You can convert documents to PDF with MS Office 2010.
The first reason is that you can open files in PDF format in a
ton of different apps. All of the e-book readers including
iBooks should open a PDF. A PDF can be read on a PC as well
as a Mac. Voice Dream Reader and vBookz Reader are two programs that will read PDFs out loud. If you convert your files to
2) A Free program that is similar to MS Office that makes
PDFs is called Open Office.
http://www.openoffice.org/
Openoffice.org has a free program similar to MS Office that
converts to PDF. You have to go to file then export as a PDF.
You can’t save a document as a PDF. However, in the menu
bar under File you can export to PDF. With Open Office you
can open a MS Office documents. The program is a safe well
known program that won’t hurt your computer. It is a free hidden gem.
A good website to convert all sorts of files:
http://www.online-convert.com
On the web to convert files on the web for free:
http://www.freepdfconvert.com/
http://www.wordtopdf.com/
http://www.web2pdfconvert.com/
You can also buy a number of programs that can do this. Why
spend money when you don’t have to.
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How you can transfer files once you convert them:
OneDrive
It is important to consider these many services. The more file
sharing apps you have the more you can transfer between
them.
This is Microsoft’s version of Google Documents or Google
Dive. You can transfer documents with this service.
Dropbox
Dropbox works with more apps than any other file sharing
service.
Box
This is a file sharing service for business. They do have free accounts. The problem is everyone has to then get a Box account.
GDrive or Google Drive
If you have a Gmail account you also have Google Drive. There
are two apps connected with this product. My app guide recommends one.
iCloud
This is a free back-up service for the iPad. It is designed to
back up apps, pictures and video. You can sync your phone
and iPad with this. You can also pay for more storage space if
needed.
iTunes
This is a good way to transfer movies, MP3 and pictures.
This book also lists a number of other apps that can be used to
transfer files. Just look under file sharing.
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R EVIEW 2.1 File Format
Question 1 of 4
Name one way you can convert documents
to a PDF?
A. MS Word 2010
B. Open Office
C. Freepdfconvert.com
D. All of the above
Check Answer
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S ECTION 4
File Transfer Apps
This might be the best file transfer app in this class. You send
documents back and forth using a code. A teacher can transfer
a document to different iPads and the students have to type in
the number to get it.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/send-anywhere-file-transfe
r/id596642855?mt=8
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mlJI8SnchGQ
I see “File Transfer Apps” as the next wave of file sharing
apps. They have a different feel than Dropbox or OneDrive.
Feem WiFi File Transfer - Free
BaiBoard - Collaborative Whiteboard
This is a really good file transfer app that gets four stars. However, the app allows text messaging. I would be careful about
using this app with some age groups.
This app allows a student to share his or her work with a
teacher via an interactive whiteboard. The app transfers data
by using the email account that is in the iPad. The app gets
four stars.
Free
Free
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x52MMmwA868
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/feem-wifi-file-transfer-free
/id596378699?mt=8
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/baiboard-collaborative-whit
eboard/id490534358?mt=8
Video: https://www.youtube.com/user/BaiBoard
Send Anywhere (File Transfer)
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C HAPTER 3
Clickers,
Annotations
and
Whiteboards
S ECTION 1
Clickers
I NTERACTIVE 3.1
Clickers apps
Introduction to clickers:
Clickers video:
Clickers
Clickers are designed to allow teachers to ask questions and
allow students to answer them in real time. They are sometimes called student response systems. The clickers that are
used in class tend to be costly. They cost less than buying a
classroom set of iPads. The iPad clicker apps are not very expensive if you already own an iPad or set of iPads. The most
popular clickers app is Socrative and it is free. Some of the
other clickers apps have technical problems that you have to
work around. They are good apps but the technical issues
make a number of these apps difficult to use in some classrooms. I list some of the limitations. Many of these apps will
not work in your classroom. I list many of these clicker apps
because when the technical issues are worked out these apps
could become a permanent part of most iPad classrooms. The
apps are important to watch.
Socrative Best of Class Bargain
This is a free clickers app and the most popular in this category. You can ask a question and get the entire class to answer
at the same time. It is very user friendly. The teacher downloads the teacher app. The students use a Socrative Student
app. The teacher gets a room number. All of the students have
to type in the room number. You can log on to Socrative from
the internet. So the program can be accessed with a PC, a Macintosh, any tablet or phone with internet access. This is a great
app and is highly recommended. This is a great bring your
own device app.
Website:
http://www.socrative.com/
Student app:
477618130?mt=8
Teacher app:
477620120?mt=8
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Socrative Videos:
The Rest of the Pack:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EGr53IA91MU
Otus-Teacher
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XYURj1QU0Ls
This is a five star app that claims to do a large number of different things.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TavOqRRg1-k
Free
Nearpod
Honorable Mention
This is a free presentation app that allows you to ask students
questions. The app is free but if you need more storage it costs
10 dollars per month. The way the app works is that all of the
student’s iPads will follow along with the presentation you
give. When you press the share tab all of the students iPads
will magically show the same slide. If someone stops using the
app the teacher is immediately notified. You can also share a
website the same way. You can also do a survey with this app
and get real time feedback just like a clickers apps. It is an excellent app that is highly recommended.
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/nearpod-teacher/id523540
409?ls=1&mt=8
Website: http://www.nearpod.com
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oOhwDAC-aok
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/otus-teacher/id827403487
?mt=8&ign-mpt=uo%3D4
Otus-Student
This is a highly rated app that has some very good features.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/otus-student/id827410177?
mt=8
Video:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuRt-DMYS7MGnKCo
FfuhLcQ
Website: http://otusplus.com/
Login: http://my.otusplus.com/
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ExitTicket
ClickerSchool Virtual Clicker
Free
You have to pay a yearly fee depending on how many classrooms use this app. They do have a 30-day trial. This app gets
three stars.
This app gets three and a half stars and has some room to
grow.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/exitticket/id618649934?mt
=8
Website: http://exitticket.org/
Videos: http://exitticket.org/toolkit/videolibrary/
polltogo - Audience feedback polls and live response system
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/clickerschool-virtual-clicker
/id444020820?mt=8
Pricing guide:
http://www.eduware.com/cms/index.php?page=clicker-scho
ol-pricing
Website:
http://www.clickerschool.com/Pages/SignedOutHome.aspx
This is a free five star app that allows you to create a poll or a
quiz. The app does have in-app purchases if you want to buy a
number of polls.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/polltogo-audience-feedback
/id438765274?mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7CzlrhyKQb0
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http://www.infuselearning.com
eClicker Presenter
This is a free clickers website. The website does not work with
Internet Explorer. The website does work with iPads. It is similar to Socrative. Students can answer questions and you can
even make quizzes. The difference here is this website does
not work with some browsers and devices. The website does
have a lot of very interesting features. You can insert a picture
into a question or have students draw an answer.
This app can work. The issue with this app is that security that
is on a normal network will prevent this app from working.
You can turn off the security to get the app to work. However,
with other alternatives many people will not want to go
through the time and effort to do this. On your home network
this app works quite well. The presenter’s app costs 14.99 but
the audience app is free. The presenter app gets three and a
half stars. You can get this app to work if you lower the security on the network. This app only gets three stars.
Teacher
http://www.teacher.infuselearning.com
Student
14.99
http://www.student.infuselearning.com
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/eclicker-presenter/id519171
580?mt=8
iResponse Pro
eClicker Audience
They have a PC and Mac versions.
This is the app that the students use with eClicker Presenter.
http://iresponseapp.com/downloads/
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/eclicker-audience/id52055
6451?mt=8
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Links to research other apps:
http://edtechteacher.org/apps/poll/
http://www.freetech4teachers.com/2014/03/seven-good-stu
dent-response-systems.html
R EVIEW 3.1 Clickers
What are clickers Apps?
A. You ask questions and get
feedback in real time.
B. Something used to train
your dog
C. Noise app
D. You can change your channel on the TV
Check Answer
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S ECTION 2
Annotations
I NTERACTIVE 3.2
Annotations
Annotations are marks that you can put on a PDF. The
PDF is not damaged in anyway. A student can take
notes, draw and even type text on a PDF. The teacher
can then open the PDF in the same software and grade
it. The teacher can make notes of his or her own on the
same PDF. You should keep in mind that not all annotations apps work the same way. You have to try them to
see what works best for you. Teachers also have to understand how to transfer files to an iPad as well. In the
end you are often doing worksheets. Most annotation
apps will save the annotations as a PDF that can be
read on a PC or a Mac.
PDF-Notes Best of Class Bargain
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/pdf-notes-free-for-ip
ad-pdf/id391487223?mt=8
Paid version:
9.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/pdf-notes-for-ipad-p
df-reader/id417200844?mt=8
Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4AyRyFq9yxg
PDF-Notes has a free version and a paid version. The
free version is very good and can save annotations as a
PDF. This is the app I suggest for a student. The reason
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why is it is free and simple to use. You might have to
upgrade to the paid version to get all the features you
want. However, this program is well worth it.
iAnnotate PDF Honorable Mention
This is a very good annotation and PDF reader. The
app works with Google Drive and Dropbox. The app
gets four and a half stars. I like the interface for this
app. You can have students share their work and you
can grade it on an iPad and then return it.
PDF Expert - Fill forms, annotate PDFs, sign documents Honorable Mention
This is a very popular five star annotation and PDF
reader app. The app is widely downloaded and used.
This is a very good app that does a lot.
9.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/pdf-expert-5-fill-for
ms-annotate/id743974925?mt=8
Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=urA2KaoxuyA
9.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/iannotate-pdf/id363
998953?mt=8
Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=48eqp48gviA
PDF Reader Pro Edition for iPad Honorable Mention
This is a four and a half star annotation app and PDF
reader.
9.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/pdf-reader-pro-editi
on-for/id364502063?mt=8
Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x4lYVNQdqIU
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QuickSearch PDF Reader
GoodReader
This is another annotation and PDF reader app. The
app gets four and a half stars. I like how this app allows
you to view long documents.
This is an annotation and organization app. This is a
good app to organize and download documents. You
can download documents from the web with this app.
GoodReader can help organize and transfer documents
as well as annotations.
1.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/quicksearch-pdf-rea
der/id525434384?mt=8
Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MkrUCmFaRf8
2.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/goodreader/id77731
0222?mt=8
Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=29OD5i6NGqc
PDF Highlighter
This is a PDF annotation app. This app is designed for
someone that wants to highlight PDFs. If you read a lot
of documents that you want to study for a test this
might be the right app for you. The app gets four and a
half stars.
4.99
https://itunes.apple.com/CA/app/id400191310?mt=8
&s=143455&ign-mpt=uo%3D4
Website: http://omz-software.com/highlighter/
DocAS Lite - PDF Converter, Annotate PDF, Take
Notes and Good Reader
This is a free annotation app that gets four stars.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/docas-lite-pdf-conve
rter-annotate/id451036875?mt=8
Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0fSA5pZ8Kgw
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Skitch
eDocReader
This annotation/whiteboard app that gets four stars. It
works like and annotation app but has drawing features like a whiteboard app. This app has very good
drawing tools.
This is a free four star annotation app and PDF reader.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/skitch/id490505997
?mt=8
Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6y2wPowI9eI
PDF Reader Pro Edition for iPad
This is a popular PDF annotation app that gets four
and a half stars.
9.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/pdf-reader-pro-editi
on-for/id364502063?mt=8
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/edocreader/id43384
7604?mt=8
Website:
http://www.nicnet.co.jp/system/edocreader.html
PDF Reader - iPad Premium Edition
This is an annotation app and PDF reader that gets
four and a half stars.
4.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/pdf-reader-ipad-pre
mium-edition/id367816156?mt=8
Websites:
http://www.kdanmobile.com/en/pdf-reader/index.ht
ml
Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7CfWhH7xBQA
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This is a huge list of free annotations apps. Many of the
apps get three and a half stars. If you want to use an annotation app with a classroom set of iPads and don’t
have the money to buy apps this is a good place to look.
http://www.hongkiat.com/blog/free-pdf-annotation-t
ools/
R EVIEW 3.2 Annotations
Question 1 of 3
What is an annotation app?
A. An app about Ann Margret
This website lists a ton of annotation apps:
http://appadvice.com/appguides/show/pdf-annotatio
n
B. An education app made by Ann
Romney
C. It draws on a PDF and Pictures
with makers and you can take
notes.
D. converts files
Check Answer
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S ECTION 3
Whiteboard Apps
Educreations Interactive Whiteboard Best of Class
This is one of the most popular free whiteboard apps. The app
has a simple user interface and is a good whiteboard app to
start with. You can record lessons than share the lessons with
students via the web. This app gets four and a half stars.
Free
Whiteboard
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/educreations-interactive-w
hiteboard/id478617061?mt=8
Whiteboard apps can be used to write on the iPad and then
projected for the class to see. They are also a very good alternative to annotation apps. You can take a screen shot of an article or picture and write on it with a whiteboard app. Whiteboard apps are in this category because they have similar properties. Most are free and can be used as a supplement to annotation apps. However, higher-end whiteboard apps do cost
money.
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EeJERYOfsX8
If you go to Educreations’ website you can see a ton of lessons
that teachers created with a whiteboard app. Some of the lessons are downright amazing.
2.99
http://www.educreations.com/
Explain Everything
Honorable Mention
This is one of the most popular whiteboard apps around. You
can record a lesson with this app. You can even make slides
similar to a PowerPoint. This app gets four stars.
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/explain-everything/id43149
3086?mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b00ZeszvjP4
Website: http://www.explaineverything.com/
Video about using whiteboards:
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Splashtop Whiteboard
ScreenChomp
There are a ton of free whiteboard apps for the iPad. I was curious how a 19.99 whiteboard app could have four and a half
stars. You have to see the video on this to see how good the
program is. It looks like PC programs that cost hundreds. You
still need Apple TV, AirServer, Reflector or a VGA to iPad
adapter to project this app on the board. It is a very interesting app for someone that wants a higher-end whiteboard app.
This is a very simple app that allows you to record your voice
and your finger moving on the whiteboard. This app gets four
stars. This is a good app to have students use to record a lesson. It is simple enough to use with younger students.
9.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/splashtop-whiteboard/id43
7679527?mt=8&ign-mpt=uo=4
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ES3kbYp9Htw
Jot! Whiteboard
This is a four and a half star whiteboard app.
4.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/jot!-whiteboard/id3761333
40?mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fxh3VW16TdE
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/screenchomp/id442415881
?mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5__7UMtHyS8
Whiteboard Lite: Collaborative Drawing
This is a free whiteboard app that gets four stars. It is simple
to use but is very effective.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/whiteboard-lite-collaborati
ve/id301962306?mt=8
Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lFyOjMpKa0M&list=PLA
E10AF7959C48AA8
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ShowMe Interactive Whiteboard
Airsketch
This is a four and a half star interactive whiteboard app. You
can record your lesson and share it.
This is a very good whiteboard app that gets four and a half
stars. If you want more then the free whiteboard apps can offer this one is for you.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/showme-interactive-whiteb
oard/id445066279?mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dUKv1S9Qoos
9.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/air-sketch/id376617790?mt
=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_XontF1QCb8
Doceri
This is a very good four and a half star whiteboard app. You
can connect your iPad to your Macintosh with this app. I recommend watching the video to see this feature.
Teach
By Knowmia
Free
This is a free app to record your lessons. The app gets four
stars.
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/doceri/id412443803?mt=8
Free
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MlI2_Rseut8
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/teach/id527216211?mt=8
Website: http://www.knowmia.com/help
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I NTERACTIVE 3.3 Whiteboard Apps
Which two apps get Honorable Mentions
from the author?
A. Jot! Whiteboard and Teach
B. Airsketch and Doceri
C. Educreations and Explain Everything
D. None of the above
Check Answer
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C HAPTER 4
Presentations
S ECTION 1
Presentations
I NTERACTIVE 4.1
If any website that require Flash you can access the
websites with Photon. Photon is a browser that uses
Flash. Most people do not think it is possible to run
Flash on an iPad but Photon can. Both the websites for
Glogster and Prezi require Flash.
Photon Flash Player for iPad - Flash Video & Games
plus Private Web Browser Honorable Mention
Presentations
Video on different presentation apps
4.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/photon-flash-playerfor-ipad/id430200224?mt=8
All Free
Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dIVRx3tuo8o
Prezi, Glogster and Voicethread all have applications.
All three can be used with a class. With Prezi and Glogster you can join with free accounts and the paid accounts are reasonable. Prezi, Voicethread and Glogster
have fun online presentations.
For more information:
http://www.teachertech.net/Teacher%20projects.htm
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Haiku Deck
Honorable Mention
This is a free app. It makes presentation and is user
friendly. This app is an absolute hidden gem. The app
has four and a half stars and only 12 reviews. This is an
excellent app that is not well known.
Glogster: The Visual Network Player
I really like this presentation website. The app only
gets three stars.
Free
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/glogster-visual-netw
ork-player/id552911140?mt=8
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/haiku-deck/id53632
8724?mt=8
Video: http://teachertech.net/glogster.htm
Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XO3HMmJ8sIc
Prezi for iPad
This is a free fours star app. Prezi is an excellent webbased presentation tool. The website does have more
features then the app. If you use a browser like Photon
that allows Flash then you can access the website directly. If you use the free app you will still find Prezi
and effective tool.
VoiceThread
I like the website that goes with the app. You can add a
recorded voice to a picture for a student to create a
multi-sensory presentation. The app gets only two and
a half stars. You might want to consider just going to
the website. The service is a paid service.
Free
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/voicethread/id46515
9110?mt=8
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/prezi-for-ipad/id407
759942?mt=8
Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MSdbOok7puk
Video: http://teachertech.net/prezi.htm
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Keynote
Vittle
Keynote is the Macintosh version of PowerPoint. The
basics of the program are the same as PowerPoint. Apple Makes this app.
This is a four and a half star app that allows you to annotate your pictures and PDFs. You can add audio and
turn your presentations into a cool videos.
9.99
8.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/keynote/id36128548
0?mt=8
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/vittle/id629037418?
mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qejyR17j3xg
Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sOrMZy0JmV0
SlideShark
This is a free app that can be used to view a PowerPoint.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/slideshark-view-shar
e-presentations/id471369684?mt=8
Website:
Flowboard: Presentation Maker with Touch Publishing
This app allows you to make some dynamic presentations. You can add text, pictures, videos, and PDFs.
The app gets four and a half stars and is free. If you
want to full version then you have to pay 4.99
Free
https://www.slideshark.com
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/flowboard-touch-pu
blishing/id630717527?mt=8
Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p1IK16giKRU
Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xa2SX3IPi-Q
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PowerPoint
The app is free but you have to sign up for the service.
The prices vary based on the type of service. The app allows you to sign into the Microsoft Office program
called PowerPoint and use a web-based version.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/microsoft-powerpoi
nt-for-ipad/id586449534?mt=8
Showpad - Mobile Sales Enablement
This is a sales presentation app. The app is a free four
star presentation app. It is worth a look.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/showpad-mobile-sal
es-enablement/id432293783?mt=8
SlideIdea - Make Your Presentation Life Easier
This app gets four and a half stars and is free.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/slideidea/id6912366
37?mt=8
Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ZDuamQlzxY
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R EVIEW 4.1 Presentations
Question 1 of 4
Name a presentation program that can open
PowerPoint ?
A. Keynote
B. Slideshark
C. Haiku Deck
D. Both A and B
Check Answer
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S ECTION 2
PuppetPals HD
Presentations for
Younger Grades
This is another good app where children make a puppet show. This is a free app. This app is free but there is
a paid version for 2.99. You can also make in-app purchases to unlock features. The paid version of the app
is called “Puppet Pals HD Director's Pass.”
Free
Video about presentations for younger students
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/puppet-pals-hd/id34
2076546?mt=8
Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FYUx7QVXXX4
Free apps:
Sock Puppets
Honorable Mention
With this app you create a puppet show. Children can
talk and move each character to tell a dynamic story.
This is a free app
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sock-puppets/id394
504903?mt=8
Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fPXho0AQlN4
bookabi
This app looks is a free presentation app. The app is
best used to create social situations and then talk about
them. The app is free and has many low-cost in-app
purchases. The app gets four and a half stars.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/bookabi/id49439123
9?mt=8
Website: http://tamajii.com/bookabi/
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Paid apps:
Toontastic: School Edition
Felt Board
You pick a background and characters to tell a story.
Toontastic has a template with different parts of a story
to make you own play. The app is free but to unlock
most of the features you have to buy the app. Toontastic is a very highly rated app.
This app is distinctly different. If you wanted to have a
young child create something and talk about this it
then this app for you. You can have a child create a
character quickly and easily with no artistic talent
needed. It lacks the cool sound effects of some of the
presentation apps like Toontastic. The key to this app
is a very intuitive interface that is simple enough for a
child to use. Better stated: “It just works.” This app
does not fit into a specific category but it is a hidden
gem. I see this app being used by Speech and Language
Pathologists to get a child to talk or by a preschool art
teacher to create a character. It does not quite fit in
with the presentation apps but I just like it.
9.99
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hLhE1kJya70
YouTube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo3mILx8lhkwv
a2LGJHIHJQ
Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oRFBNj0znD0
2.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/felt-board/id492342
753?mt=8&ign-mpt=uo%3D42.99
Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cNMzMKSmqok
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30hands: Digital Storytelling & Presentations
Super Duper StoryMaker
This is a four star free interactive story telling app. The
app does have a number of in-app purchases.
You use pictures and artwork to create a story. This
app gets four stars.
Free
4.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/30hands/id6050132
31?mt=8&utm_campaign=Listly&utm_medium=list&
utm_source=listly
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/super-duper-storym
aker/id549220752?mt=8&ign-mpt=uo%3D4
Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qf97VPgc3mQ
Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R4ktJ-BcYHU
Toontastic Jr. Shrek
This is a version of Toontastic with the same basic concept except for younger ages and with Shrek.
This app uses the characters from the Shrek movie and
allows a child to create an animation with them. The
Free to try but 2.99 to unlock
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/toontastic-jr.-shrek/
id632359329?mt=8
Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mAbbdLbFAdo
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R EVIEW 4.2 Presentations Younger Students
What two apps will record your voice and
animate a story for you?
A. PuppetPals HD
B. Both A and C.
C. Sock Puppets
D. PowerPoint
Check Answer
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C HAPTER 5
Video
Editing
and
Pictures
S ECTION 1
Video Editing
Video on iPad Video Editors:
I NTERACTIVE 5.1
Video Editing
iMovie
Best of Class
It is basically a scaled down version of iMovie. It is an excellent program at a low price. You can shoot a video and then
edit it. You can watch it and quickly edit it, and then insert
transitions, text and theme music. It even comes with several
templates. You can load it to YouTube or Facebook. You have
to be careful with the orientation you shoot the video in. You
have to see for yourself. Also, you have to allow iMovie to access your videos and pictures. You can shoot in iMovie but
then you cannot access it in your photos or edit it in other applications. But if you want to shoot and edit a quick video this
is a good feature.
Pinnacle Studio
This is the scaled down version of a PC video editor. Before
Windows Movie Maker become the main low-end video editing program Pinnacle Studio was the best basic video editor
on the PC market. The program holds all of the good features.
You can do basic video editing and add text. It is simple but
that is the strength of the program. The app cost 12.99. This is
a very good app.
12.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/pinnacle-studio/id5521000
86?mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aKNHX3mURks
I NTERACTIVE 5.2
Made with iMovie for the iPad
4.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/imovie/id377298193?mt=8
Blue the Dog
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=APQhVuQXiuM
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Movie360：My Movies, My Life！
Free video editing apps:
This app records movies using filters. Filters can distort videos to create cool effects. This app gets four stars.
Videolicious
4.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/movie360-my-movies-my-l
ife!/id479827948?mt=8
Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2hNu3FciQQk&feature=c
4-overview&list=UURBmjKsbYGEcbYZz49hKTUA
This is my favorite free video editing app. It gives you a simple
template with a few steps that anyone can follow. It is a good
app to use with students because the app gives simple directions of what to do.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/videolicious/id400853498?
mt=8
Website: https://videolicious.com/
Videoshop - Video Editor
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UUvDWpuk0A4
This app gets five stars. The interface is simple and is set-up
to help you transfer or post video.
Animoto
1.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/videoshop-video-editor/id6
15563599?mt=8&v0=WWW-NAUS-ITSTOP100-PAIDAPPS&
l=en&ign-mpt=uo%3D4
This is another good free video editing program that uses a
template. You have to pay to unlock some of the features you
might need.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/animoto-videos/id4592480
37?mt=8
Website:
http://animoto.com/features
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e1WSvVKLra0
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Magisto - Magical Video Editor
Video Star
A free video-editing app that gets four and a half stars.
This is a very fun app. You make your very own music video.
The app gets four and a half stars and is free.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/magisto-magical-video-edit
or/id486781045?mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OTwJI0f8c1s
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/video-star/id438596432?m
t=8
Website: http://videostarapp.com/AppStore
MONTAJ - Video Editing and Sharing
Montaj is a simple and free video-editing app that gets four
and a half stars. This app allows you to share your videos.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/montaj-video-editing-shari
ng/id545997471?mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MTELhYFU5mM
Cute CUT - Full Featured Video Edit
This is a video editing and drawing tool. The app gets four
stars and is free.
Free
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tImA-oGkI8s
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YouTube Capture
iMajiCam — Realtime video effects
This is a four star app that allows you to take video, touch it
up and upload it to YouTube.com.
This is a four and a half star app. The app creates interesting
video effects in real time. The app is free but does have a number of low cost in-app purchases.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/youtube-capture/id5769414
41
Flipagram
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/imajicam-realtime-video-ef
fects/id390530940?mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wQg20AiaOe8
This video editing app is free and gets four stars.
Free.
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/flipagram/id512727332?mt
=8
Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OCl_DnSLFYI
YesVideo
This is a free five star video app. The app allows you to transfer and share home videos.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/yesvideo/id586046959?mt
=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_q9DVDGtTEs
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Videoshop
This app is simple and effective. The app costs 1.99 and gets
1.99
I NTERACTIVE 5.3 Video Editing
Question 1 of 3
What is not an iPad movie editing app?
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/videoshop-video-editor/id6
15563599?mt=8
A. iMovie
VideoGrade - Color Editor for HD Video
This app gets four and a half stars.
4.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/videograde-color-editor-for
/id492488712?mt=8
VideoFX Live
This is a free video app that gets four and a half stars. This app
can create cool videos with a filter. Filters do things like add
colors, distortions, or make a video black and white. It is a fun
toy to play with.
B. Pinnacle Studio
C. Animoto
D. Videolicious
E. All of the above are iPad video
apps
Check Answer
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/videofx-live/id478338333?
mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X8ptg5jDeEU
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S ECTION 2
CoachMyVideo Mobile: Easy Frame-Capture & Video Analysis
Video Coaching Apps
This is a four and a half star coaching app.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/coachmyvideo-mobile-easy
-frame/id499915119?mt=8&ign-mpt=uo%3D8
Website: http://www.coachmyvideo.mobi/
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ha3qGO-6RFs
Coach's Eye
This is an app that allows you to video tape a sport and break
down the person’s movements. The app gets four and a half
stars. It can allow you to show athletes something you might
not be able to explain. This app has some in-app purchases.
4.99
Website: http://www.coachseye.com/
Ubersense Coach: Slow Motion Video Analysis
This is a five star coaching video app that is free.
Free.
https://itunes.apple.com/app/video-coach-ubersense/id4704
28362?mt=8
Website: http://www.ubersense.com/
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d9BsiOtW3T8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bw6F4f0UTXA
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I NTERACTIVE 5.4 Video Coaching Apps
Which app is designed to video tape athletes
to help coach them?
A. Coach's Eye
B. CoachMyVideo Mobile
C. Ubersense Coach
D. All of the above
Check Answer
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S ECTION 3
Play Video and Other Media
Netflix
You can watch countless videos on your iPad. This is a great
app when you travel to a place that has Wi-Fi. You can watch
movies out in public or in a hotel. You do have to pay for Netflix service to use the app.
Free
Skype for iPad
You can videoconference with your friends for free. The app
only gets three stars.
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/netflix/id363590051?mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-E_K2MgIIIM
Free
YouTube
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/skype-for-ipad/id44201268
1?mt=8
This is the most popular video storage and watching service.
This app only gets two and a half stars. Many people prefer to
just using the website. You can go to the YouTube website in
Safari and save the home-page to your iPad desktop.
Website: http://www.skype.com/en/
Video of how to use Skype website:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YiVPbuT_buY
Video of how to use Skype app:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z26bK5DTOE4
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/youtube/id544007664?mt=
8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UuO2yrMoEVM
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Vimeo
BrainPOP Featured Movie
This is a popular video sharing and storage website. I like this
app because I can sign into my Vimeo account and go directly
to my videos. However, the app only gets two stars. Many people prefer going to the website instead. You can save the website to your iPad so it look like an app that is also an option.
Brainpop is a popular video website for educators. I have used
it many times with any number of classes. The app is free but
you do have to pay for the full service. The app gets four and a
half stars.
Free
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/vimeo/id425194759?mt=8
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/brainpop-featured-movie/i
d364894352?mt=8
Vimeo basics: http://vimeo.com/help/basics
Website: http://www.brainpop.com/
TED
This app has a number of motivational videos. Some people
really like this app. The app only gets three stars.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ted/id376183339?mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rvs8jUVwbSU
Brainpop Jr.
This app is an educational video website for young children. If
you like Brainpop but want videos for children that are a few
years younger this website is for you.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/brainpop-jr.-movie-of-theweek/id536371867?mt=8
Website: http://www.brainpopjr.com/
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TuneIn Radio Pro
This is one of my favorite apps. You can listen to radio stations from around the world. This is a great app.
9.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/tunein-radio-pro/id319295
332?mt=8
I NTERACTIVE 5.5 Play Video and Other Media
This website and app will block
Youtube.com ads and comments.
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OsR8ayaNPQ8
A. BrainPOP
B. YouTube
C. Vimeo
D. YouTube cleaner
Check Answer
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S ECTION 4
Audio Recording
Recorder Plus II
This is a free four and a half star app. This is a lot more
thought out then a tape recorder. The app has been improved
upon. The paid version is 2.99 and gets four and a half stars.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/recorder-plus-ii/id5022715
11?mt=8
2.99
Hokusai Audio Editor
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/recorder-plus-+-ii/id50227
2063?mt=8
This is a very good audio editor for the iPad. Audio editing is
actually a very simple process and with this app you can do it
anywhere.
Video:
http://turbokey.dyndns.org/iphone_en/en_index.html
Free
Comparative Audio
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/hokusai-audio-editor/id432
079746?mt=8
This is a five star app. You can play video with this app and record your voice over it.
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EeuhOQYGIjw
9.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/comparative-audio/id46710
6699?ls=1
Website: http://www.comparativeaudio.com/
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Photo Editing
Glaze
You can turn your photos into paintings with this app. This
app gets five stars.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/glaze/id521573656?mt=8
Photogene for iPad
This is a photo editing and collage app. This app get four and
a half stars.
2.99
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bZC0Wfb5mmM
FX Photo Studio HD
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/id363448251
This app has 190 effects and filters according to the app store.
You can make in app purchases to add new effects.
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3T-U4la7kug
2.99
Elasticam - Smear Squeeze Share
This is a very popular photo-editing app that allows you to
add interesting effects to your pictures. This app gets five
stars.
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/fx-photo-studio-hd/id3696
84558?mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LWJgISdfQlg
1.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/elasticam-smear-squeeze-s
hare/id579803125?mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LmOzsIm21_c
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Snapseed
TouchRetouch
This is a free four and a half star app. You can make basic enhancements to Photographs with this app. Just a good app for
someone that is new to photo editing.
Ever want to cut someone out of a picture on the fly. With this
app you can do that and for very little money. It gets five stars.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/snapseed/id439438619?mt
=8
.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/touchretouch/id373311252?
mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7LWLQ0LqZbY
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KWWTrylRV3g
Auto Adjust
Photo Wall Pro - Collage App for iPad
This is a low cost photo-editing app with four stars.
2.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/photo-wall-pro-collage-app
/id366672688?mt=8
This is a four stars basic photo enhancement app.
.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/auto-adjust/id336073089?
mt=8
Website: http://joemacirowski.com/autoadjust/
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UTaed30trJ4
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PhotoPal
Reflex - Vintage Camera and Pic Editor for Instagram FREE
This app has a long list of tools to edit your photos with. This
is a very good app but you have to consider the many choices
it gives you. This is a four star app.
This is a free app. The app gets four and a half stars. You can
make your digital pictures look retro.
.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/photopal/id380312615?mt
=8
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/reflex-vintage-camera-pic/i
d612498996?mt=8
Website: http://www.lotogram.com/reflex/
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ji_M3ImXPmg
Camera Awesome
8mm Vintage Camera
This app will make your pictures look like they were made on
an old camera. The app gets four and a half stars.
This is like a mini version of a photo editor on your iPad. The
app is free but you do have to pay for the extra features. The
app gets four and half stars and is widely downloaded.
1.99
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/8mm-vintage-camera/id40
6541444?mt=8
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/camera-awesome/id42074
4028?mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-g2tneRETug
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hYzGwVQ6E18
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Blux Camera for iPad
SnappyCam Pro
This app has a long list of photo editing features. The app gets
four and a half stars. The app is also reasonably priced.
You a can take a ton of photos and then pick the best photo(s).
2.99
.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/blux-camera-for-ipad/id57
3827039?mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xH_sQSXgMcM
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8wfQFAtsw98
AfterLight
XnView Photo Fx Editor
This is a four and a half star free photo editing app. The app
distorts pictures to create an effect.
This is a good photo editing app at a low price. You can adjust
photos, crop and use filters to get effects. The app gets four
and a half stars.
Free.
.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/xnview-photo-fx-editor/id4
83193237?mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VFhvb054Msk
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jLYDTWOQdi8
Xnsoft has a number of similar apps for low prices. If you
want to check them out click on this link:
http://www.xnview.com/en/mobile/
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Orasis
Lapse It Pro • Time Lapse Professional
This is a four and a half star app. The app allows you to retouch your photos.
This is a four and a half star app that takes time lapse photographs.
.99
1.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/orasis/id454408758?mt=8
#
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/lapse-it-pro-time-lapse-pro
fessional/id536495161?mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wUTTCvTmNCY
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3CCuXEgTFN8
InstaPlace
Camera360 Concept – HelloCamera
This is four star picture app that tells people your location.
This is a five star app. You can add some very good artistic effects to your photographs very quickly with this app.
1.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/instaplace/id565105760?m
t=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uF_gFkg1hBM
Free
.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/camera360-concept-helloca
mera/id545623778?mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kGKuhv3eZcw
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pCAM Film+Digital Calculator
This app calculates the distance that an object is from the camera. This app gets four and a half stars.
29.99
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q8Y-h34c5kI
Over
This app filers or alters pictures and video. The app gets five
stars.
1.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/over/id535811906?mt=8&v
0=WWW-NAUS-ITSTOP100-PAIDAPPS&l=en&ign-mpt=uo
%3D4
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Collage
Photo Collage Free
This app allows you to make a collage with different pictures.
The app is free and gets four and a half stars.
Pic Stitch
Free
You can make a collage with several pictures. This app gets
five stars. The app is free but you can make some in-app purchases.
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/photo-collage-free/id50866
8322?mt=8
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/pic-stitch/id454768104?mt
=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lwBEfPS16jE
Pic Jointer
This is a free four and a half star app. You can join multiple
pictures with this app.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/pic-jointer/id509987785?m
t=8
Pic Collage
This is a free five star app. You can make some in-app purchases. You can put together different patterns and pictures.
TurboCollage Pro
Free
This is a four and a half star collage app. You can make some
nice collages with pictures.
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/pic-collage/id448639966?
mt=8
2.99
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lhoQL9H1BR8
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/turbocollage-pro/id456881
004?mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a090jaN8uAw
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Photo Wall Pro - Collage App for iPad
PicPlayPost
This is a low cost photo-editing and collage app with four
stars.
This app puts video in a frame. This app gets four and a half
stars.
2.99
1.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/photo-wall-pro-collage-app
/id366672688?mt=8
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/picplaypost/id498127541?
mt=8#
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UTaed30trJ4
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9_bvxLdU60U
PicFrame
This is a collage app. You can add pictures frames with
shapes. The app gets four and a half stars.
.99
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VX0kWvAAEtg
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C HAPTER 6
Math
S ECTION 1
Math Apps for Younger
Students
Motion Math
This is a popular program that teaches basic fractions.
1.99
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/motion-math/id3924
89333?mt=8
Video:
http://motionmathgames.com/motion-math-game/
Bingo Math
Math Flash Cards HD Addition & Subtraction
This is a fun game that practices basic math skills. You
work on adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing.
This is one of the most popular apps in its category.
This is a highly rated but not well known app about adding and subtracting.
.99
.99
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/math-bingo/id371338
715?mt=8
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/math-flash-cards-hdaddition/id371169718?m
Website: http://macspots.com/
Play the game for free here with a PC, Mac or an iPad
with a Flash browser like Photon:
http://www.abcya.com/math_bingo.htm
Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zEj9zZLRc5Q
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Pizza Fractions: Beginning With Simple Fractions
Bugs and Numbers
Pizza Fractions is a very popular fun program to teach
fractions.
This is a great app to teach basic math. It has a lot of
games to learn with. Not all the games have bugs but
the name suggests it is marketed for boys and tomboys
alike.
Free
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/pizza-fractions-begin
ning/id374084320?mt=8#
Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jrICurVJvOQ
2.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/bugs-and-numbers/i
d577575295?mt=8
Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9P_4B0ll0nw
Native Numbers - Complete Number Sense Mastery
Curriculum
This is a research-based app. That means someone
looked to see what would work before releasing the
app. The app teaches number sense with many different lessons. It gets five stars.
4.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/native-numbers/id5
70231808?mt=8&ign-mpt=uo%3D4
Website: http://www.nativebrain.com/apps/
Monkey Math School Sunshine
This is a four star app. The app teaches basic adding
and counting.
1.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/monkey-math-schoo
l-sunshine/id451287325?mt=8
Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MBaVPS2Nk-o
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My Math Flash Cards App
Quiz Generator
This is a four star app. The app teaches the four basic
operations of math.
This is a four and a half star app. You can do the four
basic operations of math. The app has adding and subtracting with three digit numbers. It also goes beyond
basic multiplication and division.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/my-math-flash-card
s-app/id412496588?mt=8
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/quiz-generator/id49
5047525?mt=8
Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8dbh4pNJmK8
Website: http://www.belmathapps.com/
Website: http://www.powermathapps.com/
Math Ninja HD
This app has a fish eating numbers. The current version of the app only gets three and a half stars. I do like
the concept behind the design of the app.
This app gets four and a half stars. I like this app and
have used it a number of times. However, I would not
use this app in any school settings. The ninja throws
stars at cats. It is not graphic but could give the wrong
impression.
Free
1.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/motion-math-hungr
y-fish/id483049169?mt=8
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/math-ninja-hd/id37
0144476?mt=8
Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VwW8zV0NE1I
Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bl2hZ0LAw6o
Motion Math: Hungry Fish
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Mathmateer (A.K.A. Rocket Math)
This app has rockets that it combines with math. The
app gets four and a half stars. Some people call this app
rocket math.
1.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/mathmateer/id3939
89284?mt=8
Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Jb6dC2EjGM
Math Dictionary for Kids
This app has a ton of information on mathematical terms. The
app gets four stars. With so many concepts in math this app is
a great idea.
2.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/math-dictionary-for-kids/i
d454367958?mt=8
Website:
http://www.prufrock.com/Assets/ClientPages/math_dictiona
ry_app.aspx
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AppTutor GKA - Kindergarten Addition
Common Core Math Apps
This is a four star app.
4.99
App Tutor Apps Honorable Mention Common Core
Assessment Great App Maker
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/apptutor-gka-kinder
garten/id543586705?mt=8&ign-mpt=uo%3D4
This is an app developer that I found through Twitter.
They make apps for Kindergarten through fifth grade.
App Tutor makes a number of apps for multiplication
and addition. The apps are linked to Common Core
Standards and do an assessment. When students finish
a test it will email a certificate. For a professional
teacher being able to evaluate your students’ progress
is very important and most apps simply ignore this. I
hope in the future AppTutor and other app makers will
allow teachers to get detailed information on their students work. I highly recommend these apps. They understand what a professional teacher wants.
Website:
http://apptutorapps.com/?apps=kindergarten-additio
n
Apps go for 4.99.
Website:
http://apptutorapps.com/?apps=place-value-rounding
Website:
AppTutor PVR - Place Value and Rounding
This app gets four stars.
4.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/apptutor-pvr-place-v
alue-rounding/id566582284?mt=8&ign-mpt=uo%3D4
http://apptutorapps.com/apps/
Video: http://vimeo.com/57875711
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Grade 1 Math - AppTutor Common Core Interactive
Workbook
4.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/grade-1-math-comm
on-core-interactive/id631361400?mt=8&ign-mpt=uo
%3D4
Website:
http://apptutorapps.com/?apps=apptutor-grade-1-ma
th-common-core-interactive-workbook
AppTutor G2M - Grade 2 Multiplication
This app is linked to Common Core standards and does
an assessment as well. This is a four star app.
4.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/apptutor-g2m-grade
-2-multiplication/id533874826?mt=8&ign-mpt=uo%3
D4
Website:
http://apptutorapps.com/?apps=grade-2-multiplicatio
n
AppTutor G1A - Grade 1 Addition
This is a four and a half star app.
4.99
This app is linked to Common Core standards and
gives an assessment. This is a four and a half star app.
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/apptutor-g1a-grade1-addition/id543590039?mt=8&ign-mpt=uo%3D4
Website:
http://apptutorapps.com/?apps=grade-1-addition
4.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/apptutor-g2a-grade2-addition/id547610804?mt=8
Website:
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Workbook
This is a general 2nd grade math app. This is linked to
Common Core standards and it does an assessment.
4.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/grade-2-math-apptu
tor-common/id616063822?mt=8
Website:
This is a three and a half star app.
4.99
D4
Website:
n
Workbook
4.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/grade-3-math-comm
on-core-interactive/id616087947?mt=8&ign-mpt=uo
%3D4
Website:
This is a four and half star app.
4.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/apptutor-g3a-grade3-addition/id547612209?mt=8&ign-mpt=uo%3D4
Website:
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Splash Math Apps
Honorable Mention Common Core Assessment
4.99
5th Grade Math: Splash Math Common Core Worksheets for
kids [HD Full]
D4
Website:
n
This is a four and a half star app. The app is linked to Common Core Standards. The app is broken down into chapters
like a book. This is a well thought out app.
9.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/5th-grade-math-splash-mat
h/id504805587?mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ACm2_t37oWQ
4.99
D4
Website: http://apptutorapps.com/?apps=5-2
This is the free version of the app:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/5th-grade-math-splash-mat
h/id504807361?mt=8
StudyPad Inc. has a number of highly rated math apps. I recommend looking at their website and checking out other apps
created by this company.
https://www.splashmath.com/products
YouTube channel:
http://www.youtube.com/user/eduPadchannel?feature=watc
h
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3rd Grade Math: Splash Math Worksheets Game for 16 chapters [HD Full]
1st Grade Math: Splash Math Worksheets Game for 13 chapters [HD Full]
This app gets four and a half stars. It is broken down into chapters. The app is very well thought out. If you go to the company’s website you can see what all the chapters are about and
read more detailed information.
This app is organized like a textbook. The app gets four and a
half stars.
Chapters on the website:
http://studypadinc.com/splash-math-grade-3/
9.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/3rd-grade-math-splash-mat
h/id432105525?mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1arrDb6N-uk
Splash Math - 2nd grade worksheets of Numbers, Addition,
Subtraction, Time & 9 other chapters [HD Full]
This app gets four and a half stars. It is broken down into 13
chapters. The app teaches many different skills. This is a well
thought out app.
9.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/splash-math-2nd-grade-wo
rksheets/id447312071?mt=8
9.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/1st-grade-math-splash-mat
h/id456195301?mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CIhJZ57A6bc
4th Grade Math: Splash Math Worksheets Game for Kids [HD
Full]
This app combines high interest games and breaks down the
app into chapters like a book. This app gets four and a half
stars.
9.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/splash-math/id483707128?
mt=8
To see how the chapters are broken down:
http://studypadinc.com/splash-math-grade-4/
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RmoHQ75Tkfw
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wbLMGLLwUPo
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iTooch apps
Honorable Mention Common Core Assessment
This is an entire collection of apps that are linked to common
core and do an assessment.
9.99
iTooch 8th Grade Math | Math activities on Functions,
Operations, Probability, Statistics and Algebra
4.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/itooch-8th-grade-ma
th-maths/id521722391?mt=8
http://www.edupad.com/educational-apps-ipad-iphone/
Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0dDTy04ERx4
Space Voyager Math: K, First, and Second Grade Common Core Math
This app gets four and a half stars at a low price.
iTooch 7th Grade Math | Math exercises on Operations, Geometry, Fraction, Multiplication and Division
2.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/space-voyager-math
-k-first/id669640886?mt=8
Website: http://www.mrsjuddsgames.com/
iTooch 7th Grade Math | Math exercises on Operations, Geometry, Fraction, Multiplication and Division
4.99
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I NTERACTIVE 6.1 Common Core Math Apps
Which one of these app makers is linked to
Common Core standards?
A. iTooch
B. Splash
C. App Tutor
D. All of the above.
Check Answer
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Algebra
meStudying: Algebra 1
You can study different algebra skills with this app. The app
gets four and a half stars.
4.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/mestudying-algebra-1/id34
8658717?mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C2GaGiiijcI
Algebra !!!
Algebra Touch
This is a very good application to teach basic algebra. The app
gets four and a half stars. The app helps simplify the equations.
This app has lots of worksheets for basic Algebra. It is a highly
rated app.
3.99
1.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/algebra-!!!/id521332053?m
t=8
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/algebra-touch/id38435426
2?mt=8
Website: http://www.mathpentagon.com/
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-6Uz9Gj2Ln0
Pre-Algebra Guide [HD]
This is a four and a half star app that covers a lot of ground.
The table of contents is a long list. This app does have in-app
purchases.
.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/id379810475?ign-mpt=uo%
3D4
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DragonBox Algebra 5+
Math !!!
This app shows you how to solve all different kinds of algebra
equations. This app gets four and a half stars.
By Math Pentagon
5.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/id522069155?ign-mpt=uo%
3D4
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oX_eqGTpCcs
Algebra Author’s Pick
Math Pentagon makes a number of free apps that teach algebra and math. This app gets fours stars and is free. This app
has in-app purchases.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/math-!!!/id467548534?mt=
8
Website: http://www.mathpentagon.com/
This is a four star app. I am a fan of the Yourteacher.com
math apps. I think the teaching with video is a helpful resource for many students.
9.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/algebra/id406783021?mt=
8
Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZxbXjORORSU&list=PLz
jlFur5AtcmEwWfFfKnHf_zqoPNZtP_q
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Khan Academy
Math
Yourteacher
Author’s Pick
This app shows how to do all sorts of math for Middle
School through college in video. It is a free app but if
you want more it costs a good amount. The video looks
like your math teacher showing you step by step equations. They also have a website but they charge a good
amount of money.
Author’s Pick Honorable Mention
This is a free video teaching app. The website is free.
The app teaches all sorts of things. This is a great app
and website. The Khan Academy has many apps based
on specific subjects. For instance, you can find Algebra
1 or Trigonometry.
App:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/khan-academy/id46
9863705?mt=8
Website:
Website:
http://www.khanacademy.org
http://www.yourteacher.com
Video: http://www.youtube.com/user/khanacademy
app:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/math./id469234810
?mt=8
Sample lesson:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e-pSz9p0MVo&list
=PLzjlFur5AtclLP9vVvu_jgioeK3buP3Su
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Math Quizzer
Virtual Manipulatives!
This app teaches addition, subtraction, multiplication,
and division. It is used in schools because it is free. It is
a chalkboard with few graphics but it can adjust to very
different ability levels.
This app creates fraction bars for you. The app gets
four and a half stars and is free. The app is made by
abcya.com. I recommend checking out the abcya.com
website.
Free
Free
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/math-quizzer/id2936
18952?mt=8
Website:
http://kendevelopment.blogspot.com/2008/10/mathquizzer.html
Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6eBWcba7QQ
iSpreadsheet Free (Mobile Spreadsheet)
This is a highly rated spreadsheet app. It gets four and
a half stars. Best of all it is free.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ispreadsheet-free-m
obile-spreadsheet/id306226132?mt=8i
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R EVIEW 6.1 Math apps
Question 1 of 2
What answer is the name of a very popular
site that uses video to teach many subjects?
A. Apple.com
B. abcya.com
C. Khan Academy
D. google.com
Check Answer
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Geometry 4 Kids
Geometry
This application teaches basic shapes and angles.
.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/geometry-4-kids/id446626
897?mt=8
Website: http://apps.nthfusion.com/
iCrosss
This app teaches high school geometry. The app gets four and
a half stars at a reasonable price. The app shows 3D objects
with basic graphics.
.99
Math App - Geometry I
.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/math-app-geometry-i/id48
1766610?mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y__vGcJ6HY4
Geometry Stash
This is a four star geometry app that is about “theorems, postulates, and corollaries.”
1.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/geometry-stash/id3246518
52?mt=8
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Calculator Apps
Graphing Calculator HD
Graphing calculators cost a lot of money. You can buy an app
to do the same task. The app has four and a half stars.
1.99
Quick Graph: Your Scientific Graphing Calculator Bargain
When a calculator app gets four and a half stars it is going to
turn heads. Graphing calculators cost good money but this
one is free.
Free
mt=8
The paid version:
Quick Graph: Your Scientific Graphing Calculator
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/graphing-calculator-hd/id3
74274107?mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C5qnJJi7ikw
Big Calculator Free Author’s Pick
This can be used to add, subtract, multiply and divide. The
app is highly rated.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/big-calculator-free/id37417
4252?mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=evi-6jhgDhQ
1.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/quick-graph+-your-scientifi
c/id541477533?mt=8
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Jumbo Calculator
This can be used to add, subtract, multiply and divide.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/jumbo-calculator/id361121
377?mt=8
Website: http://blog.christopherweems.com/
TouchCalc
This is a free scientific calculator with a ton of different functions. The calculator is complicated if you want to do basic
math. However, if you know how to use this calculator then it
is a very good find.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/touchcalc/id286091993?mt
=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZXrJ6wFp-XY
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Spreadsheets
Numbers
If you purchased an iPad after October 2013 then it is free. If
you have an older iPad then it is 9.99.
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/numbers/id361304891?mt
=8
Google Sheets
Excel
The app is free but you have to sign up for the service. The
prices vary based on the type of service. The app allows you to
sign into the Microsoft Office program called Excel and use a
web-based version.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/google-sheets/id842849113
?mt=8
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/microsoft-excel-for-ipad/id
586683407?mt=8
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Science
S ECTION 1
Science
DINOSAURS iPad: American Museum of Natural History Collections
This is a four star app that teaches about dinosaurs.
1.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/dinosaurs-ipad-americanmuseum/id408967122?mt=8
Science apps are specific to the curriculum. You have to look
for individual apps that fit with what you are teaching. Here
are some notable apps.
Free version:
Smithsonian Channel for iPad
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eRFPQlMHKso
This app gets four and half stars and is free. The app has a lot
of good pictures, information and video.
Project Noah
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/smithsonian-channel-for-ip
ad/id482096908?mt=8
Smithsonian YouTube Channel:
http://www.youtube.com/user/smithsonianchannel
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/dinosaurs-the-american-m
useum/id351849237?mt=8&ign-mpt=uo%3D6
This is an interesting app. You share information on wildlife
with other people. This app gets four and a half stars.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/project-noah/id417339475?
mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=daAXcIdwx0I
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Peterson Backyard Birds
iTeach All Pro
This is a guide of different types of birds. This app gets four
and a half stars.
This app combines mathematics, Physics and Chemistry. The
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/iteach-all-pro/id561902095
?mt=8
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/peterson-backyard-birds-fi
eld/id431948401?mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=74AMNG_d4iQ
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2zzEOyjFW9I
PhysicalSci
This is a four star app with lots of examples of physical science.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/physicalsci/id510133269?m
t=8
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Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qPRnrwA4wxo
Astronomy
SkySafari 3 Pro
This is a five star app with over 300 reviews. You can see
space with this app from your iPad.
39.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/skysafari-3-pro/id43711238
2?mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4oRTvASx1pY
Solar Walk™ - 3D Solar System model
This is a five star app for a good price.
2.99
Star Walk
This is a four and half star app that lets you see space.
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/solar-walk-3d-solar-system
/id347546771?mt=8
2.99
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jbw4COx2tLk
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/star-walk-hd-5-stars-astron
omy/id363486802?mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fLqorTN0Gzs
SkyORB
Whenever you put the words 3D and free in the description of
an app that means you are on to something. This app is highly
rated.
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/skyorb/id338051358?mt=8
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Exoplanet
Britannica Kids: Solar System
This app is a 3D model of planets that are beyond our solar
system. The app is free but there are a number of in-app purchases.
This is a four and a half star app with lots of pictures of our solar system.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/exoplanet/id327702034?m
t=8
4.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/britannica-kids-solar-syste
m/id414503873?mt=8
Website: http://advocacy.britannica.com/blog/advocacy/
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4KPc6o0sZ3g
Moon Globe HD
Mars Globe HD
You can fly to the moon with this five star app.
You can visit Mars from the comfort of your iPad. This app
gets four and a half star.
.99
.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/moon-globe-hd/id3760000
38?mt=8
https://itunes.apple.com/US/app/id376020224?mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fCxc6WnI2Gk
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s4ZMK-RZS7g
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Sky Guide: View Stars Night or Day
This is a five star app. The app gives you pictures to the stars
and planets in the sky.
1.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sky-guide-view-stars-night/
id576588894?mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iVtq5AWrr_Y
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Earth Science
Google Earth
With this app you can see the entire planet in detail. The app
is widely used but only gets three and a half stars.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/google-earth/id293622097
?mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=id4v2sl92U4
Ecosystems HD
This app teaches about Ecosystems and gets four and a half
stars.
Earth Science Regents Buddy
2.99
The Regents are statewide tests in New York State. The app is
focused on test questions regarding this test. The app gets
four and a half stars
1.99
Website: http://www.sproutlabs.net/support.html#/
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/earth-science-regents-budd
y/id504921152?mt=8
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Physics Handbook
Physics
This is a four star physics reference app.
.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/physics-handbook/id42776
4699?mt=8&ign-mpt=uo%3D8
Physics Chemistry Maths Formulas: Formula MAX
Nuclear Radiation by WAGmob
This is a four and a half star app about nuclear energy. The
app has tutorials, flashcards and quizzes.
.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/physics-chemistry-maths-fo
rmulas/id454108371?mt=8&ign-mpt=uo%3D8
Video of iPod version:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VotvzzIbpNY
1.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/nuclear-radiation-by-wagm
ob/id427179552?mt=8
Website: http://www.wagmob.com/
Monster Physics
This is a children’s app about basic concepts in physics. The
app makes physics fun. The app also gets four and a half stars.
.99
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vKFhlR3DsPo
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Physics Pad free
Physics and Electronics
You can create your own interactive designs to test out the
laws of physics. This app gets four and a half stars.
This is a four star app with some in-app purchases.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/physics-pad-free/id494425
037?mt=8
1.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/physics-electronics-simplen
easyapp/id405370341?mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pcDQEGMmpck
The paid version gets four stars.
3.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/physics-pad-hd/id4338312
81?mt=8
Website: http://www.simpleneasyapp.com/
SimplePhysics
This is a four star app about Physics.
1.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/simplephysics/id40823397
9?mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=klJaQEqNno4
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Chemistry
The Elements: A Visual Exploration
This is a periodic table that gets five stars from the iTunes
store. The price is not cheep. However, it makes the subject
matter more engaging. For many science geeks this is a must
have app. The app is a four and a half star app.
13.99
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Gff817nLqo
Nova
This app is a periodic table that takes into account when elements become compounds.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/nova-elements/id51277264
9?mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2m3FXnhW6TE
Quick Periodic Table of the Elements
This is a free five star app. This app can be used in most high
school science classes.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/quick-periodic-table-eleme
nts/id467937518?mt=8
Video: http://www.quickchemistry.com/
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ChemDoodle Mobile
Chem Pro: Chemistry Tutor
With this app you can draw chemical properties and make calculations. The app gets four stars and is free.
This is a four and a half star app. The app has a lot of add-ons
that you can buy to learn more.
Free
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/chem-pro-chemistry-tutor/
id509384060?mt=8
Website: http://www.chemdoodle.com/
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=avd3tIEj4TU
Chemistry Formula Practice
Students can actually compete to see who is best at putting together chemistry formulas. This app gets four stars.
Organic Chemistry FlashCards
1.99
1.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/chemistry-formula-practice
/id422957082?mt=8
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/organic-chemistry-flashcar
ds/id353024980?mt=8
Website: http://www.carolina.com/
goREACT
This app allows you to test out 300 chemical reactions. This is
a five star app.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/goreact/id649585694
Website: http://www.msichicago.org/
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Elements Test 2
This app helps you learn the names of all of the elements. The
app gets four stars and is free.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/elements-test-2/id5039370
54?mt=8
Website: http://www.roeper.com/website/Welcome.html
H2O - An Adventure that Teaches Kids Chemistry
This is a four and a half star children’s app about chemistry.
This is a subject that should be fun and get people excited.
.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/h2o-adventure-that-teaches
/id390060643?mt=8
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Biology
Digestive Anatomy for iPad
This is a highly rated app. I think it is too pricey for most high
school classes to buy for everyone. What I recommend is buying one copy and projecting the app on a screen. Animations
of digestion can make the class more engaging. There are
other similar apps from this developer that also have merit
but some have a higher price compared to this app.
9.99
Frog Dissection
You can now cut up a frog without the mess.
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/3d-digestive-anatomy-for-i
pad/id496300410?mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qWq9i0roBag
3.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/frog-dissection/id37762667
5?mt=8
Human Anatomy Atlas
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aM8sZkccDA4
This app shows 3D models of the human body. The app gets
four and a half stars. The price is high. If you project with an
iPad the app could be used to teach anatomy.
Powers of Minus Ten - Cells and Genetics
34.99
This app allows you to get a close up look at cells and genetics.
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/human-anatomy-atlas/id44
6207961?mt=8
1.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/powers-minus-ten-cells-ge
netics/id429123553?mt=8
Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yTbcldkqTMg&feature=c
4-overview&list=UUV0vh6v7Tva2k35jGTmdG8w
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D2cfP49KOno 3D
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Visible Body Store
3D Cell
Visible Body has a number of similar apps that are very highly
rated. If you like this app take the time to look at Visible
Body’s other apps.
This app teaches the parts of the cell. The app gets three and a
half stars.
http://www.visiblebody.com/store/
Videos:
http://www.youtube.com/user/VisibleBody?feature=watch
HudsonAlpha iCell
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/3d-cell/id402252996?mt=
8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mnyQKPHSi2c
Solve the Outbreak
This is a very good visual to use if you are teaching parts of a
cell. This app gets four stars.
By Centers For Disease Control and Prevention
Free
You have to solve a dangerous outbreak of a disease with this
app. The app gets four and a half stars and it is free.
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/hudsonalpha-icell/id36488
2015?mt=8
Free
Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OcUMCEWqjl8&feature=
c4-overview&list=UUiWmGOR6MmSbtnvcMqpINOg
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/solve-the-outbreak/id5924
85067?mt=8
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3D Brain & Nervous System Anatomy for iPad 2
The Virtual Bacterial ID Lab
This is just a great 3D app. The app gets four stars.
This app is for high school biology students that want to identify bacteria with the use of DNA. This app gets four and a half
stars.
9.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/3d-brain-nervous-system-a
natomy/id498097099?mt=8
Free
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yVM9k91m-wU
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/the-virtual-bacterial-id-lab/
id443867462?mt=8
Upper Respiratory Virtual Lab
This is a well put together free app. You get to see inside the
human anatomy in vivid and colorful ways. This app gets four
and a half stars.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/upper-respiratory-virtual/i
d435530624?mt=8&ign-mpt=uo%3D4
Mitosis
This is a free four star app about that explains Mitosis.
Free
Brain MRI Atlas
This is a four star app that maps a picture of a real brain.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/brain-mri-atlas/id4315565
80?mt=8
http://www.radlynx.com/
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3D Brain
This app is free and it gets four and a half stars. The app
shows you a 3D model of the brain.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/3d-brain/id331399332?mt
=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rpxdksZVvDU
NeuroRad
This is a four star paid app about the brain.
19.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/neurorad/id452668265?ls=
1&mt=8
Video: http://www.radlynx.com/neurorad/index.html
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Engineering
AutoCAD 360
This is a four and a half star app that allows you to look at 2D
and 3D models. The app is free but you have to pay for in-app
purchases.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/autocad-360/id393149734?
mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oEdv7NvtlLg
GrabCAD
TinkerBox HD
This is a free four star app that teaches engineering and basic
science concepts.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/tinkerbox-hd/id415722219?
mt=8
This is a four and a half star app. This app allows engineers to
collaborate on a project and share ideas through pictures and
models.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/grabcad/id518400211?mt=
8
Website: http://grabcad.com/
Website: http://tinkerboxnews.com/
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iDynamic
PadCAD Lite
This app allows you to see complex models. One example is
how a windmill works. The app is free and the in-app purchases cost a little bit of money. This is an interesting four star
app.
This app helps you to design a blueprint for a smaller dwelling
like a home. This app gets four stars.
Free
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/padcad-lite/id488645046?
mt=8
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/idynamic/id496739359?mt
=8
The Paid version gets three and a half stars.
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GK8Tt8MNjf4
14.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/padcad/id479935212?mt=8
Autodesk FormIt
Website: http://plugworks.com/
This is a four star app that allows you to design buildings.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/autodesk-formit/id5752825
99?ls=1&mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-4MH64pnWw
GstarCAD MC Pro
This is a five star app. This is for complex drawings.
9.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/gstarcad-mc-pro/id555578
651?mt=8
Website: http://www.gstarcad.net/
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iDesign
This is a four star design app.
7.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/idesign/id342790226?mt=
8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R0qu7BBtHdY
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Subject Apps
S ECTION 1
Social Studies
Many of the History apps are specific to a certain area of history. I recommend that history teachers use book apps and
the word processing apps. It is also a good idea to have your
students use the iPad to access primary source documents and
do research from online databases. Many of the other chapters and sections in this book can provide you with that information.
U.S. Historical Documents
You can look at primary source documents with this app. This
is a four star app.
.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/u.s.-historical-documents/i
d299849995?mt=8
Constitution for iPad
The Most important document on earth goes high technology.
The app does add to the subject and it gets four and half stars.
Flow of History
This is an interesting app. It gives an overview of a subject in
history and then links to more information. The app gets four
and half stars in a category where it is difficult for an app to
stand out.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/constitution-for-ipad/id363
287472?mt=8
Website: http://cbagwellconsulting.com/
.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/flow-of-history/id48623123
2?mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hlAfpQKSm-g
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Stack the States
Ansel & Clair: Paul Revere's Ride
This is a great app to learn the different states. The app gets
This is an app about Paul Revere’s ride. The app is designed
for children and gets four stars.
.99
4.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/stack-the-states/id3813422
67?mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z2EaoSf4Dos
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v1wFkwWwPXg
Civil War Interactive
Stack the Countries
This app is the international sequel to Stake the States. This
app teaches you all the different countries on Earth. The app
gets four stars.
1.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/stack-the-countries/id4078
38198?mt=8
This is a four and a half star app. You can read about the Civil
War, look at pictures and listen to audio.
4.99
Website: http://www.chemdoodle.com/
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dka2P0PZqwc
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American Presidents for iPad
The Civil War Today
This app has biographies of all the presidents. The app gets
This app gives detailed information on the Civil War. This app
3.99
.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/american-presidents-for-ip
ad/id453403499?mt=8
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/the-civil-war-today/id4288
12156?mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jezyzLXrzu4
Website: http://www.history.com/support
Gettysburg Battle App
Gallup News
This is a five star app that teaches about Gettysburg.
This app shows trends in politics and news. This app gets four
and a half stars.
Free
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/gallup-news/id358556750?
mt=8
Website:
http://www.gallup.com/poll/126068/Gallup-Application-iPh
one-iPod-touch.aspx
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/gettysburg-battle-app/id43
9997623?mt=8
Website: http://www.civilwar.org/battleapps/
The Revolution: Interactive Guide
This is a five star app about the American Revolution.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/revolution-interactive-guid
e/id471681913?mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GjtvmQid7z0
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Virtual History ROMA
Ansel & Clair's Adventures in Africa
This app gets four and a half stars. I think this app would
work well if it is projected in front of a class. This is app gives
you a modern way to look at old Rome.
This is a four and a half star app. This app has gotten a lot of
very good press.
8.99
4.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ansel-clairs-adventures-in/i
d433593765
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5OkcOFCW-tU
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d0syiMca6pw
Back in Time
This app has numerous animations, pictures and illustrations.
The app gets four and a half stars and some good comments.
7.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/back-in-time/id450345693
?mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CqLAsyG1U1U
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Here are some websites about social studies apps:
http://www.livebinders.com/play/play/119771
http://teachwithyouripad.wikispaces.com/Social+Studies+Ap
ps
http://certificationmap.com/top-5-ipad-apps-for-u-s-historyclass/
http://blog.historians.org/resources/1106/history-theres-anapp-for-that
http://www.padgadget.com/2012/10/04/top-ipad-apps-to-te
ach-kids-about-government-and-us-history/
http://wss.sd73.bc.ca/wiki/index.php/Best_Social_Studies_
Apps_for_iPad
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English
iPoe - The Interactive and Illustrated Edgar Allan Poe Collection
The Raven by Edgar Allan Poe Bargain
Possibly the greatest poem ever is now even better. The app
gets five stars and is free. The app adds images, music and
audio recordings to the poem.
Free
I have always been a Poe fan. This app makes the stories more
engaging and interactive. The app gets five stars.
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/the-raven-by-edgar-allan-p
oe/id408529373?mt=8
2.99
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pvgc2hWT_Qg
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ipoe-interactive-illustrated/
id507407813?mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HYg_ENPC85M
Free Books - 23,469 classics to go.
You can find and read all the classics with this free app. The
iPoe 2 - The Raven, The Black Cat and Other Edgar Allan Poe
Interactive Stories
This app makes the stories interactive. This app like the first
one gets five stars.
2.99
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/free-books-23-469-classics
/id364612911?mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Q4cJgoyDpA
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ipoe-2-raven-black-cat-oth
er/id571667540?mt=8
Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&
v=lskyUgMhBgA
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The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (by Mark Twain)
Shakespeare Pro
This is an interactive version of the classic story. This is a four
star app.
This app has all the works of Shakespeare. In fairness, you can
download them for free elsewhere. This app has shortened versions for the younger reader. You can highlight and save your
favorite quotes. I see this app for high school or college students that need that advantage to understanding the old English of Shakespeare. It is also a good app for a teacher that
wants to explain Shakespeare. This app gets four and a half
stars.
6.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/adventures-tom-sawyer-bymark/id355394390?mt=8
Video: http://foliumpartners.com/
You can download a free version of The Adventures of Tom
Sawyer (by Mark Twain) here:
http://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/74
9.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/shakespeare-pro/id341392
367?mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hxn11rrHIB8
Classical Contraption
This app makes classic poetry fun. It also gets four and a half
stars.
.99
Video: http://classicalcontraption.com/
Shakespeare In Bits: Macbeth iPad Edition
This is a five star app. I could see this app working if a teacher
projects his or her iPad onto a screen. This is a modern way to
get students engaged with Shakespeare.
14.99
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_S5ul4xxWJw
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Shakespeare In Bits: A Midsummer Night's Dream iPad Edition
This is a five star app. This app could work for an English
teacher if he or she projects the iPad.
14.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/shakespeare-in-bits-midsu
mmer/id460928278?mt=8
British Literature Guide
This is a four and a half star app. The app gives all sort of background on many famous British writings.
2.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/british-literature-guide/id6
09145733?mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RejnndARg68
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qa8yc4J1Fd4
American Literature Guide
Shakespeare In Bits
This app is free but you have to pay good money for in-app
purchases. If you see the reviews for the standalone version of
Shakespeare In Bits then you know that this is worth it.
This is a five star app. The app explains a ton of information
about famous American writings.
2.99
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/american-literature-guide/i
d553267944?mt=8
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/shakespeare-in-bits/id3737
63461?mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RejnndARg68
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_W7o3vf5f0A
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3D Classic Literature Collection
Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson (audiobook)
This is a four and a half stars app. The app makes the books
3D. It is as if you are reading the actual books. This app has
many classic books within the app. The app even has sound effects.
This is a free audio book version of Treasure Island. The app
even has a number of good visuals to go with the book.
.99
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/treasure-island-by-robert/i
d367234357?mt=8
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/3d-classic-literature-collect
ion/id352342690?mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-Swg9Usqak
iTooch 8th Grade Language Arts | English worksheets on Vocabulary, Grammar, Reading comprehension and Writing
Common Core
Sherlock Holmes - 3D Classic Literature
This is a four and a half star app. The app has 3D versions of
the many Sherlock Holmes classics.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sherlock-holmes-3d-classic
/id401219884?mt=8
This app has a ton of exercises and is directly linked to Common Core Standards. The app gets four and a half stars.
4.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/itooch-8th-grade-language/
id521724434?mt=8
Website:
http://www.edupad.com/itooch/eighth-grade-language-artsapp/
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Foreign Language
MindSnacks Honorable Mention
I see MindSnacks as one of the best foreign language app makers available. They make apps for several languages and they
are all free. How can you argue with a good app that is free? I
think Rosetta Stone might be the best teacher of different languages but it costs good money. MindSnacks makes apps to
help you learn many different languages. The apps do have inapp purchases.
Rosetta Course
The app is free but you have to pay for the course. Rosetta is
very good at teaching different languages. If you are not willing to pay consider a free or less expensive app.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/rosetta-course/id43558889
2?mt=8
YouTube channel:
http://www.youtube.com/user/rosettastone?feature=watch
http://www.mindsnacks.com/
Learn Spanish with busuu!
Mindsnacks YouTube channel:
http://www.youtube.com/user/MindSnackers
This is a three and a half star app that teaches you Spanish.
The app is free but has a number of in-app purchases.
Free
Duolingo Honorable Mention
This is a five star app that allows you to learn a number of languages for free.
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/kids-learn-spanish-with-bu
suu/id627898043?mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I84gVejRRGQ
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/duolingo-learn-languages-f
or/id570060128?mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rjfD2Lyp6rc
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Learn Spanish with Lingo Arcade
This is a four and a half star app that teaches children Spanish. You can make some in-app purchases if you want more.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/learn-spanish-lingo-arcade
/id592986630?mt=8
Website: http://www.alligatorapps.com/
Pepe and Pepita: Bilingual Spanish Gender & Vocab Challenge
This is a four and a half star app. The app challenges you with
words in both English and Spanish.
2.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/pepe-pepita-bilingual-spani
sh/id789876848?mt=8
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Translation Apps
Spanish Dictionary and Translator – SpanishDict
This is a four and a half star app. The app is a free Spanish dictionary.
Free
Google Translate
This is a four and a half star translation app.
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/spanish-dictionary-translat
or/id332510494?mt=8
Video: http://www.spanishdict.com/iphone
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/google-translate/id4147065
06?mt=8
Word Lens
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O0f7TVV7TOM
This app translates road signs into different languages.
Free
Spanish Dictionary Free+
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/word-lens/id383463868?m
t=8
This is a free four star app. You can look-up definitions of
words in Spanish. You can also make a number of in-app purchases.
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yxXkO2uvQaA
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/spanish-dictionary-free+/id
400367302?mt=8
Website:
http://ithinkdiff.net/iphone-applications/spanish-dictionarypro/
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Languages
myLanguage Translator Pro
This is a four and a half star translation dictionary. This app
has a low price and it does not need internet access to work.
This is a four star app that translates text into spoken words.
This app translates into 59 languages. The app even takes into
account dialect. The app has a free version that also gets four
stars.
2.99
Website: http://www.languagesapp.com/
4.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/translate-text-into-spoken/
id323470584?mt=8
iTranslate Voice 2
Free
You talk to your phone in one language and it talks back to
you in another language. It is hard to believe that this is possible. With a four star rating this means that it is.
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/translate-text-mylanguage/
id306752957?mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZkk4I__vhs
.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/itranslate-voice-2/id80618
7209?mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D9YCm85NEG4
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English Language Learners
English Idioms Illustrated
This helps people understand all of the creative language in
English.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/english-idioms-illustrated/i
d413057971?mt=8
Website: http://www.robotmedia.net/#highlight
SpeakingPal English Tutor
You can practice your basic conversation skills with this app.
Free
MyWordBook 2
This is a notebook for words you are trying to learn in English.
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/speakingpal-english-tutor/i
d437219346?ls=1&mt=8
Free
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CbsTaf2HG4c
https://itunes.apple.com/app/mywordbook-2/id488645037?
mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VfEOR4fXa_4
Sounds: The Pronunciation App
This app helps you pronounce the correct sounds in English.
The only drawback is it was designed in England. This is a
great idea even though American English is slightly different.
https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/sounds-the-pronunciationapp/id442713833?mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4df19yHFF08
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Interactive English
Kids learn English with busuu
This is an interactive magazine that helps teach English and
gives news. The app is free and gets four stars.
This is a free five star app that teaches English to young children.
Free
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/interactive-english/id48162
4098?mt=8
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/kids-learn-english-with-bus
uu/id580244428?mt=8
Website:
http://www.netlanguages.com/info/english/index.php
Website: http://www.busuu.com/mobile/kids
English for Kids
This is a free four-star app that teaches English to young children.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/english-for-kids/id3962778
50?mt=8
Website: http://321speak.com/
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I84gVejRRGQ
Multiple Meanings Library
This app teaches multiple means. The English language has so
much creativity that it is hard for some to grasp. The app is designed for speech and language pathologists but I see it being
useful for people that are learning English as a second language. The app gets four and a half stars.
12.99
https://itunes.apple.com/app/multiple-meanings-library/id5
25605265
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1rj5oO_BhMY
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Vocabla: learn English vocabulary for free. Dictionary, words,
phrases, idioms, lists, flashcards, games
This is a free four and a half star app that teaching a number
of things regarding English vocabulary.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/pl/app/vocabla-learn-english-vocab
ulary./id616731725?mt=8&utm_campaign=Listly&utm_medi
um=list&utm_source=listly
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_U8CGGj57Ks
Aprende inglés - Voxy
This looks like a good app except the description is in a language I cannot read. The app gets four stars and teaches people English that are not native speakers. The app also has a
number of in-app purchases. The app gets four and a half
stars.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/aprende-ingles-voxy/id4115
35459?mt=8
Website: http://voxy.com/
Videos:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3_GxugOmQdA&list=PLI
UPfimTOdyN5pspLjBNdsMFHRAzE1__4
Learn Spanish Free - Phrases & Vocabulary for Travel, Study
& Live in Spain
This app teaches basic functional Spanish. You can make one
in-app purchase. This app gets four stars.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/app/id547965502
Video: http://bravolol.com/products/learn-spanish
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Learn English Free - Phrases & Vocabulary
Links:
This is a four and a half star free app to teach English. This
app does have one in-app purchase.
http://busyteacher.org/12155-9-best-mobile-apps-for-esl-stu
dents.html
Free
http://www.voxxi.com/esl-ipad-apps-elementary-education/
http://www.bestcollegesonline.com/blog/2012/04/30/16-inc
redible-ipad-apps-for-esl-learners
Bravolol
This company has a number of apps that can teach you a ton
of different languages.
http://bravolol.com/
Phrasebook - Learn Multiple Languages for Free (French,
Spanish, German, Italian, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, English)
This app teaches you basic phrases of different languages.
This is a good app if you want to travel. However, if you are
teaching someone a new language from scratch this is a good
place to start. The app gets four and a half stars and is free.
You can make a number of in-app purchases.
Free
Websites: http://bravolol.com/products/learn-english
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L2Code HTML
Computers and Programming
This app teaches HTML. The app gets four and half stars.
HTML is a lot easier to learn then most people think. So this
app could be a good investment.
2.99
Web Page Creator for iOS - HTML Egg
This is a very different idea. You can create a webpage from
your iPad or iPhone. The app gets four and a half stars.
Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GGiKMpshrp8&list=PLK
Gx2asgPahFrwMR-k1w5t7YT8zAvMmjA
15.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/web-page-creator-for-ios-ht
ml/id446992850?mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/user/HTMLEgg
TouchAppCreator
You can make a basic app with this app. The app gets four and
a half stars.
3.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/touchappcreator/id447590
667?mt=8
Web Design Basics - HTML and CSS Code
This app teaches HTML and CSS. The app gets five stars. If
you want to know more then just the basics of HTML this app
is for you.
3.99
Website: http://www.crazybutlazy.com/
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lUv2A55Xxmc
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Hopscotch: Coding for kids, a visual programming language
Textastic Code Editor for iPad
This is a very good app. The app teaches basic programming
to younger students. This app reminds me of Scratch. This
This is a coding editor that claims to work with 80 different
languages. This app gets four and a half stars.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/hopscotch-hd/id617098629
?mt=8
8.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/textastic-code-editor-for/id
383577124?mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IWcuCoGs80A
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jMTlQXgjuec
Diet Coda
Daisy the Dinosaur
This free app teaches the basics of programming. This app
gets four stars.
If you want to do coding on your webpages from a remote location and not carry a laptop this app might be for you. This app
gets four stars.
Free
19.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/daisy-the-dinosaur/id4905
14278?mt=8
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/diet-coda/id500906297?mt
=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hnIbGeGWUb4
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GnNKCMVfoqE
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iMockups for iPad
Lightbot - Programming Puzzles
This is a four star app that allows you to design an app.
This is a five star coding app for kids at a low price.
6.99
2.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/imockups-for-ipad/id3648
85913?mt=8
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/light-bot/id657638474
iMockups YouTube channel:
http://www.youtube.com/user/imockups
Codecademy: Hour of Code
This is a four star app that teaches basic coding.
Video: http://light-bot.com/
Lightbot Jr 4+ Coding Puzzles
This programing app for kids gets four and a half stars.
2.99
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/lightbot-jr-4+-coding-puzzl
es/id858640629
https://itunes.apple.com/app/codecademy-hour-of-code/id7
62950096?ls=1&mt=
Video:http://light-bot.com/
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xDAn0aK_rcA
Lightbot One Hour Coding
This is a five star free coding app for kids.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/lightbot-one-hour-coding/i
d873943739?mt=8
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Grade-Book Apps
You can keep your grades and notes on students with these
apps. Most are free or reasonable to buy. Many schools have
teachers enter grades directly into a database. These apps will
not be comparable with those applications. However, if you
want a grade-book app all of these have good points.
ZipGrade - Grade Paper Tests and Exit Tickets
iDoceo - teacher's assistant. Gradebook, diary, timetable and
resource manager
Best of Class
This app grades in a way similar to a Scantron machine. The
app is free to try but you have to pay 6.99 for a subscription.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/zipgrade-grade-tests-your/i
This is a four and a half star teacher app that does a lot of
things very well.
6.99
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TfFxL7s1z30
9.99 Full version
GradeBook Pro
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/zipgrade-vpp/id765560889
?mt=8
This is a very good grade-book app with a lot of features. This
app gets four and a half stars app.
Free answer sheets: http://www.zipgrade.com/forms/
9.99
Website: http://www.zipgrade.com/
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/gradebook-pro/id39377761
4?mt=8
Video:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCben63Dd2u9TXehsHf
Cya6A
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JkJILnThX8M
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TeacherKit
Teacher's Aide (Attendance & Gradebook)
This is a good app. It is a free app. You can link this app to
Dropbox and that is a big advantage.
This is a four and a half star app. The app allows you to take
attendance and keep a grade-book on your iPhone or iPad.
The app is free but has a number of add-ons.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/teacherkit/id389584618?m
t=8
Videos: http://www.youtube.com/user/ITWorxTeacherKit
ClassDojo
This app has aviators that represent students. This app gets
four and half stars.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/classdojo/id552602056?mt
=8
Videos: http://www.youtube.com/user/classdojo
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/teachers-aide/id510174556
?mt=8
Groovy Grader
You can calculate the grades your students have with this app.
It works well with and iPhone or iPad.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/groovy-grader/id37643395
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eKgeV9Z7JS0
Other videos from the same company:
http://www.youtube.com/user/Simplek12Team?feature=wat
ch
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Essay Grader
You can check off boxes and have feedback emailed to students. This is a very interesting app. It is simple but it works.
4.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/essay-grader/id376946246
?mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pevpoZVP2kk
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Teacher’s Apps
Easy Assessment - Rubric Creation & Assessment Tool for
Teachers
You can now make a rubric with your iPad. This is a four star
app and is free.
1.9
TeacherCast Pro
This is a free four and a half star app. This app allows you to
be connected to what other teachers are doing in the field.
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/easy-assessment-rubric-cre
ation/id489279817?mt=8
Video: http://thepegeekapps.com/assessment/
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/teachercast-pro/id4607742
78?mt=8
Agenda Maker
Website: http://teachercast.net/
You can create an agenda for a meeting with this app. This
app is a five star app.
1.99
Common Core Standards
This is a good app to have to learn about Common Core standards.
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/agenda-maker/id431813611
?mt=8
Video: http://www.ydangleapps.com/agenda-maker.html
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/common-core-standards/id
439424555?mt=8
Video: http://www.masteryconnect.com/
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C HAPTER 9
Book Apps
and Reading
S ECTION 1
Book Apps or E-Readers
E-Book Apps:
Nook
This is a four and a half star app. If you buy e-books
from Barnes and Noble you will need this app.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/nook/id373582546?
mt=8
Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5UgZVF6iqaE
iBooks
Author’s Pick
iBooks is a free e-reader for the iPad. iBooks is in my
opinion the best e-reader to teach with. You can highlight and takes notes and then refer back to them. You
can highlight words and have the iPad read passages
that are highlighted. You can also have iBooks define
words.
Kindle
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/kindle-read-books-e
books-magazines/id302584613?mt=8
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ibooks/id364709193
?mt=8
This is an e-reader that is from Amazon.com. If you
buy e-books from Amazon.com you need this app. The
Free
Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n3R5qBjOvkA
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Marvin - eBook reader for EPUB
Wattpad
This is a five star app. This app is for people that want
to read numerous ebooks and are willing to pay for
some great features. Most apps in this category are
free. The app is a paid book app with five stars that
says a lot. If you are a computer geek and love reading
this is the app to get.
The app claims to have 10 million free stories that you
can read with this app. The app also gets four and a
half stars.
2.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/marvin-ebook-reade
r-for-epub/id667361209?mt=8
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/free-books-wattpadebook-reader/id306310789?mt=8
Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rD62wcd2isM
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9zyoxdUl-rI
Website: http://marvinapp.com/
Video of how to Sync Calibre to Marvin
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g2Wi9PSbWhU
TED Books
TED books are inspiring book just like the TED video
talks. The app gets three stars.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ted-books/id5110710
50?mt=8
Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j-5y1QoswKo
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MegaReader - 2+ Million Free Books
Bluefire Reader
This app gets four and a half stars. With the price of
books today I always like the word free to be associated
with it. If you are an avid reader this is a good value
pick. However the app is not free.
This is a free e-reader that reads different formats. The
app is free and gets four and a half stars.
1.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/megareader-2+-milli
on-free/id387136454?mt=8
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/bluefire-reader/id39
4275498?mt=8
Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H1nlzHzuYaY
Website: http://www.ebooksearchapp.com/contact/
Kobo Books
eBook Search Pro - Free Books for iBooks and other
eBook readers
This app gets four and a half stars. The app has a large
supply of free books for your e-reader.
.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ebook-search-pro-fr
eebooks/id531204555?mt=8
Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wsXA8Lv3izQ
You can look through different best selling books just
like many of the big name booksellers with this app.
The app is free and gets four stars. There is a Kobo
book tablet. It is just like a Nook or Kindle just not as
well known.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/kobo-books/id30125
9483?mt=8
Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PD-7ObmNpVg
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Blio
Readmill - book reader for EPUB & PDF
This is a four star e-reader app. This app does have text
to speech capability. You can make in-app purchases to
different voices. The app also does a good job with the
layout of books. This is a good e-reader for someone
with a disability.
This is a free book reader. The app gets four and a half
stars.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/blio/id409370678?
mt=8
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/readmill-book-reade
r-for-epub/id438032664?mt=8
Website: https://readmill.com/support
Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hYk7LPtDwns
eBook Search - Free Books for iBooks and other eBook
readers
A second video:
http://on.aol.com/video/blio-ereader-hands-on-51719
7402
This is a free app that gives you free books. The app
gets four stars.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ebook-search-free-b
ooks-for/id416454511?mt=8
Website: http://www.ebooksearchapp.com/contact/
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Inkling - Interactive Books, Textbooks, eBooks, and
How-To Guides
This app has interactive books to help you learn a number of school subjects. The app is free but has a number
of in-app purchases in the form of books. The app gets
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/inkling/id379351586
?mt=8
Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nq-GcXR3eXw
Kno Textbooks
You can rent textbooks on-line these days for cheap.
You can buy and read textbooks with this service on
your iPad. This is a good app for a teacher trying to
save some money in graduate school on books. The app
is free but the books are not. I recommend surfing the
web for other services. There is no reason not to be as
frugal as possible. I mean it is your money.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/kno-textbooks/id42
4280183?mt=8
Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9a02N25Yjg4
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Oyster – Read Unlimited Books
This is a four and a half star app that is free. You have
to pay 9.95 per month for a subscription. The app gives
you access to a ton of books.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/oyster-read-unlimite
d-books/id672803850?mt=8
To get a subscription:
https://www.oysterbooks.com/
Mac Life article about how and where to rent textbooks:
http://www.maclife.com/article/features/how_and_w
here_rent_etextbooks
Another site about selling and renting textbooks:
http://www.the-digital-reader.com/resources/digital-t
extbooks-9-sites-that-sell-and-rent-them/#.USY_e3Ck
AaU
Even more information about textbook rentals:
http://www.geeksugar.com/iPad-Textbooks-18543783
Apple has a ton of links to different types of book apps
for the iPad. The apps are for all ages.
https://itunes.apple.com/us/genre/ios-books/id6018?
mt=8
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I NTERACTIVE 9.1 Book Apps or E-Readers
Question 1 of 3
Which app is owned by Amazon?
A. Nook
B. iBooks
C. Kobo Books
D. Kindle
Check Answer
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S ECTION 2
These websites also have free books:
Free E-Books
Free Digital Textbooks
http://www.digitalbookindex.org/about.htm
Free Books
http://english-e-books.net
Google Books
http://books.google.com/
Project Gutenberg
Best of Class
This website has all of the copyright free books that are out
there. You can get the downloadable book in several different
formats.
Free
Feedbooks
http://www.feedbooks.com/publicdomain
Magickeys
http://www.magickeys.com/books/
http://www.gutenberg.org/
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jxdkap3Gb8U
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Both Barnes and Noble and Amazon do accept purchase orders if you want to buy books.
I NTERACTIVE 9.2 Free E-Books
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/
This link has information on Apples volume purchasing program:
Question 1 of 2
Which website gives you all of the classics in
ebook format for free?
http://www.apple.com/education/it/vpp/
A. YouTube.com
B. Project Gutenberg
C. abcya.com
D. teachertech.net
Check Answer
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S ECTION 3
News and Magazines
Flipboard: Your Social News Magazine
Author’s Pick
This is a great app to keep up with the news. It can be used to
create writing prompts or to keep up with current events. This
app can be used in a classroom but the teacher needs to use
some creativity to do so.
Free
Readability
This is a free app. You can go to any webpage and turn it into
something much easier to read. You basically turn a website
into an e-reader newspaper with the click of a mouse. This
app gets three stars.
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/readability/id460156587?m
t=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u9WGfsx_P4c
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/flipboard/id358801284?mt
=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X5kbuB_YIIg
Mr. Reader
This is a five star rated app. If you want to read a news feed on
your iPad this is a very good app.
3.99
SkyGrid
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/mr.-reader/id412874834?
mt=8
This is a four and a half star app. You can get customized news
reports with this app.
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=70XLv8n1JCo
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/skygrid/id364187929?mt=
8
199
Zinio – 5,000+ Digital Magazines
SkyGrid
This app has a ton of magazines you can buy. The app gets
four and a half stars and is free.
This is a four and a half star news app. It gives you the type of
news that fits your interests.
Free
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/zinio-5-000+-digital-magaz
ines/id364297166?mt=8
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/skygrid/id364187929?mt=
8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OqElfF7jK7A
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FgQl2JYIG8o
PressReader
Feedly News Reader. Blogs, RSS and YouTube.
This is a free four-star app. You can buy magazines and newspapers.
This app gets four and a half stars. This app is a great way to
do your online reading.
Free
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/pressreader/id313904711?
mt=8
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/feedly-news-reader.-blogs/i
d396069556?l=es&mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W_R6wYds1-g
Website: http://feedly.com/
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C HAPTER 10
Art, Music, and Theatre
S ECTION 1
Art
Inkpad
This is another interesting drawing app. The primary tool you
use to create a picture is a pen. In the description it says “professional vector illustration.” Vectors tend to look like cartoons or animations but they don’t have to. The app has many
tools for an artist. This is a very interesting app.
Sketchbook
4.99
This app has both a free version and a paid version. The free
version is really good. Many of the features remind me of Photoshop but you paint with your fingers. I think by allowing students to use their fingers is a good innovation. You get the advantage of using your hands and technology.
https://itunes.apple.com/en/app/inkpad/id400083414?mt=
8
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sketchbook-express-for-ipa
d/id410871280?mt=8
Paid: (called Sketchbook Pro)
4.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sketchbook-pro-for-ipad/id
364253478?mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VU2UFmrDGk4
Adobe Photoshop Express
This app gets four and a half stars. The app has a number of
in-app purchases.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/adobe-photoshop-express/i
d331975235?mt=8
Video of Sketchbook Pro:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3jg1b3preCg
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Adobe Ideas
iDraw
The app is a highly rated digital sketchbook from the biggest
name. This app has a number of good tools.
This is a vector based drawing app. In English vectors tend to
have less detail like a cartoon but they do not have to. This
app is good for making web graphics. With four and a half
stars this is a very good app.
9.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/adobe-ideas/id364617858?
mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1X4xDJ5g_Po
8.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/idraw/id363317633?mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LIkYZMqInAc
ArtStudio for iPad - draw, paint and edit photo
This is an amazing sketchpad and photo editor. It has five
stars for a reason.
4.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/artstudio-for-ipad-draw-pai
nt/id364017607?mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1SfPXLbKMz8
Inspire Pro
This is a four and a half star panting app with some very good
features.
7.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/inspire-pro-painting-drawi
ng/id355460798?mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-l8G65s4oVw
ArtStudio Caricature Tutorial Part 1- Quick and Easy
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_gZxD6FtzTY
ArtStudio Caricature Tutorial Part 2- Advanced
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vg5X8UWOpT0
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Procreate – Sketch, paint, create.
Zen Brushes
This is a very popular drawing app with a ton of features and a
reasonable price. You can make a number of in-app purchases
for short money. The app gets four and a half stars.
This is a five star app that allows you to create ink drawings.
2.99
4.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/zen-brush/id382200873?m
t=8
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/procreate-sketch-paint-crea
te./id425073498?mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ci3PF9Me5nY
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=95b7xcna8P8
ArtStudio for iPad - draw, paint, filters, photo editor
Auryn Ink
This is a four star painting app.
This is a five star art app.
4.99
3.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/artstudio-for-ipad-draw-pai
nt/id364017607?mt=8
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/auryn-ink/id407668628?m
t=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jxEkqErB1FI
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qFmCKZHUoKs
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MoMA Art Lab
Pixaki: Pixel Art for Professionals
This is a free four and a half star app. You can create art that
looks like modern art.
This app is a great way to create pixel art. The app gets four
and a half stars.
Free
4.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/moma-art-lab/id52988696
3?mt=8
https://itunes.apple.com/app/pixaki-pixel-art-for-profession
als/id689084217?mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FM4P42ChR2o
Website: http://rizergames.com/
PicLab HD - Design Studio
Tayasui Sketches
This app is for any aspiring graphic designer. You take pictures and add text along with visual effects. This app gets four
and a half stars. This app also has some in-app purchases.
This is a very popular drawing app. This app gets four and a
half stars. This app has a number of in-app purchases.
1.99
https://itunes.apple.com/app/piclab-hd-design-studio/id688
319243?ls=1&mt=8
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/app/tayasui-sketches/id641900855
?mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KwlSDNnEVIE
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Lume by Lichtfaktor
DRAWNIMAL
You can make cool drawings out of colorful light with this app.
The app gets four and a half stars.
This is a four and a half star children’s app for making animal
like artistic renderings.
1.99
1.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/lume-by-lichtfaktor/id6068
80273?mt=8
https://itunes.apple.com/app/drawnimal/id586239095?ls=1
&mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0j8OwvF2KcA
Website: http://www.drawnimal.com/
Retromatic 2.0
This app makes pictures look retro. This is a four and a half
star app. The app has a number if in-app purchases.
1.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/retromatic/id571636510?m
t=8
Website: https://www.facebook.com/Petavision
TouchDraw
This is a very good app to make vector graphics with. The app
8.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/touchdraw/id382021233?
mt=8
Video: https://www.youtube.com/user/touchdraw
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More links:
http://www.theartcareerproject.com/15-art-apps-you-shouldbe-using/2674/
http://appsineducation.blogspot.com/p/art-ipad-apps.html
I NTERACTIVE 10.1 Art apps
What app is described as having features
similar to photoshop and you can use
your fingers?
http://artsitenet.com/blog/?p=365
Video about the best art apps:
http://www.creativebloq.com/digital-art/art-on-the-ipad-123
2669
The above website has many videos of the apps that are listed
here.
A. Paint
B. Sketchbook
C. Photoshop
D. Photon Paint
Check Answer
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S ECTION 2
iAnimate Collage
Animation
This a a four star animation app.
6.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ianimate-collage/id4747311
59?mt=8
I used to spend hours creating animations on my computer.
The process was long and difficult. The iPad can make the
process much easier to the average person. I see this category
growing over times.
Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7DbdggwwX9Y&list=PLp
cTeildlRmP9pgxu1g9-3GeK-P2uyeyd
Animation Creator
This is a four and half star app that creates animations.
iAnimate
This is a very interesting animation app. You can create basic
animations for free. This app gets four stars.
Free
2.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/animation-creator-hd/id36
3201632?mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Td7dHkGxA5c
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ianimate/id483381946?mt
=8
This video is for the paid version:
http://animation-apps-for-ipad.weebly.com/ianimate-pro.ht
ml
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iStopMotion for iPad
PhotoPuppet HD
This is a four star animation app. The app creates some very
cool effects. If you have a creative artistic eye then you can do
a lot here.
This is a good app to animate a cartoon or picture. This app
gets four stars.
9.99
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q_C8xW9W6hI
This is an interring clip showing what this app can do.
2.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/photopuppet-hd/id4217385
53?mt=8
Video:
http://animation-apps-for-ipad.weebly.com/photo-puppet-h
d.html
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VzFE0tgGo5U
Do Ink Animation & Drawing
This apps interface looks like a classic animation program.
4.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/do-ink-animation-drawing/
id364762290?mt=8
Video and information:
http://animation-apps-for-ipad.weebly.com/do-ink-animatio
n--drawing.html
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S ECTION 3
3D Art
Forge of Neon 3D
This is a five star app. You can make 3D pictures with this
app.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/forge-of-neon-3d/id393366
672?mt=8
Anyone with an iPad can 3D print at a price that is not cheap
but one you can afford. Just think about the action figures you
can now create. Every computer geek/artist needs to create at
least one action figure or 3D piece of art. Imagine an art class
where you can make a three 3D piece of art that is mailed to
you. Now that is cool.
Blokify - 3D Printing & Modeling
This is a four and a half star app that allows you to create 3D
models. You can even print the models. The app does have
some in-app purchases.
Free
123D Sculpt by Autodesk
This is a good free sculpting application. The video says it all.
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/blokify-3d-printing-modeli
ng/id705778277?mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Jw2C-bhu3w
Free
App:
https://itunes.apple.com/in/app/123d-sculpt/id446119510?
mt=8
Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dIuRnaym_hQ
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Cubify
Foldify
Cubify is a 3D printing company. The technology exists where
you can make a 3D model and then print it out. If you use the
right format you can create a 3D object and send it to this company and have them mail you a plastic version.
This is an art app for children. You make printouts of cut-up
3-D Cubes. This is a four and a half star app. This app has a
number of in-app purchases.
http://cubify.com/
With Cubify you can even get an action figure made of yourself. You send them a picture and pick the charter’s body you
want it to be on. It is the coolest way to show off your computer geek super powers.
3.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/foldify/id527118971?mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IN5xOjcNnsw
http://cubify.com/store/categories/entertainment.aspx
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nzPp-WMyvmw
TreeSketch
This is a four and a half star app for making 3D pictures of
trees.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/treesketch/id421230117?mt
=8
Video: http://www.algorithmicbotany.org/TreeSketch/
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I NTERACTIVE 10.2 3D Art
What company or app can print 3D objects?
A. Cubify
B. Blokify
C. Forge of Neon
D. Both 1 and 2
Check Answer
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S ECTION 4
Guitar
Garage Band
This is the iPad version of the popular Macintosh software.
You can make your own music with this app.
4.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/garageband/id408709785?
mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yMj3lDVgUBM
GuitarToolkit
This app cost 9.99 and is the most highly rated guitar app.
The app has four and a half stars.
9.99
App:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/guitartoolkit/id284962368
?mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WSISF6fGMKo
Guitar Lessons: Rock Prodigy
This is a four star app that that is a guitar teacher. You can
buy lessons to new songs with in-app purchases. Song lessons
usually cost 3.99 per lesson.
59.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/guitar-lessons-rock-prodigy
/id407303228?mt=8
Another video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qsRo8dI9Z7Q
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Rock Prodigy: Learn Guitar
Gravity Guitar
This is a five star app that teaches you how to play the guitar.
This is a five star app at a low price.
Free
.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/rock-prodigy-learn-guitar/i
d687598019?mt=8
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/gravity-guitar/id431782725
?mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M0BHbAsGgaI
Another video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TlERuhLk2-s
YouTube channel:
http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuAEo5sbQU8IoFIAF5
Msakg
Learn Guitar
This is a four and a half star app at a low price. You can also
buy in-app purchases for .99.
1.99
Guitar Chords - 6 string guitar with fretboard and chord learning tool
This is a four and half star app. This app helps you learn the
basics of the guitar. You can buy more lessons via in-app purchases.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/guitar-chords-6-string-guit
ar/id506146809?mt=8
Website: http://appcamelot.com/app/guitar-chords/
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Some interesting articles about music apps:
This is the best list of music apps that I found in my investigation.
http://appsineducation.blogspot.com/p/music-ipad-apps_20
.html
I NTERACTIVE 10.3 Music
Question 1 of 3
According to the book what is the most
highly rated guitar app?
This is an article from the people that give you all the Dummies books. This article is about iPad Apps that Create Music.
http://www.dummies.com/how-to/content/ipad-apps-for-cre
ating-music.html
This is an interesting article on music making apps by PC
Magazine.
A. GuitarToolkit
How to Make Music with Your iPad
B. Guitar Hero
C. Guitar Finder
Another interesting article from MusicRadar:
http://www.musicradar.com/news/tech/the-best-iphone-ipa
d-music-making-apps-in-the-world-today-528573
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S ECTION 5
Piano Complete with 500+ Songs
Piano
This is a four and a half star app that helps teach the piano.
9.99
Website:
http://www.betterdaywireless.com/Piano_Complete.html
Piano Lesson PianoMan
Grand Piano - Learn how to play popular songs on a full size
keyboard with customizable sound and metronome
This is a free app that teaches you how to play the piano. I saw
a video on this and it looks impressive. The app only gets
three stars. You can make in-app purchases for more songs.
That is how they make their money.
This is a four star free app that teaches you to play the piano.
You can make a number of in-app purchases to buy lessons on
specific songs.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/piano-lesson-pianoman/id
300415611?mt=8
Free
Website: http://appcamelot.com/app/grand-piano
Video:
v=5B_4aCg6EB4#
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Real Piano PRO
Piano Tutor for iPad
This is a four star app that simulates a piano.
This is a five star app at a low price. You can also by song
packs for .99. This app shows you the notes along with the piano.
.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/real-piano-pro/id40981834
9?mt=8
2.99
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f30rIXN6JrI
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/piano-tutor-for-ipad/id364
898961?mt=8
Website: https://www.facebook.com/realpiano
In this video you can see an iPad synced to an iPad.
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zEVKsycqOKo
Tiny Piano
This is a free four and a half star app. The app is a mini-piano.
You can buy in-app purchases if you want more songs.
Music Studio
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/tiny-piano/id477014214?mt
=8
This is much more than a keyboard app. This five star app allows you to produce music. The app is in this section because
it features a keyboard even through it is a synthesizer. You can
also buy a number of in-app purchases.
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2kCWh54Mfso
14.99
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/music-studio/id328608539
?mt=8
Website: http://www.xewton.com/musicstudio/overview/
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iLearnPiano
This is a four and a half star app at a low price.
1.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ilearnpiano/id464665045?
mt=8
Website: https://www.facebook.com/zeemishapps
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S ECTION 6
Synthesizer
Music
There are a ton of apps for music. It is to the point where it is
not going to be enough to learn to play an instrument. Today
young musicians will be able to produce their own music with
a computer. There are many quality choices in this category.
In the future this could change how music gets created and
published. We are getting to the point where you can make
your own music and then put it online directly without outside help. Book publishing is going into this direction and music is next.
WaveMapper
This is a free app made by the same people that make
WaveGenerator. The app also gets five stars. It is a synthesizer
app.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/wavemapper/id591816731?
mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ilj9SWu_GW8
CASSINI Synth for iPad
This is a very good inexpensive synthesizer. It also gets four
and a half stars.
4.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/cassini-synth-for-ipad/id54
7147254?mt=8
WaveGenerator
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bfkUOGBgU6I
This is a synthesizer. You can see the creator took the time to
consider many details. This app gets four and a half stars.
19.99
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YSswLt1rD2U
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Magellan
KORG iELECTRIBE
This is a five star rated synthesizer.
You can create all types of music just the way you want. This
14.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/magellan/id544119998?mt
=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6HpudP6J7UY
Grain Science
This is a reasonably priced hybrid synthesizer. It also gets four
and a half stars.
9.99
9.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/korg-ielectribe/id36371404
3?mt=8
Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i66YAPXHCxI&feature=p
layer_embedded
SunVox
This is a very powerful music creation tool.
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/grain-science/id487233637
?mt=8
4.99
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VN_q4lTzFbs
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sunvox/id324462544?mt=
8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mL-b3LJS60M
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Traktor DJ
KORG Gadget
This is an app that allows you mix music tracks.
This is billed as the ultimate synthesizer app. It is essentially a
number of different synthesizer apps rolled into one. This app
gets four and a half stars. In the first week it was release the
app got over 100 reviews. The price does not seem to turn
away the serious buyer.
9.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/traktor-dj/id592052832?m
t=8
28.99
StudioTrack
https://itunes.apple.com/app/korg-gadget/id791077159?mt=
8
This is a sound mixing and effects app. You can adjust each
track and add effects to the music. It is highly rated. It reminds me of when I used to make copyright free music with
Acid Music on my PC.
Videos:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=41QVTMjruok&feature=c
4-overview&list=UUms9PJGpBiNJd8e1CJ37zWQ
9.99
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x27_uLQE90k
App:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/studiotrack/id362370888?
mt=8
Video:
v=SVyRNSFaPCc#
KORG iKaossilator
This is a four and a half star app. You make music by using
your fingers.
9.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/korg-ikaossilator/id452559
831?mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gl9TsIIgTm0
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Addictive Synth
AudioShare - audio document manager
This synthesizer app gets four and a half stars. It claims to
give precise control of the sounds.
This app lets you save, organize and export your many sound
files. With five stars this app just works.
4.99
3.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/addictive-synth/id4470726
53?mt=8
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/audioshare-audio-documen
t/id543859300?mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gUjsCLHgLxE
AUFX:Space
AUFX:Dub
This is a five star app. This app allows you to adjust and refine
audio.
3.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/aufx-dub/id678982701?mt
=8
Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kW2kHvIcXW4
According to the description in the iTunes store this app
works with “reverb audio effect” The app also gets five stars.
3.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/aufx-space/id665650685?
mt=8
Check out kymatica.com for many more highly rated music
apps.
http://kymatica.com/Software/Software
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If Sound Tracks interest you go to this website and read the article about similar apps:
http://createdigitalmusic.com/2010/03/ipad-apps-for-music
-making-whats-coming-the-bigger-picture/
I NTERACTIVE 10.4 Synthesizer
According to the author how is music going
to be made in the future?
A. With computers or Synthesizer
apps
B. Bells
C. Keyboards
D. Underground organizations
Check Answer
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S ECTION 7
Learn Music Notes
Ear Trainer
This app teaches you all the different sounds you need to
know to be a musician. This is a five star app.
6.99
ClefTutor - Music Notes Game
This is a four and a half star app that teaching you the notes
and corresponding keys on a piano.
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ear-trainer/id358733250?
mt=8
2.99
Jellybean Tunes - An Introduction to Reading and Composing
Music for Kids
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/cleftutor-music-notes-game
/id539358800?mt=8
This is a four star app that teaches children how to read music
notes.
Website: http://www.cleftutor.com/
2.99
Note Trainer - Sight Read Music
Website: http://www.jellybeantunes.com/
This is a five star music app that teaches you all of the notes.
2.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/note-trainer-sight-read-mu
sic/id505179836?mt=8
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S ECTION 8
Drums
Impaktor - The drum synthesizer
You have to see this video otherwise you would not believe the
description. You can play a table like drums and this app
makes it sound like actual drums. It is so unreal I even
searched online to see if it was an Internet hoax. It is real.
2.99
https://itunes.apple.com/app/impaktor-drum-synthesizer/id
557824278?mt=8
Go have to see this video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KjWT5ixO9Ck
DrumJam
You can play different types of drums with this app and it gets
7.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/drumjam/id530162824?mt
=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZncDIEfPrHY
S4 Industrial Composer
This is an app that allows you to create drumbeats. The app
gets four stars.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/s4-industrial-composer/id5
14507744?mt=8
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KORG iMS-20
This is a four and a half star drumbeat making app.
19.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/korg-ims-20/id401142966?
mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uz3uCaxkjOg
DM1 - The Drum Machine
This is a four and a half star drum app.
4.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/dm1-the-drum-machine/id
431573951?mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XzELy3WcRn4
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S ECTION 9
Theatre
dv Prompter
Pro Prompter
This app has a number of custom features to adjust the font,
background and colors. This was designed with professionals
in mind. It is harder to use but can do more then the free apps
in this category. So do not allow the three and half stars fool
you this is a good app but it is too complicated for a casual
user.
9.99
This is a teleprompter that works with iPhones, iPods and
iPads. The app gets four stars and is free. It allows you to communicate with a group of people all at once.
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/proprompter/id309792203
?mt=8
Free
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mT0Fuwe7rVM
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/dv-prompter/id410825555?
mt=8
Teleprompt+ for iPad
On Air
This app only gets three stars. It is still a very good app. You
can communicate with a group of iPads at the same time. This
is very valuable if you are giving stage directions.
Free
This application has lots of features with the professional
stagehand in mind. It does get four stars.
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/teleprompt+-for-ipad/id36
4903926?mt=8
14.99
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C4ABiogxkUQ
https://itunes.apple.com/de/app/on-air-tv-programm-deinemobile/id336137568?mt=8
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C HAPTER 11
Writing and
Mechanics
S ECTION 1
Writing
iA Writer
This app has a four and a half star rating. It syncs easily to all
different types of computers and works with Dropbox. This
app is designed for a writer to constantly put ideas into text.
.99
Writing Prompts
In order to become a good writer you have to write all the
time. A collection of writing prompts can help the creative
process.
1.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/writing-prompts/id417683
378?mt=8
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ia-writer/id392502056?mt
=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3IPf9UWPweg
Editorial
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YDhX9mZbFOk
This is a writing app that allows you to do research within the
app. That allows you to use scripting to create a more seamless process. The app does get five stars.
A Novel Idea
6.99
This app has a simple interface so that you can organize your
thoughts. This is a good app for a writer on the go. This app
also has low cost in-app purchases
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/editorial/id673907758?mt=
8
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WN0tlYCcJh0
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/a-novel-idea/id421948244?
mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YSU5mmZV9gs
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My Daily Journal
My Story App
Maybe you need to remind yourself things but do not want a
high technology app. This app allows you to take notes with
personalized colors and fonts. This is for people that like old
fashioned stationary and simplicity.
This is a writing app for children. This app gets four and a
half stars.
1.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/my-daily-journal/id431783
197?mt=8
.99
Website: https://www.facebook.com/mystoryiphoneapp
Website:
http://www.jisoftwareco.com/iPad_Journal/Welcome.html
My Secret Diary
Also, see the Word Processing section
This is a very simple but good writing app. It is free but has a
number of in-app purchases.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/my-secret-diary/id382008
409?mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CmU2-0BNM2I
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S ECTION 2
Dictionary.com Dictionary & Thesaurus for iPad
Dictionary
This is a utility that everyone can use. Best of all it is free.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/dictionary-com-dictionary/
id364740856?mt=8
Website: http://dictionary.reference.com/apps
Dictionary.
Good Word - Words with Friends Word Checker and Dictionary
This is a free four and a half star app. There is also a paid version for 1.99 as well.
This is a five star app. You can use this app if you are playing a
competitive scrabble game this app can check to see if your
word is real. The app also gives you a definition. There is also
a free version of this app that also gets five stars.
Free
.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/good-word-words-friendsword/id358081131?mt=8
Free version:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/good-word-free-words-frie
nds/id364748947?mt=8
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/dictionary./id379450383?
mt=8
1.99
Paid version:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/dictionary!!/id492085918?
mt=8
Website: http://www.thefreedictionary.com/
Website: http://www.jzlabs.com/
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B-Rhymes Dictionary
howjsay Pronunciation Dictionary
This is a rhyming dictionary. The app gets four and a half
stars. There is also a paid version for 2.99
This four star app helps you to correctly pronounce words.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/b-rhymes-dictionary/id357
654657?mt=8
2.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/howjsay-pronunciation-dict
ionary/id333252081?mt=8
Website: http://www.ever10.com/
Paid version:
2.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/b-rhymes-dictionary-pro/id
391436184?mt=8
Website: http://www.b-rhymes.com/iphone-pro/
Thesaurus Rex by Dictionary.com
This app gets four and a half stars. It is a thesaurus.
2.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/thesaurus-rex-by-dictionar
y.com/id596491781?mt=8
Website: http://dictionary.reference.com/apps
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I NTERACTIVE 11.1 Dictionary
What type of dictionaries can be found in
this section?
A. Rhyming
B. Pronunciation
C. Definitions
D. All of the above
Check Answer
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S ECTION 3
Grammar
Speech with Milo: Prepositions
Speech with Milo applications were created by a licensed
Speech-Language Pathologist. This application teaches prepositions in a fun interactive way.
The Mobile Education Store makes some of the best apps in
this category: Great App Maker
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/speech-milo-prepositions/i
d417190136?mt=8
http://mobile-educationstore.com/category/apps/
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iky3Vvieoj0
I also like Speech with Milo apps:
http://www.speechwithmilo.com/
Sentence Builder
Speech with Milo – Adjectives
The application focuses on building sentences around a picture. The application allows students to practice using proper
connecting words. The application has three different challenging levels.
Speech with Milo applications was created by a licensed
Speech-Language Pathologist. This application teaches adjectives in a fun way.
5.99
2.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sentencebuilder-for-ipad/id
364197515?mt=8
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/speech-with-milo-adjective
s/id495102080?mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bTjZ5yuTo6w
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ql6vHUdCCpQ
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Preposition Builder
Rainbow Sentences
This program teaches how prepositions can change the meaning of a sentence. The program teaches vocabulary within the
context of a sentence.
Students learn the “who, what, where, and why” of a sentence.
The parts of the sentence are color coded. This is a good app
to teach the parts of a sentence. This app gets four stars.
7.99
7.99
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/prepositionbuilder/id41393
9528?mt=8
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/rainbow-sentences/id42757
8209?mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xcTIF5Hb_zI
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vlg8o-p0z-4
Language Builder for iPad
TenseBuilder
This program helps sentence formation as well receptive and
expressive language.
This is another great app from the Mobile Education Store.
The app gets four and a half stars. I really like the app but I
am slightly surprised by the higher than expected price.
7.99
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/languagebuilder-for-ipad/id
405801365?mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=goD9IQ_9rCA
19.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/tensebuilder/id427577382?
mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mH3wa2-l8tA
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Questions2Learn
Sentence Maker
The app teaches how to respond to who, what, where and
when questions.
This app makes creating sentences an interactive game. The
app gets four and a half stars. This app is for young children
making short simple sentences.
9.99
Paid
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/questions2learn/id5372097
05?mt=8
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/questions2learn-lite/id5372
08661?mt=8
Website: http://www.speechpups.com/
Grammar Games by Tap To Learn
This combines high interest games to teach basic grammar.
.99
.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sentence-maker/id4991506
58?mt=8
Video: http://www.grasshopperapps.com/
Action Words
This app teaches verbs to young children. It shows simple pictures of action. The app gets four and a half stars.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/action-words/id511783094
?mt=8
Video: http://www.alligatorapps.com/
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/grammar-games-by-tap-tolearn/id434660444?mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eIBy9gYa_pc
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iPractice Verbs
Sentence Maker
This is another good app by Smarty Ears. The app teaches
verbs and tenses. The app gets four and a half stars.
This app helps teach about sentences. The app has a lot of
good features and gets four and a half stars.
9.99
.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ipractice-verbs/id3566688
82?mt=8
StoryBuilder for iPad
SparkleFish
This is a four and a half star app. You can create a story with
this app. The app asks you questions and you answer the questions to create your story.
This is the audio version of mad-libs. It says fun for all ages
but I would be careful with middle school students. They say
this app will have you laughing uncontrollably. This app gets
four and a half stars. The app is free but you can make a number of in-app purchases if you need another laugh while learning grammar.
7.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/storybuilder-for-ipad/id377
631532?mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k5Ino_fUiis
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sparklefish/id432462341
Website: http://www.sparklefishapp.com/
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Grammar Pop HD
Phrasal Verbs Machine
This is a fun game that teaches grammar. This app gets four
and a half stars.
This is a four and a half star app that teaches about verbs.
1.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/grammar-pop-hd/id666851
934
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/phrasal-verbs-machine/id5
93374912?mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ap_o_hAN0I
Website: http://page.macmillan.com/qdt/grammar-pop
The Grading Game
This app is a four and a half star proof reading app. The app
has you correct some of the most common mistakes people do
while writing. This app is a great idea. I am impressed that a
proof reading app could rate so highly.
1.99
Grammar Girl
This is a popular grammar website.
http://www.quickanddirtytips.com/grammar-girl
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/the-grading-game/id56485
3076
Website: http://www.gradinggame.com/
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6FeToM_pHZ4
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I NTERACTIVE 11.2 Grammar apps
Question 1 of 2
What app brand was created by a licensed
Speech-Language Pathologist?
A. Milo
B. Fran
C. Jill
D. Samson
Check Answer
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S ECTION 4
Simplex Spelling Phonics - Rhyming With CVC Words
Spelling
This is a five star app.
2.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/simplex-spelling-phonics-r
hyming/id580762950?mt=8&ign-mpt=uo%3D4
Website: http://www.pyxwise.com/ssphonicscvc.html
Simplex Spelling Phonics 2 Syllables - Spell To Read
Simplex Spelling Phonics - Advanced Phonograms
This is the next app in the series. The app gets four stars.
This app is a four and a half star app. I recommend watching
the video on this app.
4.99
.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/simplex-spelling-phonics-2
/id527299540?mt=8
App:
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rWd-K0Szvvo
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/simplex-spelling-phonics-a
dvanced/id572136313?mt=8
Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oUEt4rwQ2I4
Simplex Spelling (website)
Simplex Spelling has more apps if you are interested.
http://www.pyxwise.com/ssphonics3.html
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Spellyfish Phonics - Short A Words
Rocket Speller
This is highly rated and free spelling app.
2.99
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/spellyfish-phonics-short-wo
rds/id685148980?mt=8
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/rocket-speller/id49250468
9?mt=8
Website: http://www.pyxwise.com/spellyfish_a.html
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kPpj8x2Q0yQ
Skill Builder Spelling
Spelling Test Free by FunExam.com
This is a free and highly rated spelling app.
This app gives free spelling tests. It is an interactive modern
way to teach spelling. This is a four star app.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/skill-builder-spelling/id404
473361?mt=8
Website: http://kaiserapps.com/Contact-Us.html
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/spelling-test-free-by-funexa
m.com/id426041393?mt=8
Full version with unlimited tests:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/spelling-test-free-by-funexa
m.com/id426041393?mt=8
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Licking Letters
Spellosaur
This is a silly concept to teach basic spelling to young children. I just like the concept. This app gets four stars.
This is a free four star spelling app. The app teaches sets of
words that all students need to learn how to spell. I like the
concept.
1.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/licking-letters/id431550762
?mt=8
Website: http://tenlinstudiosllc.com/licking_letters.htm
SpellingCity
This is a free app to a website that teaches spelling. The app
only gets three and a half stars but the website is held in
higher regard.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/spellingcity/id538407602?
mt=8
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/spellosaur/id461007342?m
t=8
Skill Builder Spelling
This is a simple app but it gets the job done. The app gets four
stars and is free.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/skill-builder-spelling/id404
473361?mt=8
Website:
3 Words by Dotted Duck
https://www.spellingcity.com/app/
This is a game that teaches and reinforces the spelling of
words. This app gets five stars.
Video:
https://www.spellingcity.com/fancyframe.php?iframe&video
_id=92
.99
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Book Creator for iPad
Make Books
Video about making books with the iPad:
Author’s Pick
Book Creator is a paid app. It cost $4.99 but is worth it. You
make a story and you turn it into a PDF. You can insert pictures, video and audio. It is a presentation tool that makes a
classroom very different. I highly recommend this app.
4.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/book-creator-for-ipad/id44
2378070?mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UMhnQiS1Xwc
Composer Pro
Honorable Mention
Creative Book Builder
This is a four and a half star app that allows you to make interactive books. This app looks very interesting. This app allows
you to insert video, pictures and amazing animations without
knowing programming.
This book-making app allows you to make a book in HTML,
EPUB or PDF.
9.99
3.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/composer-pro/id53702688
0?ls=1&mt=8
Video:
The app gets four stars.
Videos:
http://getcreativebookbuilder.blogspot.com/p/videos.html
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qHam7VUKjuA
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StoryKit
Story Patch
This is a four star app. You can take a picture, draw a picture
or record a sound.
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/storykit/id329374595?mt=
8
You can create an interactive story with pictures and text. Students can import images or use the 800 images that come
with the app. You use these pictures to create a story or enhance an existing one. After you are done with your story you
can create a PDF and email to friends and family. Story Patch
is one of the highest rated apps in this category.
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_SZXEBFsjsI
Cost: $2.99
Free
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/story-patch/id388613157?m
t=8
Printzel — Make & Print Photo Books
This is a four and a half star book-making app. You put in pictures that you take and type in text. The books are centered on
pictures.
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NLsU4pE4Ok0
Website: http://storypatch.com/
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/printzel-make-print-photo/
id620028937?mt=8
Website: https://printzel.it/
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My Story - Book Maker for Kids
StoryBuddy 2
You can record your voice as well as self publish a story. Then
you can email the story. My Story has very good drawing tools
that allow customization. You can take pictures to include in
your story. This app gets four and a half stars.
You can create your own book with this four star app.
Cost: 1.99
Website: http://tapfuze.com/apps-for-ipad/storybuddy/
3.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/storybuddy-2/id505856601
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/my-story-book-maker-for-ki
ds/id449232368?mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZL4okjOunhg
Scribble My Story
Storybook Maker
This is a free four star app. If you want more pictures you have
to pay for in-app purchases.
This app lets you make an interactive story. The app gets four
stars at a fair price.
Free
2.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/scribble-my-story-fingerpri
nt/id582092430
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/storybook-maker/id593996
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pHNWIcMe5MQ
bookPress
You can make your own ebook with this four star app.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/bookpress-best-book-creato
r/id531606316?mt=8
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Scribble Press
This is a book creating app that gets four stars. The app is very
good with making drawings. The app gets four stars.
3.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/scribble-press/id48730007
6?mt=8
I NTERACTIVE 11.3 Book Making apps
Question 1 of 2
Name a book making app that cost $4.99
and can make PDFs.
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_X1vGzp7d3A
Website: http://scribblepress.com/
A. Apple Books
B. Book Creator
C. YouTube.com
D. Scribble Press
Check Answer
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S ECTION 6
Publishing
Publisher Master for iOS
This is a five star app. You can create a flyer, poster or an invitation with this app.
5.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/publisher-master-for-ios-gr
aphic/id635325621?mt=8
BusinessCardMaker for iOS
PosterMaker
This is a five star app that allows you to make business cards.
This is a five star app. You can create a poster or flyer quickly
and easily.
2.99
3.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/businesscardmaker-for-ios/
id623513233?mt=8
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/postermaker-create-real-pri
ntable/id423574589?mt=8
Website: http://wombatapps.com/
Publisher Star HD
This is a four star app. The app allows you to create a number
of different designs.
5.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/publisher-star-hd/id461153
726?mt=8
Website: http://publisherstar.aidaluu.com/
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Flowboard: Presentation Maker with Touch Publishing
This app allows you to make presentations with an iPad. The
app gets four and a half stars. You can get the full version for
4.99 via an in-app purchase.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/flowboard-presentation-ma
ker/id630717527?mt=8
Website: https://flowboard.com/
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C HAPTER 12
Word
Processing
S ECTION 1
Word Processing
Video about word processing apps:
Textilus
Honorable Mention
The free version lacks many of the good features that
the paid version has. The paid version of this app has a
spell-checker. The current paid version gets four and
a half stars.
5.99
Paid:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/textilus-microsoft-of
fice/id537818639?mt=8
Documents Free (Mobile Office Suite)
Honorable Mention
This is a four and a half star app. You can put information in as text or numbers in a spreadsheet. The app
also works as a text editor. This app allows you to transfer documents via Dropbox, Google Documents and
OneDrive. This is a document organizer as well.
Free:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/textilus-word-proces
sor-free/id577142302?mt=8
Videos:
http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYchwtIm-Mkc0
gAWhgD3K2Q?feature=watch
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/documents-free-mob
ile-office/id306273816?mt=8
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Documents by Readdle Honorable Mention
Scrivener
This is a five star free word processing app. You can
also organize your files with this app.
This is basically a high-end word processing app. The
app does a lot more than just word-processing. When
you are charging several times what the competition
are charging and you can still get four and a half stars
you are on to something. If you are a writer and you
like to carry an iPad over a laptop this app is for you.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/documents-by-readd
le-free/id364901807?mt=8
44.99
Pages
This is a word processing program made by Apple. This
is a very popular program but it is not rated as high as
some of the competitors.
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/scrivener/id4188895
11?mt=12
Website:
http://www.literatureandlatte.com/scrivener.php
9.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/pages/id361309726?
mt=8
Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PPrGQ7bvtaM
Microsoft Word for iPad
The app is free but you have to sign up for the service.
The prices vary based on the type of service. The app allows you to sign into the Microsoft Office program and
use a web-based version.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/microsoft-word-for-i
pad/id586447913?mt=8
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iWord Processor Pro - Microsoft Office Word Edition +
PDF Professional
This app gets four and a half stars. You can create a MS
Word document and transfer with Dropbox or Google
Docs.
3.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/iword-processor-pro
-microsoft/id859943725?mt=8
Matcha - Writing App & Text Processor
This app is just different. It is designed for someone
that likes to write and wants to format text. The app
has a WYSIWYG editor. WYSIWYG is a webpage editor. The app gets four and a half stars. If you want to
edit a blog on the go then try this app.
4.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/matcha-writing-apptext-processor/id576774808?mt=8
Free Word Processors:
Easy Writer Lite
This is a widely downloaded four and a half star app.
The app is a basic word processor. You can pay extra to
unlock more features with in-app purchases.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/easy-writer-lite/id50
5140759?mt=8
Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ar2HlHBHAbY
New Pad
This is a free scaled down word processing program.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/newpad/id5005396
42?mt=8
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I NTERACTIVE 12.1 Word Processing
Question 1 of 2
Which one of these apps is a free Word
Processing apps?
A. Quickoffice Pro HD
B. Pages
C. New Pad
D. Both A and C
Check Answer
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S ECTION 2
Word Processors/Organizers
Daedalus Touch Author’s Pick
This is a word processor with minimal editing features. The
app still gets over four stars. Daedalus is excellent for reading
and navigating between documents. My only issue is I am not
sure if it is a reader, organizer or a word processor because it
is just so different. You have to watch the video to understand
what I am saying. It has a very cool interface.
Cool Writer - Awesome writing & note taking app
This is a four and a half star app. It is essentially a hybrid app.
You can do basic note taking and word processing. The app
also allows you to organize all of your files.
2.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/cool-writer-awesome-writin
g/id477698296?mt=8
4.99
https://itunes.apple.com/in/app/daedalus-touch/id4069645
46?mt=8
Video:
v=9mrDrsmVkn8
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S ECTION 3
All in one Office Suites
Documents Pro 7: Edit and Print Files Spreadsheet, Manage
Office Word Excel Pages Numbers Document
This app gets four and a half stars and it has a number of very
good features.
4.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/documents-pro-7-edit-print
/id313005710?mt=8
OfficeSuite Professional
Kingsoft Office Bargain Honorable Mention
This is a free app that will open documents from
Word, PowerPoint and Excel. You can open and use documents from any number of formats. This is a four star app.
You can view and edit Word and Excel documents. You can
view PowerPoint documents and PDFs. The app maker is planning on adding the ability to edit PowerPoint documents. This
app gets three stars.
Free
.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/kingsoft-office-seamlessly/i
d762263023?mt=8
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/officesuite-professional/id6
75054186?mt=8
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POLARIS Office 5 - for Microsoft Office Word, Powerpoint, Excel documents
This app gets for stars.
12.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/polaris-office-5-edit-micros
oft/id513188658?mt=8
I NTERACTIVE 12.2 Lorem Ipsum dolor amet, consectetur
What all in one app will open and edit
Word, Excel and PowerPoint documents?
A. Kingsoft Office
B. OfficeSuite Professional
C. Office² HD
D. Both A and B
E. All of the above
Check Answer
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Web Based Word Processing
Apps:
Microsoft Word for iPad
sign into the Microsoft Office program and use a web-based
version.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/microsoft-word-for-ipad/id
586447913?mt=8
Microsoft 365
Microsoft does give lower prices to schools. I use and like this
service. The apps work well with the iPad. You down load the
app version of Word, PowerPoint and Excel and login to your
account. Then you can use MS Office on your iPad. The documents are saved to OneDrive.
Prices:
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/academic/compare-office365-education-plans-FX103045755.aspx
PowerPoint
sign into the Microsoft Office program called PowerPoint and
use a web-based version.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/microsoft-powerpoint-for-i
pad/id586449534?mt=8
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/
Videos: http://www.youtube.com/user/MicrosoftOffice365
Excel
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sign into the Microsoft Office program called Excel and use a
web-based version.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/microsoft-excel-for-ipad/id
586683407?mt=8
Others:
ThinkFree
http://www.thinkfree.com/main.jsp
Buzzword
http://www.adobe.com/uk/acom/buzzword/
Here are other online web based word-processors.
Zoho Documents
This website will give you five gigs of storage for free. You can
do word processing, spreadsheets and presentations. The website also allows file sharing.
Sutterb.org
http://shutterb.org/
Inetword
http://www.inetword.com/
http://www.zoho.com/docs/online-word-processor.html
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rah8Z1YCxlY
This is not web based:
OpenOffice.org (PC software program)
This is a free word processing, spreadsheets, and prevention
program for a PC. You can convert your documents to MS Office using this program. This PC software program is good for
students that cannot afford Microsoft Office at home. This program is also good for converting documents from different formats into MS Office documents.
https://www.openoffice.org/
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C HAPTER 13
Notes
S ECTION 1
Introduction to Notes and
Organization Chapters
I NTERACTIVE 13.1
Notes and Organization
endars with a teacher and the
teacher could know if they wrote
down their homework. This is
something that is within reach.
I am finding that many students
are starting to study on his or her
phones with the use of a flashcard
app. It is a modern way to study for
a test. Some of the more innovative teachers are getting stuThe next two chapters are about executive function. Many peodents to use cell phones as bring your own device and use
ple have difficulty with organization, prioritization, and memflashcard apps within the classroom.
ory. This chapter on notes and the next chapter on organizaA number of good outline app have emerged recently and are
tion give tools for people that can help.
good choices to start a writing activity with. A student can
These two chapters have a number of notes, organization, caltake notes on an iPad then fill in a calendar with due dates.
endar, outline, flashcards, time management, recorded notes,
Next, study the vocabulary with flashcard apps. The best part
decision making, memory and homework apps. There are a
of all is that a student can share this information to his or her
number of list apps and task apps to pick from. They are apps
phone or parents’ phone. Many of these apps have correspondthat are designed to take down your homework.
ing websites that means you can use the websites on a computer if you don’t have a mobile device. The possibilities are
In this category are calendar apps to help you keep track of apendless. Welcome to the 21st century of teaching.
pointments. Many of these apps can be synced with Google
Calendars, OneDrive or Microsoft Exchange accounts. My
A common problem I face as an assistive technology specialist
email at work is an Exchange account and is synced with the
is people with deficits in executive function. Using many of
free calendar app that comes with the iPad. I also get my list
these apps in a coordinated effort can help people reach his or
of tasks on my iPhone and iPad. Many of these productive
her true ability. As interfaces become more user friendly with
apps in this category are free.
greater integration these apps will help change lives. I personally need my phone to tell me what to do. I hope others can
Imagine a world where a student could share his or her homefind results as well.
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S ECTION 2
Notes
Note taking video:
Notes
This app comes free with the iPad.
Evernote Honorable Mention
Possibly the best note taking application on the market
and it is free. You can take pictures of all your receipts
and papers. All those notes you have can be put in one
location and accessed from everywhere. They do have a
paid service that you can get with the app. However,
for most people that only take occasional notes this app
is excellent. If you take a lot of important notes then
maybe the paid service is for you.
Free
Noteshelf - Notes & PDF Honorable Mention
This is a five star note taking app that is widely downloaded and reviewed. The app has a lot of features and
allows you to keep different notebooks. The app even
has password protection if you need to protect your
notes. The app claims to be the best note taking app and
from the reviews they might be right.
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/evernote/id2817961
08?mt=8
Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H0BJJ82BWlw
Website:
http://evernote.com
5.99
The Evernote family of products:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/noteshelf/id3921887
45
http://evernote.com/products/
Free version:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/noteshelf-free-notespdf/id727593034?mt=8
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ThinkerDeck
Fetchnotes
This is a five star app. You can write down your ideas
with this app. The app uses flashcards to keep track of
your ideas.
This is a five star free note taking app. The app allows
you to make to-do lists and a lot more. The way this
app is organized is different. It takes into account the
modern things computer geeks put in notes.
.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/thinkerdeck/id5683
51182?mt=8
Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uJqAPBz0N-Q
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/fetchnotes/id515765
678?ls=1&mt=8
Website: http://www.fetchnotes.com/
Doit.im HD
Bamboo Paper - Notebook
This is a five star idea app. You can write down and/or
organize your ideas with this app.
This is a free app. It allows you to write notes with several different pens. You can email or post to a social network. You can also insert pictures. If you want to add
other notebooks you have to pay 1.99.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/doit.im-hd/id454182
500?mt=8
Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2zYfA1z1cxM
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/bamboo-paper-note
book/id443131313?mt=8
Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Go063wV2XIQ
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Note Anytime - a full featured easy to use note taking
app for iPad /iPhone
Sticky Notes - Reminders & Notes App - with Alarms
and Sharing
This is an app that gets four and a half stars. The app is
free. This is a note taking and an annotation app as
well. This is a very good free app.
This is a note-talking app that uses sticky notes. The
app is free and gets four and a half stars.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/note-anytime-full-fe
atured/id557121061?mt=8
Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=psZKdC_LOQo
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sticky-notes-remind
ers-notes/id346224003?mt=8
Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ABKZ167NrpI
abc Notes - Checklist & Sticky Note Application
PaperDesk
This is a very good note-taking app. This free app gets
four and a half stars. The app has some good drawing
features.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/paperdesk/id367563
434?mt=8
This is a four and a half star note app that does a lot of
different things.
2.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/abc-notes-checkliststicky/id354015291?mt=8
Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kDu4bJ_5xJo
Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y6EBfFgD8kw
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Noteshelf
NoteBook+ Free
If you want to take notes and draw diagrams this is the
app you want. This app is different from your average
note-taking app. The app gets four and a half stars. You
can also make a number of in-app purchases.
This is a four and a half star note taking app. You can
combine text, writing and pictures.
5.99
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/notebook+-free/id4
41424813?mt=8
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/noteshelf/id3921887
45?mt=8
Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eOlXznxI7iY
Catch Notes
This is very good note taking app. The app is free and
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/catch-notes/id35542
4047?mt=8
Notespark - sync and share your notes
This is a different kind of note taking app. The app allows you to share and store your notes. The app gets
four and a half star apps.
4.99
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Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4gYYYoZ6J0U
Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LE0_AOlPYpc
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Simplenote
Notes Plus
This is a note taking app that allows you to sync your
notes on different devices. Some people like to use this
app instead of notes that comes with the iPad. This app
This is a four and a half star note taking app.
Free
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/simplenote/id289429
962?mt=8e
Website: http://simplenote.com/
Springpad
I like the interface on this app because it is different.
The app is free and gets four stars.
Free
9.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/notes-plus/id374211
477?mt=8
Video: http://notesplusapp.com/
SomNote - Memo/Diary/Sketch
This is a four star note taking app that has a website
you can log into.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/app/id515219433?mt=8
Website: http://somcloud.com/about/somnote
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/springpad/id360116
898?mt=8
Website: https://springpad.com/about
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Notability
It is a good note-taking application that gets four stars.
1.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/notability-take-notes
-annotate/id360593530?mt=8
Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wV7-3MGIF0s
ePaper - Sketch, Write, Paint and Take Notes on a Digital Paper Notebook
You can create different notebooks. You can draw something and then email it as a PDF or a picture. This is a
free four-star app.
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/epaper-sketch-writepaint/id566788900?mt=8
Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LJZEiZnFQ04
PaperDesk Pro
This is a four star app. This note taking app allows you
do make some very good drawings. This note taking
app works for someone that has to make drawing or
diagrams to go with notes.
3.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/paperdesk-pro/id36
7552067?mt=8
Note Taker HD
This is a note taking app with a lot of features. The app
gets four stars.
4.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/note-taker-hd/id366
572045?mt=8
Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AfhBWiHp97M
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Scratch — Your Quick-Input Notepad
Paper 53
This is a five star app. This app allows you to take notes
and organize them into different tasks. It is a notetaking, organizing and utility app all in one.
You can write in different colors and turn pages. It
works well as an art app or a sketchpad. You can also
take notes with it. This is a four star app. You essentially take notes by writing with w finger.
2.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/scratch-your-quick-i
nput-notepad/id533320655?mt=8
Daily Notes +Tasks
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/paper-by-fiftythree/i
d506003812?mt=8
Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gWuXs7MCycw
This app combines notes and a calendar. By combining
the two this app is very different. This app gets four
and a half stars and has a large number of reviews.
4.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/daily-notes-+tasks/i
d364739177?mt=8
Website http://www.fluidtouch.biz/dailynotes/
Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dEhA1Ez75y4
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I NTERACTIVE 13.2
Question 1 of 4
Which app(s) gets five stars and/or an Honorable Mention from the Author?
A. Noteshelf - Notes & PDF
B. Evernote
C. ThinkerDeck
D. Doit.im HD
E. All of the above.
Check Answer
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S ECTION 3
Recorded Notes
SoundNote
This app allows you to draw, take notes and record audio. The
4.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/soundnote/id364789577?m
t=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tAXOhDDbG1U
Notes Plus
TagPad
This is a free interview app. you write down questions and
then record the answers to each question. This app is a great
idea for studying. You can record a question and then record
your answer for latter playback. The app gets fours and a half
stars.
This is a very good app. You can handwrite notes, type, record, and annotate PDFs. This is a four and a half star app. It
also has in-app purchases.
4.99
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/notes-plus/id374211477?mt
=8
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/tagpad/id443465566?mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=li3q1Lr1vxk
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Waxfo1smbk
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Super Note: Recorder, Notes, Memos. Free.
AudioNote - Notepad and Voice Recorder
This is a free four and half star app. The app allows you to
take notes and record audio. The app is widely downloaded.
This app says what it does. You write notes and record a voice
with them. Then you can play the voice synced to the notes.
Devices that do this sort of thing typically cost a lot more then
this app. This app gets four stars.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/super-note-recorder-notes/
id484001731?mt=8
4.99
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eHcyBWauT0E
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/audionote-notepad-voice-re
corder/id369820957?mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Sh6F5_NCyM
AAC-Recorder
This is a well thought out recording app. You record audio and
organize it with a calendar and pictures. The app gets four and
a half stars.
1.99
https://itunes.apple.com/US/app/id601052717?mt=8&ign-m
pt=uo%3D4
School Notes
This is a very good note taking app for students. You can make
flashcards to study with. You can hand-write or type your
notes. You can enter in your schedule for school. Being able to
record is just one feature of this app. This app gets four stars.
1.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/school-notes/id553277782?
mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lxb_94b4h2Y
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Recordium - pro voice recorder, record memos & note taking
This is a four and a half star recording and note taking app.
With this app you can annotate important parts of the recording.
4.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/recordium-highlight-annot
ate/id637494062?mt=8
Website: http://www.recordiumapp.com/
Audio Memos Free - The Voice Recorder
You can record voice memos with this app. The interface is
simple but it gets the job done. The app is free and gets four
stars.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/audio-memos-free-voice-re
corder/id304075033?mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=worUDcTWFMQ
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Flashcards
Flashcard Machine
This is an excellent flashcard app and website. The app gets
Free
Quizlet
Best of Class
This is a free five star flashcard app. This app has tons of premade flashcards. The app claims to have a database of 15 million flashcards. This is a category of apps with a lot of competition and not a clear alpha-app to dominate. I love the price
and what you can do with this app. This is the best flashcard
website that I have found. The is good but the website is excellent.
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/flashcard-machine/id3684
69794?mt=8
Website: http://www.flashcardmachine.com/
A+ FlashCards Pro
Free
This is a free flashcard app that gets four stars. You can use
this app with Quizlet and that is a real plus.
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/quizlet/id546473125?mt=8
Free
website: http://quizlet.com/
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/a+-flashcards-pro/id39524
8242?mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dnutjXUsrBc
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PeZoeucBoSw
Many flashcard apps work with Quizlet.
Flashcard apps that work with Quizlet
http://wirescrossedblog.tumblr.com/post/17887010237/topthree-free-ipad-flashcard-apps-for-students
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Flashcards [+]
Cramberry Free ~ flash cards
This is a free five star flashcard app. The app has a number of
in-app purchases. You can add pictures to your flashcards.
This is a four and a half star app. You can share flash cards via
the web. So if you make a set of flash cards you can share it
with students.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/flashcards-+/id478986342
?mt=8
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/cramberry-free-flash-cards
/id389191623?mt=8
Website: http://nkoventuresllc.com/
Website:
http://www.flashcardapps.info/app/None/364907398
gFlashPro - Flashcards & Tests
Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mYcxRReWMwA&list=P
L61329EE53D8B2348
This app gets five stars. You can make some low cost in-app
purchases.
3.99
Flashcards Deluxe
This program is designed to make some very nice flash
cards. This app gets four and a half stars.
Website: http://www.gwhizmobile.com/gWhiz/Support.php
3.99
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DwgnUadqYG4
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/flashcards-deluxe/id30784
0670?mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EzMYMbnJMF8
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STUDYBLUE
SightWords Pro
This is a very popular flashcard app. This app gets four and a
half stars. The interface is simple but very effective.
This flashcard app gets four stars.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/studyblue/id323887414?mt
=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=po149NmIM5c
Flashcard Elite: proven memory algorithm for flashcards
This is a very good flashcard app. The app gets four and a half
stars and is free.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/flashcard-elite-proven-me
mory/id491846441?mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3pQEbyBxlys
1.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sightwords-pro/id3009070
64?mt=8
Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qpZWqBhTqzc
Flashcards
This application makes some very basic flashcards.
This is a four star app
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/flashcards*/id403199818?
mt=8
Website: https://www.brainscape.com/
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7 Best Flash Card Sites for Students
https://www.tandemcal.com/blog/2009/03/31/best-flash-ca
rd-sites-for-students/
I NTERACTIVE 13.3 Flashcards
What flashcard app and website does the
other consider to be the best?
Flashcard apps for the iPad and iPhone
http://www.flashcardapps.info/
A. Flashcard+
B. Flashcard machine
C. Quizlet
D. SightWords Pro
Check Answer
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Locked Notes
Safe Note
This is a note app with a lock. What is different with this app
is that it integrated with many other apps. This app gets four
and a half stars and has a ton of reviews.
1.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/safe-note/id297408514?mt
=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xDOrL5_iOnM
Secure Note
This app allows you to put a lock on your notes. I like this app
for people that work with confidential information.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/secure-note/id473898563?
mt=8
Website: http://hydeila.blog.163.com/
Safe Notes HD
This is a notepad with a simple lock. The app gets four and a
half stars at a low price.
.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/safe-notes-hd/id59036482
8?mt=8
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C HAPTER 14
Organization
S ECTION 1
Homework
Organization video:
myHomework Student Planner Honorable Mention
This is a very good app that allows you to keep track of all of
your homework. This free app gets four and half stars.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/myhomework-student-plan
ner/id303490844?mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tpacUej2D1o
iStudiez Pro
With this app you can keep track of all of your classes and assignments. The app gets four and half star in a category that is
hard to impress or standout.
The Homework App
2.99
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/istudiez-pro/id310636441?
mt=8
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/the-homework-app/id5613
71952?mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DnQgilEyZ84
Website: http://xxius.com/
This is a four star homework app that is free.
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Calendar
Calendars+
This is a four and a half star app. If you like Google Calendars
this is a good app to try.
6.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/calendars+-by-readdle/id3
71434886?mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ABNZdvsYYc
Planner Plus
CalenMob - Google Calendar Client
This is a very good four and a half star calendar app.
If you like Google Calendar and want to take it with you this
app is for you. This is a free app that gets four and a half stars.
I like how this app visually organizes your calendar.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/planner-plus-daily-schedul
e/id571588936?mt=8
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/calenmob-google-calendarclient/id514917848?mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rsXJDJBmbAc
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Sunrise Calendar – for iCloud and Google Calendar
Opus Domini Mobile
This is a very popular calendar app. The app gets four stars. I
like the interface. This is a calendar app that integrates several
good ideas.
This is a free calendar/organization app with four stars.
Free
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/opus-domini-mobile/id492
262685?mt=8
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sunrise-calendar-for-google
/id599114150?mt=8
Links to a number of videos:
Good article:
http://techcrunch.com/2014/01/09/sunrise-adds-ipad-app-a
nd-week-view-in-its-quest-to-build-the-best-calendar-platfor
m/
Bold Calendar
This is a free calendar app. The app gets four stars. You can
highlight different events with bright colors.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/bold-calendar/id454025719
?mt=8
http://www.youtube.com/user/OpusDominiApp
Schedule Planner HD
This is a very nice free calendar app. The app gets four stars. I
like how this app is organized. It looks very professional.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/schedule-planner-hd/id447
359837?mt=8
Website: http://scheduleplannerapp.com/
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Fantastical 2 - Calendar and Reminders
This is a very good calendar and reminder app at a low price.
2.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/fantastical-2-calendar-remi
nders/id718043190?mt=8
Calendars 5 - Smart Calendar and Task Manager with Google
Calendar Sync
This is a four and a half star app with a good interface.
6.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/calendars-5-smart-calendar
/id697927927?mt=8
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All-In One Organizers
MagicalPad HD
This is a five star all in one app. The app takes notes, to-do
lists, outlines and a lot of other things. If you want a notetaking app that organizes information in various ways this app
is worth a look.
19.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/magicalpad-hd/id46373178
2?mt=8
LifeTopix All-in-One Personal Organizer: Calendars, Notes,
Tasks, Lists, Shopping, and Fitness.
4.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/lifetopix-all-in-one-persona
l/id399076264?mt=8
My.Notes + Files - Notetaking with Freehand Drawings,
Checklists, Files - Add Sync and Online Notes/Files
This is a note taking, drawing and to-do list app with a number of other features. The is at a low priced app and has several reasonable in-app purchases. The app gets four and a half
stars.
.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/my.notes-+-files-notetaking
/id653111307?mt=8
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My.Agenda Calendar Planner - Daily, Weekly and Monthly
Calendars, Appointments, Todos, Reminders and Tasks Power Up With Additional Productivity Topics
inClass
This is a four and a half star all-in one app. The app does have
a number of in-app purchases.
This is an organizer and calendar app specifically designed for
students. You can keep track of all your classes with this free
app. The app gets four and a half stars. You can even record
sound with this app.
.99
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/my.agenda-calendar-plann
er/id619281596?mt=8
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/inclass/id374986430?mt=8
Gneo
This is a calendar app and a to-do list app as well. This app
made the guide because it helps with prioritizing tasks. That
makes this a decision making app as well. The app gets four
star and has a number of reviews.
9.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/gneo/id721651959?mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dq4wD5NjpU8
Awesome Note HD (+To-do/Calendar/Reminder)
This is a all in one calendar, to do list and reminder app. the
4.99
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P7HKj6wODtE
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S ECTION 4
Memory
Qcard
This is a simple but effective reminder app. Many people have
difficulty remembering and scheduling his or her time. This
app gives you reminders and a visual schedule. This app is a
good app for people with memory issues or organizational difficulties.
4.99
https://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/qcard/id512316548?mt=8
Video: http://www.qcard.ca/
NoteLedge for iPad - Take Notes, Sketch, Audio and Video Recording
I like this app for people that have memory problems. We are
at the point where people take pictures of documents to create
a copy on an iPad. With this app you can take notes, record
your voice thinking out loud or take a video. Everyone learns
and remembers things differently. This app gives you a lot
more options on how to store and document your ideas for
when you need them. This app gets four and a half stars.
4.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/noteledge-for-ipad-take-not
es/id483101556?mt=8
It's Done!
This is a four and a half star memory app. This is designed
with someone that has memory issues in mind. The app reminds you and creates a very good visual schedule.
2.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/its-done/id439338524?mt=
8
Video: http://itsdoneapp.com/home.html
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FAS5R_Z-2jU
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Alarmed ~ Reminders + Timers
GoTasks
This app reminds you with different sounds. You can assign
different sound reminders for different tasks. The app gets
four and a half stars and is widely downloaded. This lists a ton
of features. If you need constant reminders this app is a very
good choice. The app is free but does have in-app purchases.
This app works with Google Documents to keep track of all of
your tasks. This app gets four stars.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/alarmed-reminders-+-time
rs/id371886784?mt=8
Website: http://www.yoctoville.com/
Reminder & Countdown Pro
This is an inexpensive and highly rated reminder app. The interface is simple. If you need reminders this is a good app.
.99
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/gotasks-google-tasks-client
/id389113399?mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dHljSaAH1IU
YellingMom - Clever & Simple Reminder Note
This is a four star app with a very funny name. The app organizes your reminders into categories.
1.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/yellingmom-clever-simple-r
eminder/id627733671?mt=8
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/reminder-countdown-pro/i
Website: http://www.persapps.com/
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Procraster - Get Started
This is a five star app. You can keep track of how you are doing with specific stats. This is a well thought out app.
Also see calendars, Scanners, video, flashcards, schedule,
notes, recorded notes, to do lists, scanning and file sharing
apps.
2.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/procraster-get-started/id65
4662054?mt=8
Vesper
This app allows you to take pictures and write about the picture. The app allows you to organize and remember things in
a way that is different. The app gets four and a half stars.
2.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/vesper-elegant-notes/id655
895325?mt=8
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To Do List Apps
Errands To-Do List
This is a five star app. The app is well organized and free. The
app does have in-app purchases.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/errands-to-do-list/id31809
5638?mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=byXIPNczZpM
Wunderlist – To-Do & Task List Author’s Pick
This is a very popular to-do-list app. The app gets four and a
half stars. There is also a website that you can access as well.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/wunderlist-to-do-task-list/i
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p-dabNVpaqo
Things for iPad
This is a four and a half star to do list app. The app gets a lot
of praise.
19.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/things-for-ipad/id3643654
11?mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9RCk_PSxDKE
Website: https://www.wunderlist.com/en/
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Todo Pro – Task List & Sharing
Remember The Milk
This is a four and a half star to do list app. The app has a ton
of features and is free. The app does have several in-app purchases.
This is a very organized free to do list app. The app gets four
and a half stars.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/todo-pro-task-list-sharing/i
d568428364?mt=8
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/remember-the-milk/id2935
61396?mt=8
Website: http://www.rememberthemilk.com/services/ios/
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lCYjdcpbv3g
Paperless Lite: Lists + Checklists
Any.DO Task & To-do List
This is a free four and a half star to-do list app.
This app allows you to create several lists. The app gets four
and a half stars.
Free
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/any.do/id497328576?mt=8
&ign-mpt=uo%3D4
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/paperless-lite-lists-+-checkl
ists/id370096766?mt=8
Video: http://www.any.do/
Website: http://crushapps.com/
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Astrid Tasks/To-do List
This is a good memory app. The app gets four and half stars.
The app has picture icons of people to go along with the
words. The app is free but has in-app purchases.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/astrid-tasks-to-do-list/id45
3396855?mt=8
Website: http://astrid.helpshift.com/a/astrid/
I could only find a video of the Android version:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sjVI3sQ8RYc
List Weaver
This is a four and half star list making app. The app is free but
you can make a number of low cost in-app purchases.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/list-weaver/id705932007?
mt=8
Website: http://procrasterapp.com/
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Outline
Outline.
This is a free four and a half star outline app. You can write
over your notes and pictures. It works like an annotation app
but for the purpose of outlining. The free version only allows
you to outline 30 pages. There is a paid version that is 14.99
called Outline+.
Free
iThoughtsHD (mindmapping)
This is a five star outline app. The app has a lot of tools.
9.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ithoughtshd-mindmapping
/id369020033?mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QM31TZQ-lpE
MagicalPad HD
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/outline./id451920439?mt=
8
Video of Outline+:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/outline./id451920439?mt=
8
Paid version
14.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/outline+/id538029496?mt
=8
This is a five star app. You can take notes, outline, map ideas,
draw and insert pictures with this app. The app does a number of things.
19.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/magicalpad-hd/id46373178
2?mt=8
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MindNode
Popplet
Good outlining apps are hard to find. This app gets four and a
half stars.
This is a very simple but effective outline or brainstorming
app. It gets four stars.
9.99
4.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/mindnode/id312220102?m
t=8
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/popplet/id374151636?mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FPrVTFlRa74
SimpleMind+ (mind mapping)
This is a free four and a half star outlining app. If you like to
create outlines before doing your writing this is a good app.
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/simplemind+-mind-mappi
ng/id305727658?mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uquUn8Jva6Q
Free version:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/popplet-lite/id364738549?
mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kMQFH-OU9Jc
ThinkBook - Write, Plan, Outline and Take Notes
This outline/notes app gets four stars. You can take notes and
start an outline. This is a four and a half star app
3.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/thinkbook-write-plan-outli
ne/id421926271?mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yfOzLkcREnM
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Outline Pro for iPad
MindMeister (mind mapping)
This is a four and half star outline app.
This is a free four and a half star mapping or outline app. This
app has a number of in-app purchases. You can choose from a
number of subscriptions options. The app has a number of features but you have to pay.
9.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/outline-pro-for-ipad/id506
445157?mt=8
Index Card Board for iPad
You can organize your thoughts on note cards. This is a four
and a half star app.
4.99
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/mindmeister-mind-mappin
g/id381073026?mt=8
Pricing:
https://www.mindmeister.com/pricing
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/index-card-board-for-ipad/
id508074636?mt=8
OmniGraffle
This is a very good four star outline app that does many different things. However, the price is high.
49.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/omnigraffle/id363225984?
mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TWMTNMeX4yE
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S ECTION 7
Moredays HD
Time Management
This is a four star time management app.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/moredays-hd/id514562211?
mt=8
How to Be More Productive
Time Optimizer Honorable Mention
This is a free four star app that teaches you how to be more
productive.
This app gets four and a half stars. The app has a cool interface. You can remove the ads with an in-app purchase of 3.99.
Free
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/how-to-be-more-productive
/id513972846?mt=8
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/time-optimizer/id5280032
02?mt=8
Pomodoro Timer: Focus on your productivity and beat procrastination
Time Optimizer Pro
This is the professional version of the app and it gets four and
a half stars.
1.99
19.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/pomodoro-timer-focus-onyour/id703145045?mt=8
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/time-optimizer-pro/id5510
97767?mt=8
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Procraster - Get Started
This app helps you manage the many tasks you do in your life.
This app gets five stars.
2.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/procraster-get-started/id65
4662054?mt=8
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S ECTION 8
Decision Making
inDecision
This is a simple but effective tool to measure pros and cons. It
is a good organizer for decisions.
.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/indecision/id458265246?m
t=8
Priority Matrix
ChoiceMap
This is a five star decision making app.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/choicemap/id632370293?
mt=8
Article with a video:
http://techcrunch.com/2014/01/09/meet-choicemap-a-newapp-that-helps-you-make-better-decisions/
This is a very different app. The app helps you make decisions
and manage your time. The app gets four stars and is free.
However, the app has paid in-app purchases to access the full
features of the app.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/priority-matrix/id3649060
05?mt=8
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Donna, Manage Your Day
This app helps manage your life without even opening the
app. The app tells you when to leave based on traffic and can
tell people you are running late. Donna gives you messages
and tells you what to do. The description in the iTunes store is
fascinating. The app gets four and a half and has a large number of reviews. Best of all it is free.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/donna-manage-your-day/id
617548142?mt=8
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C HAPTER 15
Special
Education
S ECTION 1
Special Education
Special Education iPad apps:
Dragon Dictation
This is one of the best free apps. You talk into the iPad and it
types what you say. You can then have the text emailed to you.
You can talk for several sentences and then e-mail it to a
friend.
Free
American Wordspeller
Instead of looking a word up in the dictionary you can use this
app. Spelling rules do not apply. You can spell a word phonetically and the app can find it. This is app for those with poor
spelling that need to look up a word.
4.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/american-wordspeller/id39
7617771?mt=8
Website: http://www.wordspeller.us/
http://www.teachertech.net/Video/dragon2/dragon2.html
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vV54lvke16w
Clicker Sentences
This is from the same people that make Clickers 6. Clickers 6
is a software program often used for autism or life skills
classes. This app teaches you how to make sentences. The app
gets four stars.
20.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/clicker-sentences/id575603
433?mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CRf_-DInRj0
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Clickers Docs
Go Go Games
This is a simple word processor with a word prediction program. The people that created Clickers 6 software make this
app. The app gets four stars.
This is a five star app designed to help children with Autism.
The app teaches different aspects of a specific object.
25.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/clicker-docs/id575608215?
mt=8
1.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/go-go-games/id565022507
?mt=8
Website: http://go-go-games.com/
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LiVx_ZTtV08
Assistive Technology Update with Wade Wingler
NaviDys
This is an app that is not yet rated but I like the concept. The
right font size and font can be important if you do a lot of reading. This might be helpful for someone with dyslexia.
If you want to know the most up to date information on assistive technology this is a good place to look. The podcast gets
five stars. I have seen a number of videos with Wade showing
off products. He is knowledgeable.
2.99
Free.
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/navidys/id631650011?mt=
8
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/assistive-technology-up
date/id442159129?mt=2
Video: http://michaeldardol.com/navidys/
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Barn Door Four: Home Edition
firefly K3000
This is a free five star app designed for someone with autism
or a significant delay. To use the full version of the app you
have to buy an in-app purchase for 12.99. This app has a lot of
interesting features.
This app is made by Kurzweil. The app is designed to
work like the Kurzweil software that is well known in
the assistive technology community. The app is free but
if you want to use the full service you are going to have
to pay good money. The app only gets three and a half
stars.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/barn-door-four-home-editi
on/id585196807?mt=8
Website: http://www.barndoorfour.com/?page_id=40
Barn Door Four: School Edition
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/firefly-k3000/id535
277727?mt=8
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/barn-door-four-school-editi
on/id663804916?mt=8
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200 Best iPad apps for Special Education
http://www.teachertech.net/ipad%20special%20educa
tion%20apps%20200.htm
I NTERACTIVE 15.1 Special Education Apps
Question 1 of 2
Which program is a word prediction program for the iPad?
A. MS Word
B. iWord Q
C. Co: Writer
D. Dragon
Check Answer
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S ECTION 2
PDF Text to Speech Readers
Video showing PDF text to speech readers:
I NTERACTIVE 15.2
PDF Readers
Dream Voice Reader Best of Class Author’s Pick
PDF Readers (they read PDFs out loud)
vBookz PDF Voice Reader
I find that this app opens and reads PDFs that have pictures in it. I have used this app and I like it.
4.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/vbookz-pdf-voice-re
ader-us/id497274026?mt=8
This app can read a PDF or a website. The advantage to
this app is that it highlights the words as it reads to
you. This app also links to Bookshare and Project
Gutenberg. This is a great app. When you install this
app you have to download the app twice. You download
the app then within the app you have to download
more data. If the app does not work I suggest deleting
it and re-downloading. This is a great app and I highly
recommend it. The app is the best app in this category.
9.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/voice-dream-readertext-to/id496177674?mt=8
Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VMmz8xREFk4
Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NYEx4VF656k
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I NTERACTIVE 15.3 PDF Readers
Name two apps that will read PDFs out loud
to you.
A. MS Reader and Firefox PDF
Reader
B. vBookZ and Voice Dream Reader
C. Voice Reader and Vimeo
D. It is not possible
Check Answer
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S ECTION 3
Text to Speech
Listen to Pocket - Lisgo is text to speech app for Pocket
(formerly Read It Later)
This is a free four star app. The app reads webpages
that you save. The app had a number of in-app purchases.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/listen-to-pocket-lisg
o-is/id560961374?mt=8
Speech Magnet - Text to Speech
This is a five star app. You cut and paste text into this
app and it reads the text to you.
Voxdox
This is a free four-star text reader.
1.99
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/speech-magnet-textto-speech/id534819219?mt=8
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/domainsicle-domain
-name-search/id595126243?ls=1&mt=8
Website: http://innoveaux.com/
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ClaroPDF - Accessible Pro PDF Reader and Viewer
with text to speech (TTS) and annotations
This app allows you to annotate a PDF and then it
reads it to you. This app only gets three stars. This app
has a number of in-app purchases. I like the concept
but I would wait until the app gets better ratings before
buying.
5.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/claropdf-accessiblepro-pdf/id633997623?mt=8
WriteOnline
This is a talking word processor from a well-known assistive technology software maker. This app is not
rated.
28.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/writeonline/id64592
5675?mt=8
Website:
http://www.cricksoft.com/us/products/apps/writeonli
ne-app.aspx
Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dho8Gfkfoos
This is a link to the company:
http://www.claro-apps.com/
Listen to Pocket - Lisgo is the text to speech app for the
web
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/listen-to-pocket-lisg
o-is/id560961374?mt=8
Video: http://lisgo.org/
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VoiceOver reads everything on your iPad screen.
Directions on how to use VoiceOver on your iPad:
http://portables.about.com/od/ipadslatetablets/ss/Mo
re-Ipad-Tips-And-Tricks_2.htm
Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Xk8tvBRzNg
IOS7
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sukZIHJrHNc
Speak selection (iPad)
http://www.apple.com/accessibility/ipad/vision.html
On an iPad you can go into the general settings under
accessibility and choose speak selection. When words
are highlighted you can choose to have the iPad read
them to you. Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HhRUrV52OqQ
IOS7
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OfJJvcf7NlI
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DAISY Readers
Read2go
This is a DAISY reader for Bookshare. I have used this
app and I like it.
19.99
When talking about iPad readers you also have to consider DAISY readers. DAISY format is designed for people with disabilities. You have to qualify for services
like Bookshare and Ally Learning in order to use a
DAISY-reader. Both have an app for people that use
their services.
Dream Voice Reader in the section is called a “PDF
Text to Speech Readers.” The app won my highest
award “Best of Class.”
App:
https://itunes.apple.com/in/app/read2go/id42558590
3?mt=8
Website: https://www.bookshare.org
Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kcQOmPDjw9g
Dream Voice Reader can be used with a Bookshare
membership to read DAISY format.
9.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/voice-dream-readertext-to/id496177674?mt=8
Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MpcC63UOTVs
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Ally Learning Audio
This is a DAISY reader for Ally Learning. The rating for
this app is only three stars. The service Ally Learning
provides is very good.
Which app will reads Bookshare books?
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/learning-ally-audio/i
d418888450?mt=8
Website: https://www.learningally.org
Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIgbCKnBsSU
A. Read2go
B. iWord Q
C. vBookz Reader
D. Voice Dream Reader
Links to more DAISY readers:
E. Both Read2go and Voice Dream
Reader
http://www.daisy.org/tools/mobile-applications
Check Answer
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S ECTION 5
Prizmo - Scanning, OCR, and Speech
OCR
Honorable Mention
With this app you can scan in PDFs and have them read to
you. You take a picture of a document and it reads it to you.
You need good light for this to work. There is also a Macintosh
version of this program. This is a great app and it does work.
However, it takes a little bit of patience to get it to work correctly.
9.99
OCR also known as Optical character recognition is an application or hardware that turns pictures into plain text. Pictures
could mean an actual picture you take of a document or a PDF
converted to text. Some of these applications can actually convert to text then read the text to you. When you buy an OCR
app you should know if it converts to text or converts and then
you need another application to read the text. You can find applications that read text in this book. iBooks can read text in
some cases. you can also look at the section PDF Text to
Speech Readers.
App:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/prizmo-document-scanning
-ocr/id366791896?mt=8
Video of Prizmo: iPhone/iPod Touch OCR App
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-kM1SO_6BfQ
Macintosh video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MlRRpJNmbC4
(iPhone version) Prizmo Vs TextDetective
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rGh4BYMnlJY
Note: Text Detective is listed in the Physical Disability Chapter under Visual Impairment.
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knfbReader Best of Class
This app is the most highly rated in this category. The price is
higher then some might expect for an app. I think that OCR
text readers are a big market for people with reading disabilities, visual impairments and other disabilities that effects your
ability to read. I think the higher price is okay for people that
need this technology to access a curriculum or for basic life
tasks. Often times the cost of not using cutting edge technology is much higher for people with disabilities. This app can
change lives and is well worth it for the right buyer. Watch the
videos and you will see.
99.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/knfbreader/id849732663?
mt=8
Videos:
Announcing the KNFB Reader iPhone App
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cS-i9rn9nao
I very long demo:
IOS Accessible App Spotlight - KNFB Reader
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G19yuo2oE6U
Scanner with OCR (Optical Character Recognition) - Document Scan to PDF, Email and word & Translation
This app will convert pictures to text and even translate into
different languages. This is a four star app.
1.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/scanner-ocr-optical-charact
er/id777913435?mt=8
Readiris
This app will allow you to search a PDF. The app gets three
and a half stars.
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/readiris/id465616942?mt=
8
The company that makes this product has a number of interesting products that you might want to look at.
http://www.irislink.com/c2-2422-189/I-R-I-S----Support---T
echnical-Support.aspx?utm_source=irislink.com&utm_medi
um=easyurl&utm_campaign=support
Website:
http://www.irislink.com/c2-2489-189/Readiris-for-iPad---O
CR-App-for-iPad.aspx
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SmartScan+OCR: Fast Scanner with Text Reader and PDF
conversion
This app will turn a picture into text. It even has language
translation. This is a four star app.
2.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/smartscan+ocr-fast-scanne
r/id531288096?mt=8
Website: http://www.amaximapps.com/
If you Google OCR, OCR readers, ORC scanners, then you will
find a number of products on the market. The goal once you
can turn the information into text then you can have an application read the document to you. You might also want to consider buying a number of programs that convert PDFs to
Word. You can buy a program like that for a PC or a Mac.
This is a good article on the subject.
http://lifehacker.com/5624781/five-best-text-recognition-too
ls
vBookz OCR Scanner
Another article:
This app is not rated. The app claims to convert PDFs into a
readable form. The company that makes this app also makes a
PDF Reader of a similar name. The app is free and is one to
watch.
http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/3-free-ocr-tools-convert-file
s-editable-documents/
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/vbookz-ocr-scanner/id8130
28037?mt=8
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Audio Books
Overdrive
With this application you can get free library books and
audio books from the library.
Free
Audiobooks Premium
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/overdrive-media-con
sole-library/id366869252?mt=8
This application has thousands of audio book classics
for free. You can also buy books on tape as well.
Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o5hwLzEF4LI
.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/audiobooks-premiu
m/id324596259?mt=8
Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=miPpxxav4RA
Pastime Audiobook and Podcast Player
This is an audio book player with big buttons that are
easy to read. If someone has poor eyesight this player
might be for him or her.
Free
Audiobooks Free Version
This application is very similar to the paid version.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/pastime-audiobookpodcast/id497274739?mt=8
Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SoOLAedO2oc
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/audiobooks/id31150
7490?mt=8
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Free Audiobooks
Tales2Go
This app has thousands of the classics on audio for a
very low price. This app gets four and a half stars.
This is a free app for an audio book service. The service does
have a 30 day trial period. The annual subscription is presently listed at $99.99. However, the app does get four and a
half stars.
.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/free-audiobooks-4-7
28-classic/id352615816?mt=8
Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=soRgELZPoI0
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/tales2go/id458539653?mt=
8
YouTube channel:
http://www.youtube.com/user/Tales2Go
Books- 23,469 classics to go.
This app is free but you have to pay for in-app purchases.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/books-23-469-classi
cs-to-go./id368195233?mt=8
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Word Prediction Apps
Typ-O HD - Writing is for Everybody!
This is a word prediction program that helps you with all
those typos that we make. It has four stars in the iTunes store.
14.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/typ-o-hd-writing-is-for-eve
rybody!/id372971659?mt=8
Website: http://typ-o.com/
iWord Q
Author’s Pick
This is a word prediction software app. It is similar to Word Q
for the PC. The app will not read webpages and does not work
with Speak Q like the full PC program. The app makes suggestions of the correct spelling of what you are trying to type and
then will read the words back to you.
24.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/iwordq-us/id557929840?m
t=8
iReadWrite
This is a four star app. The app has a spellchecker, word prediction, dictionary, text to speech and picture dictionary. The
app can also import and share documents.
19.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ireadwrite/id600843386?
mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cSloe7_-EtE
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ml-diYDXY1Q
For more information:
http://www.goqsoftware.com/products/
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Co: Writer App
ClaroCom USA
Co: Writer is a Word Prediction assistive technology software
program for the PC. This is the app version. The app only gets
two and a half stars. I would wait to see if it improves.
This is a text to speech and word prediction app. The app is
not yet rated. This is a low cost app that might be worth the
risk of trying for some people for some. The app also has some
in-app purchases.
17.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/co-writer/id674099732?mt
=8
Company: http://donjohnston.com/cowriterapp/
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4G9nhvA67YM
6.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/clarocom-usa/id62330384
6?mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OHh_XdWt5_0
Claro Software YouTube.com Channel:
http://www.youtube.com/user/ClaroSoftware
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Which program is a word prediction program for the iPad?
A. MS Word
B. iWord Q
C. Notepad
D. Dragon
Check Answer
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S ECTION 8
At Risk Readers
Reading Comprehension Booster
This is an interactive reading app that gets five stars. Students
can write responses within the app. Data can be emailed to
teachers.
3.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/reading-comprehension-bo
oster/id670101196?mt=8&utm_campaign=Listly&utm_medi
um=list&utm_source=listly
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SbLwRjq0Vi8
Dark Horse Comics
This app is good for those hard to reach at risk readers. The
app gets for stars and is free. However, the individual comics
cost money. This might be an option for teachers that need
high interest materials and have a budget. I would recommend reading some of these comics before sharing with students because independent comics have different standards
then the big names.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/dark-horse-comics/id41537
8623?mt=8
Reading Rainbow
This is a very popular reading app that gets four stars. You can
make in-app purchases within this app.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/reading-rainbow/id512350
210?mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ceezkNRtAMM
This is a video of 5 different comic-book apps:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HGdobZWJdVY
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Pines to Vines - The Forest Biome
Madefire
This is an unrated non-fiction book app or reading app. The
app has of list of amazing features. Normally, I would overlook an app like this. However, Mobile Education has a great
reputation.
This is a five star app. The app is free but it has a number of
in-app purchases. You can buy a lot of comic books to read
with this app. I would recommend reading these comics carefully before sharing with students. The independent comics
have different standards then the big names. Some of the comics are not okay for a school.
9.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/pines-to-vines-forest-biome
/id617723197?mt=8
Videos: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JFxxO_JB31k
Free
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0tY86m-5uc
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Schedule Apps
Video Scheduler
I find this app is interesting. Visual schedules are a good tool.
I like the modern idea of putting video in a schedule. Some
people would do better with the extra dynamic aspect of video
over pictures. This app gets four stars. The key is do you understand how to use video to enhance the schedule.
12.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/video-scheduler/id4828339
Class Timetable
Website: http://www.look2learn.com/
This is a free five star app. You can keep track of all your assignments with this app. It is designed for a high school or college student with a lot to keep track of.
Choiceworks
Free
This is a very good app to make a simple visual schedule with.
This app gets four and half stars.
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/class-timetable/id42512114
7?mt=8
4.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/choiceworks/id486210964?
mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g0tZ-kNK4EM
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Picture Me Calm - A visual schedule tool for children with special needs
First Then Visual Schedule
This is a very simple picture-scheduling app for children with
autism. The app gets four and a half stars at a low price.
This is a good app for someone with autism. If you have a
child that needs a schedule in order to function this is a good
app. The app gets four stars.
2.99
9.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/picture-me-calm/id573031
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/first-then-visual-schedule/i
d355527801?mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3eOOKBrb0Ew
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Occupational Therapy Apps
P.O.V. - Spatial Reasoning Skills Development
The app is designed for ages 8-18. You have to read the
description in the app store to understand the different
features. The app is highly rated. It is from the same
app developer as Dexteria.
2.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/p.o.v.-spatial-reason
ing-skills/id532611500?mt=8&ign-mpt=uo%3D4
Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zCq7MKiC5VY
Dexteria
Author’s Pick
This has games and different exercises that help
strengthen your fingers. The program helps develop
fine motor coordination.
4.99
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/dexteria-fine-motor-s
kill/id420464455?mt=8
Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tRvkYwPmHAw
Injini: Child Development Game Suite
This app teaches basic language and fine motor skills
to young children. The app gets four and a half stars.
29.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/injini-child-develop
ment-game/id452962000?mt=8&ign-mpt=uo%3D4
Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wjBam_fIjHU
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Dexteria Jr. - Fine Motor Skill Development for Toddlers & Preschoolers
This is a four and a half star app that teaches fine motor skills to young children. The app has at least one inapp purchase.
Cookie Doodle
This app allows students to work on fine motor coordination while making imaginary cookies.
.99
2.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/cookie-doodle/id342
128086?mt=8
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/dexteria-jr.-fine-mot
or-skill/id624918435?ls=1&mt=8
Video:
Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zzAe2MQNMGw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c4xorM9W-hI
iOT Session
Mosaic HD
This is a game where students have to move colored
pegs. It works on fine motor coordination and memory
skills.
.99
This app helps improve visual tracking of objects on
your iPad. This app gets four stars.
2.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/iot-session/id68226
0594?mt=8
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/mosaichd/id4211266
65?mt=8
Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zoMi2pDOs0E
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Do as me
The teacher writes something and the student has to
trace it. This app only gets three stars.
1.99
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/do-as-me/id41772681
6?mt=8
Website: http://abc-applications.com/ipad.html
I NTERACTIVE 15.6 OT Apps
Question 1 of 2
Which OT app is a game where you have
to crush crabs?
A. Bakers app
B. Do As me
C. Dexteria
D. Mosaic HD
Check Answer
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S ECTION 11
OT and Writing
MyScript Notes Mobile
This is the paid version of Myscript Memo. If you want your
writing to turn to text on your iPad this app can do that with
extra features compared to the free version. This is a very
good note-taking app.
Free (2.49 to unlock)
https://itunes.apple.com/au/app/myscript-notes-mobile/id4
77967083?mt=8
Convert Handwriting to Text:
Website: http://myscriptsupport.visionobjects.com/
MyScript Memo
With this app you write a list with your finger and it is translated into typed text. The app is free and it gets four and half
stars. The app can read your messy handwriting.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/myscript-memo/id4463681
16
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wTNylQNZM7Q
MyScript MathPad - Handwriting LaTeX generator
This app is free but cost 4.99 to unlock the features you need.
You handwrite a math equation and it turns the writing to text
and then a picture that can be transferred to MyScript Notes
Mobile. It has to be seen to understand the full effect.
Free (4.99 to unlock)
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/myscript-mathpad-handwri
ting/id674996719?mt=8
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iWriteWords (Handwriting Game)
Practice Handwriting:
You write basic letters with your fingers. The app guides you
through the process. The app gets five stars.
Ready to Print
2.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/iwritewords-handwriting-g
ame/id307025309?mt=8
This app was written by an occupational therapist to teach
pre-writing skills. This is a rare five star app.
9.99
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZbLy52mCFWA
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ready-to-print/id51378056
4?mt=8
A YouTube video of a child using the app:
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8U6QR_rW53w
v=8ZTkPtAyqOY#!
MyScript Calculator
This app not only reads your handwriting it also does the calculations. The app is free and it gets four and half stars.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/myscript-calculator/id5789
79413?mt=8
Write On Handwriting: Powerful Printing Letters & Numbers
This is a four and a half star basic hand writing app. This app
teaches how to write individual letters and numbers.
2.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/write-on-handwriting-powe
rful/id589578106?mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VPMaWIa3b_k
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TGtZXZc-bKc
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Cursive Writing HD
Touch and Write
This app teaches cursive writing a dying art. This app gets
This is a four and a half star hand writing app. If you like the
idea of high interest ways to teach hand writing this app is
worth a look. I like the fact this app is on its third version. I
like app makers that just keep at it.
.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/cursive-writing-hd/id56168
2.99
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s42zDI1P5Fg
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/touch-and-write/id5043191
32?mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=twrpWmU0eoo
LetterSchool
This is a great app to teach young children how to write letters
and numbers in high interest ways. This app gets four stars.
2.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/letterschool/id435476174?
mt=8&ign-mpt=uo%3D4
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JDBLxtYFkvw
Cursive Touch and Write
This app is a high interest way to practice script. Most young
people today don’t know script but it is still a still worth learning. This is a modern way to teach script.
2.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/cursive-touch-and-write/id
528183660?mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AkFC0dmqhrs
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StartDOT Handwriting
This is a five star hand writing app.
4.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/startdot-handwriting/id653
Website: http://www.startdothandwriting.com/
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Social Skills
Let's be Social!
This app was release in January of 2014. The app was made
with input from SLPs. The app allows you to make customizable stories regarding social skills. This app gets five stars.
14.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/lets-be-social!/id77224404
9?ls=1&mt=8
Website: http://www.myeverydayspeech.com/
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wD-b7mafceo
ConversationBuilderTeen
This is a five star app that teaches conversation social skills
for teens. I like this app because we often think of social skills
for younger children and not teens.
ConversationBuilder
This is a four and a half star app. The app teaches basic conversation skills. The app has a number of in-app purchases.
28.99
19.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/conversationbuilderteen/id
551522479?mt=8
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/conversationbuilder/id4139
39366?mt=8
Video
http://mobile-educationstore.com/video-tutorials/conversati
onbuilder-teen-video-tutorial
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s5OZU9FroTk
Website: http://mobile-educationstore.com/support
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Social Quest
Autism Emotions
This app was developed by a speech and language pathologist
to help people in social situations. This app gets four and a
half stars. Good social skill apps are hard to find. This looks
like a good app.
This app is simple and gets the point across. I like the fact it is
also free. The app gets four and a half stars.
Free
19.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/autism-emotion/id5500271
86?mt=8
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/social-quest/id556089006?
mt=8
Website: http://www.modelmekids.com/
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FXKhWKIy3AE
i Get... My Schedules at School Social Skills Stories
All About You All About Me Fun Deck
This app is designed to get a student to talk about different
situations. This app is good at teaching social skills or starting
a conversation app. This app gets four and a half stars.
This is a social skills app in the form of a schedule. This app
gets four and a half stars. If you like this app the app maker
has more to pick from.
4.99
2.99
https://itunes.apple.com/app/i-see-quence...-my-day-at/id45
3037443?mt=8
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/all-about-you-all-about-me
/id449154858?mt=8
Website: http://igetitapps.com/
Website:
http://www.superduperinc.com/products/view.aspx?pid=MX
AFD80#.Ud_zIG3ODIU
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Conversation Coach Lite
ABA Flash Cards & Games - Emotions
This app teaches the basics of conversation. The app has a
number of in-app purchases. The app also gets four and a half
stars.
This app has basic flashcards with pictures to represent emotions. This app gets four stars.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/conversation-coach-lite/id5
15765132?mt=8
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/aba-flash-cards-games-emo
tions/id446105144?mt=8
iCreate Social Skills Stories
Hidden Curriculum for Kids
This is a social skills app of a different kind. It shows hidden
social skills that some of us take for granted. The concepts are
a little more abstract but important all the same. This is a four
star app with a low price.
1.99
This is a four star social skills app where you create stories.
4.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/i-create...-social-skills/id51
3666306?mt=8
Website: http://igetitapps.com/
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/hidden-curriculum-for-kids
/id351224500?mt=8&ign-mpt=uo%3D4
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qWjf_lrkZr8
Website: http://www.aapcpublishing.net/
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Hidden Curriculum for Adolescents and Adults
iDress for Weather
The app teaches social rules for everyday situations for adults
and teens. The app gets four stars.
This app can be used to teach young children how to dress for
the weather. You can enter in your zip code and this app can
make suggestions on how to dress based on your location.
This is a high technology way to teach dressing as a parent, for
a life skills class, or for a preschooler. This app gets four stars.
1.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/hidden-curriculum-for-adol
escents/id351227770?mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wAVh3pM_rUk
Touch and Learn - Emotions
This app shows faces of real people expressing feelings. The
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/touch-and-learn-emotions/
id451685022?mt=8
Video: http://www.alligatorapps.com/
1.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/idress-for-weather/id38522
7220?mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oF-WM3qXCTU
Model Me Going Places 2
This is a social skills app about places that everyone has to go
to. This app gets four stars.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/model-me-going-places-2/i
d375669988?mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LJIhfJ0pchU
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Kid in Story Book Maker
This app is designed to create a story with pictures that you
take. You can model good behavior by telling a story with picture of familiar people. The app gets four and a half stars.
6.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/kid-in-story/id594403164?
mt=8&ign-mpt=uo%3D4
Kid in Story Reader
This is a free app that helps you read the stories that you make
in “Kid in Story Book Maker” app.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/kid-in-story-reader/id6081
94073?mt=8
Social Stories Creator and Library for Preschool, Autism and
Special Needs
This app helps you create a story very quickly. This app is
used to teach social skills and basic conversation. This app
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/social-stories-creator-librar
y/id588180598?mt=8&ls=1
storysmart1: Trudy Goes to the Beach - Social Language Skills
This is a social skills app that gets four and a half stars. You
learn through animated stories.
3.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/storysmart1-social-languag
e/id621385025?mt=8
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Kid in Story Book Maker
Social Skills Apps with Lower Ratings or No Ratings:
This is a four star story making app. This app is often used to
teach social skills.
The Urinal Game
6.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/kid-in-story/id594403164?
mt=8
Sōsh
This app teaches social skills in a men’s room. It is a funny
topic for a game. The game only gets three stars. In a home
with a single mom and a child with a disability this game
could help further an awkward conversation. People in general do not want to admit that some young boys with a disability might be helped by a social skills app like this. I have
played the game and it is silly.
Free
This is a very different app. This app gets four stars. It teaches
social skills to teens, pre-teens and young adults with Asperger’s syndrome.
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/the-urinal-game/id3592591
66
39.99
Website:
http://www.clevermedia.com/iphonegames/support/
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All About Me Storybook
The Behavior Textbook (TBT) - Feeling Cards
This is a good social skills app that gets four stars. You customize it to be about the daily routine of a person. This app gets
three and a half stars.
This is a series of emotion cards and some video displaying
emotions. The app is based on a curriculum. The app is not
rated yet. However, the app maker is creditable and has several other good apps. The app is also free.
2.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/all-about-me-storybook/id
426201106?mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0kdwmqVDAu8
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/behavior-textbook-tbt-feeli
ng/id610247449?mt=8
Website: http://www.look2learn.com/
Social Skills Builder
The lite version cost 2.99 and you can buy add-ons. The full
version is 14.99. This app only gets three stars.
2.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/social-skill-builder-lite/id4
86116417?mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cHtZwCZNZKc
14.99
Full version:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/social-skill-builder-full/id5
70787918?mt=8
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Link to other social skill apps:
http://consonantlyspeaking.com/sites/consonantlyspeaking.c
om/files/uploads/SocialSkillsAutismAppList.pdf
A website with more suggestions regarding social skill apps:
http://www.friendshipcircle.org/blog/2011/02/23/11-social-s
kills-life-skills-apps-in-ipad-app-store/
Social Skills Apps for Autism:
http://ipad-autism.com/category/ipad-apps-for-autism/socia
l-skills/
Mitchell County Schools Social Skills Apps:
http://www.mcsnc.org/departments/exceptional_children/i_
pad_i_pod_resources/social_skills_apps/
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Behavior Tracking
Teacher's Assistant Pro: Track Student Behavior
This is a five star app. If you have challenging students that
you need to keep track of behavior and contact their parents
this app can help.
14.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/teachers-assistant-pro-trac
k/id391643755?mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BQDyIoiOeOQ
Autism Tracker Pro: Track, analyze and share ASD daily
This is a five star app. The app allows you to track the behavior of someone with autism.
Smart Charts
9.99
This app is designed to keep track of positive behaviors. The
2.99
Video: http://trackandshare.tumblr.com/Autism
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/smart-charts/id414155585?
mt=8
Easy Behavior Tracker for Teachers
This is a simple highly rated behavior-tracking app. The app
gets four and a half stars. The app is also reasonably priced.
1.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/easy-behavior-tracker-for/i
d553367265?mt=8
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BehaviorLENS
Catalyst Client
If you want to track specific behaviors this app can do that.
You can track the frequency and duration of behaviors. The
app even allows you to graph the behavior for further analysis.
The app is designed for professionals. The app gets four stars.
This is a free four star data collection app.
29.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/behaviorlens/id459755410?
mt=8
Video:
http://www.youtube.com/user/sachamittelman?feature=wat
ch
Autism Tracker Lite: Track, analyze and share ASD daily
This app is a simple way to track the behavior of a child with
autism. If you are using applied behavior analysis to reduce a
behavior this app will help you track it.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/catalyst-client/id44292218
3?mt=8
Birdhouse for Autism
This app is not rated yet but I still like it. This app allows a parent of a young child with autism to keep track of everyday behaviors. Sometimes we need to write down what a child is doing to see the big picture. The app is free, simple and focuses
on the everyday basic behavior that parents can face.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/birdhouse-for-autism/id64
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/autism-tracker-lite-track/id
478527813?mt=8
Video: http://trackandshare.tumblr.com/Autism
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Gifted
Guess Who I Am! - Integral Version
This is a game where you guess who a character is by asking
questions. This is an open-ended app that tests your cognitive
ability and is fun.
1.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/guess-who-i-am!-integral-v
ersion/id547172993?mt=8&ign-mpt=uo%3D4
Creative Genius On-the-Go!
Acceleread Speed Reading Trainer
The app gives open ended ideas that you respond to. This is a
good app for a creative mind or a gifted student.
This is a five star speed reading app. This app has several inapp purchases.
.99
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/creative-genius-on-the-go!/
id434743831?mt=8&ign-mpt=uo%3D4
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/acceleread-speed-reading-t
rainer/id528963250?mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ILBi2sgxihA
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C HAPTER 16
Augmentative and Alternative
Communication and Speech
and Language Apps
S ECTION 1
High-End AAC Apps
Communication apps Videos
http://www.teachertech.net/ACCapps.htm
Touch Chat HD
This is another high-end AAC app. This app is often recommended by professionals in the field. You can buy an add-on
with more vocabulary that adds to the cost. I find that the makers of this app go to a lot of conferences and market to the
many professionals in the field. The add-ons are expensive.
The app gets four stars
149.99
App:
Avaz for Autism Best of Class
This app is 99.99. It is the best app in this class. It is very user
friendly. It is not as well known of an app because it just came
out 9/12. I highly recommend this app.
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/touchchat-hd-aac/id39886
0728?mt=8
Video:
99.99
http://www.youtube.com/user/touchchat1
http://www.avazapp.com/
Company:
App:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/avaz-for-autism/id5581617
81?mt=8
http://www.silver-kite.com/touchChat
Videos:
http://www.teachertech.net/Avaz%20for%20Autism.htm
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Proloquo2go
Sono Flex
This was the first high-end AAC app. It allows someone to
communicate by typing words and clicking on pictures. The
This is a high-end AAC app. You use simple pictures or symbols that can be converted into speech. The app gets four stars
from the iTunes store.
219.99
99.99
App:
App:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sono-flex/id463697022?mt
=8
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/proloquo2go/id308368164
?mt=8
Video:
http://www.teachertech.net/proloque2go.htm
Website: http://www.tobii.com/sonoflex
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ibgSEx4AIIg
Company:
http://www.assistiveware.com/product/proloquo2go
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OneVoice - AAC
MyTalkTools Mobile
They made the interface very simple. This is a good app for a
SLP, teacher or parent that in not tech-savvy. It also has a lot
of pre-loaded basic vocabulary. The app also supports 22 languages as add-ons to the app. If you have a child that has two
languages within the home this app might be a consideration.
I also like the way this app is organized. You can spend hours
trying to organize many of the high-end AAC apps. With this
app you can use it for basic functions right away. The app gets
four stars from the app store.
This is a high-end AAC app. The app gets four stars. The app
does have add-on for different languages. This is another option for a student that comes from a home that speaks different languages. Some of the in-apps purchases are costly. I do
like how they organize the pictures and words in this app.
209.99
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZbTvbOKyPIk
99.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/mytalktools-mobile/id3242
86288?mt=8
https://itunes.apple.com/au/app/onevoice-aac/id412448074
?mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XJ0eB5Eemj8
RocketKeys
With this app you can build your own keyboard and it talks to
you saying the letters and words that you type on the keyboard. The app also does word prediction. The app is very different but very interesting. The app gets five stars. This is a
high-end keyboard creator and word prediction app.
159.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/rocketkeys/id594324953?
mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nNryKNoM99w
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LAMP Words For Life
aacorn
This is a high End AAC app. The price is higher than many of
the other high end apps out there. The app has a good number
of pictures for someone that is younger that is learning to communicate. It is more of a picture based app. This app gets four
stars.
This app is not rated and usually would not make the guide
based on that alone. This app has modern pictures that are
used to communicate with. Many of the AAC apps have stick
figures and stock pictures that are outdated. I think the second generation AAC apps will have better pictures. The search
features are innovative. It is just a different interface. Time
will tell if these different ideas will catch on. This is an app to
watch. I recommend watching a video on this app.
$299.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/lamp-words-for-life/id5512
15116?mt=8
Website: http://aacapps.com/lamp/
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Syr_p_5YxQI
189.99
Watch some videos on this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yU-MHpaN3e4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_M66JrLO69Y
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vus--kQ8Vak
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5DO_X5CGuSo
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EZ Speech PRO
SpeechHero AAC
This is an AAC app with an interface that is different than
most of the higher-end apps. The app has been around for a
while and has been over looked. The app currently gets four
stars but more recent reviews suggest that rating is on the way
up. The company that makes this app is a reputable company.
I recommend watching a video on this app to be able to understand its different features.
This app is not widely downloaded and used. However, the
app does get five stars. This is an app to watch.
99.99
Male voice: (four stars)
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ezspeechpro-male-us/id413
623128?mt=8
99.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/speechhero-aac-ultimate-sp
eech/id554454197?mt=8&ign-mpt=uo%3D4
Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eH_LRzMBYL8
Website: http://www.speechhero.com/
Female voice: (unrated)
Speak for Yourself
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ezspeechpro-female-us/id4
13623403?mt=8
Video:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ezspeechpro-female-us/id4
13623403?mt=8
199.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/speak-for-yourself/id48250
8198?mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RdrmL6JWF3g
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Note: You can buy Bluetooth switches for an iPad to use with
AAC apps. You can find information on this in the chapter
called Physical Disability. The section name is Assistive Technology Hardware and Operating Systems.
I NTERACTIVE 16.1 High-End AAC Apps
Question 1 of 4
What AAC app does the author describe as
being the most user-friendly of the high-end
AAC apps?
A. Avaz for Autism
B. HD Touch Chat
C. Proloque2go
Check Answer
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S ECTION 2
ArtikPix – Full
Middle-End AAC Apps
This application uses flashcards for sounds, words and has a
scoring feature. This is a very popular application in this category that gets four stars.
29.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/artikpix-full/id356720379?
mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KpYb5PjWnZ8
TalkTablet NEO
Honorable Mention
This is a middle priced app in this category but looks like
many of the higher priced apps. The app gets four and a half
stars in the iTunes store. The app has three voices in English
and one Latin American voice. You can do a lot of customization with this app.
79.99
This website has a good video showing this app:
iCommunicate
You can record your own voice and take pictures to use with
this application. It also has about 10,000 preloaded symbols
and pictures to use. This app gets four and a half stars.
49.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/icommunicate./id36418641
5?mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1HoemTbMGGg
http://gusinc.com/2012/TalkTablet.html
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BU-7J7rSgQg
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Expressive
TapSpeak Button Plus for iPad
This is a very basic entry level application. If you want to work
on very basic communication in an easy format this application is a good start. This app only gets a three and a half star
rating.
https://itunes.apple.com/en/app/expressive/id398345416?m
t=8
This is a good middle level AAC app. The iTunes store rates it
with four and half stars. There is a lot of customization with
this app but is still user friendly. This would be a good app to
buy for someone that wants to try an AAC high-end app but
wants to test it out with a less expensive app first. This app
maker has created a number of very good apps in this category that make it impossible to over look. I recommended considering some of the app from this company.
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xPIiKoegqj0
49.99
25.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/tapspeak-button-plus-for-i
pad/id364806507?mt=8
Abilipad
Author’s Pick
This has to be one of the most interesting apps I have ever encountered. It is text to speech, customizable keyboard and
word prediction. If you have trouble spelling and talking this
app would be a good fit. You can even create a keyboard exactly the way you want it. The app gets four stars. The app has
several different things going on and as a result is hard to
place in a category.
Video:
v=LwGjujGz-NU#!
The company that makes this app also has several other apps
in this category.
http://tapspeak.com/drupal/Products
19.99
App:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/abilipad/id435865000?mt
=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vqMo4ekTCJU
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TapSpeak Button Plus for iPad
See Me Talk
This is a four and a half star app. TapSpeak is a very good
middle-end AAC app. If you are trying to use an AAC app to
teach with this is a good app to try. The app does not have the
higher prices of some of the higher-end apps. The app can be
used for recording and playback of sounds.
A special education teacher made this app by taking feedback
from an SLP and parents. The interface is simple and has basic vocabulary. The app gets four and a half star in the iTunes
store.
49.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/tapspeak-button-plus-for-i
pad/id364806507?mt=8&ign-mpt=uo%3D4
49.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/see-me-talk/id590399460?
mt=8
Website: http://www.seemetalkapp.com/
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zbmNtgfQXCs
Talking Cards
This is a lower priced alternative to higher-end AAC apps. The
app has cards that talk. With four and a half stars it is a good
tool at a good price.
28.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/talking-cards/id432058168
?mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=thszqGA0rMk
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Custom Boards- Premium
HandySpeech
Smarty Ears has a number of good four star AAC apps. This
one gets four and a half stars. This app allows you to create
printed communication boards that a student can point to.
The app is also research based. This is a high technology way
to make low technology communication pictures. This is a
very good middle to low priced AAC app. I would recommend
checking out the Smarty Ears websites if you like this app.
This is a four star handwriting to speech app.
29.99
Website: http://www.ispeak4u.com/news.html
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/custom-boards-premium/i
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SBbA_O9an2s
More videos from Smarty Ears:
http://www.youtube.com/user/SmartyEars?feature=watch
29.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/handyspeech/id563600464
?mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mP-8c8lsYj0
Assistive Express
This is a four star word prediction and AAC communication
app.
24.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/assistive-express/id379891
874?mt=8
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PandaPal - Autism Communication System
Augie AAC
This app gets four and a half stars in the iTunes store. The app
uses pictures to communicate with just like any other AAC
app. It is a lower cost alternative to some of the higher end
AAC apps.
This app is a little different than other AAC apps. It has schedules built in it and the interface looks very different. The app
gets four stars.
45.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/pandapal-autism-communi
cation/id492860458?mt=8&ign-mpt=uo%3D4
79.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/augie-aac/id436889262?mt
=8
Voice4u AAC Communication
This is a four star middle-end app. I like the simple interface
for some people.
59.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/voice4u-aac-communicatio
n/id339916109?mt=8
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I NTERACTIVE 16.2 Middle-End AAC Apps
Question 1 of 2
Which app does the author give an “Honorable Mention” award?
A. TapSpeak
B. TalkTablet NEO
C. Voice4u AAC Communication
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Low-End AAC Apps
Speak Aid HD
This is a simple app for someone who has a brain injury or
just had a stroke. The app allows them to make basic communication for immediate needs by using visuals instead of talking. This app gets four stars.
.99
My Choice Board
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/speak-aid-hd/id427125915?
mt=8
9.99
You can have a student make basic choices and practice basic
communication for things they truly a need.
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/my-choice-board/id384435
705?mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DeJRsSBwIiM
Oxford Picture Dictionary, Second Edition
Picture dictionaries define words with pictures. This type of
dictionary is designed for someone with limited communications skills. It is a great idea that is not used enough. This app
9.99
Able Jr AAC
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/oxford-picture-dictionary/i
This is a rare five star AAC app.
19.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/able-jr-aac/id673997008?
mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6wWWfGZPGRc
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AAC Ferret
4.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/aac-ferret/id867403153?mt
=8
Video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KR3tjv7AZPQ
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Early Intervention
First Phrases HD
Author’s Pick
This is a four and a half star app. It is designed for young children. This app has a ton of pictures and its file size is large as
a result.
9.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/first-phrases-hd/id473894
018?mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ch-BNIAPAy8
Posco AAC
My First AAC Author’s Pick
This app is designed for 18 months and older. The present version has a five star rating up from four and half stars. The app
is designed for AAC communication at an age where it makes
sense for a very large population. It is designed to promote language with children that are in an early developmental stage. I
like this app.
24.99
This is a simple but effective AAC app. It is designed for basic
communication. It is so simple that it is effective. Best of all
the cost is low. This app is good for young children or students
with lower communication skills. This app is a rare five star
app.
9.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/posco-aac/id545435661?mt
=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ijz3J1Dic4
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/my-first-aac-by-injini/id46
2678851?mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=emmUvS6R5Yk
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Easy Board
SpeechStickers
This is a very simple low-end AAC app. You draw a picture
and then talk about it with a student. This is a good app to
give direction to students that need visual reinforcement. I
love the price. This app gets four and a half stars.
This app gets young children to practice the basic sounds they
need to learn. This is just an all around good idea for someone
with a speech delay. The app gets four and half stars and is a
hidden gem.
.99
14.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/easy-board/id441034478?
mt=8
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/speechstickers/id436101181
?mt=8
Website: http://redapemobile.com/apps/easyboard/
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bDVJlsUPhZs
Scene Speak
Letter Muncher
This app allows you to create a scene and then talk about it
with a child. It comes preloaded with eleven scenes. It gives
you a visual that you can talk about.
This app teaches the basic sounds of letters to children learning to read. The app gets five stars.
9.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/scene-speak/id420492342?
mt=8
1.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/letter-muncher/id4969560
39?mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6g7_x3VUlvw
Video: http://vimeo.com/58905643
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R intensive SLP
This app teaches and tests the basic sounds of speech. This
app is made by Smarty Ears. You are able to keep data on a
student’s progress. This app gets four and a half stars.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/r-intensive-slp/id37120038
9?mt=8
Website: http://smartyearsapps.com/
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M7NuyXZOXRY
Disfluency Index Counter
This is another good app by Smarty Ears. You can count correct words and syllables with this app. This app does a very
good assessment at a reasonable price.
8.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/disfluency-index-counter/i
d366359722?mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1JXfAhqLXbI
Autism/DTT Letters by drBrownsApps.com - Includes American Sign Language
This is a research based app designed to teach preschool children with autism the alphabet. The app gets four and a half
stars.
6.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/autism-dtt-letters-bydrbro
wnsapps.com/id424067476?mt=8&ign-mpt=uo%3D4
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oypvmj_6aIc
Faces iMake - Premium!
This is a four and a half star app. You make faces or characters
with this app. I see this as a good app to start a conversation
with a preschooler.
1.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/faces-imake-premium!/id3
89101695?mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8k6GD9nBTa4
Smarty Ears YouTube.com Channel:
http://www.youtube.com/user/SmartyEars
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Making Sequences
Digital Baby
This app has you put pictures in order to tell a story. This app
is for young children. The app gets for and a half stars.
This is a good blog about teaching communication to a child.
http://digitalbabyblog.com/
4.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/making-sequences/id46011
9961?mt=8
Baby Sign and Learn
This is a free four star app that teaches basic sign language to
your child. The app does have several in-app purchases.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/baby-sign-and-learn/id414
830310?mt=8
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Apps with Free Versions
Talking Tom Cat
A person talks to this app and the app repeats what you said
in a cartoon voice. The app is free. You can also buy a number
of other similar apps for a few dollars from the app developer.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/talking-tom-cat/id3771946
88?mt=8
The video is of a baby talking to the Talking Tom apps. This is
a very cute video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?NR=1&feature=fvwp&v=Ro
VNBfPEQu8
Here is a list of similar apps made by the developer.
Tap To Talk
http://outfit7.com/our-work/
The application comes with basic pictures and you can add
more pictures if you want.
Talking Roby Çelik the Robot
Free
This is like Talking Tom except it is a robot.
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/taptotalk/id367083194?mt
=8
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/talking-roby-the-robot/id3
95677840?mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cwDj-rndyGg
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See.Touch.Learn.
Talking Tiles
I like this flashcard app for students with communication disorders, young children and people learning to speak English. I
like the way it is organized. They show you the pictures and
you have to guess what it is. The in-app purchases are going to
cost you. If you do not mind paying and then getting wellorganized flashcards with pictures then this is for you. If you
are on a budget and want it all for free then use this app and
avoid the add-ons. There is also a See Touch Learn Pro for
39.99.
This is a free app that gets four stars. If you want to buy a major AAC app this is a good test pilot. You can see if touching
buttons with symbol to communicate will work. The app does
not have the vocabulary or design of the major apps but you
can get an idea of how well a student might work with AAC
communication without paying the money.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/see.touch.learn./id4068265
06?mt=8
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/talkingtiles/id573534673?
mt=8
Website: http://www.mozzaz.com/
Paid
39.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/see.touch.learn-pro/id4679
24373?mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KbY03kvMkMQ
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Visual Cue Lite
NeoPaul
This app allows you to communicate with pictures. The app is
fairly simple. There is a paid version for $9.99 and several inapp purchases. This version is free.
This is a free text to speech app. You Type what you want to
say into the app. The app gets four stars.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/visual-cue-lite/id44216473
2?mt=8
Paid
9.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/visual-cue/id440280028?
mt=8
Website: https://www.facebook.com/autismmadeeasy
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/neopaul/id334254353?mt=
8
Website: http://www.neospeech.com/
You can also download for free:
NeoJulie
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/neojulie/id334272012?mt=
8
NeoKate
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/neokate/id332623803?mt=
8
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SmallTalk Letters, Numbers, Colors
Alexicom AAC
This is a free app that teaches you the sounds of the letters
and the colors.
This is a four star free AAC app.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/smalltalk-letters-numbers/i
d384168006?mt=8
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/au/app/alexicom-aac/id395122088
?mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wwe6pTjcfzQ
Website:
http://www.aphasia.com/products/technical-support
Speak for Yourself
SmallTalk Oral Motor Exercises
This app teaches exercises to strengthen your month and
tongue. The app gets five stars and is free.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/smalltalk-oral-motor-exerci
ses/id337145605?mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T3j9L9wa7bU
I recommend this app because it is the free version of a 199.99
AAC app. It is good to try several apps before making an expensive purchase. The app has four stars but there are still several high end AAC apps with higher ratings. The free version I
find is very limited. The paid version gets four and a half stars.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sfy-lite/id521884641?mt=8
199.99
Paid version
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/speak-for-yourself/id48250
8198?mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RdrmL6JWF3g
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Verbally
Articulation Station
The free version of this app is pretty good. It cost 99.99 to buy
the full version. If you are considering an AAC app this is a
good one to try first. It is free and has many of the features in
the higher-end paid apps.
This is another popular app that is highly rated. Both the free
and paid versions of Articulation Station are very good apps to
help teach basic sounds to students.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/verbally/id418671377?mt=
8
Paid:
99.99
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/articulation-station/id4674
15882?mt=8
YouTube video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tko-Bt0Pk-U
Articulation Station Pro
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/verbally-premium/id47008
1134?mt=8
49.99
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYBngfhTlQM
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/articulation-station-pro/id4
91998279?mt=8
Say Hi! AAC
This is a basic free AAC app. The app gets four stars.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/say-hi!-aac/id499774007?
mt=8&ign-mpt=uo%3D4
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Able AAC
TalkingTILES
This is a five star app. The app organizes AAC communication
differently than many of its competitors. You have to see the
pictures to understand this. The app has many in-app purchases that cost money.
This is a free AAC app with a four and a half star rating. The
app claims to have 50,000 pictures and symbols. This is a
great AAC app to start with before you buy a higher-end AAC
app. This app gets four and a half stars.
19.99
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/able-aac/id536483279?mt=
8
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/talkingtiles/id573534673?
mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ozQNuMbjYPg
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QbE94UoC_C8
YouTube.com Channel:
http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAeATFuoCn2UeXPIwl
vIEOw
Free version: (Four stars)
This is a very simple but effective free app. The app gets four
stars.
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/able-aac-free/id539154889
?mt=8
Functional Communication System Lite
This is a free four star app.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/functional-communicationsystem/id496585489?mt=8
Able AAC HD (not rated)
99.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/able-hd-aac/id638272808?
mt=8
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SymbolReader
This is a free app that combines symbols and text. You can
store and print sheets you create in this app. This app is not
rated. However, I just think this app has the right idea and is
worth a look.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/symbolreader/id575587181
?mt=8
Paid version
59.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/symbolsupport/id57165448
8?mt=8
Links:
http://assistivetechnology.about.com/od/AugmentativeCom
munication/tp/Top-10-Alternative-And-Augmentative-Comm
unication-Aac-Apps.htm
http://www.appsforaac.net
http://www.autismpluggedin.com/2011/09/top-10-aac-iphon
e-and-ipad-apps-under-30.html
http://ipadacademy.com/2010/12/ipads-as-assistive-technol
ogy-30-apps-for-augmentative-and-alternative-communicatio
n-aac
FREE Language Apps for SLPs
http://www.pinterest.com/lasenders/free-language-apps-forslps/
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Which communication app normally
costs 99.99 but has a very good free version?
(hint: you can type into the app and it says
what you type.)
A. Touch Chat HD
B. Type Tap
C. Verbally
D. iCommnicate
Check Answer
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SLP Assessments
The evolution of iPads has not happened evenly. For several
reasons the apps in the area of speech and language has seen
many apps develop. With the number of apps and the speed of
this change it is possible to go to two different speech and language pathologist and two very different approaches. A hightechnology SLP could use any number of apps with an iPad
that the traditional SLP could not. Both approaches are sound
and good ways of working with peoples with various issues.
SLP, educational or psychological tests have been scored on a
computer for many years. However, on the iPad the only testing that I can find are for speech and language.
A SLP could take a laptop with them to do an assessment. Laptops or notebooks are big and a larger distraction. Doing an
assessment on an iPad is less intrusive. There is a human factor with using an iPad to do an assessment that cannot be
quantified or explained with functionality.
Smarty Ears Apps
This company has a number of apps with speech and language
in mind. Many of the apps have good ratings but are one of
many apps in a highly competitive category. They have a number of apps that are good for assessment. Many SLP have not
yet moved to doing assessments with an iPad but it is an interesting idea. A Speech and Language Pathologist that likes technology might want to check out some of the assessments apps
from Smarty Ear apps.
http://smartyearsapps.com/
Assessment apps for Smarty Ears Apps:
http://smartyearsapps.com/assessment/
App names: Profile of Phonological Awareness, Sunny Articulation Phonology Test, Bilingual Articulation Phonology
Assessment, Dysphagia2Go, Disfluency Index Counter, Common Core Early Language Screener, AtEval2Go,
Videos for Smarty Ears:
http://www.youtube.com/user/SmartyEars?feature=watch
What assessment to use and if they should be done with an
iPad are a judgment call for a SLP. The iPad is highly portable
and is being used quite often by SLPs. Some SLPs travel for
her or his job. That would make many of these assessment a
matter of connivance.
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Sunny Articulation Phonology Test
This app tests how well a child understands all the basic
sounds. The app gets four and a half stars. The app is a real assessment tool for a SLP.
Bilingual Articulation Phonology Assessment: English/
Spanish
This app tests the phonological awareness for someone that
speaks English and Spanish.
49.99
49.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sunny-articulation-phonolo
gy/id371280343?mt=8
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/bilingual-articulation-phon
ology/id460830225?mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nYT3J0_2YZU
Website:
http://smartyearsapps.com/service/bilingual-articulation-ph
onology-assessment/
Profile of Phonological Awareness (Pro-Pa)
This app tests phonological awareness. The app gets four
stars.
Dysphagia2Go
14.99
You can do an assessment with this four star app. This app is
a modern way to do assessment.
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/profile-phonological-aware
ness/id484657843?mt=8
19.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/dysphagia2go/id46992552
6?mt=8
Videos: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H3OdhEHkfGI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Pzl8uin8dE
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Teaching Apps
Pictello
This is a simple way to create talking pictures. This app is
good for a parent that wants to teach a child people’s names
and the names of common words or sayings. This app would
also work well for a teacher or a Speech and Language Pathologist. This app gets four and a half stars.
18.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/pictello/id397858008?mt=
8
SpeechBox for Speech Therapy (Apraxia, Autism, Down's syndrome) - iPad Edition Author’s Pick
I like this app. It is simple and allows you to start a conversation with a child to get them to use a specific sound. The app
gets three and a half stars. The app has some unique qualities
and is well thought out. I have used this app and I recommend
it. This app has a number of in-app purchases.
19.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/speechbox-for-apraxia-spee
ch/id568581305?ls=1&mt=8
Video:
v=5LnDkGiHNG4#!
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jLPV5m2bwNY
Speech Journal
This app allows you to record your voice to pictures. It is
made by the Mobile Education Store. The company makes a
number of very good apps. This low priced app is good to
teach basic names to a student.
3.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/speech-journal/id4369459
85?mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=04GRS8ftINY
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Picture the Sentence HD
Fun With Directions HD
This app is used to teach basic receptive and expressive language. This is a highly rated app.
This is a four and a half star app that helps turn directions
into a higher interest activity.
9.99
12.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/picture-the-sentence-hd/id
478599625?mt=8
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/fun-with-directions-hd/id4
75972703?mt=8
Video:
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e31I2Y5FDB0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tLFQ7j2KW1E
This company has other good apps in this category:
More Fun With Directions HD
http://hamaguchiapps.com/
This app allows a student to have fun with the skill of understanding basic directions. It is a hit with five stars.
Scene Speak
This app is designed to talk about a specific topic with a student.
10.49
15.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/more-fun-with-directions-h
d/id489417480?mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8zAm7HSenSQ
https://itunes.apple.com/au/app/scene-speak/id420492342?
mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qAxAMV7Xf8w
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Pocket Pairs
Talk About It: Objects Pro HD
This app focuses on basic sounds. This app does not do anything worth bragging about but is simple and effective. This
app also teaches how to articulate all the major sounds. It has
data tracking to keep score of how you are doing. It has a lot
of similarities to Speech Tutor. The current version gets three
stars.
This is a great app for a speech and language pathologist. The
app keeps track of data for up to 30 students. It is for children
6-12 to help them develop vocabulary. This app gets four and
a half stars.
9.99
4.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/talk-about-it-objects-pro-h
d/id545865888?mt=8
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/pocket-pairs/id416573790?
mt=8
Videos: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v7lycxCJBgw
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aLyW__-zbaY
You’re the Storyteller: The Surprise Pro HD
A child talks or writes a story to go with a picture. This is a
good app for a speech and language pathologist or a teacher
that is trying to inspire writing. You can have up to 30 users
on this app.
9.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/youre-storyteller-surprise/i
d527236318?mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eyyzZxOt9BA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3JfrWmca3H0
Comprehension TherAppy
This app is for people with numerous issues that have difficulty with everyday vocabulary. The app teaches many very
common everyday words. This app gets four and a half stars.
24.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/comprehension-therappy/i
d438069999?mt=8
Website:
http://tactustherapy.com/apps/
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Language TherAppy
SLP Words HD Light
This app teaches language in reading and writing. The app
gets four stars. The app is in a category that has alternatives.
The app price tag is steep.
This app allows someone that is nonverbal to answer questions. A person is given two choices. The app gets four stars.
59.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/language-therappy/id52527
8822?mt=8
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/slp-words-hd-light/id45071
9405?mt=8
Video: http://ieducationapps.com/words/
Website:
Speech FlipBook Standard
I really like this app. Remember those days when you would
teach and test with a flipbook? This app can do that. app
teaches every syllable in the English language. This makes it
possible for everyday people to teach the basic sounds of the
English language. The app gets five stars and is reasonably
priced.
Speech with Milo: Interactive Storybook
This is another good app in the Speech with Milo series. This
1.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/speech-milo-interactive-sto
rybook/id447014224?mt=8&ign-mpt=uo%3D4
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zh1Q6e8jwn4
6.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/speech-flipbook/id5828422
45?mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=093EDBZSfFU
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Picture the Sentence HD
DAF Assistant
This app uses words with pictures to help a user to better understand language. The app gets four stars.
This app used “Delayed Auditory Feedback” Also known as
“DAF.” This app is for people that stutter or have fluency issues. This app gets four and a half stars.
9.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/picture-the-sentence-hd/id
478599625?mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d9keGxIZ_S4
9.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/daf-assistant/id309496166
?mt=8&ign-mpt=uo%3D4
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UC1K5dM77sk
Autism iHelp - Food
Name it
This app helps people remember common names of items that
you would need in everyday life. This app is designed for someone that might be recovering from an injury that effects recall
of common words. This app gets four and a half stars so it
must be good.
This is a low priced four and a half star app. This app teaches
about food.
1.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/autism-ihelp-food/id50576
4976?mt=8
14.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/iname-it/id486781414?mt=
8
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Autism iHelp – Language Concepts
This is a four and a half star free app. The app teaches basic
communication skills. The app does have several in-app purchases
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/autism-ihelp-language-con
cepts/id598935321?mt=8
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Behavior Management &
Reinforcement
Working4
This is a four and a half star app at a low price. This is a basic
communication app that is designed to reward behavior. This
app is designed for young children or life skill students. I like
the added benefit of considering behavior.
2.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/working4/id423991832?mt
=8
AutisMate
This app focuses on communication as well as behavior. With
this app you can better organize, keep track of behavior and it
has a visual schedule. This app is distantly different from
some of the other higher end autism apps. There are a lot of
other good communication apps to look at for the price. If the
app fits what you need then it might be the right app.
149.99
PECS Phase III
This is a four and a half star research based app. You get immediate feedback when a student gets a right answer and it is
designed to reinforce behavior. I love the concept.
9.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/pecs-phase-iii/id551356825
?mt=8
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/autismate/id512132428?mt
=8
Video:
v=y56yKoZzFYE#
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R+Remind
Kid Pointz Reward System for Kids
This app reminds teachers to reinforce behavior. As a teacher
everyone one needs an app to tell us to reward behavior. This
This is a free four star app. The app helps you reward good behavior.
1.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/r+remind/id411724921?mt
=8
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/kid-pointz-reward-system-f
or/id502207775?mt=8
Lickety Split
iRewardChart: Parents Reward Tracker Behavior Chore chart
This is a behavior chart for parents. This app gets four stars.
Free
This app helps you set goals and time limits on desirable behaviors. If you want your child to clean his or her room this
app gives you a timer. This is a four and a half star app.
.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/lickety-split/id454354262?
mt=8
(10+2)x5 Procrastination Hack
1.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/10+2-x5-procrastination-ha
ck/id314598572?mt=8
Kids' Timer -- Lickety Split
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/kids-timer-lickety-split/id4
55790177?mt=8
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iBehave
This app helps you set up a behavior management system
with numbers and colors. This is a four and a half star app.
.99
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Learning the Basic Sounds
Speech Therapy for Apraxia - Words
This app is designed for children with apraxia and other
speech disorders. The app gets four and a half stars at a low
price.
4.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/speech-therapy-for-apraxia
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vVJG1vsGC6s
Minimal Pairs Academy
This app teaches the 23 most common sounds. The app keeps
track of data and gets four and a half stars.
19.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/minimal-pairs-academy/id
483691470?mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ciT_MxR9XMc
Apraxia Picture Sound Cards APSC
This is a five star app. The app teaches words and sounds. You
can keep track of your progress with data tracking. This is a
well thought out app. The app has numerous pictures and
sounds represented in it. The app is designed for a professional to use over and over again with clients. The price is
high but so is the rating.
179.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/apraxia-picture-sound-card
s/id445165465?mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DdLVxRB7p0U
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Speech Therapy for Apraxia - NACD Home Speech Therapist
Articulate it!
This app is designed for children with apraxia. The app gets
four and a half stars at a low price.
This is a four star app that teaches students the basic sounds.
4.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/speech-therapy-for-apraxia
38.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/articulate-it!/id391296844?
mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TDefsStQIRM
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vVJG1vsGC6s
SoundLiteracy
Syllable Counting SC
This app teaches syllables using pictures. The app gets four
and half stars.
This app is a reading app that focuses on the sounds. If you
are teaching reading and the basic sounds of speech at the
same time this app is worth a look. The app gets four stars.
24.99
24.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/syllable-counting-sc/id445
508495?mt=8
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/soundliteracy/id409347075
?mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_3IdozVTREo
Videos:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ohjuRPbGY8U&list=UU
MQ83wjBSox6W6CEIS0B38A&feature=c4-overview
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Teaching Abstract Language
iSEQUENCES
You put pictures in order to tell a story. This app works well
for someone with autism. It would also work well for a speech
and language pathologist that wanted to create a dialog with a
young child. This app gets four and a half stars. There is a free
version that gets four stars.
2.99
Opposite Day
This app teaches opposites. I like that this app because it
tracks data.
4.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/opposite-day/id488017620
?mt=8
Video: http://pocketslp.com/
Speech with Milo: Sequencing
This is a four star app about putting a simple story in order.
This app is designed for young children.
2.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/isequences/id506624913?
mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=80h48p84y4A
Multiple Meanings Library
This app teaches multiple means. The English language has so
much creativity that it is hard for some to grasp. The app is designed for speech and language pathologists but I see it being
useful for people that are learning English as a second language. The app gets four and a half stars.
12.99
https://itunes.apple.com/app/multiple-meanings-library/id5
25605265
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/speech-with-milo-sequenci
ng/id431803095?mt=8
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Kids iHelp – Analogy 1.0
Naming TherAppy
This app can be used to teach analogies or the test how well
someone understands them. Analogies are abstract concepts
about how things are interconnected. The app gets four stars.
This app teaches commonly used names in different contexts.
The app has a lot of different ways to teach names. The app
also tests the user. This is a well thought out app. The price is
higher then what you might expect but this app has a lot in it.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/kids-ihelp-analogy-1.0/id53
3759314?mt=8
24.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/naming-therappy/id451093
640?mt=8
Conversation TherAppy
This app is designed to teach higher-level expressive languages. The ability to have a conversation is difficult to teach.
This app helps facilitate this.
24.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/conversation-therappy/id6
20456076?mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s8NirBQxJx8
Company’s YouTube.com Channel:
http://www.youtube.com/user/tactustherapy?feature=watch
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Li71btFxq8
Category TherAppy
Being able to put information in a category is an important
part of language. The concept is abstract and can be difficult
to teach. This app gets four and a half stars.
14.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/category-therappy/id571551
Website:
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Categories Learning Center
Verbal Reasoning
This app gets four and a half stars and teaches categories. This
app is made by Smarty Ears.
9.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/categories-learning-center/
id496646536?mt=8
12.99
https://itunes.apple.com/app/verbal-reasoning/id60409747
9
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GxCPIsVwDaY
RadSounds
This is a very cool app. The app teaches cause and effect with
music and funny characters. It is so simple that it is brilliant.
4.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/radsounds/id420977569?m
t=8
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iPad’s Version of a Switch
Yes Or No? Fun Deck
This app teaches yes and no questions. You can have your results emailed to you. The app gets four and a half stars.
2.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/yes-or-no-fun-deck/id4723
91065?mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L9gf42etGzc
Attainment Switch
Answers:YesNo Free
This app allows someone with a communication disorder to
answer yes or no questions. In the past a SLP would have a client touch a switch or large button to say yes or no. The app is
free. A paid version is also available.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/answers-yesno-free/id4743
84124?mt=8
Paid version:
1.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/answers-yesno/id33747055
5?mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UkF6viJRLMY
SPLs use a switch to help a client or student communicate.
This app does the same thing with the iPad. I know we are on
to higher technology ideas but sometimes-older concepts hold
well. The app gets four and a half stars and is less expensive
than the older technology.
4.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/attainment-switch/id43208
9360?mt=8
Video: http://switch.attainmentsoftware.com/
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Dysphagia
Dysphagia
This app is designed for people with swallowing disorders.
The app depicts what normal swallowing should look like.
This app gets for and a half stars.
9.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/dysphagia/id494326380?m
t=8&ign-mpt=uo%3D4
SmallTalk Oral Motor Exercises
SmallTalk Dysphagia
This app is for people that need to strengthen his or her
tongue and lips. This app gets three and a half stars and is
free.
This app gives examples of standard human speech for people
with dysphasia.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/smalltalk-oral-motor-exerci
ses/id337145605?mt=8
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/smalltalk-dysphagia/id3371
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S ECTION 13
School of Multi-Step Directions
Games to Teach Language
18.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/school-multi-step-direction
s/id668209269
Auditory Workout
Articulation Carnival Pro
This app gets four and a half stars and it is fun.
36.99
This app is designed to help children with auditory processing
disorders. The teaching tool is a high interest basketball game.
The app gets four and a half stars. I like the app because it is
research based and it is different than many of the speech and
language apps that are available.
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/articulation-carnival-pro/id
791572447?ls=1&mt=8
19.99
Articulation Games
https://itunes.apple.com/app/auditory-workout/id51869752
0
34.99
https://itunes.apple.com/app/articulation-games/id5610964
03
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Language Adventures
This app teaches basic language in the form of a game. The
app gets four stars. The game can help to engage students
while teaching the basic sounds.
14.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/language-adventures/id510
822157?mt=8
Real Vocabulary Pro
This app gets four and a half stars. The app has three games
and even gives scores.
29.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/real-vocabulary-pro/id825
880776?ls=1&mt=8
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C HAPTER 17
Physical
Disability
S ECTION 1
Assistive Technology for
the PC
Introduction
This section is about assistive technology. Using an iPad and
apps for people with disabilities is assistive technology. Using
an iPad as assistive technology is a lot newer then one would
think.
This section is about other tools that I like to use as assistive
technology. In this section I recommend a number of PC programs. You can often get free training on how to use PC assistive technology software. Often times the website of the company that sells the software program will also have free webinars and training videos. Assistive technology for PC is well
established. The programs tend to cost more but finding videos explaining how to utilize these programs are easier to find.
Loading Software on a Portable hard Drive or Flash
Drive
One of the issues that we face when buying a PC assistive technology program is that it gets loaded on one computer and sits
in one classroom. The solution form many is a laptop. Then
you have to plug it in and laptops cost good money. Students
often don’t want to stand out.
The solution is a flash drive or a portable hard drive. You can
load an assistive technology program on a flash drive or a portable hard dive. I would recommend testing the trial version on
a portable drive first. I would also recommend making sure
you have enough memory on the drive first. Also, if the computer that you use the portable drive on is slow then the problem will be just as bad with a portable drive. You still need a
computer fast enough to use the program. However, the portability solves a lot of problems. Now, you can take the program anywhere and use it. The issue with the flash drive is
that they are easy to lose. I say jokingly that you want to tie a
brick to it. If you can attach something to make it hard to lose
that is a plus. A portable hard drive can go for as low as 60 dollars and is larger and harder to lose. I cannot guarantee that
you can use the all program on all portable hard drives. It theory it should work a high percentage of time. Some assistive
technology software makers will actually sell you the program
on a portable hard drive. It is much cheaper if you load it yourself.
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Clickers 6
Speak Q
This is a PC software program that that is used to teach language by combining pictures and words. The software is typically used in an autism program or a like skills class.
Speak Q is an add-on to Word Q. I use this software program
for students with difficulty typing. What I have found is that
most students do very well with just using Word Q a word prediction program. Speak Q types what you say into a microphone. It is the same basic concept as Dragon Naturally Speaking. I find Speak Q easier because you can train the program
as a non-reader. You have to buy a good microphone to use
with this program to get it to work correctly.
http://teachertech.net/clickers%206.htm
http://www.cricksoft.com/us/products/tools/clicker/home.a
spx
Boardmaker
http://www.goqsoftware.com/products/
This is a PC software program that that is used to teach language by combining pictures and words. The software is typically used in an autism program or a like skills class. Boardmaker and Clicker 6 are competitors in a similar market.
A playlist on YouTube.com:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5bIpAz8_dLc&list=PL145
7B1FF35FC1063
http://teachertech.net/boardmaker/boardmaker.html
http://www.mayer-johnson.com/boardmaker-software
Co: Writer
This is a PC software program that does word prediction.
Word Q
Honorable Mention
This is a PC word prediction software program. The program
also reads text on webpages.
http://teachertech.net/cowriter.htm
http://donjohnston.com/cowriter/
http://teachertech.net/word%20Q.htm
http://www.goqsoftware.com/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ae74_3jFO4A
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Bookshare
Read Outloud Bookshare edition Bargain
This is a free talking book service for people with disabilities.
In order to qualify you have to have a specific learning disability, physical disability, or a visually disability that effects your
ability to access print language.
This is a free software program for people that members of
Bookshare. The program allows you hear books that are in
DAISY format. The books on Bookshare are in DAISY format.
If you want to know if someone qualifies read the requirements that Bookshare lists on their website. I would suggest
having a special education administrator help you decode the
language to better understand if you qualify.
To see if you qualify:
https://www.bookshare.org/_/membership/qualifications
Website: https://www.bookshare.org/
Video demonstration:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ffpjpi-8ghs
Bookshare YouTube channel:
http://www.youtube.com/user/BookshareTeam
You have to be a member of Bookshare to download this free
program: https://www.bookshare.org/
Learning Ally
Learning Ally used to be called Recording for the Blind and
Dyslexic. The organization has a large library of books. I recommend their services. The only issue is that you have to pay
a fee if you qualify for the services. Many people don’t want to
pay the fee. You are getting something for your money. Today
with everyone having smart phones services like this are more
viable.
https://www.learningally.org/
Price:
https://www.learningally.org/parents-students/sign-up/
Video tutorial:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tkuieHFUZt8
Learning Ally YouTube.com channel:
http://www.youtube.com/user/LearningAlly
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Livescrib
Kinect
This is a pen that syncs a person’s voice to the notes that are
taken on a pen. The notes and audio are then tuned into a
video. This pen is used for someone with a disability. However, I like this pen for teachers trying to create a lesson. This
is one way to flip a classroom.
Kinect is a sensor that you can buy for Xbox 360. I was surprised when I found it was possible to read sigh language with
Kinect.
http://www.livescribe.com/en-us/
Livescribe Smartpen 3 review
http://www.deafgadgets.com/2013/11/04/microsofts-kinect-t
ranslates-sign-and-spoken-languages-in-real-time/?utm_con
tent=buffer6b60f&utm_source=buffer&utm_medium=twitte
r&utm_campaign=Buffer
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dlnBbCme-Kk
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mFCeqSggo2Y
Zoomtext
Author’s Pick
This is a PC software program for people that have a visual disability. The program does just about everything. It is as if
someone sat in a room and thought of every possible way to
allow an individual to see text better.
http://teachertech.net/zoomtext.htm
http://www.aisquared.com/zoomtext
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I NTERACTIVE 17.1Assistive Technology for the PC
Question 1 of 5
What PC program is used to help the visually impaired?
A. Zoomtext
B. Clickers 6
C. Boardmaker
Check Answer
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S ECTION 2
Assistive Technology Hardware and Operating Systems
Bluetooth Switch Interface (BSI) Author’s Pick
This is a Bluetooth switch that can be used with an iPad. You
can even add more than one switch.
http://www.rjcooper.com/bluetooth-switch-interface/index.h
tml
The Bluetooth Super-Switch (BSS) Author’s Pick
Using assistive technology on a Macintosh computer is hardly
new. However, updates to IOS7, new Bluetooth hardware for
the iPad and a ton of apps have changed this section of the
market radically. The Augmentative and Alternative Communication apps that cost a lot of money are being used for people with communications disorders most notably autism have
gotten noticed. People in the software industry finally understand that the assistive technology market can make money
and add credibility to your company. The market is seeing two
things as a result competition and innovation.
This is an over sized switch that is Bluetooth and works with
an iPad.
http://www.rjcooper.com/bluetooth-super-switch/index.html
The Magic Arm System
This mount will hold the Super-Switch
http://rjcooper.com/magic-arm/index.html
ScanOver
This is a link to more Bluetooth iPad switches.
http://www.rjcooper.com/scanover/index.html
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Blue2
Notes on R J Cooper’s switches for IOS7
This is a two button Bluetooth switch that works with an iPad.
Apps that work with Bluetooth switches:
http://www.ablenetinc.com/Assistive-Technology/Switches/
Blue2-Bluetooth-Switch
http://www.rjcooper.com/bluetooth-switch-interface#switchfriendly
http://www.ablenetinc.com/Portals/0/KnowledgeBase/Manu
als/New-Blue2_Manual_A4.pdf
The maker of Clickers 6 also has some interesting items for an
iPad.
http://donjohnston.com/ipad-and-portables/
APPlicator
This app has several inputs that make it different.
Game Box Controllers
http://www.pretorianuk.com/applicator
This link goes to video game controllers that are for people
with physical disabilities. People don’t think about the many
things people with physical limitations go through. For some
people using your hands for repetitive motion can be a form of
exercise.
Adding a Bluetooth switch to an iPad
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1U78j-XwA6I
http://www.rjcooper.com/game-controller/index.html
http://www.janefarrall.com/blog/2012/02/27/how-do-i-usea-switch-with-an-ipad/
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Page Flip
MagicReader
Page Flip is hardware. You turn pages on an iPad iBooks with
your feet. Musicians can turn pages without using their hands.
It also works for the physically disabled. The pedals work with
any app that accepts Bluetooth. So, if you can use a keyboard
you can use pedals.
This app allows you to turn pages by turning your head. This
Company: http://www.pageflip.com/
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/magicreader/id505117386?
mt=8&ign-mpt=uo%3D4
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1jOv6xC8YYw
Where to buy assistive technology
Tecla Switch
This is a large button that can be touched to manipulate and
iPad. This is an option for the physically disabled person that
wants to use an iPad or other mobile device. On the website I
could not find a price.
RJ Cooper & Associates, Inc.
http://www.rjcooper.com/
Ablenet
http://www.ablenetinc.com/
Website: http://komodoopenlab.com/tecla/tecla-for-ios/
Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-bwY9UhbtJE&list=UU8
2mLdQHkc8qNUOkhvRvIhA&index=14
Enablemart
http://www.enablemart.com/
Amazon
Amazon sells just about anything and it takes purchase orders.
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Infogrip
IOS7 Assess ability:
http://www.infogrip.com/
http://www.apple.com/osx/whats-new/features.html?utm_c
ontent=bufferce432&utm_source=buffer&utm_medium=twit
ter&utm_campaign=Buffer#accessibility
Enablingdevices
http://enablingdevices.com/catalog
Accessibility in Windows7 - The Onscreen Keyboard
iOS 7 Switch Control - Set Up A Single Switch with Auto Scanning
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqWkNxB27DM
Apple's Announcements Impact on Accessibility
http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2013/10/apples-announcemen
ts-impact-on.html
Switch Control in OS X Mavericks
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqSNreOdKeE
Apple's Announcements Impact on Accessibility
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0FV2tfpj6w
Microsoft Accessibility
http://www.microsoft.com/enable/products/windows7/
AT Tools for Computer Access
Some great information from Lauren S. Enders Pinterest account
http://www.pinterest.com/lasenders/at-tools-for-computer-a
ccess/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bFDdj8zS-A4
iOS7 Tutorials
http://www.ablenetinc.com/Assistive-Technology/iPad-iPho
ne-and-iPod-Accessories-Apps/iOS7
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I NTERACTIVE 17.2 Assistive Technology Hardware and Operating Systems
Which Bluetooth switches works with an
iPad
A. Blue2
B. Super Switch
C. Bluetooth Switch Interface (BSI)
D. All of the above
Check Answer
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S ECTION 3
Physical Disability
Panther Connect
If you have ever tried to buy assistive technology equipment
for a physical disability you are soon faced with sticker shook.
This app is 29.99. It sounds high buy is not. It gets a five star
rating from the app store. I think custom touch keyboards for
the iPad would do wonders for numerous people with physical
limitations. I think this technology is developing.
Panther Writer
This app is new as of December 16, 2012. However, I see this
technology has potential. Considering the prices of assistive
technology for people with physical disabilities this is worth
the risk if you own and iPad.
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/panther-writer/id58444472
7?mt=8
Video: https://vimeo.com/58329658
Panther Math paper
29.99
This app is designed for someone that cannot write. It is a
math app. The app gets four and a half stars.
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/panther-connect/id543061
284?mt=8
19.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/panther-math-paper/id547
090551?mt=8
Partnertechnology.com is the parent company for Partner Connect. I find the site very interesting and hope to check back to
see more advancements in technology. They might be onto
something here.
http://panthertechnology.com/
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z-SpMTfzeLY
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You can find all sorts of adaptive devices here for the iPad.
This site has a ton of links.
http://www.rjcooper.com/
You can see videos on all three of these apps here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z-SpMTfzeLY
Say Hi! AAC
Panther Calculator
This is a calculator app for someone with a physical disability.
6.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/panther-calculator/id54708
8974?mt=8
Website:
http://panthertechnology.com/products/panther-calculator/
This is an interesting app for someone with a physical disability. The app is free and gets four stars. You can use an iPhone
as a switch for this app.
The company:
http://thegsf.org/campaigns/detail/say_hi_aac/
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/say-hi!-aac/id499774007?
mt=8&ign-mpt=uo%3D4
Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NBrsOymBVQY
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S ECTION 4
iPad Mounts
iPad Mounts from assistive technology companies:
RJ Cooper
http://www.rjcooper.com/tablet-mounts/
Ablenet
Mounting for iPad
http://www.ablenetinc.com/Assistive-Technology/iPad-iPho
ne-and-iPod-Accessories-Apps
This link is from Lauren S. Enders Pinterest account. She has
a ton of great information.
http://www.pinterest.com/lasenders/
I recommend searching the term iPad mounts on Amazon.
The advantage is they take a purchase order from schools. The
prices also tend to be competitive.
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_2?url=search-al
ias%3Daps&field-keywords=ipad%20mounts
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Magnifiers
Background on Electronic Magnifiers
People with low vision use different types of magnifiers in order to see print text, pictures and other objects. The high-end
non-portable magnifiers can cost thousands. If you want to
buy software to enlarge text then you will at least pay a few
hundred dollars. ZoomText is software that I like that costs between approximately 400 dollars to as high as about 1000 depending on the version you purchase. Amazon.com lists handheld electronic Magnifiers as cheap as about 200 hundred dollars. However, typically hand held electronic magnifiers for
people with low vision tend to cost 500 dollars and up. When
you can buy an app for a smart phone or a tablet for 10 dollars
or less that is a huge win.
Many people that have low vision do not use a hand held device on a regular basis. Often they use other lower technology
ways around the problem. The lack of understanding of how
to help people with low vision has led to many people with vision suffering from educational neglect in past decades. Times
are better but the issue still remains. If a person with low vision can have a tablet that enlarges text on paper on a smart
phone or inexpensive tablet this will open more opportunities.
If a child uses an iPad to help read then it lowers any stigma.
For teens that are concerned about what others think using a
smart phone, that all of their peer have, will make the use of a
device more likely. Most schools have iPads or other tablets
within the school system. I hope more people put them to
work for people with low vision.
ZoomText
http://www.aisquared.com/store
Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=electronic+magnifier&tag=googhydr-20&index
=aps&hvadid=28611770127&hvpos=1t3&hvexid=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=17832103501216762212&hv
pone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=b&hvdev=c&ref=pd_sl_975gwlort7_b
Electronic Hand Held Magnifiers
http://www.lssproducts.com/category/portable-cctvs
Non-Portable Magnifiers:
http://www.lssproducts.com/category/magnisight-cctv
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See It - Video Magnifier
Best of Class
This is a five star app. It turns your iPhone or iPad into a
video magnifier.
5.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/see-it-video-magnifier/id51
4559829
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CDYETmqfZQw
Over 40+ Magnifier and Flashlight Honorable Mention
3.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/over-40+-magnifier-flashli
ght/id488588524?mt=8
Website: http://www.foriphone.org/over40.html
Magnifying Glass With Light - digital magnifier with flashlight
Bargain
Over 40 Magnifier and Flashlight
You can magnify an object. It lights up the center of interest.
It can even freeze on one frame to make it easier to read.
Free
1.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/magnifying-glass-light-digit
al/id406048120
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/over-40-magnifier-flashligh
t/id381663967?mt=8
Video of the Android version of the app:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BF27Od9Y5TA
VisionAssist
This is a four star app that enlarges text.
5.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/visionassist/id502356279?
mt=8
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Lumin
This is an app that works as an electronic magnifier. The app
gets four stars.
Note: You might also want to look at text readers in the Special Education Chapter.
1.99
https://itunes.apple.com/app/lumin/id480343142?mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=culZ0AxFEh0
I NTERACTIVE 17.3 Lorem Ipsum dolor amet, consectetur
Question 1 of 2
According to the author what good magnification app is free?
AmpliVision. Lighted Magnifier
1.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/amplivision.-lighted-magni
fier/id496486094
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ZTF0U-0oEk
A. See It - Video Magnifier
B. VisionAssist
C. Magnifying Glass With Light - digital magnifier with flashlight
MagniFire
This is an unrated text magnifier.
29.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/smartmagnifier/id5895643
Check Answer
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S ECTION 6
Announcing the KNFB Reader iPhone App
Visual Impairment Apps
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cS-i9rn9nao
I very long demo:
IOS Accessible App Spotlight - KNFB Reader
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G19yuo2oE6U Ariadne
GPS
knfbReader Best of Class
This app is the most highly rated in this category. The price is
higher then some might expect for an app. I think that OCR
text readers are a big market for people with reading disabilities, visual impairments and other disabilities that effects your
ability to read. I think the higher price is okay for people that
need this technology to access a curriculum or for basic life
tasks. Often times the cost of not using cutting edge technology is much higher for people with disabilities. This app can
change lives and is well worth it for the right buyer. Watch the
videos and you will see.
This is a talking map program with GPS. A person with a visual impairment could use this to direct them to different areas. The app is highly rated with four and a half stars. The app
is listed on several websites and is widely recommended.
5.99
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=suQa3j79mk8
99.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/knfbreader/id849732663?
mt=8
Videos:
404
LookTel Money Reader
Light Detector
This app reads different currencies and tells you exactly what
you have in your hand. According to iTunes it can read “US
Dollar, Euro, British Pound, Canadian Dollar, and Australian
Dollar.” It also has four and a half stars from the iTunes store
so it must be very good.
This app can detect light. It notifies you of the presents of
light by making a sound. The brighter the light the louder the
sound gets.
.99
9.99
pt=uo%3D4
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AhF-IwLIE28
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_HMVXEZNeNM
Website of company: http://www.looktel.com/products
Color ID Free
This app will tell you the color of an object. It is designed for
someone that is color blind or visually impaired to match
clothing or otherwise coordinate colors. The app get four and
a half stars at the iTunes store.
Free
Voice Brief - text to speech voice assistant for news email and
more
This app will read your mail, calendar and other information
on your iPad. It gets four stars in the iTunes store.
2.99
Video:
http://www.voicebriefweb.com/Voice_Brief/Intro_Video.ht
ml
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=USuZjMeC68o
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VM Alert - Video Motion Detector
VizWiz
This app can detect motion with the rear or front camera. The
app gets three and a half star and has some limitations. The
concept is very well thought out.
You take a picture of an object then you record a question.
You can submit it to a search engine or have human workers
answer your question by looking at the picture. The app gets
four and a half stars. I had to watch the video on this one because I was impressed with the entire concept.
1.99
pt=uo%3D4
Free
Website: http://scilian.com/vmalert.html
Video: http://www.vizwiz.org/
oMoby
This application searches the internet based on pictures you
take. The app gets four and a half stars. It is designed for
things you want to buy. You can take a picture of the label or
bar code.
Free
pt=uo%3D4
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w2wGUFSlYAw
HeyTell
This app is the voice version of text messaging. The app gets
four and a half stars. Just think about all that typing you are
doing that could be avoided with this app.
Free
pt=uo%3D4
Website and video: http://heytell.com/front.html
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BrailleTouch
Free Voice Chat
You can type in Braille with this app. It even talks to you if you
cannot see the keys. You can get the app for free but the full
version is 19.99.
This is an interesting app. It is a free text-messaging app that
talks to you. The app gets four stars.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/app/brailletouch/id579725651?ls=1
&mt=8
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rIEO1bUFHsI
Talking Calculator
The calculator has big buttons and it talks to you. It is very
good for the visually impaired and has benefits for many other
students that need things read to them.
1.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/talking-calculator/id42446
4284?mt=8
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/free-voice-chat/id39103171
5?mt=8
LookTel Recognizer
This app lets you recognize different objects. You store different objects in a database. Then you point to the camera on the
object of interest. The app gets four stars in the iTunes store.
9.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/looktel-recognizer/id50108
8555?ls=1&mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N8-KnHJBUZY
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=34bMNvVl0BE
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AccessWorld
AccessNote
By American Foundation for the Blind
This is a four star note taking app from the American Foundation for the Blind. This is a four star app that is designed to
work with voice over.
This is a free online magazine about technology for people
with some form of visual impairment.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/accessworld/id460177148?
mt=8
Talkler - Email for your Ears
This free app gets four stars and reads your email out loud.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/talkler-email-for-your-ears
/id570741489?mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6o8HUFKABw4
19.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/accessnote/id591287188?m
t=8&ign-mpt=uo=4
Talking Goggles - a camera with speech
With this app you can take a picture of something and it will
tell you what it is. The app gets four stars.
.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/talking-goggles-camera-spe
ech/id602999586?mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tl1ebedBmnM
Digit Eyes
This app reads bar codes. The app gets three and a half stars.
9.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/digit-eyes-audio-scanner-la
beler/id376424490
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TapTapSee - Blind & Visually Impaired Camera
This is a four star app. You take a picture and this app tells
you what it is. The app does have a number of in-app purchases. If you are going to take a number of pictures then you
will have to spend money on an in-app purchase. You also
need to have Voice-over on.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/taptapsee-blind-visually-im
paired/id567635020?mt=8
CamFind - Search, QR Reader, Price Comparison & Barcode
Scanner
This app allows you to take a picture of something and then
the app gives you information on the object. This app gets five
stars.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/camfind-search-qr-readerprice/id595857716?mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fZMqqiLH0NM
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c21ZRNfuRgw
BlindSquare
Blind Bargains
You can listen to bargains. This app gets four and a half stars.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/app/blind-bargains/id510213718?m
t=8
This is a GPS app developed for the blind. The app tells you
about information regarding your surroundings. This app
works regardless of how you are traveling. The app gets four
and a half stars.
23.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/blindsquare/id500557255?
mt=8
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Apps for Low Vision
Braillist
This is a link to a thirteen page document with apps for people
with low vision.
This app creates a Braille keyboard that talks to you. This app
gets four stars.
http://www.mainecite.org/docs/AppsforLowVisionUsers.pdf
Turn your iPad into a high-end video magnifier for under $90
- See more at:
http://ipatndassistivetechnology.areavoices.com/2013/05/29
/turn-your-ipad-into-a-high-end-video-magnifier-for-under-9
0/#.UpYCFyfOTwN
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/braillist/id586162823?mt=
8&ign-mpt=uo%3D8
AV Apple Vis
This link has a number of apps for people with low vision.
BARD Mobile
http://www.applevis.com/apps/ios-apps-for-blind-and-vision
-impaired
This app gives people with low vision access to Braille and talking books from the Library of congress. This is a four and a
half star apps.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/bard-mobile/id705229586?
mt=8&ign-mpt=uo%3D8
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TextDetective
With this app you can scan in documents and easily find
them. It is designed to scan in a label or a business card. It
will quickly scan and then read the document for you. It is designed for the iPhone. However, iPhone apps will work on an
iPad. You need good light, to have your target centered and in
focus for it to work correctly. This app gets three stars. Being
able to read a label at a store without asking for help is very
important for some and provides independence.
App:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/textdetective/id541494875?
mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FScQ6YvL9qo
Blindsight is developing a lot of other technology for the visual impaired on the iPad. I would recommend checking back
to this website to see if any of their other products make progress.
Company: http://blindsight.com/
Note: You might also want to look at text readers in the Special Education Chapter.
This is a great blog post about accessibility features on the
iPad and Kindle. The post has several Youtube.com videos to
explain everything.
http://ndipat.org/blog/3-ways-to-read-for-ipad-users-with-lo
w-vision/
I NTERACTIVE 17.4 Visually Impairment
Question 1 of 2
With what app can you sent text messages
by talking?
A. Talknotype
B. HeyTell
C. oMoby
Check Answer
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S ECTION 7
Projecting a Computer on
an iPad
This app allows you to project a computer onto an iPad. The
free version allows you to do this with a small group of 10. The
paid app allows up to a group of 250. Instead of projecting
onto a board you can project your computer onto multiple
iPads. This is a four star app.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/join-me/id409811927?mt=
8
Website: https://join.me/
When someone has a visual impairment often times they cannot see the board. Today’s classrooms have a projector. What
these apps do is project the computer the teacher is using on
to the iPad. The student can then hold the tablet in a position
that makes it easier to view. These apps need WiFi to work. If
the classroom does not have WiFi then you can install a WiFi
hotspot. That will make the price of doing this much higher.
As times goes on more and more classrooms with have WiFi
and this become a low cost and effective way to include a person with a visual impairment.
AirParrot
You can mirror your PC or Macintosh computer onto your
iPad. This is made the same company that makes reflector.
9.99
http://www.airsquirrels.com/airparrot/
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JiEnvv92pJc
join.me
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Conference Pad
You can control a presentation for up to 15 iPads. This app
also works with iPods and iPhones. Most classes have more
than 15 students so I am hoping that number goes up in the
future.
I NTERACTIVE 17.5 Projecting a Computer on an iPad
Which Program will allow you to project a
computer on to an iPad?
4.99
https://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/conference-pad/id3777827
92?mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIaHCDjr1SQ
A. join.me
B. AirParrot
2Screens Remote
This app works with your Bluetooth. The app allows you to
use your iPhone to control an iPad. You can make annotations
of a presentation. The video of this is interesting and the app
gets four stars.
C. Conference Pad
D. All of the above
2.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/2screens-remote/id379084
072?mt=8
Check Answer
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0emO1IClsRw
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ASL Dictionary
Deaf & Hearing Impaired
This is a sign language dictionary that gets four stars.
2.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/asl-dictionary/id353574642
?mt=8
Website: http://www.asl-dictionary.com/
Sign 4 Me - A Signed English Translator
Hear Coach
This app allows someone with hearing loss to practice listening with background noise.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/hear-coach/id489515928?
mt=8
Website: http://www.starkey.com/
This is a four star app that translates “Signed English.”
9.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sign-smith-asl-ultimate/id2
89727164?mt=8
Sign Smith ASL Ultimate
This is a four star app. This app teaches American Sign Language.
4.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sign-smith-asl-ultimate/id2
89727164?mt=8
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Article Mac Life:
http://www.maclife.com/article/reviews/8_ios_apps_hearin
g_impaired#slide-0
There are a number of apps in this category. Many of the apps
in this category are still developing.
Links:
http://atcoalition.org/news/top-10-iphone-apps-people-whoare-deaf-or-hard-hearing
http://appadvice.com/applists/show/apps-for-the-deaf
http://ruralinstitute.umt.edu/APPS/?cat=23
http://appcrawlr.com/ios-apps/best-apps-deaf-person
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Video Conferencing
Convo Mobile
This is a video chat service for the deaf and hearing impaired.
The app allows video chatting between deaf people. It also allows video relay service (VRS). This is a translation service for
deaf or hard of hearing individuals that talk to normal hearing
people. This app gets four stars.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/convo-mobile/id423121946
?mt=8
Z5 Mobile Honorable Mention Bargain
This is a video conferencing for the deaf. You can talk directly
to someone else that is hearing impaired. You can also talk to
people on the phone with video relay service (VRS). This service translates between sign language and English and other
languages.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/z4-mobile/id415488663?m
t=8
PurpleMail
This is a video messaging app. The app is free and gets four
stars.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/purplemail/id447579750?
mt=8
Video Conference Apps
http://appsineducation.blogspot.com/2012/03/video-confere
ncing-on-ipad.html
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Medication Reminders
RxmindMe Prescription / Medicine Reminder and Pill
Tracker
This is a pill plus prescription tracker with four and a half
stars.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/rxmindme-prescription-me
dicine/id379864173?mt=8
Dosecast
Pillboxie
This app helps remind you when to take your medication. The
I like this app because people have difficulty learning if they
are not well. This app reminds you to take your pills. The app
gets four stars.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/dosecast/id365191644?mt=
8
.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/pillboxie/id417367089?mt
=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S9v_fYx1NCA
MedCoach Medication Reminder
This app reminds you to take your medication. It gets four
and a half stars.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/medcoach-medication-remi
nder/id443065594?mt=8
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C HAPTER 18
Health
S ECTION 1
Diabetes
Diabetes App - blood sugar control, glucose tracker and carb
counter
With this app you can track of your blood sugar and many factors that influence your blood sugar. This app will also help
you track many long-term indicators of good health. The app
gets four and a half stars in the iTunes store.
6.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/diabetes-app-blood-sugar-c
ontrol/id387128141?mt=8
Glucose Buddy - Diabetes Logbook Manager w/syncing, Blood
Pressure, Weight Tracking
This is an app that allows you to enter your blood sugar numbers. You can keep track of vital statistics with this application. There is also a paid version for 5.99. Both version get
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/glucose-buddy-diabetes-log
book/id294754639?mt=8
6.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/glucose-buddy-pro-diabete
s/id533299240?mt=8
Diabetes Pilot
Track3 - Diabetes Planner, Logbook and Carb Counter
This application gets four and a half stars. It helps you keep
track of your lifestyle so that you can lead a healthy life.
This app does many things. You can keep track of your blood
sugar and what you eat. The app also has a number of resources. This app gets four and a half stars.
5.99
11.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/track3-diabetes-planner-lo
gbook/id318622618?mt=8
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/diabetes-pilot/id300913491
?mt=8
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Diabetes Nutrition & Diet Tracker
Glooko
This app gets a rare five star rating. According to the write up
on the iTunes store it has gotten national attention include being featured on Oprah. You can scan a barcode to get nutritional information on a food with this app. This app keeps
track of everything including exercise.
This app allows a glucose meter or glucometer to sync with
your iPhone. (iPhone apps will work on an iPad) This allows
you to keep better track of your blood sugar. This app words
with a number of different glucose meters. This app gets four
stars.
3.99
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/diabetes-nutrition-diet-trac
ker/id545282286?mt=8
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/glooko-logbook-diabetes-ta
ke/id471942748?mt=8
Track & Share - A Life Tracking Journal for Work, Health,
Wellness & the Quantified Self
Diabetic Connect
This app allows you to track many aspects of your life that pertain to your health. This app gets four and a half stars,
4.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/track-share-life-tracking/id
326385763?mt=8&ign-mpt=uo%3D4
This is a five star app. The app allows you to log your blood
sugar. It also connects you to an entire community of diabetics. You can get answers about how to handle common problems that diabetics face.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/diabetic-connect/id418076
239?mt=8
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I NTERACTIVE 18.1 Diabetic Apps
What diabetic app claims to have gotten national attention including Oprah?
A. Glucose Buddy
B. Diabetes Nutrition & Diet Tracker
C. Calorie Counter PRO
Check Answer
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Healthy Eating
Smash Your Food HD
This app smashes your food then tells you all the nutritional
information. The app makes you stop and think before you
eat. The app gets four and a half stars.
2.99
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SuhsFc5BVBs
Calorie Counter PRO
We can all use this app. It counts your calories and helps you
stay fit. It is also a five star app.
3.99
https://itunes.apple.com/app/calorie-counter-pro-by-mynetd
iary/id352247139?mt=8
The Prisoner of Carrot Castle
This is a four and a half star app that teaches that eating vegetables is good.
3.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/the-prisoner-of-carrot-castl
e/id499981407?mt=8
Yummiloo Rainbow Power
This is a four and a half star healthy eating app for children.
1.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/yummiloo-rainbow-power/
id613400274?mt=8
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Weight Loss & Healthy Food Diet Tracker by Fooducate
Eat-And-Move-O-Matic
This app has four and a half stars. The app is free but has a
number of in-app purchases. Some of the in-app purchases
are pricey.
You can learn about the food you eat with this app. This app
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/fooducate-diet-tracker-heal
thy/id398436747?mt=8
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/eat-and-move-o-matic/id52
2849906?mt=8
Nicolas' Garden
iTooch 6th Grade Health | Worksheets on Nutrition, Medical
Musts, Safety, Physical Activity and Sports
This is a four star app from a very good app maker. There is a
lot of information in this app for a health teacher.
4.99
https://itunes.apple.com/app/itooch-6th-grade-health-works
heets/id521727322?mt=8
Website:
http://www.edupad.com/itooch/fifth-sixth-grade-health-app
/
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/nicolas-garden/id6457004
94?mt=8
Eat-And-Move-O-Matic
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/eat-and-move-o-matic/id52
2849906?mt=8
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Awesome Eats
This is a four star healthy eating app.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/awesome-eats/id50489096
5?mt=8
Food Truth
This is a four star app
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/food-truth/id512811735?mt
=8
Substitutions
.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/substitutions/id372387251?
mt=8
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Breast Cancer: Beyond The Shock
Cancer
By National Breast Cancer Foundation
This is a four and a half star app. This app has a lot of good information.
Free
Cancer apps
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/breast-cancer-beyond-shoc
k/id444016627?mt=8
Cancer Management Handbook
This app allows you to reference material of different types of
cancer treatment. The previous versions got four stars.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/cancer-management-handb
ook/id660483448?ls=1&mt=8
Cancer Guide + Tracker
By Lance Armstrong Foundation
This is the Livestrong app. The app gets four and a half stars.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/app/cancer-guide-tracker/id477142
709?mt=8
Cancer.Net Mobile
This app allows you to keep track of your symptoms and the
information doctors throw at you.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/cancer.net-mobile/id43350
1257?mt=8
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Breast Cancer Diagnosis Guide
Anti-Cancer Drugs
This is a four star app. The app helps explain a breast cancer
diagnosis.
This app gives information on cancer drugs.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/breast-cancer-diagnosis-gui
de/id389683262?mt=8
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/anti-cancer-drugs/id56107
9605?mt=8
BioOncology HD
Journal of Oncology Practice
By HighWire Press, Stanford University
If you want to know the latest research to talk to your doctor
about then this app might be it. The app is designed for people
with higher education. The app does get four and a half stars.
This app is designed to help healthcare professionals to keep
up with the latest news and information.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/biooncology-hd/id4390996
30?mt=8
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/journal-of-oncology-practic
e/id465016568?mt=8
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S ECTION 4
Relaxation and Stress Reduction
Relax Melodies Oriental Meditation Premium HD: White
noise & sleep Zen sounds for relaxation, yoga and health
Everyone needs that Zen moment to relax. This app will help
you fall to sleep.
2.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/relax-melodies-oriental-me
ditation/id452909086?mt=8
Relax Melodies Premium HD: Sleep Zen sounds & white noise
for meditation, yoga and baby relaxation
I think stress reduction is a key to anyone being successful. I
like this app to help fall asleep.
2.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/relax-melodies-premium-h
d/id364909179?mt=8&ign-mpt=uo%3D4
Anxiety Free
I am a fan of self hypnosis. This app gets four and a half stars
so I can see that I am not the only one.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/anxiety-free/id410805846?
mt=8
Create Inner Peace: Self-Hypnosis Relaxation
This app will allow you to use self hypnosis to complete your
goals. This is a four and a half star app.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/create-inner-peace-self-hyp
nosis/id414519078?mt=8
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Relax Now HD
Brain Wave
This app uses outdoor scenes to help you to relax. This app
This app allows you to listen to sounds to help you focus on a
specific state of mind. This is a very different app but it gets
five stars. It also has a lot of excellent reviews.
Free
2.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/relax-now-hd/id415130280
?mt=8
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/brain-wave-30-advanced-bi
naural/id307219387?mt=8
Website: http://www.banzailabs.com/
Breathe2Relax
Ipnos Soft
This is a relaxation or stress management app. The app gets
This company has a number of highly rated relation apps.
http://www.ipnossoft.com/apps/
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/breathe2relax/id42572024
6?mt=8
iQuarium HD
Nothing relieves stress better than having a pet fish. You can
watch it or interact with your fish. It might sound strange but
it gets four and a half stars.
1.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/iquarium-hd/id364586454
?mt=8
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Zombies, Run! 5k Training
Runner
This is an interesting way to get motivated for running. The
1.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/zombies-run!-5k-training/i
d566596422?mt=8
Website: https://www.zombiesrungame.com/
Zombies, Run!
Authors’ Pick
This app is very cool to motivate you to go for an actual run.
You have to run from pretend zombies. You walk around and
you hear them coming and you have to run away. Talk about
motivation to run. This app gets four and a half stars.
3.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/zombies-run!/id503519713
?mt=8
Website: https://www.zombiesrungame.com/
Seconds Pro - Interval Timer
This is a rare five star app that has been downloaded a lot.
This is a great interval timer.
4.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/seconds-pro-interval-timer
/id363978811?mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3gmWB10Mcyk
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B3LtPPOFeaI
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RunKeeper - GPS Track Running Walking Cycling
Get Running (Couch to 5K)
This is a four and a half star running app.
Free
2.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/runkeeper-pro/id30023533
0?mt=8
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/get-running-couch-to-5k/id
319043985?mt=8
Website: http://runkeeper.com/
Video: http://splendid-things.co.uk/getrunning/
Daily Ab Workout FREE
Run with Map My Run - GPS Running, Jog, Walk, Workout
Tracking and Calorie Counter
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/daily-ab-workout-free-pers
onal/id388882339?mt=8
Website:
http://dailyworkoutapps.com/dailyworkoutapps/Daily_Work
outs.html
This is a five star running app that is very popular.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/imapmyrun/id291890420?
mt=8
Website: http://www.mapmyrun.com/
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WalkJogRun GPS Running Routes
This is a five star GPS running app. If have ever gone for a
long run and were afraid of getting lost this app can help.
4.99
https://itunes.apple.com/app/walkjogrun-gps-running-route
s/id312197907
Website: http://www.walkjogrunapp.com/
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Workout
Fitness Buddy: 1700+ Exercise Workout Journal
This four and a half star app that helps you keep track of your
workouts.
1.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/fitness-buddy-1700+-exerci
se/id443646748?mt=8&v0=WWW-NAUS-ITSTOP100-PAID
APPS&l=en&ign-mpt=uo%3D4
Full Fitness: Exercise Workout Trainer
This app gets four and a half stars. The app can be your
trainer for a low price.
1.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/full-fitness-exercise-worko
ut/id536049508?mt=8&v0=WWW-NAUS-ITSTOP100-PAID
APPS&l=en&ign-mpt=uo%3D4
Instant Heart Rate - Heart Rate Monitor by Azumio featuring
workout training programs from Fitness Buddy
Your smart-phone or iPad can now take you heart-rate. The
1.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/instant-heart-rate-heart-rat
e/id395042892?mt=8&v0=WWW-NAUS-ITSTOP100-PAIDA
PPS&l=en&ign-mpt=uo%3D4
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Anti-Bullying
Three "Little" Pigs and the Big Bad Bully
This is a version of the classic adapted to include the modern
theme of bullying. The app gets five stars.
3.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/mighty-league-vol-1-terribl
e/id688640586?mt=8&ign-mpt=uo%3D4
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yfb37hCmBF0
The Mighty League Vol 1 - The Terrible Taunting - A Blackfish
Children's Book
This is a children’s book about bullying. This app gets five
stars.
3.99.
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/mighty-league-vol-1-terribl
e/id688640586?mt=8&ign-mpt=uo%3D4
Website: http://www.customizabooks.com/
To This Day
This is a highly creative anti-bullying app. The app has animations and was based on a poem. The app is free and gets five
stars.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/to-this-day/id652251088?
mt=8
Website: http://moving-tales.com/tothisday-app/
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Bullying
Middle School Confidential 1: Be Confident in Who You Are
This is a children’s book with cartoonish style pictures. The
This is an anti-bulling and social skills app for middle school
students. Middle school is a difficult time for some. This app
is a good find for some students and gets four stars.
1.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/bullying/id572789517?mt=
8&ign-mpt=uo%3D4
Website: http://neontikitribe.com/
2.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/be-confident-in-who-you-a
re/id428588931?mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=baPQ8qpdxb4
Take a Stand Together
This is an Australian app that allows students to role play how
they could react to a bully. This app gets four stars.
Free
Lucky Kat and Daren the Lion
This is a children’s book about bullying. The book has Lucky
Kat and Daren the Lion. It is written in the style of a classic
children’s story. This app gets five stars.
https://itunes.apple.com/au/app/take-a-stand-together/id50
7931486?mt=8
9.99
Website: http://www.takeastandtogether.gov.au/
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/stand-up-to-bullying/id543
This is not the app. It is a video of the characters in the app:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3QbdMcR7VKA
Website: https://luckykattv.com/
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Axel's Chain Reaction
Rodger Dodger
This is a children’s story about bullying. The story takes place
in a classroom and the characters are students. This app gets
five stars.
This is a free four star app about bullying. This app has 35
challenges.
2.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/axels-chain-reaction/id701
Free
Website:
http://www.redbarngames.com/games/rodger-dodger/
Website: http://www.axelschainreaction.com/
Netsmartzkis.org
Awesome Upstander!
This is a free four star free app about bullying. This app has
twenty different levels.
This is a very popular anti-bullying website.
http://www.netsmartzkids.org/
Free
Website: http://www.awesomeupstander.com/
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C HAPTER 19
Preschool
and Primary
Grades
S ECTION 1
Teaching Reading with
Apps
Teaching Reading with the Apps in the Right Order
This chapter has a ton of apps on Preschool. Apps for Elementary School that encompass multiple subjects are in this chapter. Elementary School apps that only include one subject are
listed in the different subject chapters and sections. The exception is math apps for elementary school age students are in
this chapter.
If you are looking to teach a young child how to read this chapter can help in that task. You can teach letters, the sounds, the
most common words and than high interest interactive reading books. I would also recommend looking over at the grammar section in the Writing and Mechanics chapter. You can
help teach specific concepts regarding language.
Teaching an Entire Process with a Group of Apps
If you simply pick the right apps in the correct order any parent or teacher could use cutting edge teaching methods to
teach reading in a way that is faster, more effective and requires less energy then conventional methods. Of course you
cannot solve all problems with the current complement of
apps. For the overwhelming majority following this process
will make effective progress. As time goes on and more apps
are available the easier it will be to remediate a specific deficit.
This same process can be done with finding a series of great
apps each teaching specific tasks in order. Math can be taught
from numbers to complex equations with individual apps each
teaching a specific element of the process. “The efficiency of
the factory systems meets the high interest of video games.”
Teaching and learning should be about learning in order and
motivating the students with immediate feedback and reward.
That can be done with using the right apps. This does not
eliminate the teacher or the classroom. The traditional way of
teaching still works. This is about adding dynamic tools. However, new tools have arrived and can be used with the older
ones.
Think about how a busy parent can teach a child to read with
high interest interactive applications on a touch screen. The
best part of the equation is that many of the apps are free or
low cost. That means anyone can afford to do it.
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The idea that you supply high interest technology and that in
itself will create effective learning instills waste. Parents and
teachers need to know what apps to use with long term and
short term goals. Of course, high interest apps can helps motivate students that want instant feedback and enjoyment. However, the apps cannot run a classroom or tell you what apps to
use next. That requires people and innovative ones at that. It
will take decades for people to catch on this to develop fully.
I NTERACTIVE 19.1
According to the author how should the
many reading apps in this chapter be used?
You can read about some of my ideas on my website about using technology to teach reading.
A. They should be used in a order to
teach a specific task.
Teachertech.net
B. In isolation
http://teachertech.net/reading%20homepage.htm
C. They are only supplements
Check Answer
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S ECTION 2
General General Preschool
Shoe Tying 1 - Activity App
People often underestimate how hard it is to teach children
how to tie his or her shoes. This app makes it easy. This is a basic life skill for young children. Many parents have to buy Velcro shoes because children do not know how to do this. I see
this as a good preschool app.
4.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/shoe-tying-1-activity-app/i
d514328778?mt=8
Draw and Tell HD - by Duck Duck Moose
Website: http://aesapps.com/
This is a drawing app for preschoolers. The app allows young
children to tell a story and create a picture. The app gets four
and a half stars.
Talking to Toddlers
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/draw-tell-hd-by-duck-duck
/id504752087?mt=8
This app has lists of stuff that it does that is so long I cannot
fit in a few lines. The app tells stories and has puzzles. The
app is research based and well thought out. The app gets four
and a half stars and is a hidden gem.
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WjalUYGaZeY
3.99
2.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/talking-to-toddlers-8-childr
ens/id399721806?mt=8
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Little Speller - Three Letter Words LITE - Free Educational
Game for Kids
With this spelling app you can add your voice and your own
pictures. This app gets four and a half stars. It is a great multisensory way to teach spelling to preschoolers.
Jetpack Journeys: Space exploration for preschoolers
This is a free four star app about going to space. I think every
preschooler wants to explore space.
Free
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/jetpack-journeys-space-exp
loration/id680257366?mt=8
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/little-speller-three-letter/id
434789689?mt=8
Website: http://www.jetpackjourneys.com/
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yUoApHyYCsk
Astronaut Trainer
Tic Toc Color
If your preschooler dreams about working as astronaut this is
the app for them.
With this app you can teach how to tell time. The app includes
three interactive clocks. The app gets four and a half stars.
Free
.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/astronaut-trainer/id761412
238?mt=8
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/tic-toc-color/id412514864?
mt=8
Website: http://www.jetpackjourneys.com/
Website: http://wfhinteractive.com/
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MarcoPolo Ocean
The Magic of Reality
This app is a fun way to get a young child interested in the
ocean. This app gets four and a half stars.
This is a five star app for young scientists. You can have fun
and learn science at the same time.
2.99
13.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/marcopolo-ocean/id797157
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/the-magic-of-reality/id4617
71375?mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rb-k7bMWyF8
Pocket Zoo HD with Live Animal Cams
This app has a number of webcams and videos of animals. A
teacher can teach students about all the different animals in
the world with video. This is a four and a half star app.
4.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/pocket-zoo-hd-live-animal/
id447664880?mt=8
Website: http://tinyhearts.com/pocketzoo/
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Gus on the Go: Spanish for Kids
This is a five star app that teaches Spanish to preschoolers.
3.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/gus-on-the-go-spanish-forkids/id541567964?mt=8
Gus on the Go: French for Kids
This is a five star app to teach a preschooler French.
3.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/gus-on-the-go-french-for-ki
ds/id578992727?mt=8
Gus on the Go
You can teach 26 different languages with this series of apps.
http://www.gusonthego.com/gus-on-the-go-languages/
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Preschool Curriculum Apps
Abby Monkey Basic Skills: Preschool and Kindergarten Educational Learning Adventure Games for Toddler Explorers
This app teaches a ton of basic skills needed for preschool.
1.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/abby-monkey-basic-skills-p
reschool/id458813562?mt=8
Website:
http://www.22learn.com/app/5/pre-k-basic-skills.html
Little Farm Preschool 2: Colors, Counting, Shapes, Matching,
Letters, and More
This is a great five stars app. The app covers many of the important parts of preschool curriculum at a low price.
1.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/little-farm-preschool-2-colo
rs/id632404485?mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T1fi6v-PGG8
Preschool and Kindergarten Learning Games
This is a free four star preschool app. The app teaches a variety of things within a preschool curriculum.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/preschool-kindergarten-lea
rning/id509771809?mt=8&ign-mpt=uo%3D2
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XTu24IhQGqc
Website: http://www.kevinbradford.org/
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Toddler Marine Preschool - Educational Fish Games for Kids
This app has six mini-games for preschoolers. The app is free
and gets four stars.
Free
Website: http://www.polygonplay.com/kids-fish-game
Penguin Pre-K: Preschool Numbers, Letters, Colors, Matching, and Math
This is a four and a half star app. The app is for preschoolers
and includes a lot of curriculum on that level. The price is also
low.
2.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/penguin-pre-k-preschool-n
umbers/id641437928?mt=8
Toddler - Preschool Workbooks & Games for Kindergarten
This is a four and a half star app. The app teaches many of the
basic concepts in preschool. The app shows you colors, letters,
and numbers. You can make a number of in-app purchases if
you want more.
Bugs and Buttons
Free
This app is 18 games that teach many different things within
the preschool curriculum. This app gets four and a half stars
at a low price.
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/toddler-preschool-workboo
ks/id693270675?mt=8
2.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/bugs-and-buttons/id44603
1868?mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2KPQ1ibYb3I
This company has several good apps that are similar:
http://www.littlebitstudio.com/apps.html
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Bugs and Buttons 2
Alien Buddies – Preschool Learning Activities
This app is a sequel that gets four stars. The app has 18 games
that teach many different things within the preschool curriculum.
This is a five star app. The app is based on basic preschool curriculum. You learn colors, shapes, letters, and numbers. This
app puts a high interest spin on learning.
2.99
1.99
https://itunes.apple.com/app/bugs-and-buttons-2/id686968
315?ls=1&mt=8
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/alien-buddies-preschool-lea
rning/id469461540?mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NrYhdAHSl6g
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qzuFIvF_Y6s
Bugs and Bubbles
Kandy Fish
The app has 18 games that teaches many different concepts
within the preschool curriculum. This app gets four and a half
stars at a low price.
This is a 3D picture book that teach basic preschool curriculum. This app gets four and a half stars.
2.99
https://itunes.apple.com/app/bugs-and-bubbles/id50019573
0?ls=1&mt=8
1.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/kandy-fish/id393826820?
mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Y_iHJ-0GMI
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lKslFZdj1Ak
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SmallTalk Letters, Numbers, Colors
I like this app for a preschooler to get them to say letters, colors and numbers. This is a free app that gets four stars.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/smalltalk-letters-numbers/i
Website: http://www.aphasia.com/
Leo's Pad: Preschool Kids Learning Series
This is a popular four and a half star free app that teaches letters and numbers.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/leos-pad-preschool-kids-lea
rning/id566773525?mt=8
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S ECTION 4
Preschool Phone Apps
Elmo Calls
This app gets four stars. A call from Elmo is something a preschool will enjoy.
.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/elmo-calls/id467703220?m
t=8
Cookie Calls
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oe4Lv6UgOUw
Nothing warms the heart of a preschooler like getting a call
from the Cookie Monster. The app gets four and a half stars.
DialSafe Pro
.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/cookie-calls/id578982065?
mt=8
This free app teaches you how to safely use a phone. The lessons include things like how use 911. (call emergency number)
Free
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=amMJ8ndYbUQ
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/dialsafe-pro/id438306615?
mt=8
Teach 911
Website: http://littlebitstudio.com/dialsafepro.html
This app teaches children how to call 911. The app is free and
gets five stars. This app can help save lives.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/teach-911/id378485847?mt
=8&ign-mpt=uo%3D4
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S ECTION 5
Alphabet and Letters
ABC READING MAGIC 1 Short Vowel Words sampler
This is a free four and a half star app. The app teaches the basic short vowel sounds. The company also makes a number of
other very good apps.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/abc-reading-magic-1-short/
id416896853?mt=8
Word Wizard - Talking Movable Alphabet & Spelling Tests for
Kids
You see the letters and the app says the letters. It is interactive
so you can move letters around. The design of the app just
works. This is a five star app.
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oow5d3mzgOg
PRESCHOOL UNIVERSITY:
http://www.preschoolu.com/iPhone-iPad-Apps.html
4.99
ABC MAGIC 2
This is a simple ABC app. The app gets four stars. You have
pictures of several items that match a specific letter.
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DFmPck_GsgQ
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/abc-magic-2/id411576364?
mt=8
Website: http://preschoolu.com/
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ABC's for Kids - Fun Games for Kids Series
Licking Letters
This is a simple game that teaches the ABCs. The app gets four
stars.
This is a game that has a frog tongue that touches the letters.
It is simple and silly but gets four and a half stars.
1.99
1.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/abcs-for-kids-fun-games-fo
r/id417325987?mt=8
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/licking-letters/id431550762
?mt=8
Website: http://thirdchicken.com/apps/abcs-for-kids
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IGxqZiMrKaw
Intro to Letters
ABC Tracer with words and phonics - HD
This app teaches letters, sounds, writing letters, upper and
lower cases. This is a well rounded four star app.
I like this app. It is well thought out with many features. The
4.99
1.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/intro-to-letters-by-montess
orium/id387232375?mt=8
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/abc-tracer-words-phonics-h
d/id390333181?mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Ay-y0wTeas
Website:
http://www.abc-math-word-success.com/ipad/phonics/index
.shtml
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ABC Balloons
AlphaTots
This app is good for preschool students that need to learn the
alphabet and the individual letters. This app is not yet rated.
This is a four and a half star app that has 26 mini-games that
teaches the alphabet.
Free
2.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/abc-balloons/id435116167?
mt=8
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/alphatots/id436142340?mt
=8
Website: http://lingapps.com/
Website: http://www.spinlight.com/apps/alphatots.html
ABC Actions
ABC Sight Words Writing Free Lite HD - for iPad
This is a four and a half star app that teaches you the alphabet
with basic words. The app uses video, pictures and even
games to teach you.
This app has you trace letters. The app teaches you basic sight
words and has you use our letters. The app gets four and a
half stars. You can make some in-app purchases if you want
more.
2.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/abc-actions/id715396289?
mt=8&ign-mpt=uo%3D4
Website: http://peapodlabs.com/
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/abc-sight-words-writing-fre
e/id379874412?mt=8
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Abby Monkey Letter Quiz School Adventure Vol 1: Learning
Games, Reading Flashcards and Alphabet Song for Preschool
& Kindergarten Kids
This is a four and a half star app that teaches the letters.
1.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/abby-monkey-letter-quiz-sc
hool/id607527755?mt=8
Website: http://www.22learn.com/app/1/letter-quiz.html
Alphabet Aquarium School Adventure Vol 1: Teachme Letters
- Animated Puzzle Games for Preschool and Kindergarten Explorers
This is a four star app that teaches the letters in high interest
ways.
1.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/alphabet-aquarium-schooladventure/id585880277?mt=8
Website:
http://www.22learn.com/app/3/alphabet-aquarium.html
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Sounds and Phonics
Sound It Out
The student matches the letters and sounds to the words. This
is a four star app. The app teaches phonics.
.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sound-it-out/id558334203
?mt=8
Website: http://www.havocsoftware.com/
Sound Touch
This app uses sounds and pictures to teach basic language to
preschools. This is a four star app.
4.99
https://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/sound-touch/id348094440
?mt=8
ABC Phonics Word Family Free
This app teaches basic phonics. The app gets three and a half
stars.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/abc-phonics-word-family-fr
ee/id490869120?mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EGg7HWWrWqs
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First Words Deluxe
Phonics Tic-Tac-Toe Interactive Game
This is a game that teaches basic sounds. It is a fun game with
a four and half stars.
The app makes phonics into a game. This app gets four stars
and is free.
4.99
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/firstwords-deluxe/id33746
2979?mt=8
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/phonics-tic-tac-toe-interact
ive/id465184366?mt=8
ABCSounds
Website:
http://www.lakeshorelearning.com/mobile_apps/mobileApp
s.jsp?findingmethod=search
This is a five star app that teaches the sounds of the letters.
1.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/abcsounds/id622371182?m
t=8
Website: http://barbaramilne.com/
ABC SPELLING MAGIC 4 Silent Final e Deluxe
This is a four and half star app that teaches the silent e.
.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/abc-spelling-magic-4-silent
/id598809465?mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gJz0uRjU_pQ
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Phonics Studio
This app teaches basic phonics. Phonics Studio gets four stars
and is free.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/phonics-studio/id54779526
Phonics Island Adventure · Early Reading Montessori Learning School Activities A to Z (Letter Sounds, Alphabet Flash
Cards Game, Phonics Quiz & Recognition)
This is a five star app that teaches the basic sounds.
1.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/abby-animals-phonics-islan
d/id464235764?mt=8
Website:
http://www.22learn.com/app/6/phonics-island.html
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Words and Language
Montessori Crosswords - Spelling With Phonics-Enabled Alphabet
This is a good app to teach a child how to spell. Spelling is often not considered a fun activity but with this app your child
will learn and have fun.
2.99
Word BINGO
This is a fun high interest game made by abcya.com. If you
want to play the game, for free, go to abcya.com with a
browser that has Flash. Photon is a browser with Flash for the
iPad. You can also use a Mac or a PC browser. The app is the
same game as the free one online but still worth the low price.
Also, check out the many other games on the website. Some of
them are also apps. You can test them before you buy or just
play them.
.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/word-bingo/id406264088?
mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_rW3Ktdtk2s
Play for free:
http://www.abcya.com/dolch_sight_word_bingo.htm
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/montessori-crosswords-tea
ch/id384334005?mt=8
Video:
http://lescapadou.com/LEscapadou_-_Fun_and_Educationa
l_applications_for_iPad_and_IPhone/Montessori_Crosswor
ds.html
Spell Board
This app creates fun activities to help you learn custom spelling lists. The app gets four and a half stars.
4.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/spellboard/id390290951?m
t=8
Website: http://www.palasoftware.com/SpellBoard.html
Play more free Flash games by this app maker:
http://www.abcya.com/
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World's Worst Pet - Vocabulary Common Core
Super Why!
This is a four and a half star vocabulary app. This app tries to
turn learning vocabulary into a high interest activity.
This app has fun games to help you learn basic words. The
Free
2.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/worlds-worst-pet-vocabular
y/id730540095?mt=8&ign-mpt=uo%3D4
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/super-why!/id357422351?
mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7wbnW-WfNHo
Special Words
This app has multiple games matching pictures, sounds and
words. This app gets four and a half stars. This basically gives
an interactive multi-sensory approach to teaching words.
13.99
Website:
http://www.specialiapps.com/en_us/SpecialWords.html
Feel Electric!
This is the Electric Company’s app. There is a new modern version of the 70’s show. The app has the same basic concepts of
learning how to read with a modern spin. The app gets fours
stars and is free.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/feel-electric!/id463493101?
mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wq4Rn_0gEWo
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Sentence Builder App
My First 1,000 Words
This is a four star app that teaches basic sentences.
This app teaches many basic words. The app has a number of
pictures. The app gets four stars.
4.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sentence-builder-app/id512
507120?mt=8
1.99
Website: http://www.abitalk.com/
ABC SPELLING MAGIC 3 Multiple Syllables
My First Words
You build short words with syllables. This app gets four stars.
This app teaches basic words. The app is free and gets four
stars.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/abc-spelling-magic-3-multi
ple/id446294881?mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nEYYhIokIBQ
Free
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IG90IFMCN5M
Website: http://preschoolu.com/
Youtube.com Channel:
http://www.youtube.com/user/PreschoolUniversity
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Endless Reader
This is a four and a half star app. The app is for early readers.
You can also add in-app purchases if you like this free app.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/endless-reader/id72291073
9?mt=8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PmMPsOn4F7g
Sight Words Games & Flash Cards for Reading and Spelling
Success at School (Preschool, Kindergarten and Grade 1 Kids)
This is a five star app that teaches basic words in high interest
ways.
1.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sight-words-games-flash-ca
rds/id530809322?mt=8
Website: http://www.22learn.com/app/4/sight-words.html
Sentence Maker
This is a four and a half star app that teaches children how to
make basic sentences.
7 Little Words for Kids
.99
2.99
58?mt=8
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/7-little-words-for-kids/id59
8673952?mt=8
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Reading and Book Apps
Video with Books for Young Readers:
Bob Books #1 - Reading Magic HD
This is a highly rated reading app with four and a half
stars. You can start teaching your preschooler how to
read with this phonics-based approach. The app
teaches reading with interactive games. This app is for
younger readers.
3.99
PlayTales Bookstore HD - Where kids read & play with
interactive children's books
This is a free app that allows you to buy more stories. It
has many interactive stories that you can buy as an
add-on.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/playtales-bookstorehd-where/id389523239?mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/user/PlayTales
Website: http://playtales.com/en/
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/bob-books-1-reading
-magic-hd/id405995002?mt=8
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/bob-books-readingmagic-lite/id408873050?mt=8
Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x0SUhtLGyaY
Website: http://bobbooks.com/
Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x0SUhtLGyaY
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Sight Words for Reading HD
Read Me Stories - Children's books
The app allows you to learn basic words.
This app reads you free stories. You can buy additional
stories as in-app purchases. This app gets four and a
half stars and is widely downloaded.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sight-words-for-read
ing-hd/id461887237?mt=8
Website:
http://www.rocknlearn.com/html/sight_words-apps.h
tm
The Story Mouse Talking Books - Read-along story
books for children
I like this app. You get free books that are read to you.
This is a good app for young children learning to read.
You can buy additional books from this app as well.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/story-mouse-talking
-books/id390726873?mt=8
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/read-me-stories-chil
drens/id362042422?mt=8
Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CGHzJ0O4ixQ
Children's Books - FarFaria Stories
This is a four star app that has a lot of stories.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/childrens-books-farf
aria-stories/id491771721?mt=8
Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BspekchEAHE
Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vc30CtV27Rg
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The Stories of Bertie the Guinea Pig - Read-along
books for children
Collins Big Cat: My Bike Ride Story Creator
I have used this app and I like it. The app reads books
to you or you can read the books yourself. You can also
buy more books from this app. This app gets four stars.
Collins Big Cat is a series of free children’s stories in
the form of an app. This My Bike Ride Story gets four
stars. If you like this story you should consider downloading more free stories from this series.
Free
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/stories-bertie-guinea
-pig/id458976567?mt=8
https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/collins-big-cat-my-b
ike-ride/id499206187?mt=8
Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wdo1njFiegI
Website:
http://www.harpercollins.co.uk/Pages/Home.aspx
More apps from Collins Big Cat:
Me Books
This is another very good children's storybook app. The
app gets four and a half stars. You can make in-app purchases if you want more books.
http://collinsbigcat.com/apps
I Like Books - 37 Picture Books for Kids in 1 App
Free
This is a simple app with 37 simple preschool books
with basic language. The app gets four stars.
https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/me-books/id534499
518?mt=8
1.99
Websites: http://www.mebooks.co/
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/i-like-books-37-pictu
re-books/id460795092?mt=8
Video: http://www.grasshopperapps.com/
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StoryPals
Astrojammies
This app comes with 24 stories that it will read to you.
This is a four and a half star app that has some very impressive features. Normally stand alone books don’t
make that app guide. This book’s high rating speaks for
itself.
19.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/storypals/id5026557
31?mt=8
Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O2Yb24V-lY4&list
=PL759527FB0908154B
4.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/astrojammies/id408
466505?mt=8
Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eX7EEbMQZs8
Reading Raven HD
This is a four and a half star basic reading app.
3.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/reading-raven-hd/id
496586135?mt=8&ign-mpt=uo%3D4
Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sMk4lMNm4yk
How To Hide A Dinosaur
This is a rare five star app.
1.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/how-to-hide-a-dinos
aur/id479523061?mt=8
Website: http://demibooks.com/
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My Word! Reader - Are Bees Smart, or What?
I Don't Like Pink HD
This is a four and a half star app. This app is designed
for struggling readers.
This is a book about a girl that does not like pink. The
4.99
1.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/my-word!-reader-ar
e-bees-smart/id431176198?mt=8
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/i-dont-like-pink-hd/
id433508179?mt=8
If you like this app the company that makes it has similar apps.
Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=305M5r8ue6w
http://www.wrinkledpants.com/
Brave Rooney
This book is about a boy that is different. I don’t want
to give away they story but it involves super-heroes.
The app gets five stars.
1.99
Treasure Kai and the Lost Gold of Shark Island - Interactive Book App for Kids
This is an interactive book that gets five stars.
3.99
Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LfcUZuP8KXk
Website: http://bacciz.com/
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Goosed Up Rhymes HD
Maid Marian Muffins Children's Book
This book gets four and a half stars.
This book gets five stars.
3.99
2.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/maid-marian-muffin
s-childrens/id410393172?mt=8
Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vzORqTiYD7s
Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JPzAE5H1VZ8
The Emperor's New Clothes StoryChimes (FREE)
The app only gets four stars. This app is free and it is a
classic.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/emperors-new-cloth
es-storychimes/id425272056?mt=8
Video: http://storychimes.com/
The Amazing Train- Where the adventure comes to
life-Full story book 3D
This 3D book app gets four and a half stars.
2.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/amazing-train-wher
e-adventure/id512502528?mt=8
Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HpuYAgus1cY&list
=PL6jokhMWLXPcUOj6fLSY2mRS4xPmh4an5&index
=1
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Otter on His Own - Smithsonian Oceanic Collection
Who Can Read? Book Reader
This is a four and a half star app that teaches children
about the ocean.
This app reads stories to you or you can read them yourself. You can also buy more books from this app. The
app gets three and a half stars.
2.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/otter-on-his-own-sm
ithsonian/id540101864?mt=8
Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gm41n1pvshM
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/who-can-read-bookreader/id436958659?mt=8
Website: http://www.whocanread.com/
Goldilocks and the Three Bears - Lite - by Nurturing
Tales
This is a five star app based on the children’s classic
book. The app maker likes to teach moral lessons as
well as reading.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/goldilocks-three-bea
rs-lite/id450709104?mt=8
Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q6BkAXRxjJY
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This is a playlist of videos on Youtube.com for interactive book apps for kids.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HpuYAgus1cY&list
=PL6jokhMWLXPcUOj6fLSY2mRS4xPmh4an5
I NTERACTIVE 19.2 Young Reading apps
Finding books that read themselves to you is
best described as.
A. Not possible
B. Possible but expensive
C. Possible, often free and sometimes
for a little bit of money
D. Possible but few and far between
Check Answer
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Preschool to 1st Grade Books
How Rocket Learned to Read – by Tad Hills
This is an interactive storybook that has gotten much praise.
The app gets four and half stars.
4.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/how-rocket-learned-to-read
/id410674362?mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZmGNtz9FKaw
Jack and the Beanstalk Children's Interactive Storybook
This is a very good interactive storybook that gets four and a
half stars.
3.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/jack-beanstalk-childrens-in
teractive/id364871348?mt=8
Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DXMFBXoyI7c&list=PLF
058D07A75C62E60
http://www.youtube.com/user/KirkusReviews?feature=watc
h
KidsMag Issue 01
This is an interactive magazine for preschoolers. The app gets
2.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/kidsmag-issue-01/id43484
8007?mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Obu_d99s1io
Website: http://www.portegno-apps.com/?p=245
http://www.youtube.com/user/PortegnoApps?feature=watch
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Alice for the iPad
Being Benny - the children's picture book
This is a four star interactive children’s storybook.
This is a creative children’s book that gets five stars at a low
price.
8.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/alice-for-the-ipad/id354537
426?mt=8
Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wl5MGqiOd0o&list=PLF
058D07A75C62E60
.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/being-benny/id423409369
?mt=8
Website: http://purplesneakers.com/?page_id=1028
Big Top Circus Free
The Lorax - Dr. Seuss
This was my favorite book as a child. The app gets four stars.
This is a free four and half star app. The app has counting, colors, shapes and circus animals.
4.99
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/the-lorax-dr.-seuss/id3672
60225?mt=8
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/big-top-circus-free/id42912
0649?mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8S3a6Doqj-s
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iEbjT_zbG9E
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Another Monster at the End of This Book...Starring Grover &
Elmo!
This app gets four and a half stars. It is a story written by Sesame Street.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/another-monster-at-endthi
s/id473095033?mt=8
Toy Story: Smash It!
This is a very popular children’s story and movie. This app
.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/toy-story-smash-it!/id6022
88111?mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fARLeuJDMw8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-zxHIsWVUG8
Kids Learning to Read - Little Reader 3 Letter Words
You can add your own voice and word lists with this app. The
.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/kids-learning-to-read-little/
id430616830?mt=8
Website: http://www.grasshopperapps.com/
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Interactive Stories
The Three Little Pigs by Nosy Crow
This is a four and a half star app. The app is part story and
part game.
4.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/three-little-pigs-by-nosy/id
418543664?mt=8
Little Red Riding Hood by Nosy Crow
This is a four and a half star app. It is part game and part
story. This app is good for independent work.
4.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/little-red-riding-hood-by/id
626696483?mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9EmztyOrIi0
Jack and the Beanstalk by Nosy Crow
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=38P5Z6r3NKc
Cinderella by Nosy Crow
This is a four and half star interactive app. The app is part
game and part story.
4.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/cinderella-by-nosy-crow/id
457366947?mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=umfNJLyrrNg
This is a four star interactive story.
4.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/jack-beanstalk-by-nosy-cro
w/id796383629?mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KfjX7ukEbZE
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Bizzy Bear Builds a House
Axel Scheffler's Flip Flap Farm
This is a four and a half star app. It is part game and part story
app.
This is a four and a half star app
3.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/bizzy-bear-builds-a-house/i
d529504513?mt=8
.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/axel-schefflers-flip-flap/id6
81875831?mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PpTJj9oT-zg
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SYrlEV7f6ig
Pinocchio: Interactive Kids Storybook by Minoas Editions
Rounds: Parker Penguin
This is a four star interactive story.
4.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/rounds-parker-penguin/id5
77753717?mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GAZuHtR_1M4
This is a four and a half star app based on a classic.
1.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/pinocchio-interactive-kids/i
d584328849?mt=8
Website:
http://www.anlock.com/ipad-iphone/item/pinocchio-interac
tive-kids-storybook-by-minoas-editions.html?category_id=10
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Tinkerbell Fairy Tale Dress Up HD
3 Red Birds Coloring Story Books
This is a five star app. The app is free but you can make in-app
purchases. The full version is 3.99.
This is a five star app at a low price. The app tells some short
stores, has a coloring-book and games.
Free
1.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/tinkerbell-fairy-tale-dress/i
d533815444?mt=8#
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/3-red-birds-coloring-story/
id525239462?mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=41Pi6rnvnk0
Bessy's Bed
Cinderella Fairy Tale Dress Up and Storybook HD
This is a four and a half star app. The app is free but you can
make in-app purchases. The full version is 3.99.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/cinderella-fairy-tale-dress/i
d542123685?mt=8
This is a five star book app at a low price. This app also has a
number of games.
.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/bessys-bed/id581943596?
mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sE_OLgYJE_w
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Math for Preschool & Kindergarten
Interactive Telling Time - Learning to tell time is fun.
This is a fun app to help people learn to tell time.
2.99
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/interactive-telling-time-lear
ning/id477389150?mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t9ontrxYAis
Telling Time Apps:
Telling Time - The Easy Way
This app allows students to read a clock and learn how to tell
time.
.99
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/telling-time-the-easy-way/id
501527644?mt=8
Jungle Time
This is a fun program to learn how to tell time.
.99
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/jungle-time-learn-how-to-tel
l/id366422129?mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UMUNwsCnIPs
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Counting Money Apps:
Other Preschool and Kindergarten Apps:
Counting Money
SlateMath for Kids - Kindergarten and 1st Grade Games
Students can practice counting money with this app.
This app creates high interest math learning. The app has four
and a half stars and is free. This app is a keeper.
Free
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/counting-money/id4694205
37?mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=myMlVcwhiI8
Counting Coins
You make matching value of coins. Students will have to add
coins of different values to equal the amount they see.
Free
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/counting-coins/id37498150
4?mt=8
Website: http://www.k12.com/
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/slatemath-for-kids-kinderg
arten/id589371294?mt=8
Maths with Springbird HD - Curriculum aligned mathematics
for young children
This is a high interest math app that is free and gets four and
a half stars. The app is for preschoolers or kindergarteners.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/maths-springbird-hd-curric
ulum/id496301680?mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sJxsZ0doTn0
Park Math HD - by Duck Duck Moose
This is a four star math app. You can do counting, basic adding, basics subtraction, patterns, and sorting.
2.99
474
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/park-math-hd-by-duck-duc
k-moose/id403939208?mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z3UP4YZsP1M
Montessori Numbers - Math Activities for Kid
This is a four star app that teaches basic numbers to preschooler.
2.99
Numbers League
This app is a high interest way for young children to practice
numbers. The app gets four and a half stars.
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/montessori-numbers-mathactivities/id547209737?mt=8
3.99
Sums Stacker
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/id444781544?ign-mpt=uo
%3D4
This app teaches basic adding by stacking numbers.
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fAKW9z5URzs
1.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sums-stacker/id343251346
?mt=8
Todo K-2 Math Practice
This app has eight games to teach addition, subtraction and
counting of numbers. This app uses high interest activities to
teach with. In the app store this app gets four and a half stars.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/todo-k-2-math-practice/id6
66465255?mt=8&ign-mpt=uo%3D4
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YjmTFxGtg3w
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Elementary School
iTooch 3rd Grade | Math, Language Arts and Science worksheets for 3rd graders
9.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/itooch-3rd-grade-math-lan
guage/id513215797?mt=8
iTooch 4th Grade | Math, Science and Language Arts exercises
for 4th graders
iTooch apps
9.99
Honorable Mention Common Core
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/itooch-4th-grade-math-scie
nce/id513216504?mt=8
iTooch makes a series of apps for each grade 3rd through 8th.
The apps are broken down into chapters like textbooks. You
have to review it first to see how well it links to your specific
curriculums for the grade you teach. Each of the apps teaches
multiple things like Math, Science and Language Arts exercises. The app maker does allow volume discounts. The apps
are linked to Common Core. The many of the apps get four
and a half stars so they must being doing something right. I
am starting to see more app makers for education starting to
link things to curriculums and write apps like textbooks. I like
what this app maker is doing.
iTooch 5th Grade | Language Arts, Math and Science activities
for 5th graders
9.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/itooch-5th-grade-language/
id513217422?mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2bPdrNym8_I
Website:
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iTooch Elementary School | Math, Language Arts and Science
worksheets for 3rd, 4th and 5th grade
This app has a ton of activities and is linked to Common Core
Standards. Best of all it is free. The app does have a number of
in-app purchases. The app gets four and a half stars.
TeachMe: 1st Grade
The app teaches many of the basic concepts that you would
learn in first grade. The app does keep track of your score.
Free
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/teachme-1st-grade/id35594
0964?mt=8
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/itooch-elementary-schoolmath/id484570190?mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1mXCCoq8osk
For more apps from this company:
http://www.edupad.com/itooch/elementary-school-app/
Penguin First Grade: Math, Reading, Time & Geometry Learning Game
Bitsboard - Education. Games. Learning.
This is a low priced four and a half star app. The app includes
several subjects at the first grade level.
This is a free five star app. The app is made up of several educational games. The app has flashcards in different languages.
2.99
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/penguin-first-grade-math-r
eading/id659772068?mt=8
https://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/bitsboard-education.-games
./id516842210?mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oPwku_liFo0
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Newton for Osmo
Osmo
This is an amazing five star app.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/newton-for-osmo/id876524
974?mt=8
Tangram for Osmo
Osmo has to be the coolest thing to use with a pre-school
since the invention of the playground. The device that you attach to your iPad allows you to play with blocks and draw and
interact with your iPad at the same time. It has to be seen but
it is way cool.
This app gets four and a half stars. You have to buy Osmo to
get the full effect.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/tangram-for-osmo/id87651
0541?mt=8
Just watch the video.
Osmo cost 79 dollars.
https://www.playosmo.com/
Words for Osmo
A four and a half star app.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/words-for-osmo/id8765148
56?mt=8
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C HAPTER 20
Social
Media
and
Other
Apps
This chapter was developed for apps that are not an educational apps and/or do not fit in a logical category. Many of
these apps do not have an obvious use of educational value.
However, a creative person could figure out a productive way
to use these apps for an educational outcome. I think some of
these apps can be used for education and some will have a use
at some point in the future. I still think we are learning the
best ways to use many of these apps.
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Social Media
Scoop it
You can create an online newsletter or magazine with this
app. You can keep track of information on your favorite websites and information. This app gets four stars.
Free
http://www.scoop.it/t/leveling-the-playing-field-with-apps
Website: http://www.scoop.it/
Article from Tech Crunch:
Edmodo
This is a social media app for teachers. It can be used as a blog
website for teachers and students. You can communicate with
other teachers about what is going on in your classroom in a
way similar to Facebook. The app only gets three stars. Edmodo is a website. You can also access the website directly.
http://techcrunch.com/2013/09/05/scoop-it-ipad/
Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p3wMwNxgcTU&list=UU
sBk1sjMr6kS1yoU219QL_g&feature=c4-overview
Free
Website: https://www.edmodo.com/
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZBcCGV_MHd8
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Facebook Messenger
Paper – stories from Facebook
This is a four and a half star free app that allows you to use the
biggest name in social media outlet.
This app gets four and a half stars. In the first two days this
app was released over three thousand people reviewed it. This
app is supposed to change how people view Facebook.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/facebook-messenger/id454
638411?mt=8
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/paper-stories-from-faceboo
k/id794163692?mt=8
Facebook
This is the number one social network.
buncee bits
Free
This app allows you to make custom interactive cards for
every occasion. This app gets four and a half stars.
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/facebook/id284882215?mt
=8
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/buncee-bits/id501529344?
mt=8
Website: http://www.buncee.com/about
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5qV7jq7Aw9A
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Twitter
TweetCaster for Twitter
This is another popular Twitter app. It works just like the original. It is a matter of preference regarding what app you use. I
use both. There is a paid version of this app but it has a lower
rating then this free one.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/tweetcaster-for-twitter/id4
20792544?mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ucrxX-cX690
Twitter
This app actually comes with your iPhone or iPad. You still
have to download it but you do not have to go the app store.
You can also go to the link below to download it as well. Teachers are sharing information about what they are doing on Twitter. Some teachers even tweet assignments. Other teachers
share information about the profession by tweeting.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/twitter/id333903271?mt=8
Websites that can be used with Twitter:
Twitlonger
If you cannot write a tweet in 140 characters you can use this
website. What will happen is at the end of your tweet there
will be a link to the rest of what your statement says.
http://www.twitlonger.com/
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SbzdEv30b1Q
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Shorter Links
Hootsuite
This website can shorten links that can be then used on twitter
I like the Hootsuite website because it can shirk links for more
characters. You can even upload a picture and attach it to a
scheduled tweet. This is a good website.
http://ow.ly/url/shorten-url
https://hootsuite.com/
Twuffer and Futuretweets
Twuffer and Futuretweets both allow you to schedule multiple
tweets with a calendar. What I like about these two websites is
that you can organize an entire calendar and you can also cancel a tweet if something changes.
Hootsuite app
Hootsuite is also a mobile app. If you want to schedule tweets
when you are out and about this app might be for you.
Free
http://twuffer.com/
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/hootsuite-for-twitter-facebo
ok/id341249709?mt=8
http://futuretweets.com/
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c7Of8KQ6V1g
Twitter chat schedule
If you want to find when specific educational chats are on twitter this is the place to look.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AiftIdjCeWS
XdDRLRzNsVktUUGJpRWJhdUlWLS1Genc#gid=0
Note: The schedules for twitter chats change over time.
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Pinterest
12+ Pinterest Apps and Tools for Pinning While Mobile
http://smallbiztrends.com/2013/05/pinterest-apps-mobile.ht
ml
15+ Best Pinterest Apps for enhanced Pinning
http://techably.com/best-pinterest-apps/7157/
10 of the best Pinterest tools and apps
http://www.simplyzesty.com/Blog/Article/April-2012/10-of-t
he-best-Pinterest-tools-and-apps
This is a social network where people create pins of things
that are related. Teachers are pinning websites, books and articles on education.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/pinterest/id429047995
Website: http://about.pinterest.com/
Video Tutorial:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lia0HR_duJU
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Texting/Phone/Mail/Video
apps
Texting/Phone/Video apps
I am not suggesting that you start texting, video phoning, and
Internet phoning your students. My wife and I have talked
about allowing our son to text us from his iPad. We do not
want him texting the rest of the world. Maybe at some point in
the future that might mean a videophone or a phone app to
save on minutes. The world has changed and people are connected to a device most of the time. I can text my son when he
uses his iPad. I think this is the future.
I also think that this technology can be used for teachers to
talk to each other. Think about it if you call the office every student knows what you did. Students can text across the building and share information. Why can’t teachers do the same
thing in select circumstances? In the case of an emergency texting is faster, discrete and more direct. If you want to contact
the main office, nurse or guidance why not text message
them?
I email my son’s teacher with my iPhone in front of him. She
can know in real time that he is or is not doing his homework.
I use it sparingly but my son knows I can contact his teacher
at anytime and that accountability is effective. I have also
emailed pictures of him doing his work just because I can.
At some point texting might make sense for everyone in education. I guess the first teachers to use phones felt funny not
writing notes and pinning them to book-bags. I am going to
thank the first teacher that texts me that my son did not do his
homework by getting him to do it.
We should look at creative ways to use this new technology. I
am not sure how this fits into education but at some point this
will be useful. Right now teachers use this technology to talk
to people across the globe for an educational outcome. I believe this technology can be used for students to talk to parents.
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TigerText Free Private Texting App
Textme
This is a highly rated texting app. You can text for free with
this app.
This app gives you a second phone number that you can make
calls over wifi. You pay a few pennies per minute. You can
text-message over wifi as well. I use this app and it is awesome. The app is free to try but you have to buy more minutes
at some point.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/tigertext-free-private-textin
g/id355832697?mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ht-mJAs0yN0
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/text-me!-free-texting-+-free
/id514485964?mt=8
Messages
This is a free app that comes loaded on the iPad.
Free.
https://www.apple.com/ios/messages/
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fLKLM1VjW0U
textPlus Free Text + Calls : Free Texting + Free Phone Calling
+ Free Worldwide Messenger
This is a highly rated texting app. You can also make phone
calls with this app. It is a great way to save on minutes. This
app has many add-ons that cost money.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/textplus-free-text-free-texti
ng/id314487667?mt=8
Website: http://www.textplus.com/
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jTCE4XbvZZY
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TextNow + Voice - Free Texting and Calling
Tango Text, Voice, and Video
This is another texting and phone app for the iPad. You can
save on texting and calling. The add-ons for this app do cost
money.
This is a highly rated text, phone and video app. This app has
many add-ons that cost money.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/app/textnow-+-voice-free-texting/i
d314716233?mt=8
Website: http://www.textnow.com/
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o9eXv4PS_IY
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/tango-video-calls/id372513
Color Text Messages+
I like this app. You can text message with color and with cool
backgrounds. This app gets four stars.
Facetime
Free
This is a free built in iPad videoconference app. You call people that have an iPhone or iPads and see them as well.
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/color-text-messages+/id519
943359?mt=8
Free
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zu_wk6uTd2E
http://www.apple.com/ipad/built-in-apps/
Mailbox
Tutorial: http://applelife.tv/2010/10/facetime-for-mac/
This is a four and a half star app designed to help you view
your free email account.
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6k_jDUZiuM0
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/mailbox/id576502633?mt=
8
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Viber
This is a free calling, texting, photo sharing and video sharing
app. This app gets four and a half stars. You can even make
phone calls to land lines. This app uses WiFi to make connections. The app does have some low cost add-ons but they don’t
look vital to using the app.
Free
WhatsApp Messenger
This is basically a free text messaging app. The app’s service is
free for a year and then it cost .99 per year. This app gets four
and a half stars.
Free
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Utility
Location Tracking GPS Kit Free
This app is a GPS app that will tell you your location. The app
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/location-tracking-gps-kit/id
382442101?mt=8
Desktop Connect
Website: http://www.iphoneappcorner.com/
This is a five star remote desktop app. If you see the pictures
of this app you would immediately understand the value.
14.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/desktop-connect/id364907
570?mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x58K4fA9wXI
Sling Note
It is a browser, notebook and a calculator. It sounds odd but
with five star ratings. I am a believer.
2.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sling-note/id385068849?m
t=8
Splashtop 2 - Remote Desktop
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pcLR8P73vKE
This app allows you to access files on your computer. Often
times remote access programs or apps are at the mercy of an
internet connect. This app gets four and a half stars.
6.99
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EkHlzXjcwNQ
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Symbaloo
FileMaker Go 12 for iPad
This app bookmarks all of your favorite websites. Symbaloo
This is a database app that gets four and a half stars. You can
also buy a paid version for 39.99. The newer version is free
and the older version is costly.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/symbaloo-bookmark-shareyour/id521081559?mt=8
Remote
This app is designed to allow you to access the iTunes store.
The app works very well with Apple TV.
Free
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/filemaker-go-12-for-ipad/id
508235916?mt=8
Paid
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/filemaker-go-11-for-ipad/id
379690325?mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vzefg32e32w
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/remote/id284417350?mt=8
iConverter – PDF, Ringtone Converter
You can convert files to PDF and music to ringtones. The app
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/iconverter-pdf-ringtone-co
nverter/id581030680?mt=8
Website: http://www.comcsoft.com/
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WebMD Allergy
App Icons
This app is a really good idea. If you have ever gotten an allergy headache without warning this app is for you. The app
gives you weather and allergy alerts.
This app is kind of different. You change the way the icons
look on your iPad or iPhone. You have to see a picture of this
to understand.
Free
1.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/webmd-allergy/id58850917
1?mt=8
Snow Day Calculator
This app calculates the odds of you having a snow-day. The
app costs .99 and gets three and a half stars. You can go to the
website for free. I have the website saved as an icon on my
iPhone.
.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/snow-day-calculator/id480
688850?mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nvVzRb7Y82Y
Waze Social GPS, Maps & Traffic
With this app you can track where you were almost every minute. This app gets four and half stars.
Free
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OGhCsqmW07w
Website: http://www.snowdaycalculator.com/calculator.php
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Micro-Expression Trainer
IFTTT
This app teaches you how to better read someone’s emotions.
This is actually a good tool for anyone that works with people.
If you get good at this you can catch people trying to manipulate you. Now that is a great skill for any young teacher. This
is a four star app.
This is a utility app like no other. It allows you to access many
different services over the web. You can have your pictures
automatically backed up or have a message sent directly to
someone every time they contact you. This app gets four and a
half stars.
3.99
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/micro-expression-trainer/i
d364347764?mt=8
https://itunes.apple.com/app/ifttt/id660944635?ls=1&mt=8
TapTyping
Couple - Relationship App for Two
This app will allow couples to share even more information
with cell phones and iPads. This app gets four and a half stars
and has a lot of reviews. You can make a number of in-app purchases. This app is for people that think romance includes a
man, a woman and cell phones and or tablets. You have to see
this video.
This app teaches you how to type. The app gets five stars. This
app has a free version with a number of in-app purchases. You
can also buy the paid version.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/taptyping-typing-trainer/id
376526006?mt=8
Free
3.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/couple-relationship-app-for
/id503663173?mt=8
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/taptyping-typing-trainer-su
ite/id364237969?mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=erM5XZSAsQw
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C HAPTER 21
Bring Your
Own Device
S ECTION 1
Bring Your Own Device
There is a cross over with bring your own device and iPads.
Not every class has a dedicated set of iPads. Many people are
introduced to how the iPad works by learning how to use an
iPhone. There is a crossover between iPads and iPhones.
Many of the same apps can be used on both devices. With the
explosion of technology and speed that it changes schools are
turning to BYOD or bring your own device. Some students
bring in iPads and some laptops. Most students bring in smart
phones. The phones are split between Android and iPads.
Many of the same apps that are on iPhones are on Androids.
In some cases you cannot find the same apps on both devices.
If you use similar apps then you can complete the same task
with students that do not have the same smart phone or app.
Many times apps also have websites that can be used across
all platforms. Examples of this are Dropbox, Socrative and
Quizlet. The purpose of this chapter is how to use knowledge
of apps to create a BYOD classroom.
What do I need to get started with BYOD?
The first thing you need to do is have a bringing your own device policy. Most schools already have one. You need to check
with the leadership in your district and building to make sure
you are complying with the written policy. All schools have
policies about using the internet. It is best to re-read the written policy before starting. Sometimes there is fine print that
you want to make sure you understand completely. Most
schools already have a BYOD or bring your own device policy.
You should read it before starting. Also, you want to read the
school’s policy for using a computer and the Internet. All
schools have a policy and go over it with students.
The second thing you need is classroom rules about when and
how people will use BYOD. You have to decide what tasks you
will allow BYOD and what tasks you will not. We have all been
taught that cell phones are distractions. So now looking at
smart phones as a learning tool is a big change for many teachers. It is a good idea to have clear rules and in some cases time
limits.
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What do I do to prepare my class for BYOD?
The best activities to do BYOD with:
Ask your students how many students have smart phones.
Then discuss the school’s various policies regarding what you
plan on starting. Explain your classroom rules regarding
BYOD. Finally, look to see what other devices you can use in
your classroom for students that do not have a device. Any
computers you have in your classroom would help. If you can
barrow some devices from somewhere else in your school that
can help fill the gap.
1)
There is also another option. You can buy seven inch android
tablets for relativity modest prices in some cases. You can buy
some seven inch Android tablets for less then fifty dollars. To
buy seven inch tablets that are established you have to pay
around seventy-five dollars. What I mean by established is
that you can buy the same tablets at some point later on. The
less expensive tablets are sometimes on clearance and won’t
be around.
Quizlet
Quizlet .com is a free flashcard website that anyone can use.
Quizlet does make some good apps. However, it is web-based
and you never need to download any of the apps. The advantage for it being web based is that you can use it on any device
that gets the internet. You enter the information into the flashcard website once. Quizlet turns your flashcards into six different quizzes and games. There are a number of other flashcard
websites and apps out there. Quizlet is the highest rated of the
flashcard apps or websites that I have researched.
For more information on BYOD please read the BYOD policy
for the school I work at:
With Quizlet you can create and share flashcards. Quizlet
claims to have sets of pre-made flashcards in the millions. The
website is free. If you want to add pictures to your flashcards
then the annual fee is fifteen dollars. Quizlet.com even supports different languages. You can create flashcards in French
on one side and Spanish on the other. The website reads the
flashcards to you and pronounces the different languages correctly.
http://chelmstech.net/?page_id=79
Website:
http://quizlet.com/
iPad App:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/quizlet/id546473125
Android App:
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https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jquiz.flas
hcard&hl=en
Here are some link pages to other apps or websites just in case
you disagree.
http://www.techlearning.com/default.aspx?tabid=67&entryid
=4290
https://www.tandemcal.com/blog/2009/03/31/best-flash-ca
rd-sites-for-students/
http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2009/02/22/the-best-tools
-to-make-online-flashcards/
2)
Teacher iPad app:
477620120?mt=8
Student iPad app:
477618130?mt=8
Android Student app:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.socrative
.student&hl=en
Android Teacher app:
.teacher&hl=en
Socrative
Socrative is a website that gives real time feedback to the
teacher. The teacher asks a question and the student answers
the question. It is sometimes called a student response system
or clickers. Socrative allows you to ask multiple choice questions or short answers. The website even grades tests that you
create and have your students take. Socrative is a free website.
Socrative is a very popular app for the iPad and Android.
Since Socrative is web based you can use it across platforms.
This makes Socrative a great app for bring your own device.
Website: http://www.socrative.com/
3)
File sharing
File sharing with a service like Dropbox is a good way to use
bring your own device within your classroom. It should be
noted that there are several other services that can do the
same thing. Dropbox, Google Drive and OneDrive all have
apps for both Android and the iPad. All three are web based
and can be used without an app. All three services work across
platforms.
DropBox
Dropbox is a web-based file storage and file sharing service.
The service is free. If you want or need more storage space you
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can pay for it. Dropbox is a popular way to share files with the
iPad. Dropbox is a very good way to use bring your own device. You can transfer PDFs instead of handing out papers.
This gives you the opportunity to go paperless.
Google Documents: docs.google.com
Why might you want to this? There are several reasons. The
first is that it is faster than handing out papers. It is much
harder to lose an electronic files then a piece of paper. Once a
student saves a file from Dropbox on his or her cell phone
they have it wherever they go. You do not have to go to your
book-bag to find out about an assignment. They always have
their materials to study. This can create opportunities to study
and learn. Also, if you want to have students read something
on an electronic device you need a way to transfer the files.
To start bring your own device often times it is best to start
with something simple. A good way to start bring your own device is to have students write down his or her homework. Another good way to enhance bring your own device is have students take notes using a smart-phone or other device. You can
start with students writing down due dates or essential pieces
of information. As time goes on you can expand what you are
doing.
https://www.dropbox.com/
If you want alternatives to Dropbox there are several.
OneDrive is Microsoft’s version of Google Documents or Google Drive. The documents on OneDrive are compatible with
Microsoft Office documents. This is a free service.
4)
Writing down your homework and taking notes.
Notes and Homework apps from Android:
Catch Notes
This is a free four and a half star note taking app.
Free
OneDrive:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.threeban
ana.notes&hl=en
https://onedrive.live.com/about/en-us/
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xw-PWqO7eac
If your students use Google Mail or Gmail then Google Drive
is a good option for you. You can store and share documents
with Google Drive.
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rr9dXhKNs_A
Google Drive: http://www.google.com/drive/about.html
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InkPad Notepad - Notes - To do
ColorNote Notepad Notes
This is a free five star app. The app allows you to take basic
notes.
You can take notes and organize them with this app. This is a
four and a half star app.
Free
Free
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.workpail
.inkpad.notepad.notes&hl=en
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.socialnm
obile.dictapps.notepad.color.note&hl=en
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=neeZoCnoGfY
Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded
&v=3egGKTxh4Wo
Classic Notes Lite + App Box
This is a four and half star free note taking app. This is a basic
app.
Free
Here is a list of homework apps that can be used with
an Android:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.flufflydel
usions.app.enotesclassiclite&hl=en
My Homework Student Planner
Video:
&v=m8u2oZ3KYNs
This is a simple free app to write down your homework. The
Free
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.myhome
owork&hl=en
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iPad Notes and Homework apps:
Notes
myHomework Student Planner
Every iPad comes with a free note taking app already preloaded.
This is a free four and a half star app. You can write down and
keep track of all of you assignments with this app.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/myhomework-student-plan
ner/id303490844?mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tpacUej2D1o
Catch Notes
This is very good note taking app. The app is free and gets
Free
The point of having student write down his or her homework
on a smart-phone is so they cannot lose the information. Most
people that own smart-phones carry them everywhere. Some
teachers are reluctant to allow cell-phones use within a classroom. The first time you use a cell phone it is best to do so in a
controlled environment if you have reservations about using
smart phones. If you have students write down his or her
homework during the last five minutes of class this is a less intrusive way to test out bring your own device.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/catch-notes/id355424047?
mt=8
Note Anytime - a full featured easy to use note taking app for
iPad / iPhone
Free
5) A great way to use bring your own device is have students read books or other documents with a smart-phone,
iPad, tablet or a laptop.
Here are several book apps that are for both the iPad
and Android:
The Nook, Kindle, Wattpad, and Kobo are apps that work on
both platforms.
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/note-anytime-full-featured/
id557121061?mt=8
500
iPad:
Free
Nook
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/free-books-wattpad-ebookreader/id306310789?mt=8
This is a four and a half star app. If you buy e-books from Barnes and Noble you will need this app.
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rD62wcd2isM
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/nook/id373582546?mt=8
Kobo Books
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5UgZVF6iqaE
You can look through different best-selling books just like
many of the big name booksellers with this app. The app is
free and gets four stars. There is a Kobo book tablet. It is just
like a Nook or Kindle just not as well known.
Kindle
This is an e-reader that is from Amazon.com. If you buy ebooks from Amazon.com you need this app. The app gets four
stars.
Free
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/kobo-books/id301259483?
mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PD-7ObmNpVg
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/kindle-read-books-ebooksmagazines/id302584613?mt=8
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n3R5qBjOvkA
iPad only:
iBooks
Wattpad
The app claims to have 10 million free stories that you can
read with this app. The app also gets four and a half stars.
iBooks is a free e-reader for the iPad. iBooks is in my opinion
the best e-reader to teach with. You can highlight and takes
notes and then refer back to them. You can highlight words
and have the iPad read passages that are highlighted. You can
also have iBooks define words.
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Free
Kindle
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ibooks/id364709193?mt=8
stars.
Android:
Nook
Free
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=bn.ereader&h
l=en
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uZlb9Ebp0Vc
Free
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.amazon.
kindle&hl=en
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NMPwQOsbIb4
Wattpad
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=wp.wattpad&
hl=en
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FMZ0rwrhHv4
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Kobo
Universal Book Reader
The app is free and gets four stars. There is a Kobo book tablet. the iPad and Android have book apps that can read universal formats like PDF and EPUB. Many of the generic book
apps are free. There is also a Kindle and Nook version for the
PC.
Free
Free
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mobisyst
ems.ubreader.key&hl=en
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.koboboo
ks.android&hl=en
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ucBBVLMkbyY
Generic book readers for the iPad:
Bluefire Reader
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/bluefire-reader/id3942754
98?mt=8
Other Book Readers for the Android:
Aldiko Book Reader
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.aldiko.an
droid&hl=en
ems.ubreader_west&hl=en
Paid 3.49
You need to know about several of these book reading apps.
The reason being is that they change from time to time. Today
they read every format from various sources but tomorrow
they might only allow certain books from certain sources. You
might not need an account or sign in today but in the future
you might need to open an account to read books in universal
formats like PDF or EPUB. Also, there is also a risk that some
of the generic e-readers are not being supported forever. It is
always best to have several options.
There is nothing wrong with a student reading on a smartphone. If you hand out a sheet with important due dates or direction about a project it is much less likely to be lost if it is on
a student’s smart-phone. Teachers often hand out extra copies
of worksheets and that is only for students with the courage to
ask. Going paperless or using less paper saves many trips to
the copy room as well.
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C HAPTER 22
Utility Apps
for Android
What I call Android apps are actually
Google Play apps. Google owns the Android operating system. I call them android apps because I do not want people to confuse Google Play apps with
Chrome apps or any PC applications.
Tablets are newer then most people realize. If I refer to them as Android apps
people know for certain what device
they go on. I apologize to Google for the
confusion.
S ECTION 1
Opera Mini web browser
Browsers
This is a very highly rated browser.
Free
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.opera.mi
ni.android
Chrome Browser - Google
Firefox Browser for Android
This is the mobile version of the very popular browser. This
app gets 4.4 stars
Free
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.mozilla.fi
refox
This is a free four star browser.
Free
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.android.
chrome
Bing
Dolphin Browser
Free
This is a very popular free browser.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.microsof
t.bing&hl=en
Free
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=mobi.mgeek.
TunnyBrowser
505
CM Browser - Fast & Secure
This is a secure browser that gets a 4.6 star rating.
Free
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ksmobile
.cb
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Notes
This is a free five star app. The app allows you to take basic
notes.
Free
.inkpad.notepad.notes&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGws
MSwxLDEsImNvbS53b3JrcGFpbC5pbmtwYWQubm90ZXBh
ZC5ub3RlcyJd
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=neeZoCnoGfY
Catch Notes
Free
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.threeban
ana.notes&hl=en
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xw-PWqO7eac
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rr9dXhKNs_A
Classic Notes Lite + App Box
This is a four and half star free note taking app.
Free
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.flufflydel
usions.app.enotesclassiclite&feature=search_result#?t=W251
bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5mbHVmZmx5ZGVsdXNpb25zLmF
wcC5lbm90ZXNjbGFzc2ljbGl0ZSJd
Video:
&v=m8u2oZ3KYNs
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My Homework Student Planner
Evernote
This is a simple free app to write down your homework. The
This is the most popular note taking app. The app gets 4.7
stars. You can store your notes on this website and access
them anywhere.
Free
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.myhome
owork&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwyLDEsIm
NvbS5teWhvbWVvd29yayJd
Free
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.evernote
Wunderlist - To-do & Task List
This is a popular app to help you remember what to do.
Safe Notes is a secure notepad
This is a four star app that that puts a lock on your notes. I
like this for teachers that take notes in meetings.
Free
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.isbell.be
n.safenotes
Note Everything
This is a four and a half star app. The app allows you to take
notes with voice, paint and text.
Free
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wunderk
inder.wunderlistandroid
This is a note taking app that you can create a to-do list with.
Free
.inkpad.notepad.notes
Free
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.softxperie
nce.android.noteeverything
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ColorNote Notepad Notes
This is a highly rated note taking app. I like how you can color
code and organize everything.
Free
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.socialnm
obile.dictapps.notepad.color.note
Video:
&v=3egGKTxh4Wo
Simplenote
This is a note taking app that allows you to sync your notes on
different devices. This app gets four stars.
Free
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.automatt
ic.simplenote
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Scanner
Genius Scan - PDF Scanner
This is a free scanner and PDF creator app. This app gets four
and a half stars.
Free
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.thegrizzl
ylabs.geniusscan.free
Genius Scan+ - PDF Scanner
3.99
CamScanner -Phone PDF Creator
This is a free app. You can take pictures of your documents
with this app and store the documents as a PDF. This app gets
five stars.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.thegrizzl
ylabs.geniusscan
Free
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.intsig.ca
mscanner
CamScanner（License）PDF Creator
This scanner app gets 4.5 stars. The app allows you to take a
picture of a document and turn it into a PDF.
4.99
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.intsig.lic.
camscanner&hl=en
510
Handy Scanner Free
Mobile Doc Scanner (MDScan)
This app can turn a picture you take into a PDF or a Jpeg. The
app can then enhance the photograph. The app can then
change the document into a Google Document.
This is another very good scanning app. The app gets 4.6
stars.
Free
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.halfmobil
e.scannerfree&hl=en
Handy Scanner Pro
The app can turn a picture into a PDF or a Jpeg. You can then
save the document and even turn it into a Google Document.
4.99
e.scannerpro&hl=en
.99
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.stoik.md
scan&hl=en
Mobile Doc Scanner Lite
This is a free scanning app that gets 4.4 stars.
Free
scanlite&hl=en
Paid version is 4.99:
scan
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S ECTION 4
Annotation and Whiteboard Apps
RepliGo PDF Reader
This is a highly rated PDF reader, annotator and organizational app. This app gets four and a half stars.
2.99
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cerience.
reader.app
Splashtop Whiteboard
Annotation apps allow you to write on PDFs. If you want to go
paperless in your classroom this is a category of app that you
have to consider.
ezPDF Reader - Multimedia PDF
You can read a PDF like a book. The app allows you to sign a
document or add a picture and then write a note. The app allows you to hear audio books as well.
.99
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=udk.android.r
eader
This is a very good whiteboard app. The app gets four stars.
34.99
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.splashto
p.remote.WHITEBOARD&hl=en
iAnnotate PDF
This is a free annotation app.
Free
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.branchfi
re.iannotate
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Whiteboard: Collaborative Draw
This is a basic free whiteboard app. The app gets four stars.
Free
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=greengar.whit
e.board.lite
Lensoo Create
This white-board app gets 4.1 stars. You can record your work
with this very good free app.
Free
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lensoo.cr
eate&hl=en
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VidTrim - Video Trimmer
Video Editing
This is a free basic video editing app. This app gets five stars.
Free
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.goseet.Vi
dTrim
VideoShowPro: Free Video Editor
This is a free video editor with a 4.2 star rating.
Magisto Video Editor & Maker
This is a free video editing app that is available for both iPad
and Android phones/tablets. The app gets a 4.3 star rating.
Free
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.xvideost
udio.videoeditorprofree
Free
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.magisto
Video Editor Instagram No Crop
This app gets 4.2 stars. This works with a very popular
picture/video sharing website.
Free
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.camerasi
deas.instashot
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VideoShow: Video Editor &Maker
This app gets 4.3 stars
Free
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.xvideost
udio.videoeditor
WeVideo - Video Editor & Maker
This app gets 4.2 stars.
Free
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wevideo.
mobile.android
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S ECTION 6
Vimeo
Media
This is a popular website to watch video.
Free
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.vimeo.an
droid.videoapp
Skype
This is a very popular video conferencing app. The app is free
and gets four stars.
Free
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.skype.rai
der
Youtube
This is a very popular widely downloaded app. The app is free
and gets four stars. Best of all you get to watch a lot of fun videos.
Free
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.a
ndroid.youtube
Video Player
This is a popular app to play videos on your tablet or phone.
Free
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mine.vid
eoplayer
n7player Music Player
This is a popular app that plays all of your music on your device. The app gets 4.6 stars and is free.
Free
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.n7mobil
e.nplayer
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S ECTION 7
Social Media
TweetCaster for Twitter
This is another popular Twitter app. It works just like the original. It is a matter of preference regarding what app to use. I
use both.
Free
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.handmar
k.tweetcaster
Paid version:
Twitter
4.99
Teachers are sharing information about what they are doing
on Twitter. Some teachers even tweet assignments. Other
teachers share information about the profession by tweeting.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.handmar
k.tweetcaster.premium
Free
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.twitter.a
ndroid
Pinterest
This is a very popular app for people to share information.
Free
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pinterest
517
Hootsuite
Edmodo
I like the Hootsuite website because it can also shirk links for
more characters.
This is a free blog and social media app. Teachers can blog
with students using this app. They can also network with others teachers using this website.
https://hootsuite.com/
Hootsuite app
This is also a mobile app. If you want to schedule tweets when
you are out and about this app might be for you.
Free
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.hootsuit
e.droid.full
Free
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fusionpr
ojects.edmodo
Website:
https://www.edmodo.com/
Facebook
This is the most popular social media website.
Twitter chat schedule
Free
If you want to find when specific educational chats are on twitter this is the place to look.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.facebook
.katana
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AiftIdjCeWS
XdDRLRzNsVktUUGJpRWJhdUlWLS1Genc#gid=0
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S ECTION 8
Find Android Apps
Best Apps Market - for Android
This is a widely download four and a half star app. You can
find tons of apps with this.
Free
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bestapps
market.android.bestapps&hl=en
Essential Apps Guide
This app helps you find the best apps in each category.
Free
Amazon App-store for Android
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=dr.android.ap
p.lite&hl=en
http://www.amazon.com/mobile-apps/b?node=2350149011
App Stores
Best Android Apps
You can even download unverified apps with this.
This is a good tool to find apps for your Android.
Free
Free
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.app.stor
es&hl=en
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.androidt
app.best.android.apps&hl=en
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Fetch - Apps You’ll Love
This is a very popular and highly rated app. You can find and
download apps with this.
Free
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=co.appdisco.a
ndroid.appdisco&hl=en
Top Apps Market
You can search for apps by category with this app.
Free
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.isoftware
update.topapps
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S ECTION 9
OCR (pictures to text)
OCR Instantly Pro
This app gets 4.3 stars. You can convert a picture to text. This
app can translate text into a different language.
3.98
OCR also known as Optical character recognition is an application or hardware that turns pictures into plain text. Pictures
could mean an actual picture you take of a document or a PDF
converted to text. Some of these applications can actually convert to text then read the text to you. When you buy an OCR
app you should know if it converts to text or converts and then
you need another application to read the text.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.thesimpl
est.ocrpro&hl=en
Free version
est.ocr&hl=en
Mobile OCR
This OCR app gets 3.8 stars.
Free
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.smartmo
bilesoftware.mobileocrfree&hl=en
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OCR Instantly Pro
This app gets 4.2 stars. You can also download a free version.
OCR apps convent pictures to text.
3.98
est.ocrpro
Free
est.ocr
The Simple Text Scanner (OCR)
This OCR app gets 3.7 stars.
Free
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=co.kr.generic.
ocr&hl=en
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S ECTION 10
Other
Splashtop 2 Remote Desktop
This is a highly rated app that allows you to access all of your
files. The app is very popular and has been downloaded many
times.
Free
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.splashto
p.remote.pad.v2
Google Goggles
textPlus Free Text + Calls
This app allows you to take a picture of something and then
do a Google search.
This is a four star app. The app allows you to make phone calls
and text for free.
Free
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gogii.text
plus&hl=en
ndroid.apps.unveil&hl=en
Video:
ClassDojo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hhgfz0zPmH4
This is a four and a half star app that allows you to keep track
of all your students.
Free
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.classdojo
.android&hl=en
523
Remind101 free teacher sms app
Rhythm Rooms
This app allows teachers to text message students and parents
to remind them of due dates and tests. The app allows you to
do this anonymously. No one sees anyone’s phone number
with this app. The app gets 4.8 stars and is free.
This is a five star music app. You can play different interments.
Free
Free
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=co.uk.percuss
ionrooms.rhythm
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.remind1
01&hl=en
Coursmos
KakaoTalk: Free Calls & Text
This app allows you to text and makes phone calls. The app is
free and gets 4.4 stars.
Free
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kakao.tal
k&hl=en
This app has a 4.9 star rating and is free. The app helps you
make online courses. You can create videos to flip your classroom with.
Free
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.coursmo
s.app&hl=en
Celly
This app gets 4.7 stars. This app lets you schedule reminders
via cell phone without giving out phone numbers.
Free
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.p2.andro
id.celly
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Business Calendar Pro
I like the visual organization of this calendar.
2.49
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=mikado.bizcal
pro
Stack the States
This is a very popular four star app that teaches you the 50
states.
.99
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.freeclou
d.StackTheStates&hl=en
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C HAPTER 23
Education Apps
for Android
S ECTION 1
Popular Apps for the Android
apps between the two devices. My strategy is doing whatever
works for a specific situation. What I am finding is that many
of the other tablets out there are catching up. If the price is
right then you might want to consider an Android tablet.
Popular iPad apps are available on the Android tablet:
Socrative Student
I often get asked to recommend similar apps for the Android.
First of all, I am not loyal to any app or device I am loyal to empowering people to learn. Many times a parent has an Android phone and it is cost effective to buy the one or two apps
for his or her child for the Android phone. Also, if you only
want the device for one app or one specific purpose sometimes it is more cost effective to buy a less expensive Android
tablet. With the growing need for bring your own device finding alternative apps for the Android is becoming more important by the day. The listing of Android apps is not a change in
strategy or slight to the iPad. I see listing important equivalent apps for the Android as a way to fulfill several needs and
help people access curriculum and create opportunities to
learn. One of my fundamental core beliefs is that everyone
should have an opportunity to learn and a right to a free appropriate education. Unlike traditional books that are not updated this book is a constant evolving work in progress. Android has less apps then the iPad. We are seeing a crossover of
Socrative is one of the most powerful apps. You can get real
time feedback to questions that students answer with this app.
This app is the porthole that students use to access Socrative.
Free
.student&hl=en
Socrative Teacher
With this app a teacher can sign in to Socrative and use the
website/app to quiz students. Socrative is a student response
system or a clickers app.
Free
.teacher&hl=en
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BTTENDANCE
Pocket
This is a 4.8 star student response system.
This app saves webpages so you can read them latter. This is a
highly rated app.
Free
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bttendan
ce&hl=en
Quizlet
Quizlet is the best flashcard website/app around. There is
more than one app for this free service. Quizlet does also have
a paid version for $15 a year.
http://quizlet.com/
Free
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ideasho
wer.readitlater.pro&hl=en
Teachers.Educational.Tube
This is a four star app. You can access Youtube.com and look
through videos that are related to teachers.
Free
Flashcard Quizlet Plus
Free
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.quizlet.q
uizletandroid&hl=en
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.andromo
.dev57219.app196398&hl=en
YouTube
This app is for the most used and well known video website
around. The app gets 4.1 stars.
Free
ndroid.youtube&hl=en
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iTooch app has a ton of apps for math, science, English language arts and foreign language. The apps are linked to Common Core and have an assessment. The apps are available on
the iPad, Android and Windows platforms. This collection of
apps gets good ratings.
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File Sharing
Dropsync PRO Key
This app is a paid version of Dropbox. The app gets 4.8 stars.
The app syncs Dropbox on your PC and phone.
4.99
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ttxapps.
dropsync.pro&hl=en
Dropsync (Dropbox Autosync)
Dropbox
This is a very popular app to transfer files to a tablet. Dropbox
is web based and you can transfer documents across platforms
and devices.
Free
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ttxapps.
dropsync&hl=en
Free
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dropbox.
android&hl=en
Google Drive
If you have a Gmail account this file storage service is attached to it. You can store and share files with Google Drive.
Free
ndroid.apps.docs&hl=en
530
OneDrive
4shared
This is Microsoft’s version of Google Documents. OneDrive is
a file storage and file sharing service. You can also edit or create a Microsoft Office documents. OneDrive is an absolute hidden gem. I am always surprised that more people do not use
and know about OneDrive.
This file sharing app gets 4.3 stars.
Free
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.forshare
d&hl=en
Free
t.skydrive&hl=en
ES File Explorer File Manager
MediaFire
This app gives you 12 GB of free space for free. The app gets
four stars.
Free
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.estrongs.
android.pop&hl=en
Free
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mediafir
e.android&hl=en
Handy Scanner Free PDF Creator
This scanner gets 4.2 stars.
Free
e.scannerfree
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FREE Flashcards Helper
Flashcards
This is a very good flashcard app that gets 4.3 stars and is free.
Free
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dskelly.a
ndroid.iFlashcardsFree&hl=en
STUDYBLUE Flashcards
Flashcards Deluxe
This is a popular 4.8 star flashcard app.
3.99
This is a free 4 star flashcard app.
Free
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.studyblu
e&hl=en
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.orangeor
apple.flashcards&hl=en
AnkiDroid Flashcards
Flashcard Machine
This is a flashcard app that gets 4.6 stars
2.99
This is a free flashcard app that gets 4.5 stars.
Free
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ichi2.ank
i&hl=en
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.flashcard
machine.app&hl=en
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Flashcards+ Free
This is a free flashcard app that gets 4.2 stars
Free
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.allen.flas
hcardsfree&hl=en
I NTERACTIVE 23.1
According to the author what flashcard app
gets the highest rating?
A. Flashcards Deluxe
B. Flashcards+ Fre
C. AnkiDroid Flashcards
Check Answer
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Math
DragonBox Algebra 5+
This app shows you how to solve all different kinds of algebra
equations. This app gets 4.8 stars.
5.99
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wewantt
oknow.DragonBoxPlus
Todo K-2 Math Practice
Mathway
This app gets 4.5 stars. The app helps you with a student’s
math problems. You can get help with basic math, prealgebra, algebra, trigonometry, pre-calculus, calculus, and statistics. If you want more information you can pay for an upgrade. The original app is free. Free
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bagatrix.
mathway.android
This app teaches basic numbers skills. This app gets four and
a half stars.
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/todo-k-2-math-practice/id6
66465255?mt=8
4th Grade Math Testing Prep
This is a four and a half star app. The app is for math test prep
for 4th grade.
2.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/4th-grade-math-testing-pre
p/id420293260?mt=8
534
3rd Grade Math Testing Prep
for 3rd grade.
2.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/3rd-grade-math-testing-pre
p/id424369605?mt=8
6th Grade Math Testing Prep
for 6th grade.
2.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/6th-grade-math-testing-pre
p/id424521509?mt=8
Middle School Math HD
This is a four star app. The app is about middle school math.
2.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/middle-school-math-hd/id
439682332?mt=8
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Science Daily News
Science
This is a science news app that gets 4.7 stars.
Free
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bsp.sdne
ws
Chem Pro: Chemistry Tutor
This is a four and a half star app. The app has a lot of add-ons
that you can buy to learn more.
Free
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ihelpnyc.
chempro
Science Books
This is a 4.5 star app.
Free
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=manyapps.net
.manibukfree.science
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ABC for Kids All Alphabet Free
Preschool
This is a free four star app that teaches the ABCs.
Free
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.aruhat.m
obileapps.abc
ABC Toddler
Abby Basic Skills Preschool
This app gets 4.9 stars. The app teaches a ton of skills listed in
a preschool curriculum.
1.99
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=air.cz.cfc.andr
oidgp.AbbyBasicSkills&hl=en
This is a free four star app that teaches the letters.
Free
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=russh.toddler.
game
Kids ABC Phonics Lite
This app teaches the sounds of letters. This is a four star app.
Kids Shapes (Preschool)
Free
This is a preschool app that teaches the different shapes. The
app is free and gets four stars.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=zok.android.p
honics
Free
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.intellijoy
.android.shapes
537
Kids Numbers and Math Lite
Kids ABC Letters
This app teaches basic adding and numbers. This is a four star
app.
This is a four and a half star app. The app teaches children letters.
Free
2.99
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=zok.android.n
umbers
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.anahoret
.android.letters&hl=en
Kids Learning Numbers Lite
Kids ABC Trains Game
This free app teaches basic numbers.
This is an app that gets 4.6 stars. The app teaches letters.
Free
2.99
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.honeybe
e.android.kidsnumberslite
.abc.trains&hl=en
Toddler Counting 123 Kids Free
Starfall Learn to Read
This app teaches basic counting.
I used this website to teach my son to read. This app gets 3.9
stars. The app teaches basic reading skills.
Free
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.giggleup.
TC1AFree
2.99
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=air.com.starfa
ll.ltr&hl=en
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Monkey Preschool Lunchbox
My PlayHome Stores
This app teaches many different pieces of information in the
preschool curriculum. The app gets 4.5 stars.
This is a four and half star app that allows preschool students
to go to a virtual store.
1.99
1.99
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.thup.lun
chbox
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/my-playhome-stores/id683
942610?mt=8
My PlayHome
Learn Shapes Free
This app is designed for preschool students that have an imagination about basic activities in your home. This is a four and a
half star app.
This is a free preschool app that teaches you the basic shapes.
This app gets three and a half stars.
2.99
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.playhom
e
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/learn-shapes-free/id441149
458?mt=8
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Elementary Education
iTooch apps
This is an entire collection of apps that are linked to common
core and do an assessment. These apps are highly rated and
designed for professional teachers. The apps are for language
arts, math, science and foreign language. The apps range in
age from elementary school to middle school. I highly recommend these apps. The apps are listed as free but I suspect that
they have in-app purchases like the iPad version. I could not
find anything that said officially that is the case. These are
great apps for a teacher.
Free
http://www.edupad.com/itooch/educational-apps-android-d
evices/
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Book Apps
Nook
Wattpad
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=wp.wattpad&
hl=en
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FMZ0rwrhHv4
Free
Kobo
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=bn.ereader&h
l=en
You can look through different bestselling books just like
many of the big name booksellers with this app. The app is
free and gets four stars. There is a Kobo book tablet. It is just
like a Nook or Kindle just not as well known.
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uZlb9Ebp0Vc
Free
Kindle
stars.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.koboboo
ks.android
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ucBBVLMkbyY
Free
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.amazon.
kindle&hl=en
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NMPwQOsbIb4
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Google Play Books
Adobe Reader
This app has millions of books associated with it. Many of the
books are free. This is a hidden gem.
With this app you can read PDFs on your Android. The app is
simple and effective. The app does not read other formats.
Free
Free
ndroid.apps.books
https://play.google.com/store/search?q=pdf+reader&c=apps
Naver Books
Moon+ Reader
This is a free book reading app. The app gets four and a half
stars. The app reads a number of formats. There is also a paid
version for 4.99.
Free
You can read big name books on this app.
Free
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nhn.and
roid.nbooks
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.flyersoft.
moonreader&hl=en
4.99
Paid
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.flyersoft.
moonreaderp&hl=en
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Children’s Books and Reading
Read Me Stories: Kid's Books
This is a four stars. The book will read stories to your child or
student. This is a very good app.
Free
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.interacti
ve8.readmestories
iStoryBooks
This app has a number of free children’s stories. The app gets
Free
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.infomarv
el.istorybooks
Read Unlimitedly! Kids'n Books
This is a free four star app. The app gives you a free trial of several children’s stories.
Free
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jp.smarteduc
ation.movingBook
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Kids Reading (Preschool) FREE
This is a free app that teaches basic words and letters. The
paid version is 2.99
Free
.android.reading.free
Paid
2.99
.android.reading
MeeGenius Children's Books
This is a popular app that you can read children’s books with.
Free
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.meegeni
us.reader
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Learn French with babbel.com
ELL Foreign Language
You can learn French for free with an app that gets 4.7 stars.
Free
Learn Spanish with babbel.com
This is a four and a half star app that teaches Spanish.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.babbel.
mobile.android.fr
Free
mobile.android.es
Learn German with babbel.com
You can learn German for free. This app gets 4.8 star rating.
Duolingo: Learn Languages Free
Free
This is a great free app to learn a foreign language. The app
gets 4.7 stars.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/category/EDUCATION/c
ollection/topselling_free
Free
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.duolingo
Spanish English Dictionary
You can look up a word and translate it. The app is free and
gets four stars.
Free
50 languages
This app can teaches you 50 different languages. The app gets
4.7 stars.
Free
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.goethe.f5
0languages
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ascendo.
android.dictionary.es.free
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Learn English with babbel.com
Linnova
This free app teaches how to speak English.
You can learn a number of languages with this list of apps
Free
https://play.google.com/store/apps/developer?id=Linnova&
hl=en
mobile.android.en
Learn English
Learn Spanish with busuu.com!
This is a free 4.4 star app to learn English.
This app teaches Spanish. The app gets four stars.
Free
Free
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bravolan
g.english
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.busuu.an
droid.es
Bravolol
MosaLingua Crea
This company makes a number of apps that teach different
languages.
This company has a number of apps to help teach you a ton of
different languages.
http://bravolol.com/
5.99
https://play.google.com/store/apps/developer?id=MosaLing
ua%20Crea&hl=en
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547
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News Apps
Flipboard: Your News Magazine Author’s Pick
This is one of the all-time best reading apps. The app gets five
stars.
Free
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=flipboard.app
Pulse News
This is a highly rated news app
USA TODAY
You can read USA Today with this app. The app gets five stars.
Free
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.alphonso
.pulse
Free
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.usatoday
.android.news
Zimo
This is a free app that allows you to download and read magazines.
NBC News
You can get news from NBC with this five star app.
Free
Free
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.zinio.mo
bile.android.reader&hl=en
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.zumobi.
msnbc
Website:
http://www.zinio.com/www/index.jsp?_requestid=119334
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Vingle
This app combines news and magazines with social media. It a
very different idea. This app gets a 4.8 star rating. If you have
an interest and want to network with like minded people this
app is great way to do it.
Free
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.vingle.an
droid&hl=en
BBC News
The BBC is a very good news provider. If you are looking for a
different point of view of what is going on this is a good app to
consider. This app gets 4.4 stars.
Free
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=bbc.mobile.ne
ws.ww&hl=en
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Writer
Word Processors & Presentations
This is a basic and free writing app. You can take notes or
write an essay with this app. The app gets five stars.
Kingsoft Office 5.6 (Free)
This is a five star free app. You can do word processing,
spreadsheets, and presentations with this very popular app.
The app opens and edits Word, PowerPoint and Excel documents.
Free
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=cn.wps.moffic
e_eng
OfficeSuite Pro 7 (PDF& Fonts)
This app allows you to do word processing, spreadsheet, and
presentations. The app also connects with Dropbox and Google Drive. You can even edit Microsoft Office documents.
7.49
ems.editor.office_registered
Free
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jamesmc
.writer
Office 2012: Presentations
This is a four star app. You can open and edit PowerPoint Presentations with this app.
3.99
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=softmaker.ap
plications.presentations
Remote PowerPoint Presentation DLDB
This app gets 4.6 stars. This is a pointer for your PowerPoint
Presentation.
Free
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=cuga.fuc.gug.l
.ppt
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DocumentsToGo Full Version Key
Quickoffice
This app allows you to view and edit Microsoft Office documents. The app gets 4.2 stars. There is also a free version of
this program that only allows you to view Microsoft Office
documents.
14.95
Free
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.quickoffi
ce.android
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dataviz.d
ocstogoapp&hl=en
Microsoft Office Mobile
Docs To Go - Free Office Suite
You can access Office 365 with this app.
This free app gets four stars.
Free
Free
t.office.officehub
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dataviz.d
ocstogo
Google Sheets
Olive Office Premium (free)
You can view and edit Microsoft Office documents for free
with this app. The app gets four stars.
Free
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.olivepho
ne.edit&hl=en
If you are a Google school then you can access spreadsheets
with this app.
Free
ndroid.apps.docs.editors.sheets
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Google Docs
Add Google Calendar to your tablet or phone.
If you use Google to do word processing you can use this app
to access your documents.
https://play.google.com/store/search?q=google%20calendar
&c=apps&hl=en
Free
ndroid.apps.docs.editors.docs
Google Slides
This is a presentation tool.
Free
ndroid.apps.docs.editors.slides
Polaris Office + PDF
This free app gets 4.2 stars.
Free
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.infrawar
e.office.link
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How to Draw: Dogs & Puppies
Art
This app teaches basic drawing.
Free
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.drawmo
nsters.net.dogs
How to Draw - Easy Lessons
PicsArt - Photo Studio
This is a 4.7 star free app. The app allows you to alter pictures.
Free
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.picsart.studio
This app teaches basic drawings.
Draw Adventures
Free
This app teaches you how to draw. This app is free and gets a
4.6 star rating.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.artelplus
.howtodraw
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ru.kvins.draw
.ooo
Kids Paint Free
Afterlight
This is a basic painting app.
This is a four and a half star photo-filter app.
Free
.99
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=virtualgs.kids
paint
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/afterlight/id573116090?mt
=8&v0=WWW-NAUS-ITSTOP100-PAIDAPPS&l=en&ign-mp
t=uo%3D4
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Learn Guitar Notes Free
Music
This app gets 4.2 stars. This app teaches you guitar notes.
Free
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=lt.joru.learng
uitarnotes
Ultimate Guitar Tabs & Chords
Learn Piano
This is a 4.5 star app that teaches you the Piano.
Free
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rubycell.
pianisthd
This is a very popular app that gets 4.6 stars. The app teaches
you how to play the guitar.
2.99
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ultimate
guitar.tabs
Piano Melody Pro
You can learn up to 450 different songs with this app. This
app gets 4.5 stars.
2.99
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.veitch.th
emelodymaster.pmp
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Photo Editing
Photo Grid - Collage Maker
This is a free photo app that can be used to make a collage.
This app gets a 4.6 star rating.
Free
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.roidapp.
photogrid
Camera ZOOM FX
This app allows you to edit photographs. It has some cool effects to play with.
1.49
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=slide.cameraZ
oom
Photo Editor by Aviary
This is a free app that gets 4.7 stars. This app allows you to alter pictures to create a desired effect. It has to been seen to be
understood.
Free
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.aviary.an
droid.feather
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Engineering and Design
CAD Touch Pro
This app gets 3.9 stars and it allows you to make some complex drawings.
9.99
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cadTouc
h.androidFull
AutoCAD 360
palmDraft Electronics CAD
This design app gets 4.2 stars.
This app gets four stars at a low price. Just think you can design your own electronics.
Free
2.99
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.autodesk
.autocadws
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.hkonstas
.pdraft
Qubism 3D modeling
CAD Touch
Free
This is a 3-D modeling app with a 4.2 star rating.
Free
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jquinn.qubis
m.android
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cadTouc
h.androidTrial
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Floor Plan Creator
You can create a floor plan with this four star app.
Free
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=pl.planmieszk
ania.android
Infinite Design
With this app you can create some interesting designs and art.
This app gets for stars.
4.99
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.brakefiel
d.id
Autodesk FormIt
Free
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.autodesk
.formIt
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C HAPTER 24
Special
Education
Apps for
Android
S ECTION 1
Special Education
Darwin Wallet
This app can read paper money. It is designed for someone
that has a visual impairment. This app gets four stars.
Free
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ndu.mob
ile.darwinwallet&hl=en
iRewardChart Lite
Visual Time Timer
This is a behavior chart for parents. This app gets four stars.
This is a timer that you can see the time go by. The app is designed for special needs students. This app gets four stars.
Free
Free
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gotclues.
irewardchart.lite&hl=en
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.leffeapps
.caltimer
Organization:
Add Google Calendar to your tablet or phone.
https://play.google.com/store/search?q=google%20calendar
&c=apps&hl=en
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560
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Deaf & Hearing Impaired
Deaf - Hearing chat device D
This is an amazing app. You install an app on the phone of
someone with a hearing impairment and another app on a person with normal hearing. You link the two apps. This app facilitates communication. You can text each other or the hearing person talks to the phone and it translates to text. This is a
five star app.
5.99
Z5 Mobile
This is a video conferencing for the deaf. You can talk directly
to someone else that is hearing impaired. You can also talk to
people on the phone with video relay service (VRS). This service translates between sign language and English and other
languages. This is a four star app.
Free
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mirial.z4
mobile&hl=en
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=deaf.hearing.
chat.deviced&hl=en
T-Scribe
This is a note taking app for people who have difficulty hearing. There are phrases that people with a hearing impairment
cannot hear no matter how many times that you say it. If you
have someone write it down then it is slow and awkward. This
app translates spoken words into written text. This is a 4.5
star app.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=canalrun.app
s.tscribe&hl=en
561
Sign Me a Story
DefComApp
This app teaches 14 signs. The app gets five stars
This app helps you communicate with someone that has a
hearing impairment. The app gets 4.7 stars. The has not been
widely reviewed.
Free
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.signmea
story.apps.gb
Free
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.aou.defc
omapp
ASL Dictionary
This app is a dictionary for sign language. This app gets 4.3
stars.
4.99
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.signtel
DeafNote Free
This is a note taking application. This app gets 4.4 stars.
Free
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=tashuapps.de
afnote
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Magnifiers
Cozy Magnifier & Microscope +
This is a magnifier that gets 4.7 stars.
1.40
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.hantor.C
ozyMagPlus
Your Magnifier Pro
This app gets 4.8 stars. The app magnifies text and creates
greater context.
Magnifier [Magnifying Glass]
This is a magnifying app that gets 4.5 stars.
2.99
Free
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.yuvalluz
on.yourmagnifierpro
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ik.dotbogi
Your Magnifier
This is a four and a half star app that magnifies text.
Free
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.yuvalluz
on.yourmagnifier
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Diabetic Apps
My Diabetes
This app gets 4.6 stars. This app allows you to keep track of
very detailed information. You can track your blood sugar, insulin, and diet.
Free
OnTrack Diabetes
This app gets 4.4 stars. This app helps you keep track of your
blood sugar and diet.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mydiabe
tes
Free
Diabetes Connect
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gexperts.
ontrack
This app gets 4.5 stars. The app allows you to log your blood
sugar. It also connects you to an entire community of diabetics. You can get answers about how to handle common problems that diabetics face.
Glucose Buddy : Diabetes Log
This app gets 4.4 stars. This is an app that allows you to enter
your blood sugar numbers. You can keep track of vital statistics with this application.
Free
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.squarem
ed.diabetesconnect.android
Free
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.skyhealt
h.glucosebuddyfree
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Prognosis : Diabetes
Diabetes - Glucose Diary
This app gets 4.8 stars. This app allows you to understand detailed information about diabetes. The app breaks down the
diabetes into every different type and stage.
This app helps you keep track of your blood sugar. The app
gets 4.4 stars.
Free
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.medicalj
oyworks.prognosis.diabetes
Free
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.szyk.dia
betes
Diabetes Plus
This app gets 4.4 stars. This app helps with keeping track of
insulin and blood sugar.
Free
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.squarem
ed.diabetesplus.typ1
Diabetes
This app gets 4.5 stars. This app helps you understand all of
the medical issues that surround diabetes.
Free
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=appinventor.a
i_rsepulvedapalamara.Diabetes
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Text to Speech Apps
Easy Text To Speech Pro
With this app you can highlight and have text from the web
read to you. This is a 4.5 star app.
4.00
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.easysolut
ions.easytexttospeechpro
IVONA Text-to-Speech HQ
Pdf to Speech Pro
This is a four star app. You can hear text that is on your Android with this app. The app touts the most human like voice
of all the text to speech apps.
This app allows you to listen to your books with your Android.
Free
2.99
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.practical
apps&hl=en
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ivona.tts
Easy Text To Speech
Easy Text To Speech
You can copy and paste text from a document or a web
browser into this app. The app will then read the text to you.
Free
You can copy and paste text from a document or a web
browser into this app. The app will then read the text to you.
ions.easytexttospeechfree&hl=en
ions.easytexttospeechfree&hl=en
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Text to Speech - Voice to Text
This is a basic free text to speech app.
Free
i_hobbypointindia.Text2Speech
Voxdox - Text To Speech Pro
This is a free text to speech app that gets 4.4 stars.
Free
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.apache.co
rdova.Voxdox
Website: http://www.voxdox.net/
Google Text-to-Speech
This app can read Google Play books aloud. The app can also
work with Google Translate.
Free
ndroid.tts
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Go Read
DAISY Readers and Audio
Books
This app allows people to access Bookshare. Bookshare is a
free service for people that qualify. In order to qualify you
need to have a visual impairment or a reading disability.
Free
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.benetech.
android
DAISY Readers
Darwin Reader
DAISY readers read DAISY format. DAISY format is a format
that is used for people with disabilities. In order to access
some services for the disabled you need a DAISY reader. Two
of these services are Allied Learning and Bookshare.
This is a DAISY reader. You can use this app to listen to books
that are in DAISY format. This app gets three stars.
14.95
ile.daisy.full
DAISY audio book reader free
This app reads DAISY format and EPUB. DAISY format is
used by services for people that have a visual impairment or a
reading disability. This app gets five stars.
Free app
ile.daisy.free
Free
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.easy.dais
yreader
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Learning Ally Audio (BETA)
Audiobooks
The app is called beta but it still gets over four stars. Learning
Ally is a paid service for people with disabilities that qualify.
The app reads books for Learning Ally.
You can listen to classic books totally free with this app.
Free
Free
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.crossfor
ward.audiobooks
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.learningal
ly.learningallyaudioandroid
To join:
https://www.learningally.org/parents-students/sign-up/
LibriVox Audio Books Free
This app has a ton of free audio books.
Free
Audible for Android
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=biz.bookdesig
n.librivox
This is a popular app for people that want to use audio books.
Free
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.audible.a
pplication
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High-End Augmentative
and Alternative Communication Apps
TalkTablet - Speech/AAC app Honorable Mention
This is a very good AAC app. The app gets five stars. It might
not be as well known as others but the quality is there.
79.99
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gusinc.ta
lktableta
EZ Speech PRO
Avaz for Autism Best of Class
This is the most user friendly high-end AAC app. The fact that
it is now in a format that will work on an Android tablet is
huge. Now, if you want a good AAC app you do not have to
own an iPad. This can mean you can save money on a tablet. If
you are looking to save a buck for an autism classroom please
consider this app with a less expensive but effective tablet.
99.99
This is an AAC app with an interface that is different than
most of the higher-end apps. The recent reviews have been
very good. The app has been around for a while and over
looked. I would recommend watching the video on this app
that can be found with the link below.
139.00
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.splashso
ftware.ezspeech
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.avazapp.
autism.en.avaz
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TapToTalk
This is a four star AAC app. The app is free to try by if you
want the full version it asks for 149.95.
Free
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.Assistyx.
TapToTalk
Sono Flex
This is a higher-end AAC app that is used for communication.
99.99
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tobii.son
oflex
I NTERACTIVE 24.1High-End Augmentative and Alternative
Communication Apps
What high-end AAC app is now available on
Android tablets.
A. Sono Flex
B. TalkTablet
C. TapToTalk
D. Avaz for Autism
E. All of the above
Voice4u AAC Communication
This AAC app gets 4.3 stars.
Check Answer
59.99
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.voice4ua
ac.android.voice4u
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Low-End AAC
Aac Talking Tabs
This is a 4.8 star free app. This is a very simple AAC app.
Free
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=it.ac19.aac
Alexicom AAC for Android
AAC Autism myVoiceCommunicator
This is a free four star AAC app.
This is an AAC app. This is a low cost app that gets 4.6 stars.
Free
2.99
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.me.alexic
omaac&hl=en
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=apphouse.soft
ware.autismspeaks&hl=en
AAC speech communicator
Quick Talk AAC
This is a four star AAC app that is free.
This is a 4.7 star AAC app. The interface is simple but very effective. This is a good AAC app to start with.
Free
24.99
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.epfl.andr
oid.aac_speech&hl=en
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.digitalsc
ribbler.quicktalk
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AAC Speech Buddy
LetMeTalk
This is a four star AAC app.
This is a free four and a half AAC app. The app allows basic
communication.
27.99
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.codedim
ensions.android.aacspeech&hl=en
Happy Talk
The app has a 4.7 star rating. The app lets you choose from different languages. The webpage for this app is written in a foreign language as well as the website.
Free
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.appnotize.l
etmetalk
Quick Talk AAC
This is a simple low cost AAC app. You have pictures that talk.
Free
.99
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.almighty
cg.happytalk&hl=en
ribbler.quicktalk
Niki Talk
This is an AAC app with a different interface. The app gets
four and a half stars. The app is free to try but you have to pay
to use the full app.
Website with pricing: http://www.taptotalk.com/
PiktoPlus AAC Speech Symbols
Free
This is a free app that can be used for basic communication.
The app gets 4.2 stars.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=it.alessandrol
arocca.nikitalk
Free
To buy: http://www.nikitalk.com/Buy.aspx
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.limbika.
piktoplus
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YouTalk AAC
Aac Talking Tabs
This app gets 4.9 stars. The app allows people with nonverbal
communication to make basic choices. You can pick yes or no.
You can set the app to have several pictures to pick from.
This app gets a 4.8 star rating. The app has pictures and
words to help you communicate.
Free
Free
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=it.ac19.aac
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.youtalka
ac
Speech Assistant AAC
This is a text to speech app. The app gets a 4.4 star rating. You
can type what you want or you can use tiles that have words
on them.
Free
Quick Talk AAC
This app gets 4.5 stars. It has many features.
Free
ribbler.quicktalk
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nl.asoft.speec
hassistant
AAC speech communicator
This app is an AAC app. The interface is similar to many of the
other common AAC apps that are out there. This app gets 4.2
stars.
Free
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.epfl.andr
oid.aac_speech
GADAczek AAC
This app gets 4.6 stars. The app has some good features. The
app is free but the website has services that are paid.
Free
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dicosc.st
epmowik
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AAC YesNo – Female
This is the equivalent to a switch that says yes or no.
Free
i_AnnaSpeak2233.YesNo
Male version:
i_AnnaSpeak2233.YesNo_male
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C HAPTER 25
Links to
Websites
S ECTION 1
Top Windows 8 apps
Top Windows 8 apps
Best Apps for Windows 8
http://www.theverge.com/2013/12/25/5231308/best-windo
ws-apps
There are some people that do own tablets and phones made
by Microsoft. You can get many of the mainstream apps that
you find on other devices. I have provided these links so that
you can find some apps on your own. You can also look for
apps for your personal computer. I believe that Microsoft at
some point will make a resurgence and go after a niche in the
tablet market. Even if they don’t the iPad/tablet revolution
has influenced Microsoft to the point that your personal computer will look different in the future. Many of these advancements will show on your PC.
Surface
http://www.microsoft.com/surface/en-us/support/apps-andwindows-store/start-and-close-apps
Windows 8.1 FAQ
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/windows-rt-f
aq
Lifehacker’s list of Windows Apps
http://lifehacker.com/lifehacker-pack-for-windows-our-list-o
f-the-best-windo-787533613
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Windows 8 Education Apps Impact Learning
Microsoft Education Store
http://www.k12blueprint.com/apps/windows8
http://www.microsoftstore.com/store/msusa/en_US/edu
Search for Windows Apps
Microsoft’s Volume Discount Information
http://www.microsoftstore.com/store/msusa/en_US/list/Po
pular-apps-for-Windows-8/categoryID.67741000
http://www.microsoft.com/licensing/licensing-options/for-in
dustries.aspx#tab=2
Windows Phone Education apps
Microsoft in Education
http://www.windowsphone.com/en-us/store/top-free-apps/e
ducation/education
http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/education/buy-license/ove
rview-of-how-to-buy/default.aspx#fbid=IhEIIQLQ2Wn
Windows Phone Top Free apps
http://www.windowsphone.com/en-us/store/top-free-apps
Windows Education apps on Pinterest
http://www.pinterest.com/PILnetwork/windows-8-education
-apps/
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S ECTION 2
Macintosh Apps
Lifehacker’s list of best Mac Apps
http://lifehacker.com/lifehacker-pack-for-mac-our-list-of-the
-best-mac-apps-635303836
When we think of apps we often think of tablets or iPads. However, the term also now applies to regular computers. In the
past we would have used the word software to describe a computer program. Today we could use the word app or software
to describe a program that runs on your computer.
Many of the apps you can find on your iPad or iPhone are also
available on your Macintosh computer. This is important to
know because at times it creates opportunities by using the
same apps on your computer. Many of the apps that are available on your iPad are not available on your Macintosh. The
two different apps stores are not the same.
This link below is to the Macintosh App Store:
http://www.apple.com/osx/apps/app-store.html
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S ECTION 3
Google Chrome Apps
The Google Chrome Store
https://chrome.google.com/webstore/category/app/8-educat
ion
Good apps will eventually end up on all the major platforms
with a few exceptions. Google Chrome apps have most of the
major players. You can get the most popular apps that you can
find on other platforms at the Google Chrome Store. This is
good news because a number of schools these days are Google
schools and are investing in Chromebooks. You do not need a
Chromebook to use Google Chrome apps. All you need is to install the Chrome browser and have a gmail account to login
with. Now, schools that are a Google school would already
have that. If you are not a Goolge school then the gmail accounts are still free but you do not have administrative oversight. Some apps work very well on a PC and others are just
different when you remove the tablet. For a school that wants
to use apps but don’t have the cash then this might be the
way. This might also be a way to use apps in classrooms that
don’t have tablets. Most schools cannot afford to have a tablet
for each student.
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Websites to use with a Tablet
There are many websites that you can use to create a project
on. More and more websites are being configured to work on a
mobile device like an iPad. It is going to become standard using websites on an iPad or tablet. Many education websites either can be used on a tablet or will be in the future. It is a good
idea to use many different educational websites with a tablet
as part of an educational strategy to teach students.
200 Free Kids Educational Resources: Video Lessons, Apps,
Books, Websites & More
Many of the apps within the guide also have websites that do the
same thing. If this is the case then you can use the websites on a
PC or a Macintosh computer. Some websites need Flash. If that is
the case then you can use Photon an app for the iPad that uses
Flash.
http://www.openculture.com/free_k-12_educational_resourc
es
21stcenturyschoolteacher.com
Photon
Honorable Mention
Photon is a browser that uses Flash. It is an iPad browser that
cost 4.99. The browser is fast and acts like a PC browser.
4.99
If you are looking for online projects to impress people and
you want something no has heard about in your school then
go to 21stcenturyschoolteachers.com.
http://www.21stcenturyschoolteacher.com/cool-websites.htm
l
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/photon-flash-video-player/id4
30200224?mt=8
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Educreations
Educreations makes an app of the same name. I used to wonder why so many people know about the app because there are
several similar free apps available. If you look at the website
you will see teachers that made amazing videos with the website and/or app. If you draw with Educreations on the internet
or the app you can post your lessons on the internet. The app
and website allows you record your voice with the picture being whatever you put on a whiteboard. You can import pictures and annotate diagrams. If you use a PC then you should
buy a decent microphone. If you use your iPad then you are
set. This is an easy productive way to flip a classroom.
http://www.educreations.com/
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Doing Research with a Tablet
If you take out your library card and type in your number online then you can access the library. You can do
this from your local library branch’s website. There are
numerous online databases that you can search. There is
a ton of information from reliable sources. Every student
should have to do this on a regular basis in school and
for preparation for college. Colleges and Universities today have library databases that can be accessed online to
find reliable sources. All students are expected to use it
when doing research. You can find articles day and
night.
Many schools subscribe to different websites and online
databases. We should not rely on Wikipedia and Google
for all of our information. It is important to teach research skills. An iPad becomes a more powerful tool
when people know how to do online research through
many different reliable online databases.
In the school system I work in we have Quest as part of
our X2 Aspen database. Every student and teacher can
use multiple online reliable databases to research just
about any topic. You can go to each specific schools
websites and find library resources on the correct webpage. Each school has a section for the library and links
to many valuable resources. You have to look at what
resources each school has.
Other free online resources:
ERIC
Within the ERIC Collection, you will find records for:
Journal articles represented by a summary.
http://www.eric.ed.gov/
Questia
http://www.questia.com/
This is a collection of books and journal articles in the
humanities and social sciences, plus magazines and
newspaper articles.
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The Free Library
Newspapers from all around the world
that you can search. There is a ton of information from
reliable sources. Every student should have to do this
on a regular basis in school and for preparation for college. Colleges and Universities today have library databases that can be accessed online to find reliable
sources. All students are expected to use it when doing
research. You can find articles day and night.
http://www.ipl.org/div/news/
http://www.mln.lib.ma.us/electronic/wel1.htm
World Book
Citationmachine
http://www.worldbookonline.com/wb/Login?ed=wb
http://citationmachine.net/
Google Books
Citing a source
http://books.google.com/
Noodlebib
Info please
http://www.noodletools.com/login.php
http://www.infoplease.com/
Citing a source
Pro-quest Newspaper Database
EasyBib
http://proquest.umi.com/pqdweb
This app is free and it is designed to write bibliographies for you. You type in a title and it searches for the
full bibliography. It can make something that is stressful look easy at times. It has a feature called scan. You
can take a picture of a book and the title page.
http://www.thefreelibrary.com/
The Free Library offering online reference products.
IPL.org
Massachusetts Library System
If you take out your library card type in your number
online. You can do this from your local library branch’s
website as well. There are numerous online databases
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App:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/easybib/id43676818
4?mt=8
Website: http://www.easybib.com
Search Engines:
Duck Duck Go
This is an interesting search engines if you want quick
results.
https://duckduckgo.com
More links:
http://library.sau.edu/bestinfo/Default.htm
http://websearch.about.com/od/internetresearch/a/n
ewsreference.htm
http://oedb.org/library/features/best-online-researchsites
Picsearch
Picsearch filters out inappropriate pictures that you
might find in another search engine. If you are having
children search for pictures this is a safer website to
work with.
http://www.picsearch.com
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I NTERACTIVE 25.1 Research
Most research is going online and is going to
be done with computers. Name a place that
provides online research to students?
A. Local Library
B. School Library
C. State Library website
D. All of the above
Check Answer
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S ECTION 6
Special Education iPad
Links
Autism Speaks Apps:
http://www.autismspeaks.org/autism-apps
GeekSLP.com
Lauren has an awesome Pinterest board. I have great
respect for people in the field that share information
that can help people.
http://www.pinterest.com/lasenders/
http://www.geekslp.com/category/apps/device/ipad-2
/
Apple for Special Education:
This is a link on Apple’s website to information about
how Apple’s products can help special needs children.
Youtube.com Channel Apps for Children with Special:
http://www.apple.com/education/special-education/
http://www.youtube.com/user/a4cwsn
Assistive Technology Blog Podcast on iTunes
OT's with Apps:
This is a popular blog about assistive technology.
http://otswithapps.com/apps-by-occupational-perfor
mance/
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/assistive-technol
ogy-blog/id457416632
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Apps as Assistive Technology (AT)
This is a page with a lot of links to assistive technology
apps.
http://www.mainecite.org/index.php/apps-as-assistiv
e-technology-at
Find apps for Sped:
http://bridgingapps.org/map/
AT Blog
http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/
Sped app reviews
http://www.friendshipcircle.org/apps/
AppforAAC
http://appsforaac.net/welcome?page=1
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S ECTION 7
A blog about teaching with the iPad
iPad App Links
http://teachingwithipad.org/
iPad Resources for Administrators
Links:
http://www.mhric.org/ipad/
Apple’s volume purchasing program:
http://www.apple.com/education/volume-purchase-pr
ogram/faq.html
This is a links page to a ton of educational apps on
iTunes. You can also find links to other links pages for
different categories of apps.
https://itunes.apple.com/us/genre/ios-education/id6
017?mt=8
Apps in Education: Apps for Grading Assessments
http://appsineducation.blogspot.com/2012/02/apps-f
or-grading-assessments.html
This website review different categories of apps:
http://appadvice.com/appguides
Mind Leap
Quixey is a search engine for apps.
http://www.mindleaptech.com
https://www.quixey.com/
100 best iPad apps by PC Magazine
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http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2362572,00.a
sp
Best Science Apps for iPad http://edtech411.com/?p=1331
40 Coolest iPad Apps for Language Learners
http://www.onlinecollege.org/2011/09/19/40-coolestipad-apps-for-language-learners/
Ed Tech Teacher
http://edtechteacher.org/index.php/teaching-technolo
gy/mobile-technology-apps/ipad-as
This gives an excellent list of apps for project oriented
learning.
Set up an iPad classroom.
http://ipadschools.wikispaces.com/Managing+a+Class
room+Set+of+iPads
It shows you obvious things you should do when setting up iPads. It talks about storing the iPads, what to
do when you first get the iPads and student management. The site also recommends apps by subject areas.
There are a ton of links and information at scresa.org.
http://www.sccresa.org/toolsforschools/ipads/
Cybraryman's has the best links page for everything.
http://cybraryman.com/ipad.html
This YouTube Channel has a ton of iPad app reviews.
http://www.youtube.com/user/Simplek12Team?featur
e=watch
http://teachingwithipads.com/
This teaches you how to set up iPads to a projector.
YouTube Channel App Reviews - CrazyMikesapps
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http://www.youtube.com/user/crazymikesapps
This is a Youtube.com Channel about apps.
This website has links to some interesting interactive
books:
http://appadvice.com/appnn
iCopilot - Navigate your iPhone & iPad
http://www.youtube.com/user/icopilot1?feature=watc
h
iPadagogy is a Youtube.com Channel that reviews and
explains apps:
http://www.youtube.com/user/iPadagogy?feature=wa
tch
App Crawler is an app search engine.
Ms. Judd’s Games Blog
This blog has a number of apsp listed that look interesting.
http://www.mrsjuddsgames.com/blog/
Please share the information you learn in this book
with your colleges and check back for more updates.
Thank you very much for reading.
http://appcrawlr.com/
By John O'Sullivan
I NTERACTIVE 25.2
Thank You
This website ranks apps.
http://www.padgadget.com/ipad-apps-tracker/17/1/1/
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