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organize a search or web page by bookmarking pages to one page.

audiobooks which sink to the text of the book. The audiobooks are read by individuals. Most of the classic audiobooks are either free or very inexpensive. The recording is quite good and it synchronizes very nicely with text. It does not highlight the words as it reads but it will automatically turn pages when you get to the end of the page.

GoodReader for iPad $4.99 Here you have an option to type text directly on PDF pages, you can highlight paragraphs like a yellow marker or annotate pages using the various freehand drawing tools.

provides a nice template that elementary school students can use to write about and reflect on the characters in their favorite stories. The template is quite simple to use. Students enter the name of a story and the name of their favorite character on the first page. On the next pages students list ten attributes of the character. The Character Scrapbook also allows students to create pictures of their favorite characters.

The program is set up so that the user's core vocabulary is all on the first page and then you can link and branch out from these core words. The main page consists of 120 buttons (8x15) but you, the programmer, have the ability to "open" only the words that you want available to the user

Note: Click the Journal Jar to pick a new Journal Topic. YouTube Video - See it in Action! To get the full experience, run Journal Jar App on your mobile device. Got a camera on your mobile device? Scan the image with any QRCode Reader App (eg. Free Red Laser App in AppStore) to go directly to the app. Apple devices (iphone /ipod / ipad): Visit this page on your mobile browser & "Add to Home Screen" Android devices: Visit this page on your mobile browser:- (1) Add to your Bookmarks. (2) Open the browser "bookmarks" screen. (3) Long-press the bookmark. (4) Select "Add to Home Screen"

accessible pages with Math Access, not sure if only good for screen readers?

create learning pages to memorize/learn. share your page with others.

Cruxbot is an interesting new web tool that helps to summarize web pages. With a simple bookmarklet tool, this tool reads through any site - presumably with a large amount of text - and it summarizes the content. The summary can be lengthened or shortened by the user and users can even identify keywords to focus the learning on a particular issue. Very cool idea which works fairly well.

9. Skimzee - Summarize The Web Skimzee is a Chrome extension we should have covered earlier because it could have given your online reading a boost. It tackles information overload by combining web page summarization with social media search and web feed aggregation. You can control the level of summarization in Skimzee with a slider on the app's interface. The extra information from other sources can help to give the material you are reading more context.

Magic Reader app, lets you turn the pages of a ebook on your ipad by turning your head. Have not tried this but it could be interesting

Design Science's page with information about text to speech tools and their ability to read math

Web page with information about text to speech tools that will read math done hin NMath HTML

automated bibliography, citation, research, and text highlighting tool that organizes content automatically generates a citation page for you. works best in Chrome or Firefox

Ot's with Apps wiki page

School district's page with links to spreadsheets for apps. It also looks like they have other good links for web 2.0 resources and Smart Board resources.

Projectbook lets you type notes in a variety of fonts, create outlines, handwrite, sketch, record audio, and take photos together on any page. It helps you stay on top of your projects and due dates with a flexible to-do manager. And, it automatically connects related notes, web clips, Word docs, PDFs and to-dos throughout your notebook, so you can find anything fast -- even if it's not organized. Projectbook understands the meaning of the words in your notes and documents, so it can gather all your information about any subject with just one tap. It also links key words in your notes to help you jump quickly between related information. And, because Projectbook stores everything safely on your iPad, it's always available instantly wherever you are, even without an Internet connection. No special subscriptions or Wi-Fi hunting required.

Turns any web page into a clean view for reading now or later on your computer, smartphone or tablet. does not work on explorer

ebook reader comparision page

The Alphabetimals characters can spell out any word that you would like. Just type in the word and it will be printed for you., Alphabetimals also offers free printable flashcards, an alphabet poster, and alphabet coloring pages. caution you can also use it to have it made onto stuff.