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"iRead is a group of teachers in Escondido Union School District dedicated to the idea that digital audio can be a powerful learning tool for all students. iRead will give you a chance to create meaningful, curriculum-centered audio projects with your students. Teachers are using digital audio tools (iPods, mics, Garageband, iTunes, Keynote, etc. and various accessories) to improve reading processes. Teachers meet on a monthly basis to exchange ideas and strategies. We started in 2006-07 by collecting data about fluency rates - this has been very promising."

This app allows you to record yourself reading a story aloud that others can then listen to. Your recording shows up as a video in the upper corner of the page. The app offers 3 free books and subscription options for parents, schools, and librarians. They are offering free subscriptions for deployed military parents so be sure to share if you know someone who could benefit!