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Great apps for SWDs

A page with links to apps. It rates the games on education , fun ect. Can search for apps according to age group.

iPhone/iPad app for the Australian Curriculum. Contrary to what it says on this page, the downloaded app is for version 4.1 of the curriculum

WDWDT: What did we do today? A new app that keeps teachers, students and parents in sync.

An app with a movie recorder, camera and audio recorder to store and collect student's learning and work samples.. I plan to use this app on my iPhone or iPad during my prac with a grade 1 class.. 

"February 1, 2014 Whether you're the parent of a child with a reading disability or an educator that works with learning disabled students on a daily basis, you're undoubtedly always looking for new tools to help these bright young kids meet their potential and work through their disability. While there are numerous technologies out there that can help, perhaps one of the richest is the iPad, which offers dozens of applications designed to meet the needs of learning disabled kids and beginning readers alike. Here, we highlight just a few of the amazing apps out there that can help students with a reading disability improve their skills not only in reading, writing, and spelling, but also get a boost in confidence and learn to see school as a fun, engaging activity, not a struggle. "

Great apps Amanda!! I'm in the process of teaching my six year old to read and write as she attends an all Chinese kindergarten and is not learning any English. After an eight hour school day she really resists any more work that I try to do with her, which is very frustrating for both of us. She does however LOVE the iPad and I'll be trying some of the kindergarten specific apps mentioned in the article. Hopefully she won't even realise she is learning while playing. When we return to Australia she will be behind in reading (as our main focus for her right now is Mandarin) and will require targeted help.

Very helpful site!! The world is changing and we (as future teachers) should all be exposed to all the various ways that we can engage students in constructing and actively engaging in their own learning. If I was a child with dufficulties in reading I would rather engage with an Ipad rather than any other traditional way of teaching. Again this site is a proof of what a useful tool ICT can be and the positive results it gives when used in the right way.

I have been following this teachers blog for the last week and a half as part of my PLN. Her most recent post, which contains a presentation she will be conducting includes a HUGE amount of apps for every imaginable topic- behaviour management, English, creativity etc etc

Sorry for my ignorance but how do you follow her blog? I am interested in the apps, good find.

Interesting article on how apps are being trailed in classrooms in 2013. Five apps are recommended and I have had positive experiences with Edmodo in particular as it is being used by my sons teachers.

Thanks you for posting this! I found it really helpful and interesting. Must just buy some of those apps now!

Thanks Taylor. I saw some of your suggestions too and am adding your Brain pop resource to my tool belt. I have seen this used in classrooms- very effective on smart boards especially for visual and kinaesthetic learners. I saw Brain pop used for a Unit on 'tall buildings'. The explanations, quiz, printout and games were a very engaging part of the lesson.

In response to my own question on twitter earlier, there are indeed programs that allow students to develop their own Apps, thanks to a quick google search. I think this would be a great introduction to the classroom to extend creativity and learn basic knowledge and skills to become innovative creators in the future

Huge list of apps for kindergarten use.

Offers a description of a range of different sites and apps that may be used by learners.

iphone, ipod ACARA app 

iPad app (teacher and student apps) which allows the creation and controlled sharing of interactive presentations including quizzes across a class of iPads.

A blog (and website) that details a range of apps suitable for Special Education. There is also information about other resources to purchase as well as support.

What happened to the old television learning curve when the most complex factors had to do with rabbit ear positioning? Technology has inundated us with great tools and given us access to heaps of information. But it's also burying us under an avalanche of options. For certain products, I can take the easy way out. My friend Isaac is one of those rare people who loves doing the research. If I need a new camera, I just call him. But even then, it's a challenge to get a simple answer without being confronted with a list of possible features.

some apps that may be useful in the classroom

"School Writing - the Must-Have App for all schools"