Category Archives: Sources for Quality App Reviews
Our apps for Special Education list is HERE!!!
Posted in Apps and Mobile Learning, How to learn more!, Opinion, Permanent Resources, Sources for Quality App Reviews, Teaching and Learning, Tools & Resources
Katie Lyon March 21, 2012
Katie Lyon March 21, 2012
You asked…..and we listened! We are so excited to bring you our apps for Special Education list. Starting with just 60 of our favourites (It was SO hard to choose!), this list is a growing and active list so be sure to check in from time to time as it promises to get bigger. We are aware …
Weally Wonderful Apps V3.0
Posted in Apps and Mobile Learning, Sources for Quality App Reviews, Web links
Gerry Kennedy February 28, 2012
Gerry Kennedy February 28, 2012
Weally Wonderful Apps V3.0 is a new update. It has about 80 new entries so it has grown since Version 2.0. Download Weally Wonderful Apps (MS Word docx 804 KB) – Use Firefox to download if you have problem with saving the file under Internet Explorer. Download Weally Wonderful Apps (zip 688 KB) If you don’t have Microsoft …
Weally Wonderful Apps V2.0
Posted in Apps and Mobile Learning, Sources for Quality App Reviews, Web links
Gerry Kennedy December 5, 2011
Gerry Kennedy December 5, 2011
Weally Wonderful Apps V2.0 is an update of the Version 1.0 document. I have added categories that are more descriptive and so the resource should be more user-friendly. Quite a few new apps have been added as well as some new resources and links to articles. I hope that this 13 page document will be useful for educators, …
Weally Wonderful Apps V1.0
Posted in Apps and Mobile Learning, Sources for Quality App Reviews, Web links
Gerry Kennedy November 10, 2011
Gerry Kennedy November 10, 2011
I have created a new resource in MS Word that just applies to Apps – thus ‘Weally Wonderful Apps’. It is Version 1.0 and has an introductory page and then is followed by six pages of links to resources, articles, reviews. Best-Of sites and teaching and learning supports for people working within education and therapy. It will definitely …
The trouble with lists …
Posted in Sources for Quality App Reviews, Tools & Resources
Ian Bean September 12, 2011
Ian Bean September 12, 2011
Like many colleagues, I am very interested in how new technologies are being used to classrooms to support learners with communication, cognitive and other difficulties. Right now I’m researching the use of ipads. Like many of you I see these in schools and I’m constantly being asked for recommendations of the best apps to use. My research has …
iPhone, iPad and iTouch apps for people who have low vision, and teachers of students who have a vision impairment (Updated to include the iPad 2)
Posted in Accessibility and Access, Apps and Mobile Learning, New Technologies, Sources for Quality App Reviews, Tools & Resources, Web links
Anita Raftery April 4, 2011
Anita Raftery April 4, 2011
I’ve trialled all the magnification apps listed in the app magnification chart, some are user friendly and have good quality screen magnification combined with the capacity to quickly refocus and zoom. Others are less functional. I’ve also listed some apps that teachers may find useful when conducting disability awareness or simulation sessions. I’ve not found any apps with …
Visual Support Apps for iPod/iPad
Posted in Apps and Mobile Learning, Sources for Quality App Reviews, Tools & Resources
Charlene Cullen March 28, 2011
Charlene Cullen March 28, 2011
Visual supports are a part of our everyday lives. Diaries, calendars, shopping lists, maps, brochures and photos are just some of the many ‘visual aids’ we use regularly to help us recall, understand, learn, communicate and control our lives. Where would we be without them?
What’s APPropriate: Using iTunes to Find Gems for Your Students in the App Store
Posted in Apps and Mobile Learning, Conference 2010, Favourite Sites, New Technologies, Sources for Quality App Reviews, Tools & Resources
Jane Farrall June 1, 2010
Jane Farrall June 1, 2010
I am still bubbling over with ideas and enthusiasm following the fabulous Inclusive Learning Technologies conference last week! What an amazing collection of people, presentations and technology. I promised a few people who were unable to get into the “What’s APPropriate: Using iTunes to Find Gems for Your Students in the App Store” session that I would blog …
