Apps for Learning Disabilities
FOR LEARNING, DEVELOPMENT, and RECREATION
We are compiling and reviewing APPS that will help with success:
Reviewed Education Apps from Scribd
APPS FOR ADHD
"My Special Needs Network" App recommendations
N-Back task apps. I usually recommend around 20 minutes per day prior to homework to improve working memory capacity and prime students for the rest of their homework tasks - any of them will do and most are free
APPS FOR READING
Reading Rockets has an extensive list of apps for reading. It is a great website for understanding and remediating reading difficulties.
APPS FOR MATH
APPS FOR THE OLDER STUDENT
http://www.nvcc.edu/faculty-and-staff/disability-resources/technology-tools/
http://www.collegelevelapps.html
http://dss.cua.edu/res/docs/Apps-that-Can-Help-You-Succeed.pdf
http://www.mireconsulting.net gmire@mireconsulting.net
LEARNING APPS FOUND AT ITUNES
App Name |
Price |
Add Price |
Function/ Impairment |
Description |
AudioNote |
4.99 |
Free (lite) |
Organization; Executive function; Note taking |
synchronizes notes and audio, automatically indexes your meetings, lectures, or study sessions; mimics the functionality of the LiveScribe SmartPens; free version allows 10 minutes per note/2 hrs max; paid version allows unlimited recording and emailing notes |
Awesome Note |
4.99 |
|
Executive function; Organization |
Insert text, images, maps, and drawings all in the same note; includes a to-do list, in app calendar, customized notes (icons, fonts, themes), passcode protection, email notes, set due dates, repeating tasks, and prioritize tasks; organize notes into folders; syncs with Google Docs/Evernote |
Best Kitchen Timer |
free |
|
Executive function; attention deficit; memory |
One timer up to 60 minutes; minute and a second visual indicator shows time is left ; You’ll be notified when your time is up even if you’re using another app or your device is locked. It can also repeat the sound alarm (up to 3 times) at the given interval if it was missed/snoozed. |
Brevity |
0.99 |
|
Spelling, writing |
Word complete for iPad; do not need to begin typing the word correctly – can type first letter and any other letters in the correct order – will provide a list of selections to choose from; add words to onboard dictionary |
Classes-Schedule/ Classes Lite |
1.99
|
free |
Executive function, Organization |
class scheduler - track schedule, homework & assignments, add notes, color code |
Complete Class Organizer |
4.99 |
|
Executive function, Organization |
Syncs audio recording with your notes ; also includes a grade calculator, importing of PDFs, Google Docs integration, organizing of class info, backup/restore through iTunes, auto-bullet in notes, in app web browser, date organizer, to do lists, in app calendar and search functionality |
Dictionary |
free |
|
LD, dyslexia |
content from dictionary.com and thesaurus.com; works offline |
Dropbox |
free |
|
Organization |
online web storage and synchronization service; create a Dropbox account, then upload files. Files will be synchronized on all devices with a Dropbox app. Can also share files with others, even if they do not have a Dropbox account. |
Educreations Interactive Whiteboard |
free |
|
|
recordable whiteboard - create lessons using images, voice and handwriting. Record your lesson while writing on the screen. Must create a free account at educreations.com. |
ePresenter/eAudience |
0.99 |
free std app |
|
electronic clicker app - ePresenter is the presenter app - create questions, polls & quizzes; audience can access the content either through eAudience (iPhone, iPad users) or any web connected device through the presenter app IP address |
EverNote |
free |
|
Executive function; organization note taking |
Evernote lets you take notes, capture photos, create to-do lists, record voice reminders--and makes these notes completely searchable, whether you are at home, at work, or on the go. Synchronizes with free web account to make everything available on any device |
Evernote Peek |
free |
|
Memory |
Turn your notes, audio and image in Evernote into study materials with Evernote Peek. Prepare for a quiz or brush up on a language by simply lifting your iPad’s Smart Cover, or by using our virtual smart cover |
GoodNotes |
3.99 |
free |
Executive function; Organization; Note taking |
Take handwritten notes, sketch diagrams, mark up pdfs, highlight; organize notes into notebooks, save pdfs within notebooks; free version allows only two notebooks |
GoodReader |
4.99 |
|
Study skills |
handles huge PDF and TXT files, manuals, large books, magazines, rendering 100 mb + ; mark-up PDFs, using typewriter text boxes, sticky notes, lines, arrows, and freehand drawings on top of a PDF file |
iAnnotate |
9.99 |
|
Study skills; Reading |
intuitive interface and comprehensive, customizable set of features let you annotate, manage, and share pdf documents; fully searchable Library -organize, find, and read your documents. |
inClass |
free |
|
Executive function; organization; memory |
Keep track of academic schedule, classes, notes, assignments; take notes (audio, video, text); alarms |
Inspiration/ InspirationLite |
14.99 |
free |
Organization; Writing |
Inspiration mapping software for iPad; Lite version allows 5 maps; paid version allows unlimited maps and access to templates |
iThoughtsHD |
9.99 |
|
Organization; task management |
Mind mapping, Task lists, Brainstorming, Project planning, Goal setting, Course Notes/Revision will import and export mindmaps to and from many of the most popular desktop mindmap applications |
iTranslate |
free |
voice rec add-in 0.99 |
Non-native language speakers; ELL |
translator - multiple languages; voice recognition add-in for a fee |
Learning Ally Audio |
19.99 |
|
Print Disability |
Gain instant access to Learning Ally's downloadable DAISY formatted books. Learning Ally membership required |
Minutes to Go |
0.99 |
|
executive function; attention deficit; memory |
Alarm and countdown timer; pause and resume timers |
myHomework |
free |
1.99 online account |
Executive function; Organization |
Track your classes, homework, tests, assignments, time & block based class schedules, beautiful calendar display, multitasking support; online account lets you sync to other devices, receive homework reminders |
NoteAbility |
4.99 |
on sale for 0.99 |
LD; Organization; Note taking; visual imp |
integrates handwriting, PDF annotation, typing, recording, and organizing; features synced audio (similar to SmartPen), multiple fonts, colors, styles, and sizes; can include photos, figures, and webpages. The text will automatically wrap around these objects. Can upload a PDF of note to Dropbox |
NotetakerHD |
4.99 |
|
Organization; Note taking |
Packing a wide array of note-taking options—multiple line thicknesses, colors, fonts, font sizes, finger-drawing input—plus the ability to import and mark up PDFs and insert and crop photos |
Outline Coach/ Outline Lite |
2.99 |
free |
Executive function; organization; writing |
helps you with the process of organizing thoughts to create an outline; paid version allows printing, emailing or uploading to Dropbox |
Pearltrees |
free |
|
Executive function; Organization |
collect, organize & share content from the web; Collect web pages and turn them into pearls; organize into pearltrees based on interests, categories |
|
free |
|
Organization |
read and save webpages for offline reading; save articles, video web pages |
Popplet |
4.99 |
free (lite) |
Organization |
an app for the web and iPad, where you can collect, curate and share your ideas, inspirations, and projects; brainstorming, mind mapping, diagrams, flowcharts, portfolio |
Prezi Viewer |
free |
|
|
View and present Prezi presentations |
Read2Go |
19.99 |
|
Print disability |
browse, search, download, and read books directly from Bookshare using your Bookshare membership, as well as read DAISY books from other sources |
Readability |
free |
|
Organization |
read and save webpages for offline reading |
Skitch |
free |
|
|
Get your point across with fewer words using annotation, shapes and sketches, so that your ideas become reality faster. |
Socrative Teacher/Student |
free |
|
|
electronic clicker app - Teacher is the presenter app - create questions, polls & quizzes; audience can access the content either through Student app (iPhone, iPad users) or any web connected device through the presenter app IP address and room # |
SoundNote |
4.99 |
|
Executive function; Note taking; Organization; visual imp |
Record audio while taking notes. The app will sync your audio up with your notes. The notes can be exported through email into another note taking system like Evernote. Mimics the LiveScribe SmartPen. |
Speak it! |
1.99 |
|
LD; Dyslexia; Print disability; visual imp |
Copy emails, documents, web pages, PDF files, and more; paste them into Speak it!, and have the text spoken back to you with the highest quality text to speech engine available anywhere. You can even create the same quality audio files of the text to speech which can then be emailed to anyone you like! |
Sticky Notes |
free |
|
Memory; visual imp |
Dictate or type notes; drag and drop to organize |
Study Blue |
free |
|
Memory |
Make flashcards with text and images. A free StudyBlue.com account is required to use this app; create one after installation. Creating flashcards on the app requires an Internet connection to function properly. Offline study mode. |
TED |
free |
|
|
access TED talks |
Timer+ |
free |
|
executive function; attention deficit; memory |
Countdown timer; allows multiple timers to run at once; able to save timers, and pause and resume timer; app does not need to be running for timers to run |
Typ-O |
4.99 |
|
Dyslexia; Spelling/writing |
A powerful word prediction engine and a sophisticated spelling error model to help you write, even if your spelling isn't perfect. The integrated synthetic voices let you inspect the word predictions before selecting them, and check your text before emailing or pasting it into other applications. |