Tag Archives: App Review

Leo’s Pad 1 & 2

Posted on January 15, 2013 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

 Leo’s Pad is a relatively new app for preschoolers created by Kidaptive and designed by Stanford University featuring interactive and animated appisodes of adventures in science. Leo’s Pad Appisode 1 (free; iPad) has been available since mid December with Leo’s Pad … Continue reading →

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More Customizable Apps

Posted on January 12, 2013 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

OT’s with Apps Customizable Apps List Judi Sweeney’s customizable apps list is a great resource for apps that can be modified to support the unique needs of individuals with disabilities for work task at school or independent living or work skills. With … Continue reading →

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Customizable Apps

Posted on January 10, 2013 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Customizing apps seem to be essential when using mobile devices to support  special needs individuals whether in the community or in the classroom. Prior app reviews have listed many app that provide options for individual needs, situations or curriculum tasks. I would guess … Continue reading →

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Apps4Stages Wiki

Posted on December 31, 2012 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Looking for apps that fit the characteristics of your students? Familiar with Stages© Framework from Cambium, produced by Madalaine Pugliese? “Stages© framework takes a research-based approach to defining developmentally appropriate observable learner characteristics for each Stage and recommends features to consider … Continue reading →

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Panther Technology Apps on Sale Thru End of Year!

Posted on December 30, 2012 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Panther Technology  has produced several apps geared to students with motoric challenges that provide alternative access modes to classroom tasks. Their apps are on sale through the end of the year: Panther Writer – iPad app now 14.99 is their … Continue reading →

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Write for School App – Customizable Letter Formation Instruction

Posted on December 24, 2012 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Write for School Device Compatibility: iPad Cost: 6.49 Developer: Little Caradams Pty Ptd App Description: Write for School is an educational app featuring manuscript upper and lower case letters, number formation, letter blends and vowel formation instruction for primary aged … Continue reading →

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Educational Apps for Sale…

Posted on December 17, 2012 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Educational Apps for Sale  (part of Digital StoryTime) has a few great deals on iPad apps previously reviewed but now at reduced prices:       Book Creator for iPad – (Was 4.99 now 1.99 ) This app allows unlimited creation of books … Continue reading →

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Alien Buddies – Coming to Town for Free App Friday

Posted on December 12, 2012 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Heads up! The folks at Artgig Studios are providing a holiday gift – Alien Buddies – Free on December 14th! Stock the fridge with eggnog and put out your finest fruit cake, the Alien Buddies are coming to town! This Holiday Season … Continue reading →

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Infinitec Screen Cast on Alternative Keyboards for the iPad by Mary Bettlach

Posted on December 12, 2012 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Mary Bettlach from Infinitec, presents an Infinitec screen cast on Alternative Keyboards for the iPad as presented by Scott Marfillius and Kelly Fonner at the 2012 Closing the Gap Conference. Mary Bettlach shares the following iPad keyboard alternatives in her 5 … Continue reading →

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Wince – Don’t Feed the Worry Bug! eBook App

Posted on December 9, 2012 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Wince- Don’t Feed the Worry Bug! (2.99) is one of a number of iPad/iPhone e-book apps written by Andi Green at iMagine Machine featuring the Worry Woo characters who deal with emotional wellness and self-awareness.  Wince, one of the Worry Woo characters,  in this eBook starves … Continue reading →

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