Inspiration Maps
Free mind mapping package which converts a mind map into a bullet point linear plan.
Notability
Paid for, a dyslexia friendly app for word processing. This is a good all round app which students prefer to as ‘Pages’. It is very easy to use and students can insert diagrams drawn by hand alongside text.
Dragon Dictate
Free, speech to text app.
Speak it
Paid for, an integrated iPad voice activated tool which can be used in word programmes and when researching information using Google etc. A text to speech app that reads aloud to the student anything on the iPad, from notes they have found using a search, to hearing their own work read aloud. The cursor moves along indicating the word that is being read.
Dexteria - Fine Motor Skill Development
Paid for, good app for motor skills and tracing letters so they can be written correctly.
Dyslexia Quest
Paid for, an excellent dyslexia app which allows memory and learning skills practise through visual and auditory games.
‘CGP’ Test & Learn apps for GCSE Science
Revision apps for iPod Touch, iPhone & iPad.
Each app includes:
- Hundreds of multiple- choice questions including explanations of each answer
- Course-specific coverage – AQA, Edexcel, OCR Gateway & OCR 21st Century
- Three game types – Best of 10, Sudden Fail &Time Trial
- Over 300 Q&A cards to test knowledge
- Progress tracking for each topic
- Achievement Awards — – ‘Revision Guide’ page references
Duolingo
Free, app to help with learning a language, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Italian, and English.
Brainscape
Free, allows the creation of flashcard for use on mobile devices
Clicker
Paid, choice of 4 Apps, each one focuses on one aspect of the ‘Clicker 6’ programme, suited to learners across the primary age range.
Educreations
Free, turns the iPad into an interactive recordable whiteboard. Can be used to create video tutorial with commentary
iBooks
Free app, students can listen to their GCSE novel, highlight, add notes and search for key quotes with ease.
Squeebles
Paid for, Maths apps, for the iPod and iPad for consolidation of addition and subtraction knowledge, times tables knowledge and division knowledge.
Note: Link is to bundle. Apps can be bought separately.
Achieve Level 4 Mathematics
Paid for. Skills Builder maths app. Useful app providing an opportunity for additional practice at home. Interactive questions, areas covered within level 4 maths include number and algebra, shape, space and measures, handling data, using and applying mathematics.
MathsWatch GCSE Grade C
Paid for, short DVD clips, separate downloads for GCSE Grade C, B and A for iPod and iPad.
Mystery Maths Town
Paid for, fun game at several levels to practise the four basic mathematical skills.
