Color Car

ColorCar

ColorCar is an app that teaches students with autism their colors by using a fun interactive game. Students learn how to pronounce the name of the color along with learning how to spell it as well. After the students are proficient in word recognition and identification they then can play "Find That Car." This activity commands the student to select the color of the car that is moving along with the parked cars as well. Color Car is IEP based, measuring the students progress.

http://www.autismspeaks.org/autism-apps/colorcar

Posted on November 19, 2014 .

Autism Timer

Autism Timer

Autism Timer is an app to help students transition from one task to another without becoming upset. This app allows the student to see how much time he or she has left to complet the assignment. The timer can be set to a green, yellow, and red light allowing the student to see quicky how much time they have left. After the time is up it will then beep and vibrate displaying a white and black checkerd flag.

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/autism-timer/id409539780?mt=8

Posted on November 19, 2014 .

iEarned That

iEarned That

iEarned That is a motivational tool to help children develop good behaviors within the classroom earning points for their behavior. This app helps children with special needs who have behavior problems, be able to reach tangible goals that either the parent or teacher has set. This app is very effective because it keeps students interested in reaching goals by rewarding them with good behavior.

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/iearnedthat/id366144564?mt=8

 

Posted on November 19, 2014 .

IOS for Special Education

IOS for Special Education

This app is available on any Apple product. The app helps students with disabilities, in areas such as  literacy, vision and hearing problems. Physical and motor skills can also be advanced by using this app as well. Teachers can minimize visual stimulation by liminting access to a single app and students can use face time and camera to communicate with more than just words. Additional apps work within this app helping autistic students communicate better by using their iPad and or iPhone.

https://www.apple.com/education/special-education/ios/


Posted on November 19, 2014 .

My Lines

My Lines is an app that can serve as a valuable tool for memorizing lines, presenting the script in a way that shows the lines of the actor's role separate from those of the rest of the cast. This is very helpful for students to memorize lines for a monologue or play they are working on. 

 

  http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/my-lines/id393204594?mt=8 
Requirements: Compatible with iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad. Requires iOS 3.0 or later 
Price: $9.99

Posted on November 19, 2014 .

Theater Blocking

Originally designed by a stage manager with performers in mind,  Theater Blocking is an app that enables those in the performing arts to block their theater rehearsals or performances simply, even on the phone. Features include several stage layout options and multiple color selections, and the ability to move forward as well as backward between blockings. This is great for teachers because it helps keep rehearsals organized and help students remember what blocking they have decided on.

 

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.montysmagic.TheaterBlocking&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5tb250eXNtYWdpYy5UaGVhdGVyQmxvY2tpbmciXQ..

Posted on November 19, 2014 .

Teleprompt+

Teleprompt+ is a simple yet powerful professional teleprompter for the iPad that offers flexibility and easy prompting for presenters, lecturers, students, teachers, broadcasters, podcasters, filmmakers, musicians, business professionals, or anyone who would benefit from having a powerful visual aid while engaged in public speaking.  

 

http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/teleprompt+-for-ipad/id364903926?mt=8 
Requirements: Compatible with iPad. Requires iOS 4.2 or later. 
Price: $14.99

Posted on November 19, 2014 .

Scene Partner

 Scene Partner is an app that helps performers learn their lines and get off book as quickly as possible. Users can use their own scripts, or choose from an increasingly lengthy selection of titles from Publisher e-Scripts. This is a great tool teachers can use with students in order to help them memorize lines for a monologue assignment or for a production. 

https://www.scenepartnerapp.com/

Posted on November 19, 2014 .

Technical Theatre Assistant

Technical Theatre Assistant is an application intended for stage crew members involved in construction. This application allows carpenters to generate cut-lists and diagrams for set pieces and has calculators to help with carpentry tasks. This would be great to help teachers collaborate with students while putting a production together.

The source code for this project is available on Github! Feel free to modify the program to fit your needs, and submit it to me if you think everyone else could benefit.

https://github.com/zgrannan/Technical-Theatre-Assistant/

Posted on November 19, 2014 .

Educreations

Educreations

Educreations is an interactive whiteboard and screencasting tool. This app is free and compatible with iPads. Teachers can create short instructional videos and share them instantly with their students. It also gives students the option to help other students on topics through this app. I would use this app in my classroom to make reviews for lessons, give additional instruction outside the classroom, and free up class time for hands-on learning and projects.


How it works:

After making your Educreations account, you can create classes that students can join. Your lessons will be synced automatically between teacher and student iPads. Students without iPads can access classes and lessons on the Educreations website. Your Educreations account securely keeps up with your lessons so that they are available whenever and wherever you may need them. Lessons can be shared via link, email, messages, Facebook, Twitter, blog, or website.


Link:

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/educreations-interactive-whiteboard/id478617061?mt=8

Posted on November 19, 2014 .