1 THINK Successfully! Technology Helping Individuals Navigate Knowledge Successfully! The following pages contain categories of applications. There are literally thousands of applications with new ones appearing every day. For the purposes of this presentation, the applications sited were identified as useful tools for individuals to use in enhancing skills in communication, math, productivity, reading, teacher resources, and writing. There are a plethora of educational applications for all curriculum categories and I encourage you to browse itunes application site to learn more about them. In addition, there are many more categories of applications available such as, entertainment, health, finances, and productivity etc.. The applications presented are only a brief sample of what can be found within the category on itunes. Applications chosen for this presentation are not endorsed but were chosen as a useful tool for the identified category, had positive reviews, and were downloaded and critiqued for ease of use and having a good visual layout. That being said, it is recommended that each application be demonstrated to the intended student and have them critique their desire and ability to use it. Every individual has unique visual and audio preferences and if a student is matched to an application they do not desire, they will not use it. Indication was made if Apple s will utilize the identified applications; however, prices were not indicated in this handout. Also note if free or lite versions are available in addition to paid versions, some identified functions may not apply. Furthermore, some applications may not function out of WiFi range on itouch or or non activated iphone. Please note that these application reviews are current as of March 2010.
2 Communication icomm iphone OS 3.0 or Picture & Voice communication age for younger children *Free version is very limited $Fee; $26.99 Communication iconverse - Assisted Communication iphone OS 2.2.1 or 6 icons represent basic needs; icons provide visual and auditory representation Communication ipictureit iphone OS 2.2.1 or Communication Expressionist iphone OS 3.0 or Designed for travel but offers images for several categories Over 1,000 commonly used nouns with natural voice output; Use of cartoons & pictures $0.99 $29.99
3 Communication Locabulary Lite iphone OS 3.0 or Communication Look2Learn - AAC iphone OS 3.0 or Communication MyTalk iphone OS 3.1 or Communication Proloquo2Go iphone OS 3.0 or Audio output to express phrases, moods, restaurants and asking for assistance 80 Preloaded categorized photos paired with voice; Customizable by photo and voice Create personalized language set of images and audio; must synch with web tool; low subscription applies Fully expandable preloaded vocabulary of over 7,000 items; Natural sounding text-to-speech voices $24.99 $35.99 $189.99
4 Communication SmallTalk Aphasia iphone OS 2.2.1 or Communication Talk Assist iphone OS 3.0 or Communication Voice4U iphone OS 3.0 or Set of words and phrases for everyday situations using Lingraphica system; Mouth position videos Type into application and text-to-speech technology will voice the text; Allows for saving phrases & bookmarking 130 Preloaded icons paired with voice; Customize icons and audio $Fee $29.99 Math Calculator iphone Basic Calculator $Built in
5 Math Formulas Free - Formulas for Calculus iphone OS 3.0 or Formulas for Algebra, Geometry, Derivatives, Graphing, Hyperbolics, Integrals, Matrices, Trigonometry, etc. Math Free Graphic and Symbolic Scientific Calculator - PocketCAS lite iphone OS 3.0 or Function plotter and scientific calculator; matrix operations and symbolic derivatives Math Graphing Calculator iphone OS 2.2.1 or Plotter and scientific calculator $0.99 Organization 2DoLite iphone OS 3.0 or To do lists; voice notes; calendar; synch with outlook ; $6.99 Organization Organizer: To Do + Calendar + Lists iphone OS 3.0 or To do lists; calendar
6 Organization DataBox iphone OS 3.0 or Organization imindmap Mobile iphone OS 3.0 or Customizable template spreadsheets for lists Mind or concept mapping ; $1.99 Organization iplanner iphone OS 3.1.2 or Student Planner; Compose & Send email to teacher (stores contacts) & visit class website without leaving application $0.99 Organization iplanner Voice Edition iphone OS 3.0 or Calendar that utilizes text-tospeech to voice appointments $0.99 Organization Mental Note iphone OS 2.2.1 or Continual page note taking; voice recording; draw; text; photos; Email notes (uses quicktime for recordings) ; $1.99
7 Organization myhomework iphone OS 3.0 or Organization Organizer iphone OS 3.0 or Organization SimpleMindXpress iphone OS 2.0 or Notebook style for keeping track of classes, projects, homework, and tests; automatic color coding for upcoming, next day, and late assignments Supports Google Calendar; Enter text, shapes, emojis, photos, voice memos, and contacts (synchs with contacts) Mind or concept mapping ; $7.99
8 Productivity AirMouse iphone OS 3.0 or Productivity AppBox iphone OS 3.0 or Productivity Cram iphone OS 3.1.3 or Transforms iphone/itouch/ into wireless mouse for computer; single screen remote to control all web and media; full fledged dock mimics computer to activate dock items Numerous handy applications for reference and conversion etc. Create flashcards & synch with Cram for Mac; large database of created tests; use photos for visuals; Provides accuracy score; 20% discount on Cram for Mac with use of code: PRESENTATION ; $1.99 ; $.99 $4.99
9 Productivity Dictionary.com iphone OS 2.2.1 or Productivity Dragon Search iphone OS 3.1 or Productivity FlashCards iphone OS 2.0 or Productivity GoodReader IPhone OS 3.0 or 1,000,000 words for dictionary and thesaurus; audio pronunciation; word of the day Use speech to search online content from Google (or Yahoo or Bing), YouTube, Twitter, itunes, and Wikipedia Create text, audio, and photo combination flashcards; provides accuracy score Large document reader: PDF, MS Office; Apple iworks; HTML; supports audio and video $2.99 ; $.99
10 Productivity Money Journal iphone OS 3.0 or Productivity PrefixSuffix iphone OS 2.2.1 or Organizer-Style money management for income and expenses; graphing; take photos of receipts; monthly budget settings Search root words & their meanings; no internet required $3.99 $2.99 Productivity ReaddleDoc iphone OS 3.0 or Reading Barnes&Nobel iphone OS 2.0 or Built in reader supports PDF, MS Office, & Apple iworks; file manager ereader; free dictionary; 5 free classic downloads with account; search to purchase books $4.99
11 Reading Classics2Go iphone OS 3.0 or Reading ereader iphone OS 2.0 or Reading Eucalyptus iphone OS 2.2.1 or Reading Kindle iphone OS 3.0 or Electronic book with 60 classics; bookmarking; available in Spanish, French, and Portuguese Over 100,000 electronic books available for download and purchase; uses coverflow Over 20,000 free classics; organizes books and authors; increase font with finger pinch ereader; download and purchase electronic books; Bookmarking; add notes or highlight $9.99
12 Reading NeoKate iphone OS 3.0 or Reading Vook iphone OS 3.0 or Use clipboard to paste any text into application and have text read aloud with high quality voice; Additional voices available in separate application of Julie and Paul Offers text for the book and videos to enhance comprehension; dictionary built in for select words; Author information $Varies per book; Average $2.99 and up Teacher Resource BookBee iphone OS 3.0 or Latest on ebook & ereader news; help tips and videos for huge range of devices
13 Teacher Resource eduteacher iphone OS 3.0 or Review the best web tools and educational websites Teacher Resource iphone Life Magazine iphone OS 3.0 or Get iphone news; read reviews of applications; tips and tricks Writing Dragon Dictation iphone OS 3.1 or Converts dictation into text that can be emailed, texted, or placed onto clipboard to be pasted into any application that supports clipboard * version allows saving of dictation text for later edits
14 Writing ShapeWriter iphone OS 3.0 or Writing Take A Note iphone OS 3.0 or Writing Voice Memo Built in for iphone Use your finger to slide over keyboard as in spelling the word and intelligent algorithms convert to single strokes into intended word; word prediction & learns corrections; Email; Write, speak, draw, and take photo notes; place in custom categories; Email Create audio notes to Email or MMS; Allows editing ; $2.99; $7.99 $4.99 /built in
15 Writing WritePad iphone OS 3.0 or Converts handwritten text (print or cursive) to typed text; spell checker; when weblinks, Email, or phone numbers are added it will auto link to call, site, or email when touched; Email *Can use iphone stylus pen $1.99