Now that we have talked about how to help students with the being able to pay attention, physically be able to write and have talked about technology to help with organization and idea generation it is time to talk about the most challenging aspect of teaching: motivating students to learn.
One of the best ways to do this is to make learning fun and interactive. The iPod touch is a fantastic way to engage students in learning. The following apps are great ones to help with the writing process:
A great site that has a list of writing apps with description and link and options for other genres of apps
http://appsineducation.blogspot.com/2011/06/12-ipad-apps-for-storytelling-in.html
Blurb Mobile - create your own stories on the iPod!
http://appadvice.com/appnn/2011/04/blurb-mobile-unleash-storyteller
ithought : brainstorming-concept mapping app
http://www.ipad-application-reviews.com/2010/05/ipad-app-review-ithought-hd/
instant poetry: a fun way to make poetry
Strip Designer: making comic strips - site also has links to other apps on the side
http://apps4ikids.com/2011/03/strip-design-make-your-own-comics-with-style/
Spelling Bus - engage students in their spelling
Spell That - can add your own spelling words
Dragon Dictation - a speech to text app - free - need wifi
Dictionary app - one of the many available
Memory Game : practice spelling words
Writing Tool Kit Demo - has list of reminders on the mechanics of writing and cueing
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