Guest Post: Book Creator App

Guest Post: Book Creator App

If you use an iPad in your class, then spending €4.49 on the Book Creator App will be the best money you will spend. You should be warned that this will be a very enthusiastic review of an amazing app. Many schools I have spoken to about buying iPads are under a...
Guided Access Function on iOS

Guided Access Function on iOS

I was only recently made aware of the Guided Access function within the iOS settings on iPhone/iPod and iPad. This function allows the parent/teacher to lock the device on a single app and allows you to control which functions are available. We have recently begun to...
Sort it Out App

Sort it Out App

The Sort it Out app is a great app for getting pupils, especially younger pupils or those with special educational needs, to sort out a variety of objects in a fun and interesting way. In each section of the app, the pupil is presented with a range of objects at the...
iSequences App

iSequences App

iSequences is a great app for younger pupils to develop skills in sequencing events in a story. It is suitable for all pupils but has been designed especially with autism pupils and other special educational needs pupils in mind. The app presents either three or four...
App Friday

App Friday

How many of you know about, or have heard of, “App Friday”? App Friday is a weekly promotion to highlight educational apps published each week on the App Friday home page. Every Friday, a grid of apps is published on the site at free or reduced prices. The site does...
Little Bird’s Internet Security Adventure App

Little Bird’s Internet Security Adventure App

Little Bird’s Internet Security Adventure, is a free children’s book for iPad produced by AVG, the anti-virus software company. It is aimed at parents and teachers of young children. The book is designed to help adults initiate conversations about Internet safety in...