Finding+Apps

= Finding More Apps =

Websites that Help Users Find Apps

__Apps in Education__ Blog with apps and educators recommendations

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__APPitic__ APPitic is a directory of apps for education by Apple Distinguished Educators (ADEs) to help you transform teaching and learning. These apps have been tested in a variety of different grade levels, instructional strategies and classroom settings.

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__Applications for Special Populations__ We hope that people will use this site to make informed decisions before downloading. Our purpose in creating this wiki is to foster collaboration around how applications can be used in unique ways to support learning in home, school, and therapy settings.

http://spedapps2.wikispaces.com/

__Apps in the Special Education Classroom__ A component of a resourceful blog by Glenda Hampton Anderson, special educator and Assistive Technology Consultant.

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__Apps for Autism__ Apps selected for learning support for individuals with Autism

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__Apps for Children with Special Needs__ Hundreds of video clips organized by category and by publisher.

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__Apps for Stages__ Based on cognitive and language developmental stages anchored in research and describing features for apps selected.

http://apps4stages.wikispaces.com

__Apps 4 Speech/Language__ The complete resource for apps for SLPs.

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__Apptivities__ Models for successful instructional practices with mobile devices collected by Apple Distinguished Educators. It’s the application of apps for learning.

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__Babies with iPads__ This blog is designed to document infants/toddlers with disabilities using an iPad to promote their development. I hope to show how this new technology can help children with disabilities develop their communication, play, pre-literacy, cognitive, visual/auditory and motor skills.

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__ [|Bridging Apps] __ We believe that it is more important to focus on the person who will be using the technology, rather than the device itself.

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__Common Sense Media__ Apps recommendations for families.

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__ConnSENSE Bulletin__ Apps for Education column by Carolann Cormier

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__Educational iPad Apps for Preschoolers__ a list of some educational iPad apps for Preschoolers, which are alphabetically arranged by category (ex: art/fine motor, articulation, books for preschoolers, play, language, etc.) and provides information on the function and price of each app.

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__Education Apps Reviews__ A community effort to grade “educational apps”

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__GaMeS Lab__ The goal of the GAMeS Lab at Radford University is to design interactive mobile games and study the impact of these products on student engagement and learning.

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__Geek SLP__ Comprehensive source of education apps, accessories, how-to handouts.

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__iPad Academy__ Blog with tips and recommendations

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__iPads4Kids__ Apps for children with special needs and their friends.

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__iPads for Education__ This website is for educators who want to learn about using iPads in education. Here you will find information about the Victorian school iPads for Learning trial including specially selected apps, classroom ideas and technical tips.

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__iPhone, iPad and iPod touch Apps for (Special) Education__ E. Sailers/S. Sennott List of iOS apps for SLPs

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__iPod Touch and iPad Resources__ Susan Brooks-Young and Chris O'Neal maintain this LiveBinder site that collects resources from other sites as well as reviews and articles.

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__Jon and Emily's World__ Licensed therapists who have tested hundreds of apps so you don't have to.

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__Kathy Schrock’s Guide to Everything__ This page gathers all of the Bloomin' Apps projects in one place! Each of the images has clickable hotspots and includes suggestions for iPad, Google, Android, and Web 2.0 applications to support each of the levels of Bloom's Revised Taxonomy.

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__Karen Janowski__ Free Apps for Educators Google Doc

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__Lauren S. Enders, MA, CCC-SLP__ SLP/Augmentative Communication Consultant/Assistive Technology Consultant

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__Lillie’s Pad__ The mission of this site is to be a resource for everything special needs related to the iPad and the iPhone. Whether it be apps, app giveaways, videos, music, news stories, accessories, links, helpful hints, etc.

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__Mobile Learning for Special Needs__ Wiki site accompanied by a FaceBook page and YouTube Channel supporting accessibility of devices as well as making apps recommendations and offering tutorials maintained by an Inclusive Learning Evangelist Luis Perez.

http://mobilelearning4specialneeds.wikispaces.com/App+Lists

__Moms with Apps__ Moms With Apps supports family-friendly developers seeking to promote quality apps for kids and families.

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__Not your Average Therapy Bag__ Here you will find free and inexpensive cell phone (or iPad) apps you can use in your school-based Occupational Therapy sessions.

http://notyouraveragetherapybag.wikispaces.com/

__Ohio Center for Autism and Low Incidence (OCALI)__ The Autism Center at OCALI provides a clearinghouse of information on research, resources and trends to address the autism challenge.

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__One Place for Special Needs__ A searchable resource of products and information of families with children with special needs

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__OTs with Apps__ The OT iTool Kit resource – review of apps and resources for OT's working with children and adults.

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__Pocket SLP__ Amazing apps for Speech-Language Therapy

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__Practical Autism Resources__ This site is dedicated to the support of the hard-working individuals who are key players in the lives of children with autism.

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__Simon Elliott__ The Free Mac Classroom [|__http://www.thefreemac.com__]

Free app list is now available as a free iBook to open and use on your iPad [|__http://itunes.apple.com/gb/book/thefreemac-classroom/id547618115?ls=1__]

__Smart Apps for Kids__ Reviews for apps for all learners, Top Ten, Giveaways, and more

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__Smarty Ears__ Smarty Ears was founded in December of 2009 by a practicing Speech-Language Pathologist certified by the American Speech and Hearing Association. Smarty Ears was the first company to create apps geared towards speech therapy for mobile devices.

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__Spectronics Blog__ Spectronics Inclusive Learning Technologies maintains an active blog that frequently recommends apps according to theme. There is a comprehensive main menu but you can also search for the theme of your choice.

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__Speech Gadget's SLP App List__ This spreadsheet is the work of Deb at www.speechgadget.com. It is meant to be a listing of apps that can be used for Speech/Language therapy or for speech/language development.

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__Speech Techie__ A look at technology through the language lens of Shawn Sweeney, CCC-SLP

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__Tactus Therapy Solutions__ The iPad and iPhone are valuable tools for acquired brain injury rehab. Our apps are designed specifically for this purpose, but other apps are also useful to target other goals or to support the therapist. A mobile touch-screen device loaded with the right apps can become a portable therapy toolkit all on its own! If you would like more information about using apps in adult neuro rehab, please contact us about continuing education options.

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__Technology in (Spl) Education__ This is a website to collect and share tools, hardware and applications available for the enhancement of technology in education with emphasis in Special education and organizes apps recommendations according to IEP goal areas.

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__The iPhone Mom__ We review iPhone apps for moms or anyone else looking to tap into the practical, personal or parenting potential of their iDevice.

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__The SLP Apps__ A resource list, managed by Sean J. Sweeney, CCC-SLP, for anyone interested in apps for mobile devices (iOS- iPad/iPhone/iPod, Android or BlackBerry) that have clinical applications. This is a collaborative document housed in Google Docs, and all with permission and sign-in can access or edit it, with the idea being that it will grow with everyone's contributions.

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__TherapyApp411__ Our mission is to provide reviews and other content regarding apps and devices from a therapists' perspective.

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__TiPS: Technology in Practice for S-LPs__ Everything iPad for Speech and Language Pathologists

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Apps that Help Users Find Apps

__AppShopper__ AppShopper keeps you up to date on the newest App Store apps, sales and freebies. Organize apps in your own customized Wish List and automatically get notified when there is a sale or update.

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__DiscovrApps__ Simply search for an app that you like or choose from one of our featured apps. We’ll show you how the apps you choose are connected in a massive, never-ending map of the App Store, and we’ll give you great recommendations for other apps to download.

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