There's an App for That

There’s An App For That

Lauren Kravetz Bonnet, M.A., CCC-SLP
lkravetz@gmu.edu
Jugnu Agrawal, M.Ed., M.Sc.
jagrawal@gmu.edu

A Review of the Literature

Bonnet & Agrawal, 2011

Research
• Handheld devices can leverage the power of
technology to enable all students to succeed (Gulchak,
2008).
• There is a direct correlation between the amount of
student learning and personal development and the
student involvement in the program (Astin, 1985).
• Teachers in this generation are more aware of the
motivational benefits from using technology in special
education (Rao, Dowrick, Yuen, & Boisvert, 2009).
• Due to the ubiquitous adoption of mobile devices in
our society, mobile technology offers a contextual and
authentic medium for learning (Fisher & Baird, 2007).

Research ((continued)
• In a study done in a graduate level History class, Vess
(2006) found that the use of iPod created a learner-
centered environment, created continuous engagement,
and active learning along with a strong sense of
community.
• Video iPod was found to be an effective instructional tool in
increasing independent responding of an individual with
developmental disabilities in a community based
employment setting. This also led to decrease in outside
prompting (Laarhoven et al. 2009).
• iPods were used with 8th grade literature classes. It was
found that students developed deeper understanding of
the concepts taught, were actively engaged and happy
(Bauleke, & Herrmann, 2010).

Benefits of Using Mobile Technology
• Mobility • UDL
• Integration/Access • Addresses working
• Relevance memory, specific needs,
• Information Management executive functioning
• Student Engagement • Learning stations/centers
• Differentiated Learning • Immediate feedback
• Academic Choice • Personalization
• Instant Classroom • Multi-sensory/interactive
Learning • Cost effective
More ways to access, participate, and demonstrate learning!

Communication
Proloquo2go Dragon Dictation

Tap To Talk TapSpeak

iComm iConverse

SmallTalk Aphasia Speak It


Math

Math Magic Pop Math iCalc
Math Brain

Clockmaster
Numberline Counting Bills
& Coins Units


Chicktionary 300

Language and Literacy

Chicktionary 300 Blanks Stanza BB Magic Lite

Kids Genius Word Magic YouNote Brain Box


Writing

Dragon Dictation Abc Pocket Use Your Grammar
Phonics Lite Handwriting Jammers

Writing Prompts Story Maker Madlibs Skill Builder Spelling


Science

Weather HD Discovery Channel NASA National Geographic

3D Brain AnimalSound How Stuff Works Video Science


History/Social Studies
Stack the States Brain Pop

On This Day D.C. Trip

USPresidents History Channel

Google Earth The White House


Art, Creativity and Innovation

Draw Free Spin Art Laser Lights Ooze

Zoo Sketch HD Art of Glow Fluidity Anemona


Music

Virtuoso Beatwave Shazam

Xylophone! HD Classical Guitar

Violin Solos DrumSet Classical Lite

MusicHouse lite Bonnet & Agrawal, 2011 Pandora Radio

Foreign Language

iSpeakSpanish iSpeak Arabic iSpeak Hindi

iSpeak Italian iSpeak French QTranslator American Sign
Language
Alphabet
Game

Spanish

Spanish Articulation Probes Spanish Grammar: Ser/Estar

Play2learn

Conjugation Nation Learn Spanish and Play


Productivity
Corkulous iWork

iThought Time Timer

iEarnedThat VisuoTimer

Wireless Keyboard
RewardChart

Organizers

First Then 2Do Lite My Classes Awesome Note

Evernote Stickies ShopListFree StudentLife
Organizer


Early Childhood
Wipe & Learn Swapsies Free

Alphabet Zoo ABCs and Me

Morning Routines The Wheels on the Bus

Farm Animals Photo Touch Alphabet ABA


Reference

Dictionary Curious George
Dictionary

Wikipedia

Google Maps

ABA

Function Class Feature What Goes
Together

What Rhymes Healthy Habits What Does Fruits & Nuts
Not Belong


Social Skills
Stories2Learn Off We Go - Plane

Going Places Off We Go - Dentist

AutismXpress Functional Skills System
EveryDay HD

Face-cards F Functional Skills System
Manners HD

Life Skills

iDress Functional Skills System
NextBus Hygiene HD

Everyday Skills Metro Functional Skills System
Community HD


Relaxation

Rain Stick Pocket Pond Bubble Snap

Newton’s Cradle SandSlides Disco Ball


Application Websites
• http://www.appolicious.com
• http://www.connsensebulletin.com/2011/01/
apps-for-education-update/
• http://www.momswithapps.com
• http://tnt.asu.edu/files/iPad_Newsletter_4-
11-11.pdf
• http://www.asha.org/SLP/schools/Application
s-for-Speech-Language-Pathology-Practice/

Conclusion
There's An App For That!


References
Astin, A. W. (1985). Achieving educational excellence: A critical assessment
of priorities and practices in higher education. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.
Bauleke, D. S. & Herrmann, K. E. (2010). Reaching the “iBored”. Middle
School Journal, 33-38.
Gulchak, D. J. (2008). Using a mobile handheld computer to teach a student
with emotional and behavioral disorders to self-monitor attention.
Education and Treatment of Children, 31, 567-581.
Fisher, M., & Baird, D. E. (2007). Making mLearning work: Utiliting mobile
technology for active exploration, collaboration, assessment, and
reflection in higher education. Journal of Educational Technology
Systems, 35(1), 3-30.
Laarhoven, T. V., Johnson, J. W., Laarhoven-Myers, T. V., Grider, K. L. &
Grider, K. M. (2009). Journal of Behavioral Education, 18, 119-141.
Rao, K., Dowrick, P. D., Yuen, J. W. L., & Boisvert, P. C. (2009) Writing in a
multimedia environment: Outcomes for high school students in special
education. Journal of Special Education Technology, 24, 27-39.
Vess, D. L. (2006). History to go: Why iteach with iPods. The History Teacher,
39, 479-492.

Contact Information

Lauren Kravetz Bonnet
LBonnet@gmu.edu

Jugnu Agrawal
Jagrawal@gmu.edu

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