Using an Ipad to teach English

Why use an Ipad Using an Ipad to teach is a good Idea as teachers can access more information in order to help get the most they can out of the given topic as well as teaching the Ipad can also help students as they can record presentations for class which will enable a teacher to see the knowledge a student has in another way as well as students being able to speak there essays which then turn into written ones for students that may struggle with writing long essays.

Useful tools for students O Write pad - A text editing software that allows users to enter text simply writing with your finger on the touch screen in either landscape or portrait mode employing your own handwriting style. It also allows easily switching between the handwriting recognition and the standard iPhone keyboard. O d 2 u - A world - class voice recorder with the one of the world ’ s top Transcription Services to provide you with the best dictation and transcription solution available. Record, edit and upload a digital recording then have the file accurately and efficiently transcribed to text anywhere, at any time. All you need is an Internet connection O Speak it ! Text to Speech - new word highlight feature ( each word is highlighted as it is spoken ). This feature requires the keyboard to be up to activated ; max voice speed has been increased to 400 words per minute. O Audio Note - is an app that mimics the functionality of the Live Scribe Smartens. The app will record audio while you are in a lesson. The app will sync the audio to where you write or draw on the Ipad. You are able to the simply tap on a word and the audio will start to play. There is no need to search through your audio. Instead you can write a keyword down when a topic is being discussed. The app will help you write down only the essentials and let you use audio for the rest of your note taking. The notes you take will actually be highlighted as you play back your recording. You can use drawing or typing to enter your notes. This is a must have app for those that want to sit back and relax in the next lecture or meeting.

Helpful course tools O Shakespeare app - Page Turning, Settings, Menus & Table of Contents Uniquely Designed Rich Graphical User Interface Designed with focus on reading, menus and settings are out of the way but easily accessible. Intuitive Design, Sun Table of Content System, 3 D Page Turning, Search, Bookmark O Poetry apps - there are many different poetry apps so no matter what type of poetry is being taught there is an app for it. O There are also a lot of other apps along these lines that can help a teach get the most out of the given topic and lessons

Book search tools O Download books – iBook ’ s - iBook ’ s includes the iBookstore. Browse your library on a beautiful bookshelf, tap a book to open it, flip through pages with a swipe or a tap, and bookmark or add notes to your favourite passages. O Quote book - Quote Book is a fully featured book of quotes which allows you enjoy words of wisdom wherever you are. Specifically designed to utilize the features and navigation of the iPhone, this application allows you to browse, bookmark your favourite quotes, easily add your own quotes and even a quote to your family and friends. O These apps and others like them ensure the teacher can get the most they can out of the books that go with the courses.

Extra help O Oxford dictionary app O Cambridge English grammar app - A massive bundle of fun grammar activities with imagery and sound, written specially for intermediate learners of English. Turn spare time into study time, and strengthen your grasp of English grammar. O These apps can be downloaded in order to make sure the students learn to write essays and coursework with correct grammar and English insuring they get the best grades they can.