Reading Process

     Today, it seems like there is an app for everything. Including the reading and writing process. This might seem intimidating and a bit confusing at times, but apps do not have to be a scary thing. In fact, they can be really useful and helpful to helping our students develop their skills. The following apps are ones that I find very impressive and creative.

• StoriumEdu: This ones is almost like a card game. A card pops up and and gives the student a prompt or the beginning of a story, they then have to complete the story. I find this very creative and a fun way to get our students motivated.
• Action Words: This one helps students learn new action words, this is a fun way to get your students out of the habit of using the same words over and over.
• Dragon Dictation: This one records your speech as you talk. I like this one because this is something I find myself doing while I am on the go. If I have a thought I do not want to forget, it is easy to turn on the app and just say what you want to remember.

    These different apps are a fun way to help get our students engaged, but like with anything, distraction and boredom can creep in. I even find myself pulling up multiple browsers while trying to do my homework. There are many distractions when working in a world full of technology.