App Worth Investigating: Telestory

There is a free app available called Telestory, that you might want to look into. TeleStory lets students write, direct and star in their own television show, commercial or informative video. They can choose from themes and digital costumes.

This would be a fun app to encourage students to write, perform and create! They could present about a science or social studies topic you are learning about, or it could be a creative way to share about a book they are reading. You can’t beat the price J

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/telestory/id915378506?mt=8

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March 4

Apps Worth Investigating: WriteReader

The WriteReader App https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/write-to-read/id590707197?mt=8

was developed and is highly used in Denmark to support young children as they learn to write. It is recommended for students aged 3-10 years old and utilizes Speech to Text features to create books. There is a basic version (limits the number of books) which is free and the Pro version (unlimited books) is available to purchase with VPP credits for $4.99.

On the iPad app, students can record and tell a story in their own words, which is then put into writing through a speak-to-text feature. They can also type out the story on a phonetic keyboard. Based on the student’s version, parents or teachers can then write out text underneath, so the young student can learn to read by associating objects and characters in their stories with the right words. Adults can then publish the books to either a private or public audience.