1. ESL Resources
Finding iPad Apps for Diverse
Learners
SPED Resources

2. Objectives
Participants will:
• Understand how to find and download apps to
iPads
• Be able to use app finder apps to search for
other apps
• Figure out what TYPE of app they want
• Experiment with apps on their iPads

3. Finding & Downloading Apps
Access the App Store by Touching the Icon & Select
the Category You Want
Overview

4. Types of Apps

5. Use these apps to help you find apps you want.
App Finder Apps
AppShopper
AppsGoneFree!WeWantApps!
eduTecher
TechChef4u

6. Searching iTunes App Store ESL Apps

7. Searching iTunes App Store Special Ed Apps

14. Click on an image to access in iTunes.
Other Free Apps Worth a Look

15. Click on an image to access in iTunes.
More Apps Worth a Look
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16. Additional Resources
• iOS Apps for ELLs Prezi Presentation
http://prezi.com/z_sdylqdkhcs/ios-apps-for-
ells/
• Free ESL iPad Apps
http://www.squidoo.com/free-esl-apps
• ELL Apps
https://connect.mybps.org/groups/bpsoiit/wi
ki/4a20a/ELL_Apps.html
• 16 Incredible Apps for ESL Learners
http://www.bestcollegesonline.com/blog/201
2/04/30/16-incredible-ipad-apps-for-esl-
learners/

17. Additional Resources
• SPED Apps2 Wiki
http://spedapps2.wikispaces.com/
• Apps for Special Education List
http://www.scribd.com/doc/24470331/iPhone-
iPad-and-iPod-touch-Apps-for-Special-Education
• Mobile Learning for Special Needs
Wikihttp://mobilelearning4specialneeds.wikispa
ces.com/Apps
• Kathy Schrock’s Guide to iPads in the Classroom
http://www.schrockguide.net/ipads-in-the-
classroom.html

18. Time to search for apps on
your own.
Report what you find.

19. Knowledge Check
Do You Know……
 How to access the app store?
 How to search for apps?
 How to download apps?
 What types of apps there are?
 How to make informed decisions about what
apps to download?