2. • Like the reading process the writing
process requires a variety of
integrated skill sets.
• When we're asking students to
write we need to appreciate that
the task may difficult for many
students due to limited processing
abilities, fine motor skill problems,
etc.
• Good news – there’s an app for that!
3. Strip Designer
• $2.99
• Good for all students and non students! It’s a lot
of fun and very user friendly. Could be a very
good motivator and idea generator with the
pictures, stickers, and bubbles. Helpful for
students with limited fine motor skills.
• Could be used as a reference sheet, sequencing,
demonstrating knowledge of certain science
topics, and so many others.
• Demo or Video
4.
5. Pictello
• $14.99
• Good for students with limited fine motor
skills, problems generating ideas and
students with lower level reading ability.
• Could be used to create picture stories on
any topic either for students or by
students, for journaling, oral testing and
creating photo albums
• Demo or Video
6. Writer’s Toolbox
• $3.99
• Good for students needing help with idea
generation, writing process, spelling, grammar,
etc. Caution – need to have well developed reading
skills.
• Great for junior high! Students can use it
individually or the teacher can use it to assist the
class with considerations for their writing. Gives
spelling/grammar reminders that could be shown
on LCD. Even has scenario builder for writing
prompt days.
• Demo or video
7. Instant Poetry
• $1.99
• Choose theme and get a word bank - just like
magnetic poetry!
• Great for generating ideas for kids with
mechanical issues.
• Could be used for kids who are creative but don’t
have a way of expressing themselves.
• Can even add picture as a backdrop. Can email out
or save as jpg.
• Demo or video
8. Who did what
• Strip Designer: Mandy (Tracy) Banfield
banfa@staff.ednet.ns.ca
• Pictello: Lacey Cyr
decostel@staff.ednet.ns.ca
• Writer’s Toolbox: Stephanie Bailey
sbailey@staff.ednet.ns.ca
• Instant Poetry: Gerri d’Entremont
gdentre@staff.ednet.ns.ca
