reading - ICTEvangelist

Dec 18 2021

Welcome to Day 18 of the 2021 #AppventCalendar – today we reveal the brilliant free reading app for schools, @PickataleApp!

By Mark Anderson Appvent No Comments

I first came across Pickatale in July when James Tavendale from the company came on to the #CheckItOutShow that I do every month with Al Kingsley. Pickatale for Schools is a great free reading app that teachers can use to enhance their curriculum and provide extra reading opportunities for the…

May 07 2018

Love0

Scanning pens for exams and in the classroom

By Mark Anderson Exams, SEN No Comments

As we approach the exam season, SEN/ALN coordinators across the land are going to be getting things in place ready to support those learners with additional needs for the upcoming exams. One thing they often have to sort out are Teaching TLAs to help those learners who struggle with their…

Jan 15 2016

Love0

Inspiring reading and writing with the Lifeline App

By Mark Anderson iPad, Literacy 2 Comments

Inspiring reading and writing in young people can sometimes be a challenge, but utilising popular media and technology often has a big impact on pupil engagement in this area. The rather fab text-based adventure game Lifeline was just named Apple's App of the Week. To tie in with this, it is…