My Top 5 Favourite FREE iPad Applications for Elementary Literacy Instruction

Today I had the chance to present my research findings in a Brock BEd language arts class. During this presentation to the teacher candidates, I showed them some tips and tricks to use iPads in the classroom, my favourite applications and some lesson ideas.

Through extensive application audits, I present to you my top 5 FREE literacy applications for the elementary classroom (Grades 1 to 4). These applications directly relate to Ontario curriculum standards, and promote the idea of the 21st century literacy learner.

1. coLAR Mix - Immersing students in an interactive 3D world with their own colouring.
2. Brain Pop Jr.  - Free resources for any subject and unit, including videos and quizzes.
3. Sock Puppets - Create your own sock puppet presentation by recording your own voice and selecting your own setting.
4. Jumbled Sentences - Learning sentence structure and punctuation in an interactive game form.
5. Toon Tastic - Create your own cartoon, focusing on parts of the story.

It's important to remember that not one single application will address all your learning goals or solve your problem. You might have to use multiple applications to fulfill your lesson! 

Thanks to Dr.Jennifer Rowsell who allowed me to guest lecture in her class and to share my findings.