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What’s it like to have dyscalculia? Get a glimpse at how dyscalculia, or a math learning disability, can affect a kid’s everyday life. Via Tom D'Amico (@TDOttawa) 
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Good edtech apps can make a real difference to any child’s learning, and they can be particularly helpful for students with learning disabilities. Finding the right app is important: different apps are targeted at different learning needs and styles, and matching the app to the student will always be important. Via John Evans
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Children with learning disabilities sometimes have social and behavioral challenges. These mobile apps may help them learn and practice connecting with others. Via Kathleen McClaskey
Kathleen McClaskey's curator insight,
April 26, 2014 2:07 PM
"Children and teens with learning disabilities sometimes have a hard time with social skills and behavior, including reading or communicating nonverbal signals. The following mobile apps may provide your child or teen with some high-tech support. Although we did extensive research on available apps, we also learned that just because “there’s an app for that” it doesn’t mean that it’s right for everyone." Darla Hatton and her teenage daughter have reviewed these 10 apps in Apple products for you to try out. > iEarnedThat > Hidden Curriculum for Kids > Model me Going Places > Tap to Talk > Verbally > Middle School Confidential 1 > Middle School Confidential 2 > Cyber Bullying > Angry Octopus > Your Turn - Kid Timer 
Heidi Hutchison's curator insight,
April 27, 2014 7:42 AM
Some of these look really promising. I think you could use some of these apps with all kinds of kids, especially younger kids! |
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Free resource of educational web tools, 21st century skills, tips and tutorials on how teachers and students integrate technology into education Via Tom D'Amico (@TDOttawa)
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Expert discusses teachers’ successful techniques in helping students with literacy challenges—including dyslexia. Via Tom D'Amico (@TDOttawa) , Dean J. Fusto
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68 Apps for students with learning disabilities -- and some software too! From our presentation at the LDAQ "Toolbox for Success" parent conference. Via Kathleen McClaskey
Kathleen McClaskey's curator insight,
December 23, 2013 5:55 PM
This inclusive list of apps from inov8 Educational Consulting includes apps that target areas of need for learners in elementary school, high school and college. These apps are broken out into 7 categories:
> Reading and writing support and remediation > Language remediation > Productivity > Alternative literacy formats > Numeracy > Fine motor skills > Executive functioning 
Pauline Farrell's curator insight,
February 2, 2014 2:34 AM
and fin ally - to meet the needs of my learner demographic... |
