iPad Apps for Learning

Table of Contents Reading & Annotating ...... 2 Voice Dream Reader ...... 2 vBookz PDF Voice Reader ...... 2 ClaroPDF ...... 2 ClaroSpeak...... 2 PDF Connoisseur ...... 3 iAnnotate ...... 3 GoodReader ...... 4 Other Apps for Reading & Annotating ...... 4 Writing & Note Taking ...... 5 Notability ...... 5 NoteLedge ...... 5 IReadWrite ...... 6 iWordQ ...... 6 Dragon Dictate ...... 7 Idea Sketch ...... 7 InspirationMaps ...... 8 Other Apps for Writing & Note Taking...... 8 Flashcards ...... 9 Flashcards Deluxe ...... 9 StudyBlue Flashcards ...... 9 iStudious “Flashcards” ...... 9 KeyNote ...... 9 Planning and Time Management ...... 10 Studious ...... 10 References and Sharing ...... 10 Easy Bib ...... 10 DropBox ...... 10 Reading & Annotating

Voice Dream Reader

It’s an e reading tool. With advanced text-to-speech and a highly configurable screen layout, it can be tailored to suit every reading style from completely auditory to completely visual, plus synchronized combination of both.

Voice Dream Reader supports reading PDF and Word documents, DRM-free EPUB and DAISY eBooks, Web pages and more. It's directly integrated with Bookshare, DropBox, Google-Drive, Evernote, Pocket, Instapaper, and Gutenberg.

vBookz PDF Voice Reader

A basic high quality text to speech reader for PDF files

• Text is highlighted as read • Original formatting of PDF file is retained • High quality voices–male or female • Multiple languages available, voices need to be purchased. • Import PDFs from Safari, email attachments, or DropBox • Click HERE for more information and a brief video about vBookz PDF Voice Reader

ClaroPDF

ClaroPDF is a PDF Viewer, Reader and Annotator. View text PDF files and listen to them with human quality voice s and synchronized highlighting. Annotate and mark up text or image PDF files with full compatibility with other popular PDF apps and PDF programs in Windows and Mac. So your annotations and comments are maintained. You can listen to content while working in another app. Internet connection is not required for voices to read.

ClaroSpeak

ClaroSpeak is a high-quality text-to-speech reader capable of speaking any accessible text with a range of human-sounding high-quality voices. ClaroSpeak offers the option of visual highlighting in-sync with the spoken words, a great range of color and font settings to allow for optimum reading, create audio files from text, and use word prediction to help with writing.

PDF Connoisseur

A document editing/viewing/managing app. PDF Connoisseur is a combination of an integrated scanner, a document reader, a file converter, a downloader, and a file transferred. It includes text to speech, text reflow and study tools for annotating. Support Center

iAnnotate

Use iAnnotate to read, mark up, and share files including PDF, DOC and images. Notably a very popular app for annotating PDFs. Integrate many study mark up tools or comprehension and recall. Add voice notes as well as many other annotating tools. Notes can transfer to other applications too. Read your documents aloud using the IOS built-in “Speak Selection”. iAnnotate PDF Support

GoodReader

View and annotate virtually anything, anywhere. How to Material GoodReader supports large PDF and TXT files, most popular file types: MS Office (.doc, .ppt., .xls) iWork, HTML and Safari web archives, High resolution images, ZIP and RAR archives, Even audio and video. Annotate using drawing, text, sticky notes, and more.

For text to speech on text files use the IOS built in “Speak Selection”. in text files only (.txt, .doc, .docx. etc.). Text-to-speech is not available in PDFs. Works well with DropBox and other synching systems.

Other Apps for Reading & Annotating

Prizmo - a universal photo-based scanner app that lets you scan and recognize text documents, business cards, and images, and then export them as PDF/Text, vCard, or JPEG/PNG.

Audio Note - combines the functionality of a notepad and voice recorder to create a powerful tool that will save you time while improving the quality of your notes. It synchronizes the audio recording with your notes, hand writing, drawing, or typing.

Writing & Note Taking

Notability

Notability powerfully integrates handwriting, PDF annotation, typing, recording, and organizing so you can take notes your way. Amazingly smooth ink makes capturing ideas easy and awesome. Notability's zoom window helps you quickly and clearly draw every detail and the palm rest protects your notes from unwanted marks. It's easy to share your annotations with anyone using email or Dropbox and more. Audio recordings automatically link to your notes. While reviewing your notes, just tap a word to hear what was said at that moment. Use the recording feature to capture your own voice for memos, presentations, or speech practice. Notability's auto-syncs your notes. They are always backed up in the cloud. Enhance your notes by adding pictures from your photo library or from the iPad camera. Insert web clips, figures, and drawings to compliment your notes. Crop, resize, and draw on images to make them perfect. Your text will automatically flow around them-Notability Support

NoteLedge

A robust note-taking application that allows you to take notes with powerful editing functions such as handwriting, typing, photo-editing, audio and video recording. What makes NoteLedge stand out is its cutting-edge patented feature, “Navigator”, a gadget that provides you with the possibility to crop the selected contents in your own way and paste them anywhere within the notes. NoteLedge makes a perfect tool for making a scrapbook, composing a brief memo, keeping a daily diary, writing a travel journal, and recording brainstorming results. NoteLedge Support Page

IReadWrite from TextHELP

Read RTF and TXT documents aloud with text to speech and visual highlighting of the sentence or word spoken. Write more accurately using the word prediction window, dictionary, phonetic spell checker and help with confusable words. No Wi-Fi or 3G network needed to use this app. Main Features in iReadWrite include: - Text-to-speech - Word Prediction - Phonetic Spell Checker - Homophone and confusable words checker - Dictionary - Picture Dictionary - Customizable Background and Text Colors - Choice of Voices and Fonts - Importing and Sharing documents A YouTube video tour

iWordQ

iWordQ is an easy-to-use writing and reading application. In writing mode, a simple text editor is used for writing with the support of word prediction, abbreviation-expansion and speech feedback features. Spell-check and dictionary access is included. Use speech recognition with an iPad 3, 4, Air and mini when you see a microphone icon. In Reading mode, text is shown in a more visually pleasing manner to improve readability. This is used for proofreading, silent reading, reading aloud, and casual reading/listening. A novel text chunking method feature can be selected to enhance comprehension and readability of text to allow you to focus on one text chunk.

Dragon Dictate

Dragon Dictation is an easy-to-use voice recognition application that allows you to easily speak and instantly see your text or email messages. You can also dictate status updates directly to your Social Networking applications (Facebook and Twitter) or send notes and reminders to yourself. Dragon Dictation supports a multitude of global languages. For a full list of currently supported languages visit www.dragonmobileapps.com - Use ‘Speak Selection’ to read back dictated work (keyboard must be visible) - Copy work to clipboard for use in other apps

Idea Sketch

Idea Sketch lets you easily draw a diagram - mind map, concept map, or flow chart - and convert it to a text outline, and vice versa. You can use Idea Sketch for anything, such as brainstorming new ideas, illustrating concepts, making lists and outlines, planning presentations, creating organizational charts, and more! Idea Sketch Support

InspirationMaps

Build diagrams, maps and organizers with Inspiration Maps. With a single tap convert your brainstormed map into an outline for a paper draft. You can attach audio to any symbol, personalize a map with images, attach notes and hyperlinks. Add written or audio instructions. Then export it to share files with other apps on the device. InspirationMaps FAQ

Other Apps for Writing & Note Taking

Predictive Typer - text editor with predictive text window list, reducing keystrokes and spelling errors

Evernote – collect your notes, to do lists, snap shots, record voice notes and stay organized. Sync to every device these searchable entries can aid in recall.

Educreations - turns your iPad into a recordable whiteboard. Creating a great video tutorial is as simple as touching, tapping and talking. Explain a math formula... Create an animated lesson... Add commentary to your photos... Diagram a sports play...

Flashcards

Flashcards Deluxe

Decks or flashcards can be imported and created in different waits like word processor, spreadsheet, upload from their site, and use other peoples. Videos and tutorials are on the above site.

StudyBlue Flashcards

Need to sign in. There is access to thousands of subjects of readymade flashcards. They suggest you can create your own Easy to use but has few videos for assistance

iStudious “Flashcards” with hand writing and Rich Text support

You can import your own flashcards 4 ways. Has another version iStudious Note Taking + Flashcards with hand writing and Rich Text Tutorials and videos http://support.madswanapps.com/customer/portal/topics/81876- flashcards-ipad/articles There seems to be a bit of confusion in they say iPhone and mean iPad so be patient if you want to try this app.

KeyNote

It’s often used to create presentations similar to Microsoft PowerPoint. But it can also be used as a flashcard app but you would need to create a presentation making one slide the question and the second the answer.

Planning and Time Management

Studious A calendaring app that has distraction avoiders such as automatically putting your phone into airplane mode or vibrate when you block of time to study. You can set due dates for modules and assignments. Create task lists. Available on Android and IOS. ITunes Store https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/studious-students-diary/id485070026?mt=8

References and Sharing

Easy Bib Create accurate MLA, APA, and Chicago style citations in seconds by scanning a book bar code or by typing the name of a book. Build and manage your works cited. Once done, email your citations and then export your citations to EasyBib.com's popular bibliography management service http://www.easybib.com/

iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/easybib/id436768184?mt=8

DropBox A simple file sharing between computers, devices and apps, regardless of file type. Easily get your files onto the device using your device connections. www.drpbox.com