Podcasting in the classroom

I chose 2 downloads for the classroom. I think that both of these would be benificial to the teachers and students. ESL students as well as Developmentally Delayed Students would benefit from these apps.

1. MeeGenius will be benificial to any student that has a trouble with reading, speaking and understanding the English language. Not only does it read the story to you (with all words being lit up as they go). It also teaches students how to manuvere a computer screen. This program can be adapted for any student with disabilities whether it is physical, mental or just a language barrier. I see this as not only a tool for the students but also a resource that teachers can use with such a diverse society that we have. Our ESL students will feel empowered with this knowledge and they will start to understand the language without a constant person standing over them, which can be overwhelming at times.
2.The other app that I chose was iWriteWords.lite. I believe that this application in the classroom with help students that don't have the fine motor skills for holding a pencil. So many students with disabilities can adapt to the ipad and work the screens with so much more positive response than having a teacher standing over them all the time or in some cases not enough of the time. This would enable students to work independently and make successful achievements at their own pace.