Do you know some who is hearing impaired and could use sign language when watching shows and movies?Are you trying to learn or improve your sign language skills?
The SignUp Google Chrome Extension overlays sign language (both American and British) interpretation on streaming platforms, such as Disney+ and Netflix, for more accessible captioning.
The Learners with Complex App Wheel (https://www.callscotland.org.uk/common-assets/cm-files/posters/ipad-apps-for-learners-with-complex-additional-support-needs.pdf) from CALL Scotland (https://www.callscotland.org.uk/home/) is divided into 6 large sections, each of which may have smaller sections as well. The 6 larger sections are:
- Cognition
- Self-Regulation
- Creativity
- Communication
- Emergent Literacy
- Emergent Numeracy
Each section has a minimum of one app that is free. This week I am going to briefly talk about the free apps in the Creativity section.
Under the Creativity section of the App Wheel, six of the apps are completely free.
Puppet Pals HD (https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/puppet-pals-hd/id342076546?mt=8): Simply pick out your actors and backdrops, drag them on to the stage, and tap record. Your movements and audio will be recorded in real time for playback later.
Sock Puppets (https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/sock-puppets/id394504903?mt=8): Create your own lip-synched videos and share them. Add Puppets, props, scenery, and backgrounds and start creating. Hit the record button and the puppets automatically lip-synch to your voice.
Clips (https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/clips/id1212699939?mt=8): Lets you make fun videos to share with friends and family.
Finger Paint with Sounds (https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/finger-paint-with-sounds/id586598528?mt=8): Explore touch with color, sounds or music. Finger Paint with Sounds offers a fun alternative to help children with special needs and others to practice their first interactions with a touch screen. Simply choose a colour and draw with music, fun sound effects or no sound at all.
Quiver - 3D Coloring (https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/quiver-3d-coloring-app/id650645305?mt=8): Combines physical coloring with state of the art augmented reality technology. Print pictures from the app to color and then use the app to watch them come to life.
Keezy Drummer (https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/keezy-drummer/id933630069?mt=8): Simple to use programmable drum machine. The app includes 12 percussion sounds, up to 9 layers of sound at a time, and one or two bars per layer.
What is a QR code?
QR stands for Quick Response. According to Wikipedia, a QR code is "a specific matrix bar code (or two-dimensional code), readable by dedicated QR bar code readers and camera phones. The code consists of black modules arranged in a square pattern on a white background. The information encoded can be text, URL, or other data."
QR Codes have a large number of educational options available through the platform. It can be a great way to share information with your student as well as an interactive way for students to complete assignments.
Below is a link to a YouTube video on how to create Audio QR codes for classroom use.
Creat Audio QR Codes (http://bit.ly/audioqrcodevideo)
The following link contains some fun math techniques and strategies using QR codes.
Math QR Codes (https://goo.gl/iMny4a)
Check out the sites and explore the use of QR Codes for your classroom use.
Are you planning a filming assignment for your students? Are you working in class on a project that could use some sound effects?
BBC has recently released just over 16,000 sound effects for FREE. The Sound Effects are BBC copyright, but they may be used for personal, educational or research purposes, as detailed in the RemArc License.
