Lifeline: App of the Week

Each week, I am always eager to see what Apple will release for their free App of the Week.  This week, the featured app is a text-based adventure game called Lifeline, which can be played on one’s iPhone, iPad and even the Apple Watch!  My favorite part about this app?!  All buttons are clearly labeled, making it accessible to all […]

KeyMouse: Ergonomic keyboard-mouse all-in-one!

Last spring, I wrote a featured blog covering five different ergonomic keyboards.  For individuals who spend a lot of time on a computer, it’s essential to maintain an ergonomic posture.  Aside from a standing workstation or desk, another great way to maintain an ergonomic posture is by using an ergonomic keyboard and mouse.  Whaaaaat about an ergonomic keyboard and mouse all-in-one?! Introducing… KeyMouse! […]

Duck Duck Moose: 5 exciting apps for early learners!

As stated in many of our blogs, it’s hard to narrow down the right apps for each individual’s unique needs.  Fortunately, resources like Bridging Apps, Friendship Circle and more, simplify the app-searching process for us.  Another great source is Common Sense Graphite, a resource developed for teachers, by teachers. “We know that educators and learners are faced […]

What’s the Expression?

As human beings, we often express our needs and wants through communication, may it be verbally or through our expressions.  However, children with autism generally don’t understand how to express themselves in different situations.  The maker behind What’s the Expression? acknowledges this and has thus developed the app to help children learn to express different emotions (e.g. happiness, surprise, […]

Learn to tell time with the Tic Toc Time app!

Okay so, I acknowledge this week I have been a wee bit obsessed with apps developed by Seven Academy, but they have the potential to benefit so many people from early learners to those with developmental delays and more!  This continues to be true with their time-telling app: Tic Toc Time. In Tic Toc Time, children […]

5 math apps for early learners!

After yesterday’s post on an app by Seven Academy, I decided to explore more apps by this developer.  I find it interesting how they take often monotonous tasks (e.g. learning sight words) and transform them into a more colorful, exciting experience for children. A while back, I provided a list of apps to help students […]