Tablet Apps

Got iPads? Check out this Reaching All Learners document and this blog post from Tony Vincent for even more suggestions.

Microsoft Lens (formerly Office Lens) (all devices0


Pages (iPad app)

    • Use the microphone on the iPad keyboard to dictate.

    • Go to Accessibility options to turn on Speak Selection and Speak Screen to read the student's text back to them.

    • Add images and video to create beautiful products.

Read&Write for iPad

    • Reads aloud websites and other content on an iPad

    • Be sure to watch the "Getting Started" video when you install the app

Seeing AI (iOS devices)

    • Free app that narrates the world around you.

    • Primarily for blind/low-vision individuals, but there are many applications for students with dyslexia and English learners

    • Click here to learn more about Seeing AI

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SnapType

  • Allows students to complete worksheets by typing.

  • SnapType Pro is $4.99; Pro version allows for storing unlimited worksheets; drawing lines on worksheets; turning full-color worksheets to black & white; and changing the background color of worksheets.

  • A game-changer for dysgraphic students!

Maybe you (or one of your students!) are the next innovator with an idea for an app that will be life-changing!

Translation (built in to iOS)

  • Press a word

  • Tap Select All

  • Long press again

  • Tap the arrow

  • Tap Translate