the resource is designed primarily with the
iPad in mind, it’s possible to complete some of
the activities with a pen and paper, and others,
like creating a time-lapse video, can be done
on an iPhone or iPad touch where necessary
if parents don’t have a tablet to hand. Other
activities include writing a love letter to the
planet, picturing your name, sending a loved
one virtual flowers, recording a news interview
with a parent, and emojifying a mood.
But Apple isn’t the only one offering free
resources. Quizlet uses artificial intelligence
to work out where a student is struggling,
tailoring revision sessions and tutoring
to address those challenges. Using digital
flashcards, students can log in and test their
knowledge in a whole host of subjects,
including English, Math, and Science,
downloading readymade packs or creating
their own revision materials to share with
friends. 90% of students who use Quizlet report
receiving higher marks, so for students who
are preparing for upcoming exams, the free-
to-use resource will no doubt become a firm
revision favorite.
Speech Blubs is another app that’s growing
in popularity during the coronavirus outbreak,
and though it works on a subscription-based
model, it does offer an extended free trial for
those who don’t want to cough up. Developed
by international speech therapists, Speech
Blubs teaches children through peer learning,
with videos of real children introducing users
to sounds, numbers, and emotions, and it’s
especially effective for those on the autism
spectrum. Research is increasingly pointing
to peer-based learning, and with two chapters