Category: Education Apps

A blog by @mircwalsh

App Review – Tangled FX

Today’s App Review is Tangled HD by Orange Qube. After trying so many different photo-editing Apps it is hard to be impressed and many do the same thing. Tangled is definitely my new favourite photo App and the effects offered are pretty cool. All you need to get started is a photo which can come…
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App Review – Past Papers

Today’s App Review is Past Papers by JoyIt. For any Irish second level student past or present who has used sample example papers they end up being expensive and quite a handful to carry. I have seen them online free but that requires you to print them off or transfer to a device which is…
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App Review – Sounds: The pronunciation App

Today’s App Review is Sounds by Macmilan Publishers. As an ESOL teacher I find that some students come in who have pretty good written skills but unfortunately their pronunciations sometimes need a lot of work. In particular I find them to have issues with words ending in ‘ed’ and ending in ‘ing’. This App is…
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App Review – Grid Diary

Today’s App Review is Grid Diary by Xiamen Sumi Network. Many of us have great intentions to keep a diary but few of us succeed or at least succeed in keeping the process up. Grid Diary makes this process so much easier. The App asks you questions each day which guide you along instead of…
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App Review – Instant Poetry HD

Today’s App Review is Instant Poetry by Razeware. With Instant Poetry everyone can be a poet. Whether you want to write a love poem, birthday wishes or just express your thoughts this App is the perfect way to create beautiful poetic creations. To begin you choose one of four different themes it offers these include…
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App Review – Quick Fictions.

Today’s App Review is Quick Fictions by Aimer Media. Many of us live lives where we plan on ready books but never get around to it well this App makes that process either. It has a large selection of short stories that are the perfect length for a short commute or coffee break. Well-written and…
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App Review – Random Name Selector

Today’s App Review is Random Name Selector by Walsall Academy. This App is a perfect tool for any teachers. If you have ever been in a situation where you have to randomly select students this App is a great help especially if you are afraid of missing out students. With some of my classes I…
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App Review – Conundra

Today’s App Review is Conundra by Sarah Pierce. If you’re looking for a challenging word App this is definitely one I can recommend. The game has you choose from two different selections either 6-7 letter words or 8-10 letter words and has three difficulty levels of practice, easy and medium. Once you select your level…
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App Review – Talking Tom and Friends

Today’s App Review is Talking Tom and associated Apps by Outfit7. I think it is about time I review these wonderful Outfit7 Apps. I remember downloading the original Talking Tom App about 2 1/2 years ago when I got my first iPad and it had everyone I showed in stitches. Since then Outfit7 has come…
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App Review – Paint my cat

Today’s App review is Paint by Cat by Nanu Interactive. I am a massive fan of augmented reality and find it entertaining both in and outside of the classroom. I also like cats so definitely had to buy this App. While traditional AR apps like String and Aurasma are great there have been many fails…
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