"So, that is where Mental Case (full version $4.99--five stars) makes it a pretty cool process. Unlike other apps that I've tested with students, Mental Case is a kid-tested, teacher approved method of developing vocabulary awareness. :)
Here's why:
*Students can easily create the flashcards. Give them some free explore time, and they are good to go! Seriously, very easy to pick up!
*Picture integration- You can use your pics from the iPad camera, internet, or (best) student created in a drawing app. The pictures are great triggers for understanding the word/definition.
*Voice integration- You can have students record their own voices for the word and definitions. They learn to stress key words, and later they hear THEIR voice. Cool, and fundamentally sound for all students...but, especially a struggling reader.
*Transfer- You can make a set and share to multiple iPads (if you want) via iTunes, syncing w/Mac, Bluetooth, or email. I like having students personalize the sets per iPad (easier and more beneficial, I think).
*Organize- You can create sets based on concepts and help students see connections in words/definitions.
Great app!"
Another one that is similar is Study Blue (Free--five stars)! After reading through the replies to this original post it was advised that when you find a couple apps that do basically the same thing...give both to kids have them try them both and determine which one works best for them. The author noted that she gave Educreations and ShowMe to her students and found they preferred ShowMe--not that other groups wouldn't find the opposite! Just food for thought.
Check it out!
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