Today's input

Our lecturer introduced us to Project I can read which shows us how I-Phones can improve reading activities. The I-Phones give the children the chance to hear themselves reading and rate how well they think they read. This is encouraging the pupils to self-evaluate and works on reading and talking skills. This video shows us the benefits of using the I-Phone:

We also looked at the app Voice Band for the IPhone. This is a "revolutionary new way to make music - with your voice!" This would be an excellent collaborative activity and it would help children to improve their knowledge of instruments and their sense of rhythm.