Review of iPad App.
As I mentioned in my previous post, my students will be using several iPad apps. to complete the ADDIE model project. The app. I chose to review is the Lifecards app. You can check out the app at http://goo.gl/EJfYe
Lifecards allows the user to create a digital postcard with their device. The app is a great way to express your ideas, experiences and share photos. The app cost 1.99 and though there are several free apps that have the same idea, non of them allow you to be as creative with such easy. The term user-friendly is often thrown around in the world of technology but with Lifecards it is a perfect description. The app has a large variety of themes to chose from so every postcard can be personalized to the occasion.
After picking the theme that fits your needs, you chose the layout of the digital postcard.
After choosing the layout you simply click on the image area of the postcard and create or insert you image.
You can insert images from Facebook, your photo library, take a picture on the spot, surf the web or drawl your own. The possibilities are endless.
The editing options seem endless. Using standard iPad gestures you can minimize or enlarge photos, change the layout, alter the image and adjust the style of each aspect of the digital card. Amazing!
Insert the text, adjust to your liking and share. My students will be using the app to create a digital postcard from both the perspective of the Greeks and Persians during the Persian Wars. Now instead of just writing about the conflicts, students can pretend they are there, sending home Lifecards to their loved ones, describing what they see, feel and hear as history unfolds around them.
I tried posting this darn thing Tuesday. I must have done something wrong. Anyway, here it is. Check it out it is a great site.
ReplyDeleteI really like what you plan to do with this app. I think that it would be a great project for your students to complete and would keep them engaged. The app looks easy to use but comprehensive with what it offers.
DeleteI actually really enjoyed your review and this is something I never thought of. This is a nice way to bring technology into the classroom, while having a personal touch to it.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed that your review included the steps needed to use the app. I think this app could definitely help in a language arts classroom-- especially with writing a response to an image!
ReplyDeleteI agree this sounds like a great app, and I think using it for your purposes in the classroom will make the experience much more engaging and meaningful than simply writing about the war from the Greek and Persian perspectives.
ReplyDeleteThis seems like a great app and I have to say that I really enjoyed your review. I like how you took me through it step by step with each screen capture. Life Card seems awesome and definitely has a good place in a classroom.
ReplyDeleteLoved the review Dan. It gave me a good idea of what the app does, and your post gave a step by step look at how easy it is to use the app with your screenshots. I remember you having the post card project last fall when we were in class and this looks like a great way for your students to accomplish the task you have for them. Love the project and seems like this app is high quality too.
ReplyDeleteI really love this app Dan. What a very interesting way to get students involved with what they are learning. Very neat find.
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