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iPACT app for iPhone and iPad


4.0 ( 400 ratings )
Education
Developer: Make A Difference, Inc.
79.99 USD
Current version: 2.0.5, last update: 3 years ago
First release : 12 Oct 2014
App size: 44.17 Mb

Your UDL Solution for Differentiated Instruction. The iPACT enables learners, of ANY age or ANY ability, to access curriculum content in a comprehensive app system of instruction – containing over 280 “connect-the-dots” UDL templates - directly aligned to each strand of educational standards.

“The iPACT is THE app solution that finally bridges the gap between special education & general education for learners Pre-K to 21, using a research-based teaching framework that allows all students access to core instruction based on the educational standards.”
- Catherine Woods, Director of Special Education

The WHAT, WHY, and HOW of Instruction
The built-in resource bank of educational standards, sample learning objectives, & lesson plan goals are at your fingertips for each of the 281 differentiated templates to laser-focus your instruction.

SIMPLE CREATION: CLONE & CONVERT INSTRUCTIONAL CONTENT IN SECONDS!
Instructional staff & parents can transfer content from one activity to the next in literally seconds using the iPACT’s unique “clone” & “convert” capability to guarantee minimal content creation time & differentiate instruction. Learners can also easily use these features to set up & complete their assignments, transferring their content from template to template, to expand upon their work in this comprehensive app system.

“The iPACT App System is simply amazing! The ease of use & flexibility is nothing short of phenomenal.”
- Suzanne Feit, Technology Specialist & National Trainer

DIFFERENTIATE UP. DIFFERENTIATE DOWN. DEEPER LEARNING FOR ALL.
Scaffolded language-based templates, text-to-speech, recording options, annotation & study tools, choose a picture, take a picture, choose a video, enter text at varying text complexity levels, and more . . . video trimming, video annotation, customized pinch-to-zoom settings for specific user profiles!

"You can easily differentiate your lessons using the iPACT, but the beauty of it is that the learners cannot SEE that you are differentiating! All students are engaged in every aspect of a lesson using the iPACT."
-Cindie Bunn, Classroom Teacher

"The iPACT adds a whole new level of enthusiasm for learning because it literally can be used with the entire classroom of learners for any content area!"
- Bonny LaRocca, Classroom Teacher

BUILD STRONG VOCABULARY SKILLS: The Learn About Module
Educational Strand: Language
- Use reference tools such as dictionaries, glossaries, flashcards, & related concept notecards
- Play language-based games
- Create photo albums & photo frames
- Make collages, word mats, & learning boards

INCREASE COMPREHENSION WHEN READING-TO-LEARN: The Read About Module
Educational Strand: Reading
- Listen to idea maps at the vocabulary, bullet point, sentence, & paragraph level
- Preview sequence lists, storyboards, schedules, news boards, assignment planners, & timelines
- Review study guides
- Listen to books & bookmarks

IMPROVE BRAINSTORMING & COMPOSING SKILLS: The Write About Module
Educational Strand: Writing
- Build idea maps at the vocabulary, bullet point, sentence, & paragraph level
- Write sequence lists, storyboards, schedules, news boards, assignment planners, & timelines
- Complete study guides, worksheets, & quizzes
- Compose writing assignments using writing notebooks, conversation mats, & writing prompt spinners

EXPAND PRESENTATION SKILLS & PARTICIPATION IN COLLABORATIVE DISCUSSIONS: The Talk About Module
Educational Strand: SPEAKING & LISTENING
- Build oral presentations & use self-reflection/staff feedback checklists
- Organize discussions & question generators
- Convey summary points
- State opinions & facts

SET UP MULTIPLE LEARNER PROFILES ON ONE iPad & EASILY EXPORT & SHARE:
-Set up multiple users & save their preference profiles
-Build capacity in your district or agency & send your authored activities to ALL of your iPads by easily exporting and sharing - including activities containing video!