Scribble press

 I´m going to write about an app for iPad that one of my friends, who is a teacher, recommended. I have not had the opportunity to test it myself in the classroom so this is information that she told me and information that I found on the Internet.

In Scribble press students can create books and practice their English. Inside the app students can both create books from scratch or create a book by filling in words. 

It is also possible to buy extra material, which gives students the tools to create own pictures to their stories. There are for example, 500 drawing tools (including markers, stamps, different colours and pencils).

When students work with the filling parts they can work together and help each other to understand what the text is about and how to fill in the words. This gives students the chance to develop their vocabulary and their social skills. They learn from each other or by using a dictionary. There are 50 different templates that students can choose from. For example, they can choose to write about themselves, their family or holiday.

Stories made in the app can be edit and students can also choose to write in English on one page and then have the translation on the other page. It is possible to create pictures, download own pictures, take pictures with the iPad or use photos that come with the app.

One part of this app is also a very good part! Teachers can create a certain account only for students in the class and this allows students to open up their stories at home and share them with their families and friends. This gives students the opportunity to practice English at home and to involve others in their education. Stories that are created can be uploaded in iBooks library but students can also choose to upload them to Facebook, Twitter or email them to others. It is also possible to print out the stories if you connect the iPad to a printer.

Scribble press can be used from an early stage and continue when students grows older. I also believe, that by using this app teachers can make students aware of their own develop in English. By saving students stories, they can go back and see how their English have been improved and make them feel proud of what they have done and accomplished. Scribble press can be used both by students that are very good at writing and reading and by students that have difficulties with writing and reading. The app can be used as a tool to develop fantasy and creativity. 

Scribble press is not only for English learning. Teachers can use it for teaching other different languages, create lessons in the app or make portfolios for the students. Students can use the app to create books about different facts, instructions or words. They can also for instance ,create reports or use it as a journal. Think outside the box and you will find many different ways to work with the app J

You can buy the app on Appstore for your iPad and it cost 40 Swedish crowns. It is also possible to use Scribble pass on the Internet where students can do some things for free and others are not for free: http://www.scribblepress.com

Here you can watch a information video about Scribble pass:

Hopefully you got inspired to try Scribble press in your classroom, I know I will ;)