ClaroPDF App: PDF Text-To-Speech and Annotation (Giveaway)

<a href="http://a4.mzstatic.com/us/r30/Purple6/v4/02/2c/f3/022cf375-ca48-327a-f958-bebb35069071/mzl.vloqjvbn.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a> <br /><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/Ts87aUQaxL4?rel=0" width="420"></iframe><br /><br /></div><a href="http://a4.mzstatic.com/us/r30/Purple6/v4/02/2c/f3/022cf375-ca48-327a-f958-bebb35069071/mzl.vloqjvbn.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" height="75" src="http://a4.mzstatic.com/us/r30/Purple6/v4/02/2c/f3/022cf375-ca48-327a-f958-bebb35069071/mzl.vloqjvbn.png" title="ClaroPDF app icon" width="75" /></a><a href="http://www.claro-apps.com/ClaroPDF.html">ClaroPDF</a> is an accessible <a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&ved=0CCwQFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbdmtech.blogspot.com%2F2012%2F11%2Fpdf-expert-review.html&ei=rseTUue2IsqssQT_3ICABw&usg=AFQjCNH5Cio6Y2DrWS2-ZnbgG4VuoT0HgQ&sig2=cMgXPKs7C3LxAszsJ4Eiug&bvm=bv.56988011,d.cWc">PDF</a> reader with many annotation options. The app uses text-to-speech to read any text based <a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&ved=0CCwQFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbdmtech.blogspot.com%2F2012%2F11%2Fpdf-expert-review.html&ei=rseTUue2IsqssQT_3ICABw&usg=AFQjCNH5Cio6Y2DrWS2-ZnbgG4VuoT0HgQ&sig2=cMgXPKs7C3LxAszsJ4Eiug&bvm=bv.56988011,d.cWc">PDF</a>. The app also includes numerous annotations options including highlighting, text boxes, underline, strikeout, shapes, and images. ClaroPDF includes a simple design that matches the interface of <a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&ved=0CC4QFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbdmtech.blogspot.com%2F2013%2F06%2Fios-7-accessibility-overview-what-we.html&ei=nceTUt_2KtLdsATZ-oKYDA&usg=AFQjCNFtKveMynfcNpAngZ-zU9c7GrqJWg&sig2=-54d2y_0P0Be2s-NjxcWvw&bvm=bv.56988011,d.cWc">iOS 7</a>. Unfortunately, there is no full screen option that hides all controls so you can better focus on your document. To start reading a PDF you can use the open-in feature of many other apps or import a document using Dropbox. Then you can use a number of high quality <a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&ved=0CCwQFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbdmtech.blogspot.com%2F2013%2F10%2Fhave-you-ever-wondered-how-text-to.html&ei=0ceTUq_rMK3lsASy9YKQCQ&usg=AFQjCNGSgCAsv7qFtTJQLv7hwyWUVm1fFg&sig2=Y2J1wPAbDkr1A7-f1mwbKg&bvm=bv.56988011,d.cWc">text-to-speech</a> voices to read the document at up to 240 words per minute. It would be nice to see the maxim speaking rate increased to around 400 word per minutes for people who are able to understand high rates of speech. To start reading the document you can just tap on a word a press the play button.<br /><br />Currently in version 1.2.6 there is a bug that causes layout issues with certain documents. The issue causes documents to not fill the entire screen.<br /><br />Besides a great interface ClaroPDF includes a wide variety of annotation options. These annotations are easy to add and manage. ClaroPDF even includes the ability to add voice notes. One option that is not included is the ability to automatically add text notes to every blank in a document. This feature would significantly speed up the process of filling out forms.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&ved=0CC4QFjAA&url=https%3A%2F%2Fitunes.apple.com%2Fus%2Fapp%2Fclaropdf-accessible-pro-pdf%2Fid633997623%3Fmt%3D8&ei=8MeTUu2eFszisAT5zYHABQ&usg=AFQjCNGS9XnfFVpDB7H4iGWZ0x0H8xZ6ow&sig2=1KcYIFGSFm66MFycXsq4zg&bvm=bv.56988011,d.cWc">ClaroPDF costs $0.99 and works on the iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch</a>. Watch the video above to see ClaroPDF in action a click read more below to view screenshots of ClaroPDF in action. Click read more below for giveaway details.<br /><a name="more"></a><br /><b>Giveaway</b><br /> <span style="text-align: center;"></span><br /><blockquote class="twitter-tweet tw-align-center" lang="en"><span style="text-align: center;">RT & follow for a chance to win a promo code for ClaroPDF. iOS TTS app for PDFs. Terms apply. Check out my review <a href="http://t.co/6PJ7M1pegH">http://t.co/6PJ7M1pegH</a></span><br /><span style="text-align: center;">— Assistive Technology (@bdmtech) <a href="https://twitter.com/bdmtech/statuses/405306087022559232">November 26, 2013</a></span></blockquote><span style="text-align: center;">Retweet and follow the ClaroPDF below tweet  for a chance to win one of ten promo codes. </span><span style="font-family: inherit; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">Code expires on 12/24/13</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"> and is redeemable only on the iTunes Store for the United Kingdom. Requires an iTunes account, subject to prior acceptance of license and usage terms. To open an account you must be above the age of 13 and in the United Kingdom. Compatible software and hardware, and internet access (fees may apply) required. Not for resale. Full terms apply; see </span><a href="http://www.apple.com/legal/itunes/ww/" style="background-color: white; color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">www.apple.com/legal/itunes/ww/</a><wbr style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"></wbr><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">. For more information, see </span><a href="http://www.apple.com/support/" style="background-color: white; color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">www.apple.com/support/</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">.</span></span><br /><div style="allign: center;"><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://a4.mzstatic.com/us/r30/Purple4/v4/2f/73/a0/2f73a000-48d4-57d3-c3c3-0587f837ee2a/screen480x480.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://a4.mzstatic.com/us/r30/Purple4/v4/2f/73/a0/2f73a000-48d4-57d3-c3c3-0587f837ee2a/screen480x480.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://a3.mzstatic.com/us/r30/Purple4/v4/e6/f2/0b/e6f20bf4-87af-51b5-c20c-fc99807a70c6/screen480x480.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://a3.mzstatic.com/us/r30/Purple4/v4/e6/f2/0b/e6f20bf4-87af-51b5-c20c-fc99807a70c6/screen480x480.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://a1.mzstatic.com/us/r30/Purple/v4/cf/29/b0/cf29b05f-cce8-01a6-7670-0d6562fab2ca/screen480x480.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://a1.mzstatic.com/us/r30/Purple/v4/cf/29/b0/cf29b05f-cce8-01a6-7670-0d6562fab2ca/screen480x480.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://a1.mzstatic.com/us/r30/Purple6/v4/64/e2/4e/64e24e22-8a80-9418-f6c1-e62a2b0737af/screen480x480.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://a1.mzstatic.com/us/r30/Purple6/v4/64/e2/4e/64e24e22-8a80-9418-f6c1-e62a2b0737af/screen480x480.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div></div>

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Kidspiration Maps: Inspiration Mind Mapping for Kids

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.inspiration.com/sites/default/files/filemanager/image/iPad_Hz_Kidspiration%20home.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" height="307" src="http://www.inspiration.com/sites/default/files/filemanager/image/iPad_Hz_Kidspiration%20home.jpg" title="Kidspiration Maps on iPad" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://c336017.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/icon-kidspirationmaps.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" height="70" src="https://c336017.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/icon-kidspirationmaps.png" title="Kidspiration Maps app icon" width="70" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Kidspiration Maps is a kid friendly mind-mapping app for the <a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2013/08/inspiration-maps-for-ipad-mind-mapping.html">iPad</a>. Kidspiration is similar to the Inspiration Maps, but Kidspiration includes more kid friendly templates and clipart like graphics. Kidspiration allows users to create mind mapping webs to help organize ideas and information visually. Unlike <a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2013/08/inspiration-maps-for-ipad-mind-mapping.html">Inspiration Map</a>s, Kidspiration allows users to insert a large variety of clipart images into their maps. Kidspiration also includes the ability to add a recorded voice note; a feature that is unfortunately missing in Inspiration Maps.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Kidspiration Maps includes a large number of pre-loaded templates for reading and writing, social studies, science, and math. These templates are geared for elementary school children and range from an “all about me” web to sorting and matching activities. If no template is applicable there is an option to start a new document. One template contains a number of words and instructions to arrange the words into alphabetical order while another asks kids to match states to their capitals. With the nice visuals these activities can be engaging and easier than using physical manipulative. Teachers can also create actives with text or voice instructions. One negative is when the student is completing the actives there is no way to program the correct responses in order to give the student immediate feedback. Also, when searching for clipart students cannot search for an image by keyword, but instead must scroll through long lists of images.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: inherit;">In addition to web view, there is also list view in which users can view and edit content as well. After completing a document it can be saved to the app, emailed, saved to photos, sent to an app, or saved to Dropbox. Kidspiration Maps is a well-made app that is worth looking into. Kidspiration Maps can be <a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&ved=0CCwQFjAA&url=https%3A%2F%2Fitunes.apple.com%2Fus%2Fapp%2Fkidspiration-maps%2Fid675321195%3Fmt%3D8&ei=mHIfUoaUIeq-sAT-j4HoDw&usg=AFQjCNENg7vsamgj2wNq3rvvrxQVTBs4eg&sig2=lZqzUEiG7dIcJxOlTAwx3g&bvm=bv.51495398,d.cWc">downloaded from the App Store</a> for $9.99. If you would like to try Kidspiration before you buy <a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=2&cad=rja&ved=0CDQQFjAB&url=https%3A%2F%2Fitunes.apple.com%2Fus%2Fapp%2Fkidspiration-maps-lite%2Fid675831529%3Fmt%3D8&ei=mHIfUoaUIeq-sAT-j4HoDw&usg=AFQjCNE7UVVRgFQgxow9OuQCBT-Noy2ByA&sig2=Yen2BQXD98e7eHuWK8zb_Q&bvm=bv.51495398,d.cWc">click here</a> to download the lite version.<o:p></o:p></span><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">Correction: The original post stated that the shape </span>text boxes could not be changed after they were created. The shape of a text box can be changed by selecting the original text box and double tapping the new shape in the menu.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">To view screenshots of Kidspiration Maps in action click here.</span></span><br /><a name="more"></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://a1.mzstatic.com/us/r30/Purple6/v4/c1/7c/d9/c17cd95a-b06e-f490-989a-fc076777cf6d/screen480x480.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" height="292" src="http://a1.mzstatic.com/us/r30/Purple6/v4/c1/7c/d9/c17cd95a-b06e-f490-989a-fc076777cf6d/screen480x480.jpeg" title="screenshot" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://a3.mzstatic.com/us/r30/Purple6/v4/d3/26/64/d3266496-0d66-cc92-de45-36351dc4c120/screen480x480.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" height="292" src="http://a3.mzstatic.com/us/r30/Purple6/v4/d3/26/64/d3266496-0d66-cc92-de45-36351dc4c120/screen480x480.jpeg" title="screenshot" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://a5.mzstatic.com/us/r30/Purple/v4/81/40/69/81406941-ef44-63b4-1888-e10bd9941e1f/screen480x480.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" height="292" src="http://a5.mzstatic.com/us/r30/Purple/v4/81/40/69/81406941-ef44-63b4-1888-e10bd9941e1f/screen480x480.jpeg" title="screenshot" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://a3.mzstatic.com/us/r30/Purple6/v4/89/c0/e4/89c0e443-6bf6-654d-7ebb-bb49b91feb1e/screen480x480.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="292" src="http://a3.mzstatic.com/us/r30/Purple6/v4/89/c0/e4/89c0e443-6bf6-654d-7ebb-bb49b91feb1e/screen480x480.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://a4.mzstatic.com/us/r30/Purple6/v4/d0/86/5e/d0865e21-781e-7903-64cc-8057758f3718/screen480x480.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" height="292" src="http://a4.mzstatic.com/us/r30/Purple6/v4/d0/86/5e/d0865e21-781e-7903-64cc-8057758f3718/screen480x480.jpeg" title="screenshot" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: right;">App was provided complimentary to reviewer.</div>

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Learning Ally Audio App Now Free

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://edtechtimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/learning_ally_audio_app_icon.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://edtechtimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/learning_ally_audio_app_icon.png" title="Learning Ally Audio App Icon" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://learningally.org/">Learning Ally</a>, the audio book service for people with disabilities, has reduced the cost of their <a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2012/07/eyes-free-typing-with-fleksy-for-iphone.html">iOS app</a> to free. The app previously cost $19.99. In order to use the app you must be a Learning Ally member. <a href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/learning-ally-audio/id418888450?mt=8">Click here</a> to download the app which is compatible with both the <a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2012/03/new-ipad-thoughts-from-assistive.html">iPad</a> and iPhone. The app is the easiest way to listen to Learning Ally books on your iOS device. Now that the app is free it is a no brainer for members.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white;">Unfortunately the app is still missing key features such as background audio play back, background downloads and the ability to browse the Learning Ally catalog directly from your iOS device. When listening to an audio book you cannot follow along with an ebook because the audio book will automatically pause. Also in order to download an audio book you first must add the book to your bookshelf via a web browser. These short comings weaken the user experience, but it is still great to listen to Learning Ally books on your iOS device.  Hopefully in time the app will be updated with these and other features. To learn more about Learning Ally <a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2012/04/learning-ally-audio-app-update-but.html">click here</a>. Click read more below to view screen shots of Learning Ally Audio in action.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white;"></span></div><a name="more"></a><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://a1.mzstatic.com/us/r1000/070/Purple/v4/fc/6a/5f/fc6a5f23-3d3d-3f83-8cbd-8b99ebda3327/mza_3150697460196381740.320x480-75.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="iPhone Screenshot 1" border="0" class="portrait" src="http://a1.mzstatic.com/us/r1000/070/Purple/v4/fc/6a/5f/fc6a5f23-3d3d-3f83-8cbd-8b99ebda3327/mza_3150697460196381740.320x480-75.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="iPhone Screenshot 2" class="portrait" src="http://a1.mzstatic.com/us/r1000/065/Purple/v4/3f/b3/a4/3fb3a446-1672-31fd-ba1c-5d2fcf44448e/mza_55130072583961311.320x480-75.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="iPhone Screenshot 3" class="portrait" src="http://a5.mzstatic.com/us/r1000/108/Purple/v4/9c/9e/ea/9c9eeaaf-deef-6284-c652-90a10fce80d1/mza_6866387612568268570.320x480-75.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="iPhone Screenshot 4" class="portrait" src="http://a5.mzstatic.com/us/r1000/110/Purple/v4/3d/c5/b6/3dc5b61b-aef3-bd58-6fe6-08cbd86dd81d/mza_9133501011023070326.320x480-75.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="iPhone Screenshot 5" class="portrait" src="http://a5.mzstatic.com/us/r1000/078/Purple/v4/83/34/53/83345349-44ee-fd56-6a63-1c2b096608cc/mza_2720598603829491943.320x480-75.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>

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