Reading Fluency on the iPad...Not Scary at All!

Wouldn't it be great to use your iPad to have students monitor their fluency?  This app is one we explored during our recent Appy Hour. There's nothing to be scared about when it comes to AudioBoo...this app allows you to record and save audio files on your device.  This is a great way to use your iPad to record students oral reading and to help them monitor oral reading fluency.  When downloading this app, be sure to get the iPhone version.  It is free and is much simpler to use for students.  This app allows you to record up to three minutes per session.  There is no way to adjust the time limit.  However, if your goal is just to practice reading and monitor fluency three minutes versus one minute isn't an issue.  Here is how you can use this app for oral reading fluency...

Step 1: Hit the green Record button that appears on the main screen.

Step 2: Choose the red Record button to begin recording.  There is a countdown clock which appears once you begin recording at the bottom of the screen.  If you want them to only record one minute of their reading, students will need to manage a timer or pay attention to the countdown clock stopping their recording when it shows two minutes.

Step 3: Should you want to stop your recording early, simply hit the pause button.  You may resume recording once you have hit the Resume button. 

Step 4: Select the green Publish button at the top right corner when you have completed your recording and name your recording.  We suggest using the child's name.

Step 5: You may listen to your recordings by selecting My Boos from the home screen. 



This link will take you to a blog by Mrs. Wideen who has posted her I Can list and an evaluation chart which you can download FREE.

iPad Literacy Stations 

I Can Chart for Fluency Station...

Student evaluation form for Fluency Station...

On a personal note, I've been using this app with my first grader and his homework.  He loves recording himself with his nightly reading fluency passage and listening to himself read.  What a great motivation for our boys who sometimes struggle with wanting to read!  SHare with your parents...this may help them, too!