Popplet is a free app, https://popplet.com/, that is extremely simple to use. I’ve used it with students, but also for my own work as a way to collect ideas. It is not unusual for a student to be uncertain what topic to write about, so we put down all the possibilities in Popplet, and underneath each they put their ideas on each topic. It becomes very clear to them which one is the best or most interesting one to pursue.
Bookcreator, http://www.redjumper.net/bookcreator/, is another free app, and equally easy to use. I’ve used this with reluctant writers, but could be used with any level. When part of an instructor’s challenge is to keep students curious and engaged we have to vary the format, and Bookcreator is yet another tool to use.
Sock Puppets, https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sock-puppets/id394504903?mt=8, a free app that I’ve used with students who are reluctant to talk. Again, simple to use, and had us laughing outloud.
