Students use speech-to-text on the iPad as a powerful literacy support, especially during fantasy writing. Dictation lowers the barrier of spelling and transcription, allowing students to focus on ideas, vocabulary, and narrative flow. This separation of composition from mechanics is particularly effective for reluctant writers and students with diverse learning needs.
Colour-coding text is used to make the structure of a narrative visible. Characters, setting, plot, and solution are written in different colours, helping students see how a story is built and whether key elements are balanced and complete. This visual strategy supports planning, revision, and metacognition, as students can easily reflect on what parts are strong and what may be missing.
Together, speech-to-text and colour-coding align with sound literacy pedagogy. Students engage in oral language before written language, reduce cognitive load, and use visual cues to understand text structure. The iPad becomes a tool not just for writing, but for thinking about writing.
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