differentiating for elementary special needs students using the ipad

JoAnn Murphy-GenterJoAnn Murphy-GenterAssistant DirectorAssistant DirectorMid-Hudson Teacher Mid-Hudson Teacher

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Differentiating for Differentiating for Elementary Special Elementary Special

NeedsNeeds Students Using the Students Using the

iPad iPad

The Basics

•iPad -wifi or G3

•Connectivity

•Cover

•Keyboard optional and stylus

Collaboration and Questions

•We will attempt to use the discussion tab on my wiki for questions and sharing of ideas.

•Also Google doc created for questions and responses, link is also on wiki.

Accessibility Zoom

Large text

White on Black

Mono audio

Voice Over

Stylus -just mobile alupen

Other stylus

Cases and Stands

Following directions sequencing,

directionality

•Clicky Sticky•Cookie Doodle•Finger Sketch

Writing, math, drawing, spelling

•Air sketch•Jots•Adobe Ideas

Creativity for all Comtent Areas

•Story Kit -students create their own story and record their own voices

•Toontastic - students go through the steps of creating their own story. Templates available and they can add music, voice, and animation to the story

•SonicPics - can make it three slides long with voice

•iBrainstorm - use to plan writing activities and graphic organizer

Using camera for Modeling

•Created video of teacher modeling activity

•Student watched video of teacher demonstrating motions

•After modeling student was able to reproduce motion with greater accuracy

Voice

•Dragon Search•Dragon dictate•Audio memos•Quick Voice

Generating ideas, directions, homework

Communication

•Tap to Talk

•Verbally

•Proloquo2Go

•ArtikPik

Web resources

•http://jmgenter.wikispaces.com/IPad+resources

•http://www97.intel.com/my/AssessingProjects/OverviewAndBenefits/

•http://engage.intel.com/index.jspa Intel Engage Community

•http://www.p21.org/

•http://www.apple.com/education/ipad/

Intel Thinking Tools login

•Anyone can create a login

•Click on to register as a new user

•This will give you access to the Assessment library, Visual Ranking Tool, Seeing Reason, and Showing Evidence tools

•There are Demos and tutorials for all tools

Intel assessment library

Intel Engage Community

Things to consider• Access and content can easily be adapted to meet needs of students.

• Not the answer for all students

• Many apps need wireless capabilities, not always present

• Monitoring and careful planning promotes success.

• Teacher is key in the process and how the tool is used.

Thank You!!

•Please fill out the evaluation for BYOL session. Your feedback is important.

•Using mobile app

•Using website

•Link in my wiki