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iPad in Special Education Learning, Education & Fun!
Amy Litton Speech Pathologist ILC Tech
Presentation Overview Using the iPad in Education tips and tricks Resources for using the iPad Resources for finding apps Resources for evaluating apps Apps for learning Accessories
iPads in Schools
It’s not a computer Start with the task then find the tool Training Teaching Modelling Durability Accessibility
“There’s nothing magical” about sitting
a child in from of a computer (iPad)
without teaching them how to use it
- Ian Bean, 2012
iPads in Schools How to make it work Official Apple Website http://www.apple.com/au/education/ipad/ http://www.apple.com/education/special-
education/ Spectronics Apple Blog http://www.spectronics.com.au/blog/apple/
iPads for Learning Project
http://www.ipadsforeducation.vic.edu.au/ Educational Reasons for Using the iPad Information about their iPad Trial in Victoria 21 Steps to iPad Success
1. Planning 2. Preparing 3. Implementing 4. Evaluating
Apps List Case studies of iPad implementation in schools eg
Warringa Park
Restrictions or NOT!
Home Key – solutions? Deleting and Installing Apps In App Purchases Multitasking gestures Lock Rotation Camera/ Internet/ iTunes/ You Tube
Finding Apps
Cannot always try before you buy Quality Apps to suit educational goals can be
difficult to find Finding the right tool for the right task Different developers All Apps are different to use
Using Apps Store to find Apps Categories search Filter search Category Price Device
Using Star Rating Look at screen shots Find the developer site Customers also bought
Resources to find appropriate Apps
I Education Apps Review http://ieducationappsreview.ning.com/ iPads in the Classroom http://www.schrockguide.net/ipads-in-the-classroom.html Complete Guide to Educational & Special Needs Apps http://www.oneplaceforspecialneeds.com/main/library_special_needs_apps.html APPitic http://www.appitic.com/ Apps for Children with Special Needs http://a4cwsn.com/
Evaluating Apps
A range of tools shared http://learninginhand.com/blog/ways-to-evaluate-educational-apps.html http://www.schrockguide.net/ipads-in-the-classroom.html
Educational App Evaluation Rubric
Critical Evaluation of an iPad/iPod App
Literacy Development Apps for phonics http://www.spectronicsinoz.com/blog/tools-and-resources/apps-for-phonics/
Alphabet & Sounds Starfall, ABC Magic 1 & 2
Working with words Word Wall, Train Phonics
Sight words Spell Blocks with Sight Words Sight Words by Photo Touch
Range of activities Word Wagon, Hairy Letters
Literacy Support
Apps for Literacy Support http://www.spectronicsinoz.com/blog/resources/
2010/11/apps-for-literacy-support/
Dragon Dictation Audio Note Zen Tap
Making Stories Puppet Pals
Playschool Art Maker
Sock Puppet
Strip Design Scribble Press
Using iBooks
PDF your existing PowerPoint Books Email, iTunes or Dropbox to your iPad Save in iBooks
Tar Heel Reader http://tarheelreader.org/ http://www.spectronicsinoz.com/blog/apps-and-mobile-learning/tarheel-reader-books-a-great-resource-for-ibooks-on-your-ipad/
eBooks and nursery rhymes So many books available Books category in iTunes
Mee Genius Cat in the Hat Toy Story Blue Hat Green Hat My Book Itsy Bitsy Wheels on the Bus
Make your own talking books and photo albums
Stories2Learn
Pictello Talk to Me Photos
Numeracy
Flash Tables Ace Kids Maths Kids Learning- My First Numbers Ladybug Count Park Math Rocket Math Monkey Maths
Cause & Effect
Peeping Muscians Uncolor Music Instruments Let’s Play with Trains Bloom Cause & effect sensory light box Pocket Pond
Visual Supports
Visual Support apps http://www.spectronicsinoz.com/blog/ipod-ipad/2011/03/visual-support-
apps-for-ipodipad/
First Then Visual Schedule Visual Schedule Planner Time Timer Choiceworks
Communication
Augmentative and Alternative Communication AAC Apps Lists http://www.spectronicsinoz.com/article/iphoneipad-
apps-for-aac Apps for AAC http://www.appsforaac.net/ MUST READ ARTICLE- Mobile Devices &
Communication Apps http://aac-rerc.psu.edu/index.php/pages/show/id/46
Others areas Early Concepts Visual Perception Memory, puzzles, spot the difference
Drawing Comprehension Articulation Speech & Language Calendars & Reminders Life Skills Environmental Controls
Just for fun
Facebook Email (Maily) Games Skype Music Other MP3 files Photos/ Camera Videos Podcasts
iPad Accessories
Speakers
iAdapter iMainGoX & XP Bluetooth Speaker X-mini II
Cases
Otterbox Defender Griffin Survivor Gumdrop iGuy Big Grips Frame and Big Grips Stand
Keyboards and Stylus
Apple keyboard – docked or wireless Bluetooth keyboards Integrated keyboard in case Pogo Stylus Crayola iMarker
iPad Mounts
Position for… ease of access vision security
Tabletop, wall-mounted, gooseneck or
wheelchair Adapting mainstream mounts
Switch Access Options
Within apps only Different switch interface for different apps Bluetooth or direct plugin More options coming every day! • Switch Box for iPad, iPod Touch or iPhone • RJ Cooper Bluetooth Switch Interface • Inclusive Technology it-iClick • Switch4Apps iPad Switch interface • Ablenet Blue 2 http://www.janefarrall.com/blog/2012/06/01/how-do-i-use-a-switch-with-an-ipad-june-2012-update/
Summary Lots of resources are available to help you find
suitable Apps Be sure to evaluate apps to ensure they meet
the students needs Set up a system for evaluating and sharing apps Get comfortable using iTunes & Apps Store Consider accessibility and durability Don’t put all your tasks into one device. Most of
our students need different tools for different tasks.
Contact Us
ILC Tech (08) 9381 0600 Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.ilc.com.au/pages/ilc-technology ILC Tech List of Apps “Getting Started useful iDevice Apps” http://www.ilc.com.au/pages/ilc-tech-resources