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Technology
Tuesday 14thJanuary 2014
sensory support service
Using IT technology to help Visually Impaired Students to
become Independant learners.
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Purpose of the Presentation
To demonstrate a range of technology to help aid Visually Impaired Students in the classroom. The technology will help the students to become Independent Learners.
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Magnilink• A Magnilink is a digital Magnifier
Pros: Easy to setupLightweight and PortableContrast SettingSnap Shot and Video FunctionDistance LensClose Up LensNo wifi required
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Magnilink• A Magnilink is a digital Magnifier
Cons: Cost
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iPad and Laptop softwareAim: To give students a better view of the teacher’s
Presentations / Display using an iPad.
Splashtop: iPad App used for Remote Desktop
Pros: • Easy to setup with no Technical Knowledge• Inexpensive• Can zoom in and out of the Teacher’s Presentation.
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iPad and Laptop softwareAim: To give students a better view of the teacher’s
Presentations/Display using an iPad.
Splashtop: iPad App used for Remote Desktop
Cons: • Student can control the teachers desktop• Requires Wifi to work• App for a Tablets only
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iPad and Laptop softwareAim: To give students a better view of the teacher’s
Presentations/Display using an iPad or laptop.
Real VNC: iPad App used for Remote Desktop
Pros: • Used to view the Teachers Display• Can be setup for view only.• Student can zoom in and out without affecting the Teachers
Laptop.• Works on PC, Mac, Android and iPad.
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iPad and Laptop softwareAim: To give students a better view of the teacher’s
Presentations/Display using an iPad or laptop.
Real VNC: iPad App used for Remote Desktop
Cons: • Requires some technical Knowlodge to setup• Requires Wifi
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iPad and Laptop softwareAim: Teachers can share an iPad screen on a large display.
Cable: iPad connector to VGA or HDMI
Pros: Very little setup
Cons:Restricted by a cable
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iPad and Laptop softwareAim: Teachers can share an iPad screen on a large display.
Apple TV: Apple multimedia device, similar to a smart TV
Pros: • Display your iPad display on a large TV or Projector• Easy to connect up• No Laptop required
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iPad and Laptop softwareAim: Teachers can share an iPad screen on a large display.
Apple TV: Apple multimedia device, similar to a smart TV
Features: Stream iTunes Content - Photos, Music, Movies, AppsDisplay iPad screen on to TV or Projector
Cons:Cost and requires Wifi
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iPad and Laptop softwareAim: Teachers can share an iPad screen on a large display.
Apple TV: Apple multimedia device, similar to a smart TV
Pros: • Display your iPad display on a large TV or Projector• Easy to connect up• No Laptop required
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iPad and Laptop softwareAim: Teachers can share an iPad screen on a large
display.
Air Server: Displays iPad on a Large Screen or Projector
Pros: • Very Cheap• Easy to connect up
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iPad and Laptop softwareAim: Teachers can share an iPad screen on a large
display.
Air Server: Displays iPad on a Large Screen or Projector
Cons: • Requires PC running Microsoft Vista or above or a
Mac• Requires Wifi
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Digital Magnifier AppsMagnifying Glass with Light Pro (iPad and iPhone App)
Features:• Contrast• Snapshot• Light
Pros: Cheap to buyiPhone version has a light.Contrast Settings.
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Recap• Digital Magnifier - Magnilink
• View Teacher Computer Screen on another device –• Splashtop• Real VNC
• View Teacher’s iPad on a large Screen – • Cable• Apple TV• Air Server
• Digital Magnifier App - Magnifying Glass With Light Pro
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Recap• Digital Magnifier - Magnilink around £3,500
• View Teacher Computer Screen on another device –• Splashtop iPad or Android from £2.99• Real VNC PC version from Free – iPad or Android from £6.99
• View Teacher’s iPad on a large Screen – • Cable From £10• Apple TV From £75 - £100• Air Server From around £10 for 3 devices
• Digital Magnifier App - Magnifying Glass With Light Pro £1.49