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Transition Tech Tools to Empower Your Student- Resource List Transition Tech Tools to Empower Your Student- Resource List 1 Transition Tech Tools to Empower Your Student - Resource List With the explosion of Apps, devices, web-based technologies, and similar innovations, individuals, their families, and their network of caregivers have a variety of options from which to consider and thus, employ. This resource guide, developed by Sean J. Smith, provides a well-organized matrix of mobile apps and links to other resources that can help transisioning students address challenges. This resource accompanied the CTD webinar “Transition Tech Tools to Empower Your Student”. We hope this guide will be useful to students and their families, teachers, service providers, and others who live and work with them. 1. Link to Presentations - https://goo.gl/hsqxjY 2. Aurasma App Found Here a. Example 1 - Using Aurasma b. Example 2 - Using Aurasma c. Link to a variety of augmentative reality apps d. Creating your own Aurasma Experience 3. Google Shortener - here is how to shorten those long web addresses - https://goo.gl/ 4. Bitly - common web address shortener - https://bitly.com/ 5. Tiny URL where you can actually name your URL - https://tinyurl.com/ Resources found Below General Resources Pages 2 & 3 Universal Design for Learning Page 4 Apps Pages 5, 6, & 7

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Transition Tech Tools to Empower Your Student- Resource List Transition Tech Tools to Empower Your Student- Resource List 1

Transition Tech Tools to Empower

Your Student - Resource List

With the explosion of Apps, devices, web-based technologies, and similar innovations, individuals, their

families, and their network of caregivers have a variety of options from which to consider and thus,

employ. This resource guide, developed by Sean J. Smith, provides a well-organized matrix of mobile

apps and links to other resources that can help transisioning students address challenges. This resource

accompanied the CTD webinar “Transition Tech Tools to Empower Your Student”. We hope this guide

will be useful to students and their families, teachers, service providers, and others who live and work

with them.

1. Link to Presentations - https://goo.gl/hsqxjY

2. Aurasma App Found Here

a. Example 1 - Using Aurasma

b. Example 2 - Using Aurasma

c. Link to a variety of augmentative reality apps

d. Creating your own Aurasma Experience

3. Google Shortener - here is how to shorten those long web addresses - https://goo.gl/

4. Bitly - common web address shortener - https://bitly.com/

5. Tiny URL where you can actually name your URL - https://tinyurl.com/

Resources found Below

General Resources Pages 2 & 3

Universal Design for Learning Page 4

Apps Pages 5, 6, & 7

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1 - Grandma Driving - https://youtu.be/VvWGtgoTXAg

This is a link to the video I shared with Grandma reacting to the car that she was not control of. Again,

sorry for the language.

2 - **Understood from the Individual’s Perspective - https://www.understood.org/

This is the Understood website I shared.

3 - QR Codes - https://goo.gl/8B3skd

This is a link where I have shared an app to download, places to create your own QR Codes, ideas that

allow you to make your own QR Code and the link to the QR Crazy video.

4 - Telling your Story - the resources below are a handful of resources to consider in organizing and

outlining your ideas as you look to structure your study, paper, video, project, and the list goes on.

● StoryBoardThat - https://www.storyboardthat.com/storyboard-creator

● RealtimeBoard - https://realtimeboard.com/app/

● Make Belief Comix - http://www.makebeliefscomix.com/

● Toontastic - https://toontastic.withgoogle.com/

● Toondoo - www.toondoo.com

● Bitstrips - www.bitstrips.com

● Pixton - https://www.pixton.com/

● Strip Generator - www.stripgenerator.com

● Write Comics - http://writecomics.com/

● Comic Life - https://plasq.com/

● Strip Creator - http://www.stripcreator.com/

● List for Educators - A Bit Old but some good resources -

http://www.emergingedtech.com/2014/12/free-tools-for-making-comics-cartoons/

5 - Video resources for teachers and students -

Here is a simple list of some of the tools I will mention in this session. It is not an exhaustive list but a list

to consider.

● iMovie - https://filmora.wondershare.com/imovie/make-stop-motion-in-imovie.html

● Apps to Create Tutorials - http://www.educatorstechnology.com/2013/04/8-outstanding-ipad-apps-

to-create.html

● Screencastify - https://www.screencastify.com/

● Camtasia - https://www.techsmith.com/video-editor.html

● Tiny Take - https://tinytake.com/

● 10 Ways to Use Video in Your Classroom - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ceZGsiYDD9g

● Taking Classroom Video to the Next Level -

https://www.youtube.com/embed/videoseries?list=PL8TjVyuBdsCnPBiEIf4aEJ4jAUF2HQMsG&sh

owinfo=0?rel=0

● Reasons Educators Should Use Video - http://stephenslighthouse.com/2012/09/30/benefits-to-

using-video-in-the-classroom/

● Great Screen Capturing Applications - https://www.elegantthemes.com/blog/resources/9-best-

screen-capture-software-for-video-tutorials-and-client-walkthroughs

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● Animoto - https://animoto.com/

6 - Video Editors -

OK, so now you have captured the video, how are you going to edit it to ensure that what you have

structured and storyboarded is what the end product actually turns out to be? Here are a list of

resources to consider:

● iMovie - https://vimeo.com/blog/post/video-101-editing-with-imovie

● Magisto - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.magisto&hl=en

● Power Director -

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cyberlink.powerdirector.DRA140225_01&hl=en

● Quik - https://quik.gopro.com/en/

● Video Editing Apps -https://www.stuff.tv/features/10-best-video-editing-apps-mobile

● Best Video Editing - 2017 - https://adespresso.com/blog/best-video-editing-apps/

● Using Video in Teaching - https://www.teachingchannel.org/videos/improve-teaching-with-video

● Crash Course - https://www.youtube.com/user/crashcourse

Video with Google - http://alicekeeler.com/2016/08/29/google-classroom-video-playlists/

Great how to resources in using video with google classroom.

ThingLink - https://www.thinglink.com/tutorial/Thinglink%20education

Directions in how to create interactive images or share their knowledge.

iMovie for Editing - https://www.stuff.tv/features/10-best-video-editing-apps-mobile

If you have a Mac device, it is free and pretty easy to use.

Great video editing Apps - https://www.stuff.tv/features/10-best-video-editing-apps-mobile

This is a list of recommended Apps that can be used across various devices for movie editing.

Remember, it is not simply shooting the video but editing the shot.

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UDL Blog - Examples of How We Need to Be Doing It - http://udlmcps.weebly.com/

This is a resource from the Montgomery County Public Schools in MD that has been working on UDL for

the better part of 3 years. This blog offers some excellent examples.

General information on UDL - http://www.cast.org/research/udl/index.html

Here you can find everything and anything you wanted to know. This includes the research behind it,

tutorials to train others, products they have developed to illustrate it in application, and the like.

UDL Tech Toolkit - http://udltechtoolkit.wikispaces.com/

Great resource to share with others and to find resources that are UDL-based and a

wonderful example of Wikis in action.

UDL IRIS Module - http://iris.peabody.vanderbilt.edu/udl/chalcycle.htm

This is a site that was developed to teach teachers and others about the basics of UDL. It was developed

in a manner that helps folks understand the basics of UDL.

UDL & Higher Education - Just the Facts - http://www.udlcenter.org/advocacy/faq_guides/higher_ed

This site offers some great information for those trying to understand what is required of us here in

higher education, why, and the ins and outs of UDL for higher education.

UDL & Postsecondary - http://www.udluniverse.com/

This is a great resource specific to postsecondary issues revolving around UDL.

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This section is about Apps but more important it is about finding the Apps that support learning

and empower the individual as they seek to further engage in their own learning.

Student Learning Preferences - https://goo.gl/391zQ2

SETT Framework - https://tinyurl.com/y8l4ekok

CoWriter Universal - https://cowriter.com/

Popplet - https://popplet.com/

Pictello - http://www.assistiveware.com/product/pictello

Toontastic - https://toontastic.withgoogle.com/

Read Write - https://www.texthelp.com/en-us/

Snap and Read - https://snapandread.com/

Explain Everything - https://explaineverything.com/

Show Me - http://www.showme.com/

Common Sense Media - https://www.commonsensemedia.org/app-reviews

A nice tool to review the various Apps out there for educators. A good resource for consideration.

Children’s Tech - http://reviews.childrenstech.com/ctr/home.php

This one is for pay but something to consider. Like other searching Apps, offers some nice ways to

structure and organize.

Autism Apps - https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/autism-apps/id441600681?mt=8

This is an App that lists Apps for Autism.

Daily App Advice -https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/apps-gone-free-best-daily/id470693788?mt=8

This is another App that helps you find Apps:) This offers reviews and advice on Apps for you to

consider.

Teachers with Apps - http://www.teacherswithapps.com/

A website, blog, App review and more. Created by and facilitated by a special educator. What more can

we ask for:)

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App Crawlr - http://appcrawlr.com/

This is one of several that offers a variety of categories allowing the user to search apps based on a

structured the site created to assist finding that right app.

Pinterest - Apps for Shape and Colors - https://www.pinterest.com/lasenders/apps-for-teaching-

shapescolors/

List of Apps that can teach you shapes and colors. This is something that will take some time but

remember, there are a family of Aps and while one might work for someone, you might find something

that is easier for you.

TeachThought - http://www.teachthought.com/the-future-of-learning/technology/best-teaching-and-

learning-apps-for-2016/

List of some of the Better Apps for 2016.

KinderTown - http://my.kindertown.com/apps

Focused on finding Apps for ages 3-8 and of course, focused on education Apps:)

Smart Apps for Kids - http://www.smartappsforkids.com/

International team of educators, parents, and simply great folks collecting and sharing excellent

resources for us regarding Apps.

Apps Gone Free - https://goo.gl/9MdFDE

Is an App that is all about finding the right App for us on a daily basis.

Pinterest Plus - http://pinterest.com/cwsnlinks/apps-for-behavior-charts-social/

This is an example of what Pintrest has to offer for Apps and more Apps for users to explore.

Pinterest for Early Childhood Apps -

http://www.pinterest.com/debbiemiller85/early-childhood-apps/

This is another example of Apps for consideration for Early Childhood and those with disabilities. Great

app to consider and play with for more consideration.

Bridging Apps - http://bridgingapps.org/

This is a great site that is focused on individuals with special needs. They offer a list of Apps for

consideration as well as a great tool for use to identify the right app.

Google list of Apps -

http://www.squidalicious.com/2011/01/ipad-apps-for-autism-spreadsheet-of.html

Many of us have received lists like this that are great. They offer the specifics that we need on a host of

areas.

Apps for Children with Special Needs - http://a4cwsn.com/apps/apps-a-z/

This is my Cadillac. This does some excellent work in identifying apps but also offering some excellent

illustrations.

Spectronics - http://www.spectronics.com.au/

They are out of Australia and have developed a nice set of resources for consideration in the area of

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APPS for AAC needs.

One Place Special Needs -

http://www.oneplaceforspecialneeds.com/main/resources.html#tab=resource_online&text=apps

Not an exhaustive list but a number of considerations for finding the right apps from a site that

considers itself a one place stop and shop for items related to special needs.

iPad, iPod, and Mobile Device Apps for Students with Disabilities -

http://www.scribd.com/doc/24470331/iPhone-iPad-and-iPod-touch-Apps-for-Special-Education

This is an extensive list developed by Eric Sailor for us to review, consider, and simply use in our search

for the right App. Thanks Eric.

Education App Store - http://www.educationalappstore.com/

Nice site that offers a list of features to find the right education App.

Interesting Article on Impact of Apps -

http://journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.1177/1529100615569721

This is simply an interesting article on the potential impact of Apps.

Families Guide to Review Apps

http://families.naeyc.org/learning-and-development/selecting-apps-support-childrens-learning

NAEYC Family Guide to review Apps. Offers questions to ask and some things to consider.

Apple’s Perspective on Apps for Education -

https://www.apple.com/education/docs/L523172A_EDU_App_Guide_062013.pdf

This is a consideration guide for educational Apps.

AppCrawlr - http://appcrawlr.com/ios-apps/best-apps-word-prediction

Great resource to find Apps and here is their list for Word Prediction list for the IOS and looks like many

are for the Android as well.

Spectronics -

http://www.spectronics.com.au/blog/apps-and-mobile-learning/ireadwrite-update-text-to-speech-word-

prediction-and-more-in-one-app/

Group out of Australia that offers lists of resources for struggling learners and here is a great list for

Word Prediction.

Family Time with Apps - https://itunes.apple.com/ca/book/family-time-with-apps/id947566683?mt=11

This is a free iBook to walk family members but also educators through the use and consideration for the

use of Apps.

Kathy Schrock’s Evaluation of Apps - http://www.ipads4teaching.net/critical-eval-of-apps.html

This is a listing of a variety of places we can go to review and consider Apps.

Check the report out that I have enlarged below -

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The Center on Technology and Disability is funded by the U.S. Department of Education,

Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) under award #H327F130003 – 13A.