using ipads in the classroom for children with special needs
TRANSCRIPT
Using iPads in the Classroom for Children with Special Needs Eric Sailers, M.A., CCC-SLP | Expressive Solutions
Icebreaker
Disclosures
Owner of Expressive SolutionsTrainer for n2yConsulted for Assistiveware
Giveaway
Participation - Entries in the giveawayGiveaway - iTunes cards will be given away
Overview
Intro
Best Practices
iPad Essentials
iOS 8
iOS 8 Accessibility
Built-in Apps
Free, Paid, Specialized Apps
Intro
iPad is a tool for…
Communication
Organization
Reading
Writing
Math
Social Skills
Playing
Nearly 7 years
Over 75 billion downloads
Nearly 700,000 iPad apps
App craze?
Appsolutely
Best Practices
EBP
Current Best Evidence
Clinical Expertise Client/Patient Values
Evidence-Based Practice (EBP)
The goal of EBP is the integration of:(a) clinical expertise,(b) best current evidence, and(c) client/patient perspectives to provide high-quality servicesreflecting the interest, values, needs, and choices of the individuals we serve (ASHA, 2011).
Find & Evaluate Apps
YouTubeApp Store Facebook
iTunes App Store Word of mouthFacebook and Twitter SETT Framework
YouTube videos Feature matchingWebsites and blogs App evaluation rubric
App Evaluation RubricDomain 4 3 2 1
Curriculum Connection
Targeted skill or concept is directly taught through the
app
Skill(s) reinforced are related to the targeted skill or
concept
Skill(s) reinforced are prerequisite or foundation
skills for the targeted skill or concept
Skill(s) are not connected to the targeted skill or concept
AuthenticityTargeted skills are practiced
in an authentic format/problem-based learning
environment
Some aspects of the app are presented in an authentic
learning environment
Skills are practiced in a contrived game/simulation
format
Skills are practiced in a rote or isolated fashion (e.g.,
flashcards)
Feedback
Feedback is specific resulting in improved performance; Data is
available electronically to student and/or teacher
Feedback is specific and results in improved
student performance(may include tutorial aids)
Feedback is limited to correctness of student
responses & may allow for student to try again
No feedback is provided to the student
DifferentiationApp offers complete
flexibility to alter settings to meet student needs
App offers more than one degree of flexibility to adjust
settings to meet student needs
App offers limited flexibility (e.g., few levels such as
easy, medium, hard) App offers no flexibility
(settings cannot be altered)
User Friendliness Students can launch and navigate within the app
independently
Students need to have the teacher review how to the
use the app
Students need to have the teacher review how to the use the app on more than
one occasion
Students need constant teacher supervision in order
to use the app
Motivation
Students are highly motivated to use the app and select it as their first
choice from a selection of related apps
Students will use the app as directed by the teacher
Students view the app as “more schoolwork” and may be off-task when directed by the teacher to use the app
Students avoid the use of the app or complain when the
app is assigned by the teacher
Student Performance
Students show outstanding improvements in
performance as a result of using the app
Students show satisfactoryimprovements in
performance as a result of using the app
Students show minimal improvements in
performance as a result of using the app
Students show no evidence of improved performance as
a result of using the app
Created by Harry Walker – Johns Hopkins University -10/18/2010; Revised & empirically validated 10/14/2012 Please contact for permission to use [email protected]
iPad Essentials
iPad Essentials
ShortcutsSpotlight search & multi-taskingControl CenterCameraCamera nav, focus & zoomSafariSearch and save imagesPhotosCreate an album and add photosReorder the photos
Tips & Tricks
Tips & Tricks
iOS 8
iOS 8 Adoption Rate
28%
68%
4%
68% of devices run iOS 8iOS 8
iOS 7
Earlier
As measured by the App Store on January 5, 2015
iOS 8 Features
KeyboardsBuilt-in QuickType, 3rd Party (e.g., Keeble)CameraTimer, Time-lapseSpotlight & SiriEnhanced search results“Hey Siri” (enabled & plugged in) - hands-free
iOS 8 Features
PhotosSearchAlbums (Camera Roll, Favorites, Recently Deleted)MessagesAudio, Photo, and Video messagingiCloudFamily Sharing
iOS 8 Accessibility
iOS 8 Accessibility
HearingVision
Learning Interaction
Media
Symbols by Symbolstix
Settings > General > Accessibility
iOS 8 Accessibility
VisionZoom with Zoom ControllerGrayscaleSpeech - Alex & Speak ScreenMediaSubtitles & CaptioningLearningGuided Access - TouchID & Time LimitsInteractionSwitch Control - Menu enhancements
Built-in Apps
Built-in vs. 3rd Party Apps
Built-in 3rd party
Pre-installed Download on App Store
Free Free or Paid
Always updated May/may not be updated
Not specialized Specialized options
Built-in accessibility Built-in accessibility?
Ideas for Built-in Apps
Clock - set a timer for an activityCalendar - schedule meetingsPhotos - create flashcards and wordless picture booksNotes - write a story retellReminders - create a checklist for an IEP meetingCamera - take photos and video for social language
Free Apps
Free Apps
Draw Free TinyTap Pic Collage
BrainPOP Splash Math 1-5Class Dojo
Draw Free
Write a sentence starterDraw a picture of a story (e.g., This is not my hat.)Make a first, then board
TinyTap
Play a demoCreate a receptive language task Include questions and feedback
Pic Collage
Make a posterMake an AAC boardCreate a schedule
Show & Tell
Free Apps
Starfall Free ABCmouse - Early
Toca Kitchen Monsters Educreations Tynker
Endless Reader
Paid Apps
Paid Apps
Inspiration Maps Toca Town
Homes Toontastic Daniel Tiger
Book Creator
Book Creator
Add text, images, and video to your storyAdd accessibility descriptions to your imagesExport your story to iBooks and email
Toca Town
Explore a location in the townTalk about actions for given objects at the location Talk about expected behaviors at the location
Toontastic
Create a cartoon with animations and storytellingTalk about the story elementsPlay the cartoon
Paid Apps
Wheels on Bus Alphabet
Handwriting Bob Books Draw & Tell
Peakaboo Barn
EBP for Wheels on the Bus
Evidence Implementation
Present grammatical models in well-formed phrases and sentences (Fey, Long, & Finestack, 2003).
Telegraphic and agrammatical, “Bus move” vs. grammatical sentence: “The bus is moving.”
Provide expansions during language interactions (Hancock & Kaiser, 2006).
Child says, “Bus”; Adult says, “Big yellow bus,” or “Drive yellow bus.”
Use sentence recasts to contrast child and adult forms (Camarata & Nelson, 2006; Fey, Long, & Finestack, 2003).
Recast: Child says, “He jump”; Adult says, “He is jumping.”
Ask open-ended questions and provide adequate wait time (Warren et. al, 2006).
Adult asks, “Why is he sleeping? How did he get messy?”
In addition to grammatical forms, enhance social, lexical, and literacy skills (Fey, Long, & Finestack, 2003).
For social skills, Adult says, “When we get cake, we say thank you.”
Favorites
Specialized Apps
Specialized Apps
Pictello Reader
Proloquo2Go News-2-You Choiceworks
ArtikPix Levels
ArtikPix Levels
Add two or more students and customize their profilesImplement the students in an activityCreate a custom deck, then implement it with a student
EBP for ArtikPix Levels
Evidence Implementation
Treat nonstimulable, later developing sounds to yield more change (Gierut 2007).
Select one or more decks for the following sounds: th, r, s, z, blends.
Randomized practice leads to faster progress and generalization (Gierut, 2001).
Target multiple sounds and positions, mix the various levels, and vary the number of productions per card. of productions per card.
Correct placement is essential to progress (Secord, 2007).
Model placement and/or use a tongue depressor in conjunction with the built-in camera.
Mass practice is essential to progress (Skelton, 2004).
Target multiple productions per card and collect scores for each.
Cognitive monitoring of production is essential to progress (Ertmer & Ertmer, 1998).
Children watch/listen to their recordings, then collect scores. Use the undo feature for any tallying mistakes.
Sound Development Chart
News-2-You
Play the first page of the newspaper articleInteract with the review page Interact with the think page
Choiceworks
Create a visual scheduleSave or print as PDFShare schedule via email
Proloquo2Go
Add a user with Core Word vocabularyChange the appearanceCustomize vocabulary for the user
EBP for Proloquo2Go
Evidence Implementation
Provide aided AAC models and recasts for symbol combinations (Binger & Light, 2007).
Adult selects two or more items to model communication.
Provide aided AAC models and recasts for grammatical morphemes (Binger, Macguire-Marshall, Kent-Walsh, 2011).
After a child uses a noun or verb without the correct ending, the adult selects the item.
Use AAC to develop phonological and literacy skills (Light & Drager, 2007). Practice spelling CVC words (e.g., dog).
Increase participation and social interactions (Light & Drager, 2007).
Facilitate greetings and topic initiation to improve social interactions.
Core words enable syntactic, semantic, and pragmatic functions (Banajee, Dicarlo, & Stricklin, 2003).
Use core vocabulary organization to express a variety of language functions.
Specialized Apps
Writer GoTalk Now
Money Up Clicker Sentences Splingo
Percentally Pro
Specialized Apps
Let’s Be Social Behavior Tracker Pro
Verbs with Milo WH Questions Shop ’n’ Pay
Wonkidos Friends
Watch
Contact
Email - [email protected] - @ExpressiveSolsFacebook - ExpressiveSolutionsLLCWebsite - expressive-solutions.com