An Introduction to the iPad 2:

Supporting Diverse Learners in School

Greg O’ConnorEducation Services Manager, Spectronics

The iPad in your school

• WiFi / 3GS• iTunes / Syncing• Types of Apps• Acquiring iPads• Managing iPads

Advantages of the iPad• Engagement• Portable• Mainstream device• Wide range of apps• Price• Supports universal design• Promotes 21st century

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Disadvantages of the iPad

• Fragile• Using in outside light• Install apps via iTunes only• No USB• Alternative access methods limited

Management

Bretford PowerSync Cart for iPadBy Apple

Accessories

Accessories

Accessibility Features

• VoiceOver• Zoom Magnification• White on Black Display• Large text

Access

Apps

SOS

Rubricshttp://learninginhand.com/

http://treetops.org.au/groups/ipadagogy/

Apps

www.spectronicsinoz.com/blog/apple

Technology acts as direct tool substitute, with no functional improvement

Substitution

Technology acts as direct tool substitute, with functional improvement

Augmentation

Technology allows for significant task redesignModification

Technology allows for the creation of new tasks, previously inconceivableRedefinition

Technology acts as direct tool substitute, with no functional improvement

Substitution

Technology acts as direct tool substitute, with functional improvement

Augmentation

Technology allows for significant task redesignModification

Technology allows for the creation of new tasks, previously inconceivableRedefinition

Technology acts as direct tool substitute, with no functional improvement

Substitution

Technology acts as direct tool substitute, with functional improvement

Augmentation

Technology allows for significant task redesignModification

Technology allows for the creation of new tasks, previously inconceivableRedefinition

Technology acts as direct tool substitute, with no functional improvement

Substitution

Technology acts as direct tool substitute, with functional improvement

Augmentation

Technology allows for significant task redesignModification

Technology allows for the creation of new tasks, previously inconceivableRedefinition

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