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: technology@ilc.com.au 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