Assistive Technology RoundtableiPads and Special Education

January 30, 2015

Beaver Valley Intermediate Unit

2014-2015 AT Roundtable

• Series of 3 workshops– Wednesday, November 5, 2014 (vision and

hearing)– Friday, January 30, 2015 (iPads)– Tuesday, April 28, 2015 (Reading Strategies)

• 9:00- 3:00; lunch provided• Raising awareness, building local capacity• Time for roundtable sharing and learning

Today’s Objectives

• To review basic skills and knowledge for iPads• To understand the iPad’s accessibility options• To increase awareness of apps in various areas• To share our favorite apps with the group• To have an opportunity to share strategies for

other areas of assistive technology needs

What is AT?

• Any item, piece of equipment, or product system, whether acquired commercially off the shelf, modified, or customized, that is used to increase, maintain, or improve the functional capabilities of an individual with a disability.

(20 U.S.C. 1401(1))

• Any service that directly assists an individual with a disability in the selection, acquisition, or use of an assistive technology device. (20 U.S.C. 1401(2))

What is AT?

• Any item, piece of equipment, or product system, whether acquired commercially off the shelf, modified, or customized, that is used to increase, maintain, or improve the functional capabilities of an individual with a disability.

(20 U.S.C. 1401(1))

• Any service that directly assists an individual with a disability in the selection, acquisition, or use of an assistive technology device. (20 U.S.C. 1401(2))

What does that mean?

• Any tool or device that the student uses to do a task he or she could not do without it, or any tool that a student uses to do a task more easily, faster, or in a better way. (Reed & Lahm 2005)

• Also, the services the student (or team) needs to acquire the device, or even to acquire the skills to use it.

AT Services

• Providing opportunities to use a device• Brainstorming with others the best way to

organize a desk• Teaching a student or educator to use special

software• Training for teachers, child, family• Consulting with parents to explain devices• Working with a vendor to acquire a device

Instructional v. Assistive Technology

• All technology used in special education is not AT.

• All AT is not specialized technology.

• Anything can be AT when it • increases functional capability… and, • is necessary as determined by the IEP team

QUESTION:So, is an iPad assistive technology?

ANSWER:Sometimes!

An iPad is considered to be a form of Assistive Technology when....

• the device is used to increase functional capability of the student and is NOT a support provided to peers in the general education curriculum.

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How are iPads being used in special education?

1. to adapt curriculum2. to foster greater engagement of

students in individual and group learning situations

3. as communication devices

4. as a reinforcer or leisure time activity

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An iPad can be. . .

• A form of assistive technology assigned to a particular student to allow them to meet IEP goals.

• Used as a therapy tool (stimuli, material) to target specific IEP goals

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A BIG Reminder

•All decisions about tools MUST be driven by team decisions and goals decided upon by those IEP teams.

GOALS TOOLS!

Tools goals!!

•We should always avoid….– “I got an iPad, what should we work on with this thing!!!”

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iPad Basics

• Types of iPADs

• Things to know about using an original iPAD (iPad 1)

• Setting device restrictions

• Protecting your device

• Embedded iOS accessibility features

• Taking screen shots

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Types of iPads

• iPad 1• iPad 2• iPad 3- “The new IPAD”• iPad “4”- with Retina Display• iPad Air, Air 2• iPad mini • iPad mini 2, mini 3- with Retina Display

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Issues with using an original iPAD (iPad 1)

1. Cannot be updated beyond iOS 5 (We are now at iOS 8) - therefore, many apps will not load on an iPad 1

2. Does not have a camera

3. Cannot run Guided Access because it does not run iOS 6 or 7, so you cannot lock a student into an app

4. Does not run the newest set of accessibility options

5. An iPad 2 can no longer be updated beyond iOS 7, therefore, future updates cannot be performed on iPad 2s.

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Purchasing iPads

Currently available new through the Apple Store:– iPAD Air 2 or iPad Mini 3 (both lightning connectors) – iPad Mini or the iPad Mini with Retina Display (both lightning

connectors)

Available through 3rd party vendors– All devices, prices vary – watch out for warranties, a year is standard

from Apple and is desired.

Buy Refurbished Devices through Apple!!– You will find most models (except perhaps newest) BEST DEALS HERE –

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How much memory do I need on my iPad?

• Using as a dedicated AAC device? 16G will usually do it.

• Using with a handful of apps? 16G

• Using as a therapy tool where you would like to keep lots of

apps? As much as you can afford! At least 32G, 64 probably idea.

• Using as an academic/therapy tool where you also plan to do

video modeling? 64-128G!

• Any time you will be storing lots of photos and video, you need to

up the memory!

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Physical Protection of Devices

Cases/Screen Protectors• Take away- NEVER use an iPad without a protective

case. Smart Covers are NOT protective. They come off when dropped!

• Screen Protectors – built-in or separate• Local retailers• Resources for Rugged Cases

Lauren’s Pinterest Boardshttp://www.pinterest.com/lasenders/ipad-1234-cases-for-kids-incl-special-needs/ http://www.pinterest.com/lasenders/ipad-air-cases/ http://www.pinterest.com/lasenders/ipad-mini-cases/

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Exploring Your Settings

Settings → General

• Accessibility

• Multitasking Gestures/Shortcuts

• Side Switch

• Auto Lock

• Restrictions

• Keyboard

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Embedded Accessibility Tools in iOS

Settings → General → Accessibility• Vision• Hearing• Media• Learning• Interaction • All described here…. https

://www.apple.com/accessibility/ios/

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VoiceOver

VoiceOver is a gesture-based screen reader that lets you enjoy the fun and simplicity of iOS even if you can’t see the screen.

1. Go to Settings, Accessibility, Turn on VoiceOver.OR2. Go to Settings, Accessibility, Accessibility Shortcut and check VoiceOver. Then, triple-click the Home button to access VoiceOver. Hear a description of everything happening on your screen.

http://www.apple.com/accessibility/osx/voiceover/

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VISION

OPTIONS

Zoom

Zoom is a built-in magnifier that works wherever you are in iOS and with all apps from the App Store.

• First, turn it on.• Use three fingers and double-tap the screen to enable Zoom.

If you need to increase the level of Zoom, use three fingers to double-tap and hold, then move your fingers up or down on the screen to increase or decrease magnification.

• A simple double-tap with three fingers instantly zooms in 200 percent, and you can adjust the magnification between 100 and 500 percent.

x2

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Speech

• Use Speak Selection to read your email, iMessages, web pages, and books aloud.

• Highlight text in any application, tap Speak, and Speak Selection reads the selected text aloud. You can adjust the voice’s dialect and speaking rate, and have words highlighted as they’re being read.

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Other Vision Options

• Larger Text• Bold text• Button Shapes• Increase Contrast• Reduce Motion• On/Off Labels

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Hearing

• Stereo/Mono

• Speaker balance

HEARING

OPTIONS

Media

• Subtitles & captioning

• Video descriptionsMEDIA

OPTIONS

Guided Access

• Settings → General → Accessibility → Speech • With Guided Access, a parent, teacher, or therapist

can limit an iOS device to stay on one app by disabling the Home button a and even restrict touch input on certain areas of the screen.

• Password Protected - Keep the password somewhere safe! If you lose it, you will have to restore device to factory defaults to get it out of Guided Access mode!

• YouTube Tutorial

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LEARNING

OPTIONS

Interaction

• Switch control

• Touch access

INTERACTION

Other Accessibility Features

Camera• Photograph and adapt materials

• Data collection

• Use as a document camera

• Use to photograph items and people to

customize apps

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Other Accessibility Features

Screen Shots- Snap a picture of anything displayed on the screen, no matter which app you have open.

To capture a screen shot:1. Press and hold the home button (the main button

below the screen).2. While the menu button is held down, press the

power/lock button (the switch on the top edge of the device).

3. You’ll hear a camera click (if your sound is on) and the image will be stored in your camera roll in photos.

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Keyguards• Lasered Pics - http://www.laseredpics.biz

• Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit keyguards made by students in the CSIU's Work Foundations+http://www.csiu.org/index.cfm?pageid=4475

• Beyond Adaptive - http://beyondadaptive.com/shop/keyguards/

• Make your own:-puffy paint on acetate-cut thick acetate or thick craft foam with heated xacto knifehttp://www.amazon.com/Xacto-X73780-Precision-Soldering-Knife/dp/B000BRBZUG

Finger isolation supporthttp://niederfamily.blogspot.com/2012/03/necessity-is-mother-of-invention.html

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Setting Device Restrictions

Settings → General → Restrictions1. Turn Restrictions ON

2. Choose and write down passcode

3. Set passcode twice in device

4. Save passcode in NUMEROUS locations (email it to yourself and at least

another team member).

5. Don’t lose the password! You’ll have to reset the iPad!

FYI – your district may have already set these.

Note: If you have an iPad 2 or newer and your camera doesn’t work, it’s

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Home Screen Shortcuts

• Control Panel– from bottom, swipe up with one finger

• Planner– From top, swipe down with one finger

• Search Tool– From any page, swipe down with one finger

• Closing apps– Double click home button, swipe up on apps

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Apps for Assistive Technology/Instruction

• What is an app?– “App” stands for application– Vast majority are independently-developed (not directly

owned by Apple, Google and/or Amazon)– May be updated– Developed and released on a continual basis

• Buy content from iTunes on your computer (PC or Mac) – download at https://www.apple.com/itunes/download/

OR• Buy content through the iTunes store on Apple products

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The Reality of App Shopping

• Apps are being developed and released every day.

• Apps are updated every day.

• Prices of apps may change frequently.

• Apps are not one size fits all.

• Apps can be used to support general education curriculum,

related services, IEP goals, and more specialized needs.

• Creativity and “thinking-outside-of-the-box” is key to

finding appropriate apps.

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App Download Permission Scenarios

• 4 Download Scenarios: You’re downloading onto your:

1. personal device – download anything you want, free or paid

2. school device - only administrator can download apps

3. school device - download free apps only

4. school device - Full control- you hold iTunes account

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Best iPad and App ResourceLauren Enders Pinterest Boards

Quick Scavenger Hunt1. How many followers does this site have?2. Which board has the most pins?

3. How many pins are in the “Apps for Special Educators” board?

4. Name a board you were surprised to see.

ACTIVITY• Open this Google Doc.• Submit two new scavenger hunt questions.• List three things you like or learned from this

site. • Feel free to leave a comment for Lauren on

her boards.

Best iPad and App Resource

Mobile Tools as AAC systems

• Important: Not every student can or should use an iPad as an AAC device!

• There are features available on dedicated AAC systems that are not available or well developed on an iPad.

• iPad features as AAC: – Medium-sized screen– Voice output– Portable– Lightweight– Communication app features vary greatly

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Robust PAID Apps for Symbol-Based AAC

• Proloquo2Go ($219.99)https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/proloquo2go/id308368164?mt=8

• Touch Chat HD AAC with Word Power($149.99- $299.00)https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/touchchat-hd-aac-wordpower/id412351574?mt=8

• Speak For Yourself! ($199.99) https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/speak-for-yourself/id482508198?mt=8

• LAMP Words for Life($299.00)

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/lamp-words-for-life/id551215116?mt=8

• aacorn aac ($79.99)https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/aacorn-aac-intelligent-solution/id732419715?mt=8

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More AAC Apps to Consider• Visual Scene Display– Autismate ($149.99)

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/autismate/id512132428?mt=8

• Text Only– Proloquo4Text ($99.99)

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/proloquo4text/id751646884?mt=8

– ClaroCom Pro USA ($13.99 ??) https://itunes.apple.c m/us/app/clarocom-pro-usa/id623306168?mt=8

– RocketKeys ($159.99)https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/rocketkeys/id594324953?mt=8

– Assistive Express ($24.99) https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/assistive-express/id379891874?mt=8

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FREE or Inexpensive apps that can be used to create “talking” manual communication boards

• My Custom Soundboard HD (142 location board) ($0.99) Must add image into each block.https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/my-custom-soundboard/id449698271?mt=8

• TinyTap (free) Easily create talking boards, by adding hotspots to imported or snapped photos. Teddy Bear graphic seen when app opens can be problematic for older students. https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/tinytap-make-play-educational/id493868874?mt=8

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FREE Symbol-Based Apps for AAC

• Sounding Boardhttps://itunes.apple.com/us/app/soundingboard/id390532167?mt=8

• Alexicom AAChttps://itunes.apple.com/us/app/alexicom-aac/id395122088?mt=8

• Grid Playerhttps://itunes.apple.com/us/app/grid-player/id456278671?mt=8

• SFY – Litehttps://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sfy-lite/id521884641?mt=8

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Organization Apps

• Kidspiration- $9.99

– https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/kidspiration-maps-lite/id675831529?mt=8

• Inspiration Maps- $9.99

– https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/inspiration-maps-vpp/id510173686?mt=8

• The HW App- free

– https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/homework-app-your-class-assignment/id561371952?mt=8

• myHomework Student Planner- free

– https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/myhomework-student-planner/id303490844?mt=8

• Visual Planner- $14.99

– https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/visual-schedule-planner/id488646282?mt=8

Writing Apps

• AudioNote- $2.99

– https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/audionote-notepad-voice-recorder/id369820957?mt=8

• iReadWrite- $19.99

– https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ireadwrite/id600843386?mt=8

• Notability- $2.99

– https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/notability/id360593530?mt=8

• Pages- $9.99

– https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/pages/id361309726?mt=8

• PhatPad- $4.99

– https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/phatpad/id406459946?mt=8

More Writing Apps

• Clicker Suite- $30.99 each; $89.99 bundled

– https://itunes.apple.com/us/app-bundle/clicker-apps-bundle/id926258685?mt=8

• Ginger Keyboard + Page- free

– https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ginger-keyboard-+-page/id822797943?mt=8

• Paperport Notes- free

– https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/paperport-notes/id476134017?mt=8

• iAnnotate PDF- $9.99

– https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/iannotate-pdf/id363998953?mt=8

Instructional/Reteaching Apps

• Quizlet- free

– https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/quizlet-flashcards-study-tools/id546473125?mt=8

• Bitsboard- free

– https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/bitsboard-education-games/id516842210?mt=8

• Tiny Tap- free

– https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/tinytap-make-play-educational/id493868874?mt=8

• Educreations- free

– https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/educreations-interactive-whiteboard/id478617061?mt=8

• Explain Everything- $2.99

– https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/explain-everything/id431493086?mt=8

• ShowMe- free

– https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/showme-interactive-whiteboard/id445066279?mt=8

Story Creation Apps

• Book Creator- $4.99

– https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/book-creator-for-ipad-create/id442378070?mt=8

• Story Creator- free

– https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/story-creator-easy-story-book/id545369477?mt=8

• 30 Hands- free

– https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/30hands-create-show-what-you/id605013231?mt=8

• Time to share YOUR favorite apps.• If you do, you can help yourself to a snack and

a drink.• Use the “Appy Hour” note sheet to keep track

of what’s shared.

Roundtable Discussion

Thank You!

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