iPads in the FACS ClassroomA Special Needs & Inclusion Perspective

Elena Teixeira

Scan the code on your notes sheet to follow along

with the presentation on

your iPad or iPhone!

Responsible iPad Evolution

How can the iPad bolster a 21st Century

classroom?There are 5 basic classroom functions of the applications on an iPad:

Information Creation Motivation Organization Collaboration

iPads & Special EducationThere are countless iPad programs, or

applications, suited for teachers and students with diverse diagnoses and

ability levels.

ModificationAccommodationDifferentiation

Any assignment can also be made appropriate for individual students’ needs with attention to :

QR Code Reader

• Maximize efficiency and on-task behavior

• Create/share direct link to target site

• Webquests

QR Code Maker: Produce unique codes

QR Reader: Scan code and open links

SAS Flash Cards

• Create and share interactive flash card decks

• Auditory, Visual, Kinesthetic Learning Styles

• Built-in motivation: Stores statistics

• Create differentiated decks for ability levels and learning styles

Multiple choice, true/false, fill-in questionsInsert Images, Text, Sound Recordings

• Scan barcodes of any food product to receive a nutritional “grade” and tips for the product and ingredients

• Concretizes abstract nutrition concepts utilizing familiar grade format

• Shake iPad for random product

Fooducate

PicCollage• Creation•Organize photos taken on iPad into a stylish collage• Compile photos as part of a scavenger hunt

• Take and insert photos from camera roll• Seamlessly search for & add photos from the web

• Finish with stickers and text• Save final product as an image to the iPad

• Collaboration/Organization

• Facebook-style course “command center”

• Distribute and collect assignments

• Create polls, quizzes, writing responses, or post files

• Students can upload files to submit work

• Screenshots

Edmodo• Assists and

promotes student organization by minimizing lost papers

• Send copies of notes for students with scribe accommodations

• Models scheduling and calendar use

ClassDojo• Motivation

• Interactive classroom management

• Create classes online, manage wirelessly on iPad

• Real-time positive/negative reinforcement

• Customize course-specific behaviors

• Discrete & non-confrontational, ideal for special needs students

Keep Calm and iPad On

 1. Begin with an iPad use

contract

2. Create a sign-out sheet

3. Distribute/return iPads by number with iCart

4. Hope for the best, plan or the worst

5. Be Proactive: Test all sites before your lesson

Some general tips for using the iPad in the classroom, from my experience:

Let’s Make the iPadWork for You• Who has an iPad with them?• Familiarity Level/Survey Results• Pair up with a classmate• Explore the stations to get info to

make the iPad suit your needsA. Basic iPad FunctionsB. Additional FACS/Special Ed Apps