Technology
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Technology
Tuesday 14thJanuary 2014
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Using IT technology to help Visually Impaired Students to
become Independant learners.
Purpose of the Presentation
To demonstrate a range of technology to help aid Visually Impaired Students in the classroom. The technology will help the students to become Independent Learners.
Magnilink• A Magnilink is a digital Magnifier
Pros: Easy to setupLightweight and PortableContrast SettingSnap Shot and Video FunctionDistance LensClose Up LensNo wifi required
Magnilink• A Magnilink is a digital Magnifier
Cons: Cost
iPad and Laptop softwareAim: To give students a better view of the teacher’s
Presentations / Display using an iPad.
Splashtop: iPad App used for Remote Desktop
Pros: • Easy to setup with no Technical Knowledge• Inexpensive• Can zoom in and out of the Teacher’s Presentation.
iPad and Laptop softwareAim: To give students a better view of the teacher’s
Presentations/Display using an iPad.
Splashtop: iPad App used for Remote Desktop
Cons: • Student can control the teachers desktop• Requires Wifi to work• App for a Tablets only
iPad and Laptop softwareAim: To give students a better view of the teacher’s
Presentations/Display using an iPad or laptop.
Real VNC: iPad App used for Remote Desktop
Pros: • Used to view the Teachers Display• Can be setup for view only.• Student can zoom in and out without affecting the Teachers
Laptop.• Works on PC, Mac, Android and iPad.
iPad and Laptop softwareAim: To give students a better view of the teacher’s
Presentations/Display using an iPad or laptop.
Real VNC: iPad App used for Remote Desktop
Cons: • Requires some technical Knowlodge to setup• Requires Wifi
iPad and Laptop softwareAim: Teachers can share an iPad screen on a large display.
Cable: iPad connector to VGA or HDMI
Pros: Very little setup
Cons:Restricted by a cable
iPad and Laptop softwareAim: Teachers can share an iPad screen on a large display.
Apple TV: Apple multimedia device, similar to a smart TV
Pros: • Display your iPad display on a large TV or Projector• Easy to connect up• No Laptop required
iPad and Laptop softwareAim: Teachers can share an iPad screen on a large display.
Apple TV: Apple multimedia device, similar to a smart TV
Features: Stream iTunes Content - Photos, Music, Movies, AppsDisplay iPad screen on to TV or Projector
Cons:Cost and requires Wifi
iPad and Laptop softwareAim: Teachers can share an iPad screen on a large display.
Apple TV: Apple multimedia device, similar to a smart TV
Pros: • Display your iPad display on a large TV or Projector• Easy to connect up• No Laptop required
iPad and Laptop softwareAim: Teachers can share an iPad screen on a large
display.
Air Server: Displays iPad on a Large Screen or Projector
Pros: • Very Cheap• Easy to connect up
iPad and Laptop softwareAim: Teachers can share an iPad screen on a large
display.
Air Server: Displays iPad on a Large Screen or Projector
Cons: • Requires PC running Microsoft Vista or above or a
Mac• Requires Wifi
Digital Magnifier AppsMagnifying Glass with Light Pro (iPad and iPhone App)
Features:• Contrast• Snapshot• Light
Pros: Cheap to buyiPhone version has a light.Contrast Settings.
Recap• Digital Magnifier - Magnilink
• View Teacher Computer Screen on another device –• Splashtop• Real VNC
• View Teacher’s iPad on a large Screen – • Cable• Apple TV• Air Server
• Digital Magnifier App - Magnifying Glass With Light Pro
Recap• Digital Magnifier - Magnilink around £3,500
• View Teacher Computer Screen on another device –• Splashtop iPad or Android from £2.99• Real VNC PC version from Free – iPad or Android from £6.99
• View Teacher’s iPad on a large Screen – • Cable From £10• Apple TV From £75 - £100• Air Server From around £10 for 3 devices
• Digital Magnifier App - Magnifying Glass With Light Pro £1.49