The “New”iPad –Is it a Fad? Outcomes - SPEVI...Everything iPad –You should have that now...
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1 The “New” iPad – Is it a Fad? Universal Design for Learning Why the iPad? Why Not? Discovering the iPad and its many uses Requisite Skills Discover Apps Accessories Outcomes
Transcript of The “New”iPad –Is it a Fad? Outcomes - SPEVI...Everything iPad –You should have that now...
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The “New” iPad – Is it a Fad?
Universal Design for LearningWhy the iPad? Why Not?Discovering the iPad and its many usesRequisite SkillsDiscover AppsAccessories
Outcomes
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Level of Visual FunctioningAssess students’ current level and skills?Assess technology needs?Develop an order of skills you would like the student to learn?Staff / family skills / expertise?What equipment / technology is currently available in the school / home?What infrastructure is currently in the school?
What to Consider
Why the iPad??
Personal Device – can be personalisedPortableEase of useInstant StartupLong battery life – lasts the school dayMinimal technical support requiredLess chance for VirusesAvailability of apps
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How do I use the iPadEmail / surf the net / ebooks / audioTake photosScanDirect printingAs a remote desktopAs a projectorUnlimited Cloud facility for freeView / edit MS Office filesAccess databases through MS AccessVirtual Laptop (including file share)
“Think Different”
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Documents You will receive
Everything iPad – You should have that now
Booklet “Everything iPad” – You can receive via email ([email protected]) IntroductionList of Apps divided into categoriesFavourite WebsitesBibliography
Air Display
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Wireless Modem
Copying from the Board
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Creating Worksheets
Story Reading
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Pencil Grip
Cosmonaut
Bamboo
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Keyboard
Video Graphics Adaptor (VGA)
Camera Kit
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iPad Case
File Sharing
Email to selfSync to iTunesCloud storageExternal Hard Disk Drive
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File SharingEmail to selfSync to iTunesiCloud storage (if not EQ)External Hard Disk Drive
Manipulating the iPad
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Fine Motor
Access WorldDiscovr AppsApp ShopperAutism AppsApps Gone Free
Apps to find Apps
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Websites to help find Apps
Spectronics - Phone, iPad and iTouch apps for people who have low vision, and teachers of students who have a vision impairment
http://www.spectronicsinoz.com/article/iphoneipad-apps-for-aacApps for Children with Special Needs - Many apps are reviewed and presented in a short video walkthrough
http://a4cwsn.com/Quixey - app search engine that helps you find apps
https://www.quixey.com/Vision Australia – Guides / Podcast on how to use Apple Software
www.visionaustralia.org/atpodcasts
A Teacher’s Perspective
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The “New iPad – Is it a Fad??Your Thoughts!
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Bibliography
Students and staff who contributed to this presentationNorth Point’s iBand – Feliz Navidad
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DcexJQM-8W0Goodnight iPad – Ann Droyd
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ouOwpYQqic
