The Power of the IPAD for Learning and Disability
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The Road Ahead Dr Amy Price NADP 2013 ational Association of Disability Provider Conference 2013
description
The following presentation highlights tips and tricks to make study and comprehension easier for the student with a disability. Many IPAD and other programs are inexpensive or free yet some are not currently recommended by learning institutions. The strengths of peer-to-peer mentor-ship and working through adversity are important to avoid potential pitfalls. Diligent, creative and sensitive disability providers are more than worth their weight in gold because many students including myself could not reach their present potential without them. A case will be made for doing research to find tools that work. Publishing learning solutions and collaborating with a wider audience is recommended. Graduate students needing funding assistance and Disabled Student Assistance deserve widespread public support and priority funding. By the end of this presentation you will view new tools for the toolkit and learn what makes an intervention such as an IPAD, and novel teaching strategies worth investing in and why. “When the student is ready the teacher shall appear” (Zig Ziglar) For more see http://wp.me/p2WKQQ-ib
Transcript of The Power of the IPAD for Learning and Disability
The Road Ahead
Dr Amy Price NADP 2013
National Association of Disability Provider Conference 2013
What is Leadership?
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Qualities of a Friend
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Words Build Lives
Plan AheadDr Amy Price NADP 2013
First Let’s Look at Thinking
“One thing I have learned in a long life: that all our science, measured against reality, is primitive and childlike -- and yet it
is the most precious thing we have.” ― Albert Einstein
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Looked But Failed to See?
“Student: Dr. Einstein, Aren't these the same questions as last year's [physics] final exam?
Dr. Einstein: Yes; But this year the answers are different.” ― Albert Einstein
“Miracles are not contrary to nature but only contrary to what we know about nature. ” ― Augustine of Hippo
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Automated & Expert
Labored & Novice
Who is Thinking SLOW?
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Think Fast and Slow WHEN and WHY ?
MOTIVATION, STIMULATION AND MEMORY
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No Matter How Slow You Go You Will Still Beat Those on the Couch… JUST THINK!
Using Fit For Purpose ThinkingDr Amy Price NADP 2013
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Empower
Get a Mentor and Be a mentor. Too many people are waiting for a mentor when you can help someone right now in small ways. As you contribute to others you expand your field of influence.
Share an Act of Kindness
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Implement Discovery Learning
Discuss Best Solutions
Group 1 = Acquired Dyslexia
Group 2 = Depressed
Group 3 = Physical disability
Group 4 = Memory Impairment
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Compromise is For Losers
Learners Matter! Dr Amy Price NADP 2013
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Tips For Action
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Be the Teacher you wish you had!
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IPADS 4 Learning
Connect
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Why The IPAD???
• Apps• Weight• Magnification• Portability• Record• File share• Work together• Motor skill friendly
Good Reader
https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/goodreader-for-ipad/id363448914?mt=8
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Good Reader
https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/goodreader-for-ipad/id363448914?mt=8
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Good Reader
https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/goodreader-for-ipad/id363448914?mt=8
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Voice Dream Reader – Text to Speech
http://smallbutkindamighty.com/2012/12/22/voice-dream-reader-text-to-speech-app-review-and-giveaway/
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• Built-in Tools such as Dictionary, Bookmarks and Search Feature
• Useful Settings- sentence rewind/fast forward, a sleep timer
• Ability to type directly in Voice Dream Reader
• Integrates with a variety of media • Vision/Reading Disability-Friendly• Special Font for Dyslexia- Open-Dyslexia
font• App will read PDFs too
Quizlet
http://quizlet.com/how-it-works
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Dragon Naturally Speaking
https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/dragon-dictation/id341446764?mt=8
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Free Graphing Calculator
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CamScanner
https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/camscanner-free/id388627783?mt=8
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EverNote
https://evernote.com/Dr Amy Price NADP 2013
Mendeley
http://www.mendeley.com/
Sente
http://www.thirdstreetsoftware.com/site/SenteForiPad.html
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SimpleMind
http://www.simpleapps.eu/simplemind/
DropBox
https://www.dropbox.com/Dr Amy Price NADP 2013
Change Screen or Tint
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Merriam-Webster Dictionary
https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/merriam-webster-dictionary/id399452287?mt=8
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You Are A Great Teacher!
Students Prosper!
Integrity, Relationship and Teamwork
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Thank You
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Questions?
