This presentation targets iPad and iPhone apps for students with special needs. The apps address executive functioning skills, organization, great study habits, and much more!

2. Selecting an app
Ease of use is MOST important
• When considering apps, you may want
to consider:
• if the student can get access to app on
their device
• how easy is the app to use
• what degree of customization is available

3. Reminders Puffin Browser
- Supports flash
- Very quick browser
- Theater Mode
- Great for organizing
- Create homework reminders
- Creates notifications in various
ways

4. • Dozens of templates targeting
different areas of curriculum
• Add images/audio/hyperlinks
• Organize thoughts and topics
for writing
• Understand cause + effect
• Helps plan, organize and build
thinking skills
• Can export into writing app
(Pages)
Inspiration

5. Dropbox
• Saves photos, docs, videos
• Keeps everything in one place
• Access from school and home
• Video w/out internet
connection
• Eliminates use of flash drive

6. SandTimer
•Increases on-task behavior
•On screen or on one desk
•Keeps teacher on schedule
•Focuses ADHD students

7. Dictionary
• Synonyms, antonyms, idioms,
examples in sentences (in-app
upgrades).
• Customizable fonts for better
readability
• Offline access for most content
• Digital dictionary is a great IEP
accomodation

8. Recordium
SEE WHAT YOU HEAR!
•Highlight sections of track
while recording
•Attach pictures/notes
•Allows quick access to
most important info

9. Digital Flashcards
• Customizable
• Easy to use
• Pre-made cards
available
• Insert Photos
• 5 different tools
(quiz/listen/review/etc.)
• 6 studying games

10. Voice Dream Reader
• Advanced text-to-speech
• Reads all PDF and word
docs…SHUT UP!
• It’s integrated with
Bookshare, Dropbox, etc.
• Synchronized word and
line highlighting
• Change voice and reading
speed
• The list is too long!!!

11. Interactive Whiteboards
Easy display
Records video AND audio
Insert your own backgrounds and
pictures
Whiteboard Lite

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Email: christopher_wenger@cjuhsd.net
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