Introduction to the iPad in Special Education

Introduction
to the iPad
in Special Education

Greg O’Connor Education Services Manager, Spectronics

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200 million iOS users in 90 countries

“ Every new literacy changes the way we think about the world. The alphabet did this to oral cultures. Cheap books did it after Gutenberg. Mobile, interactive multimedia technologies are doing it in our time. As educators are we up to the challenge?” Pat Clifford, Galileo Educational Network

Introduction to the iPad
The iPad
Accessibility
The Classroom

iPad Resources www.spectronicsinoz.com/blog/apple

The iPad

Accessibility
Settings
Pointers, keyboards & keygurads
App embedded assistive technology
Switch access
Assessment

Switch Access Switch Box by Therapy Box Blue2 Bluetooth Switch By AbleNet

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The Classroom

Management Bretford PowerSync Cart for iPad By Apple

Accessories

Teaching and Learning

Assistive Technology
Communication / AAC
Visual Supports

Technology acts as direct tool substitute, with no functional improvement Substitution Technology acts as direct tool substitute, with functional improvement Augmentation Technology allows for significant task redesign Modification Technology allows for the creation of new tasks, previously inconceivable Redefinition

Critical Decisions
Setting Options
Content management & editing tools
Data Tracking
Sources for quality app reviews

Curriculum
Reading
Writing
Numeracy
Creative Arts

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