This document discusses the use of iPads in special education classrooms. It provides an overview of iPad basics and functionality. It then discusses tips and considerations for teaching and learning with iPads, including focusing on the student, environment, tasks, and tools. The document reviews various apps that can support literacy development, writing, working with words, accessibility, augmentative and alternative communication, visual supports, assessment, and other areas of the curriculum. It also provides resources for quality app reviews, professional learning networks, and keeping up with developments in educational iPad use.

1. iPads in special education
an introduction to their use in the classroom

2. Charlene Cullen
Speech Pathologist
Speech Language and AAC Consultant

3. iPad basics
• Physical - home screen,
home button, dock,
• Included apps
• Organisation – move
and delete apps, create
folders, multitasking
and closing apps
• Rotation lock/volume

5. Education Queensland
Schools guide for purchasing and
using personal productivity
devices
• guide for purchasing, setting up and
managing iPads
• procedures for purchasing and
installing apps
www.aseaq.org.au/files/School_iPad_advice.pdf

6. Tips and Tricks
• Restrictions
• Settings within apps
• iPad 2 Starter Guide

7. Teaching and Learning
• Student
• Environment
• Tasks
• Tools

8. Apps for Literacy Development/Support
http://www.spectronicsinoz.com/article/apps-for-
literacy-support

9. Apps for Literacy Development/Support
• Digital Storybooks
• The Cat in the Hat
• Sir Charlie Stinky Socks
• Penelope
• When I Grow Up
• iBooks
• Read2Go

10. Apps for Literacy Development/Support
• Writing
• SpeakIt!
• Typ-O HD
• Notability
• Dragon Dictation
• iWrite Words
• Pages
• Working with Words
• Word Wall HD

11. Accessibility
• Settings -> General -> Accessibility
• Voice Over
• Zoom Magnification
• White on black display
• Large text
www.apple.com/accessibility/ipad/vision.html

12. Accessibility
• Apple Documentation
• Luis Perez’ You Tube Channel
• David Woodbridge’s MP3s on Voiceover
• Attainment Switch
• Access Options and Accessories for iPads…..
Gathering Strength as They Grow

13. Apps for AAC
http://www.spectronicsinoz.com/article/iphoneipad-
apps-for-aac

14. Apps for AAC
• Tap Speak Sequence
• Tap Speak Choice
• Scene & Heard
• Touch Chat HD
• Verbally
• Predictable
• RIDBC Auslan Tutor

15. Access
Blue2 Bluetooth Switch Switchbox
By Ablenet by Therapy Box

16. Access

17. Accessories

18. Visual Supports
Apps that can be used as visual schedules, talking
books and photo albums, rewards, timers etc
• First Then
• Pictello
• iReward
• ChorePad
• Time Timer
http://www.spectronicsinoz.com/blog/tools-and-
resources/visual-support-apps-for-ipodipad/

19. Opinions and Research
• Learning: Is there an app for that?
• App called Proloquo2Go whets appetite of non-verbal
child
• Apple iPad2 launch video
• iPads are not a miracle for Autism
• Mobile Devices and Communication Apps and AAC
RERC White Paper
• Why the iPad should be in classrooms

20. Other Curriculum
• Language
• Clicky Sticky
• Maths
• Jungle Coins
• Math Bingo
• Other
• Paint Sparkles

21. Assessment Tools

22. SETT Framework
• Student
• Environment
• Tasks
• Tools

23. Rubrics
• http://learninginhand.com/
• http://treetops.org.au/groups/ipadagogy/

25. Quality Apps Review
• Broxterman’s Bugle
• SpedApps2
• Teach with your iPad
• Inov8 Educational Consulting
• Apps for Children with Special Needs
• Special Needs Apps for Kids
• iPhone, iPad and iPod touch Apps for (Special)
Education by Eric Sailers

26. Keep watching...
www.spectronicsinoz.com/blog/apple

27. Professional Learning Networks
• Facebook groups
• iTeach Special Education –
iDevices in Special Education
• Assistive Technology
• Educational App Talk
• Twitter – lists to follow
#edapp #edapps #aacapps
#iPadEd #assistivetech #augcomm
#spedapps #iear

28. www.spectronicsinoz.com