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 (penri1@eq.edu.au) 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