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Introductionto the iPad
in Special Education
Greg O’ConnorEducation Services Manager, Spectronics
iPad
“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
iTunes
Accessibility
•Settings•Pointers, keyboards & keyguards •App embedded assistive technology•Switch access
Switch Access
Switch Box by Therapy Box
Blue2 Bluetooth SwitchBy AbleNet
The Classroom
Management
Bretford PowerSync Cart for iPadBy Apple
Accessories
Accessories
Assistive Technology
•Communication / AAC•Visual Supports
Teaching and Learning
Assessment
Rubrics
• http://learninginhand.com/
• http://treetops.org.au/groups/ipadagogy/
Student
Environment
Tasks
Tools
www.joyzabala.com
SAMR Model (Ruben Puentedura)
4-level approach to selecting, using, and evaluating technology in education
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 redesignModification
Technology allows for the creation of new tasks, previously inconceivableRedefinition
Critical Decisions • Assessment toolsThen….• Setting Options• Content management & editing tools• Data Tracking / Reporting
Curriculum
•Reading•Writing•Numeracy•Creative Arts
Transformational • Differentiation / UDL• Portability• Convergence
Gray & Silver-Pacuilla (2011) Breakthrough Teaching and Learning
Thanks.
http://gregoconnor.wikispaces.com
http://twitter.com/gregoconnor
http://delicious.com/ocgreg
Email: grego@spectronics.com.au
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