iPod Touch/iPads for for Students with Special NeedsStudents with Special Needs

Judi Cumley, CESA 5Lily Rider, CESA 4

Becoming Han Solo. Retrieved 12/10 from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e8Oa1rgagVQ

Do’s & Don’ts

DO……

• Sync all devices to one computer• Name multiple devices (Cumley1,

Cumley2…)• Set to manual sync

o Only auto sync if you are the only one responsible for downloads & want all devices to have the same apps

• Back up your iTunes Apps• Clean the screen with a microfiber

cloth

Do’s & Don’ts

DON’T…..• Sync the devices to a different

computer than the original• Spray your device with anything

liquid based• Expose your device to extreme

heat (e.g.,leave it in the car in the summer!)

Basic OperationBasic Operationusing iOS 4.2using iOS 4.2

Device/Hardware• Volume

• Mute• Charging (cables)• On/offo Hard turn off

Using it• Home button-1, 2 hits

• Orientation• Volume

• keyboard• Settings-restrictions

• Wifi• iPod apps on an iPad• Organizing Apps into

folders• Deleting apps-device

& iTunes

Personalize Features in Settings>Accessibility (iPod Touch 32/64 GB, 4G & iPad)

Hit home button 3 X to bring up accessibility optionsVoiceOver Touch the screen to hear a description of the item under your finger with the world’s first gesture-based screen reader. (Requires different touch to navigate & activate apps)ZoomMagnify the entire screen of any application up to five times normal size and move left, right, up, and down to view any portion of the screen up close.Large TextIncreases font up to 56 pt in Mail & NotesWhite on BlackFor higher contrast, you can change the display to white on black.Mono AudioIf your hearing is limited in one ear, turn on Mono Audio to route audio into both earbuds, so you can hear both channels in either ear.Speak Auto-textAutomatically speaks auto-corrections and auto-capitalizations

AccessoriesAccessoriesCases • Otterbox • IMainGo2 - case & speakers

o Assistive Technology & iMainGoo Other options listed on wiki

External Speakers • various kinds and prices

Screen Protectors • various kinds and prices

External mic (iPad & 4G iTouch has built-in mic)• earbuds with mic (with older models)   

Camera connection kit VGA connector (only displays some apps)External Keyboards• various kinds and prices

    

 

Add-ons for AccessibilityAdd-ons for AccessibilityRJ Coopercarrying cases, stands, mounting systems…..

Hand-e-Holder

You must have an iTunes account to download any apps (even free ones).

• Create iTunes app store account without a credit card (“buy” a free

app first, then create your account)o Redeem gift cardso “Buy” free apps

• Tutorials in Help menu• Free apps on iTunes Store at

bottom of home page - scroll down!

• App Store- use search window• Special Education in “iPad App Store

Quick Link • Education in dropdown section of

App Store• View music, videos, podcasts• iTunes U (Univ. of S. FL Lit2Go)

Navigating Your iTunes Navigating Your iTunes AccountAccountManage PhotosManage AppsVideosAudio books, musicCheck for updates

• Searching for appso iTunes app Storeo Getting infoo Downloading to computer

Syncing to deviceo Downloading Apps directly to device

Books • Tumblebook apps• Dr. Seuss apps• Stanza books, iBooks• Disney Books (Toy Story)• Lit2Go books• Vbookz • Audible books• Kindle, Barnes & Noble, Borders

readers & books (some free)• Books/Comic Books/Newspapers

Popular Apps

iPad vs. Computer iPad vs. Computer (from a student's perspective(from a student's perspective))

1.     Less space2.     I can lift the IPAD myself3.     Power 4.     Waiting5.     Independent6.     Enlarging7.     Dictionary at hand8.     Copy and pasting is two easy steps9.     Speed10.  Games     RJ Cooper's comparison of iPad vs. a netbook

RESOURCESRESOURCEShttp://itouch4specialneeds.pbworks.comBasic operation and features with links to tutorals Special and standard accessories with links How to get started..... All about Apps Folder - Six documents of apps lists plus links to  more apps Resources - links to blogs & other resources about apps Tips and Tools iPads vs PC This PowerPoint

Apps listsApps listsListed on Wiki "All About Apps" folder    Apps for ASD    Apps for Autism    Apps for Eduction    iPad and iPod Touch Apps for Special Education    iTouch Apps    There's an App for That Apps for AAC

 ConnSense Bulletin - Apps for Special Education  Mobile Learning for Special Needs    Moms with Apps - parents who have developed apps for children (not necessarily spec. ed.)

More Apps listsMore Apps lists

 Mobile Learning for Special Needs    Speech Language Pathology Sharing- iPads Apps

iEAR- i Education Apps ReviewIndependent reviews by teachers, tutorals, resources & more

What’s on my iPad excel file

Our Top “10+”Our Top “10+”Communication

◦ Proloquo2go◦ Touch Chat◦ Tap Speak◦ Talk Assist (Free)

Turn-Taking◦ Talking Tom (Free)◦ Sock Puppets (Free)

Sequencing & Rewards◦ Cupcake Maker, etc.

(Free)◦ Bead Friends

Therapy Artic. Tools◦ ArtikPix◦ Lingraphica

Vocabulary Building◦ ABA apps from

Kindergarten.comLanguage

◦ Sentence Builder, etc.◦ Wordmakers, word

finds, word searches…….

More Top Picks!More Top Picks!Social Stories &

Schedules◦ Story Kit◦ Sonic Pics◦ Social Skills

Productivity ◦ Dragon◦ Typ-O HD

Text to Speech◦ Speak Pad

Functional/Social Skills◦ Conover Apps

• ABA• Art• Data• Internet• Language• Math• Music• Productivity• Social Studies• Speech• Utilities• Literacy- Books, Stories, Reading A-Z, Phonics, Advanced

There IS an App for That!