May We Assist You?Assistive and Adaptive Mobile Learning

Applications

By Angel Bestwick & John R. Campbell

Who are we?Angel Bestwick, M. Ed

Fifth Grade Teacher and Elementary Science

Coordinator on leave of absence to complete doctoral

course workJohn R. Campbell, ATP, RET

Owner, RehabSoupAn Assistive Technology & Rehabilitation Engineering

Consulting Company

Today’s Menu…

• learn about how and where to obtain a broad range of mobile applications that assist all learners

• the Hallmarks of Exemplary Assistive Decision Making & Assessment

• determine appropriate technology for individual students

• utilize the collaboration strategy both face to face and online

Will provide ingredients necessary for academic

success

We have some questions for

you…• What are your past

experiences using mobile technologies?

• Have you had successes?

• Have you had difficulties?

Please share your specific examples with us

Her Story

The iPod With Proloquo2go Has

Improved Our Lives

A few examples

• Zurita & Nussbaum (2004) used a constructivist learning environment and found that 1st grade students using mobile devices to build words scored higher than those using traditional paper and pencil method

These are research-based vignettes

iWriteWordsMobile app similar to one

described in study

A few examples

• Fifth grade students using cell phones with Soloway's Go Know software outperformed similar groups of fifth graders on standardized reading and math tests Manzo (2010)

These are research-based vignettes

For more information go to:http://www.goknow.com/

A few examples

• Project K-Nect (2010) learning initiative used mobile devices to promote collaboration and active learning in math classes. These students were more likely to achieve proficiency in algebra and algebra II than other students in their school district or state in the 2008-09 school year.

These are research-based vignettes

For more information visit http://www.tomorrow.org/research/ProjectKnect.html

A few examples

• Deaf and visually impaired individuals’ lives can be improved through using mobile devices (Chien-Hsiou, Hsiao-Ping, Ching-Lin, & Rong-Kwer, 2010)

These are research-based vignettes

Babelfisk has

created a visual

hearing aid.Kolb (2008)

recommends using Dial2Do

for visually impaired students.

A few examples

• A study done in California showed dramatic academic improvement for individuals with disabilities when technology is used for learning tasks (Lewis, 1997).

One more…

• Livescribe Smartpen records and links everything you write

LiveScribe SmartPen

http://www.livescribe.com/en-us/smartpen/echo/

How do I determine the

appropriate Assistive/Adap

tive Technology for my students

or clients?

1. Use a team approach

2. Focus on student needs and abilities

3. Examination of tasks to be completed

4. Consideration of relevant environmental issues

5. Trial use of technology

6. Providing necessary supports

7. Viewing assessment as an ongoing process

Hallmarks of Exemplary Assistive Technology Decision

Making and Assessment (Dell,

Newton, & Petroff,2008)

What do you think about using mobile technology in the

classroom?

Apps for Mobile

TechnologyDesigned to Bolster Learning for Individuals

with Learning or Physical Disabilities

Open Source

It’s FREE!

Visit http://www.oatsoft.org/Software

Dictionary and Spelling

HelpMore free stuff!

Correct Spell Lite

Speller Audio Dictionary

Kid’s Flash Cards

Miss Spell’s Class

Dictionarycom

Alphabet Car

Study ToolsLearning has never been this

easy and fun!

Touch Cards 2NOOkstudy

NoteCard Lite

Virtual Flash Cards

Brainstorming and Mapping

Idea sketch

Communication

Augmentive Communication

iConverse

Proloquo2go

iPrompts

Boardmaker & Speaking Dynamically Pro

ReadingWay too many to choose from…

Now it’s time for you to explore

Find and download some of the applications you learned about or new ones you found on one of

the app sites

Collaboration Strategy Dell, et al. (2008) and

Lewis (1997) demonstrated that collaborative and collegial attitudes among educational professionals help bring about successful assistive technology implementation.

Let’s talk about technology!

App sites

• http://www.iphone4kids.net/

• http://slidetorock.com/

• http://www.appolicious.com/

• http://www.commonsensemedia.org/

• Facebook & Twitter – join a mobile learning or educational technology group

• http://www.appshouter.com/

• itunes.apple.com

Places where you can find, share, review, and learn

about mobile applications

What would you

recommend?

There is a 5th grade boy for whom you must provide assistive technology. He has had a traumatic brain injury caused by a car accident. He has very good personal skills and is a good verbal communicator. He needs support when memorization is required, has difficulty organizing writing and taking notes. His reading level is at fourth grade level. He is in a group of departmentalized teachers, meaning, he has his homeroom teacher for reading, writing, and spelling, another teacher for science and social studies, and another teacher for math.

Discuss with a neighbor your ideas and strategies

Time to share your ideas

What are your recommendations?

For you Act48 Credit

• Session Number:        JL15Session

• Title:  May We Assist You?

• Act 48 Code:               JL153237 

Attendees record this information on your Act48

forms

References•Audible.com, (August 10, 2010). Retrieved from http://www.gottabemobile.com/2010/07/17/audible-com-app-for-iphone-and-ipod-touch-some-good-some-not-so/•Boardmaker image, (August 10, 2010). Retrieved from http://alltogether.wordpress.com/category/writing/•Dell, A.G., Newton, D.A., & Petroff, J.G. (2008). Assistive technology in the classroom: Enhancing the school experiences of students with disabilities. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson.•Dial2Do image, (2011). Retrieved February 8, 2011 from http://www.dial2do.com/mobile/blackberry•Dictionary.com and Miss Spell’s Class images, (August 10, 2010). Retrieved from http://dictionary.reference.com/•iConverse image, (August 10, 2010). Retrieved from http://www.converseapp.com/•iPad image, (August 10, 2010). Retrieved from http://michaelhyatt.com/2010/04/the-ipad-an-elegant-solution-in-search-of-a-problem.html•iPrompt, (August 9, 2010). By HandHold Adaptive, retrieved from http://www.handholdadaptive.com/•iTunes app Store, (August 10, 2010). Images of applications retrieved from personal computer and itunes.apple.com

References• iWriteWords image, (August 10, 2010). Retrieved from

http://www.iphone4kids.net/2009/06/20/iwritewords-learn-handwritting-by-playing/

• Kolb, L. (2008). Toys to Tools: Connecting Student Cell Phones to Education. Washington, DC: ISTE.

• Leo Playing iWriteWords on His iPad, YouTube video (August 10, 2010). Retrieved from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ZTkPtAyqOY&feature=player_embedded#at=30

• Lewis, R. (1997). Changes in technology use in California's special education programs. Remedial & Special Education, 18(4), 233. Retrieved from Academic Search Premier database.

• Manzo, K. (2010). Mobilizing the Research. Education Week, 29(26), 34-36. Retrieved from Academic Search Premier database.

• NOOKstudy image, (August 10, 2010). Retrieved from http://www.barnesandnoble.com/nookstudy/index.asp and http://www.mobilemag.com/2010/07/12/nookstudy-app-to-change-textbooks-forever/

• Note Cards image and description, (August 10, 2010). Retrieved from http://digitalassertion.com/Notecards/

• Finkel, E., (2010) Drawing Power: How Comics Create Literacy. Retrieved December, 2, 2010 from http://www.edutopia.org/comic-books-teaching-literacy

References• OATS image and description, (August 10, 2010). Retrieved from

http://www.oatsoft.org/

• Project Tomorrow® for Digital Millennial Consulting, (2010, August 4). Students leverage the power of mobile devices through the Project K-nect Mobile Learning Initiative in Onslow County. Project K-Nect Evaluation Report retrieved from www.tomorrow.org/docs/Project_K-Nect_EvaluationReport_Final_Jul7.pdf

• Proloquo2go, (August 9, 2010). By AssistiveWare, retrieved from http://www.proloquo2go.com/

• Soloway’s Go Know image, (August 10, 2010). Retrieved from http://www.goknow.com/

• ThinkContacts and associated image, (August 10, 2010). Retrieved from http://www.readwriteweb.com/archives/amazing_innovation_mobile_apps_for_the_disabled.php

• Touchcards 2 image and information, (August 10, 2010). Retrieved from http://slidetorock.com/apps/Touchcards-flashcard-learning-system.html

• Zurita, G., & Nussbaum, M. (2004). A Constructivist mobile learning environment supported by a wireless handheld network. Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, 20, pp. 235-243.