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The following presentation highlights tips and tricks to make study and comprehension easier for the student with a disability. Many IPAD and other programs are inexpensive or free yet some are not currently recommended by learning institutions. The strengths of peer-to-peer mentor-ship and working through adversity are important to avoid potential pitfalls. Diligent, creative and sensitive disability providers are more than worth their weight in gold because many students including myself could not reach their present potential without them. A case will be made for doing research to find tools that work. Publishing learning solutions and collaborating with a wider audience is recommended. Graduate students needing funding assistance and Disabled Student Assistance deserve widespread public support and priority funding. By the end of this presentation you will view new tools for the toolkit and learn what makes an intervention such as an IPAD, and novel teaching strategies worth investing in and why. “When the student is ready the teacher shall appear” (Zig Ziglar) For more see http://wp.me/p2WKQQ-ib
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First Let’s Look at Thinking
“One thing I have learned in a long life: that all our science, measured against reality, is primitive and childlike -- and yet it
is the most precious thing we have.” ― Albert Einstein
Dr Amy Price NADP 2013
Dr Amy Price NADP 2013
Looked But Failed to See?
“Student: Dr. Einstein, Aren't these the same questions as last year's [physics] final exam?
Dr. Einstein: Yes; But this year the answers are different.” ― Albert Einstein
“Miracles are not contrary to nature but only contrary to what we know about nature. ” ― Augustine of Hippo
Dr Amy Price NADP 2013
No Matter How Slow You Go You Will Still Beat Those on the Couch… JUST THINK!
Using Fit For Purpose ThinkingDr Amy Price NADP 2013
Dr Amy Price NADP 2013
Empower
Get a Mentor and Be a mentor. Too many people are waiting for a mentor when you can help someone right now in small ways. As you contribute to others you expand your field of influence.
Discuss Best Solutions
Group 1 = Acquired Dyslexia
Group 2 = Depressed
Group 3 = Physical disability
Group 4 = Memory Impairment
7 minutes
Dr Amy Price NADP 2013
Dr Amy Price NADP 2013
Why The IPAD???
• Apps• Weight• Magnification• Portability• Record• File share• Work together• Motor skill friendly
Good Reader
https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/goodreader-for-ipad/id363448914?mt=8
Dr Amy Price NADP 2013
Good Reader
https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/goodreader-for-ipad/id363448914?mt=8
Dr Amy Price NADP 2013
Good Reader
https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/goodreader-for-ipad/id363448914?mt=8
Dr Amy Price NADP 2013
Voice Dream Reader – Text to Speech
http://smallbutkindamighty.com/2012/12/22/voice-dream-reader-text-to-speech-app-review-and-giveaway/
Dr Amy Price NADP 2013
• Built-in Tools such as Dictionary, Bookmarks and Search Feature
• Useful Settings- sentence rewind/fast forward, a sleep timer
• Ability to type directly in Voice Dream Reader
• Integrates with a variety of media • Vision/Reading Disability-Friendly• Special Font for Dyslexia- Open-Dyslexia
font• App will read PDFs too
Dragon Naturally Speaking
https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/dragon-dictation/id341446764?mt=8
Dr Amy Price NADP 2013
Merriam-Webster Dictionary
https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/merriam-webster-dictionary/id399452287?mt=8
Dr Amy Price NADP 2013