Tech Talk – Technology Opportunities in the Classroom and at Home HORIZON ACADEMY – LD SERIES GREG WESELOH AND SARAH MAI.
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Tech Talk – Technology Opportunities in the Classroom and at Home
HORIZON ACADEMY – LD SERIES
GREG WESELOH AND SARAH MAI
Network Name: HAGuest
Password: haguest123
Guest Speaker - Sarah Mai, M.O.T, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist – serve ages preK to adulthood
Employed full-time as O.T. and Assistive Technology Specialist in Park Hill School District in Kansas City, Missouri
Co-founded Assistive Technology team in Park Hill
Employed part-time with The Mission Project in Mission, KS Facilitate social and living skills groups – a.k.a. “Problem Solvers”
Implement a grant-based iPad Initiative with 18 adult participants
Program and Care Coordinator
http://themissionproject.org/
Let’s dive in…
An Overview of the ResearchHOW DO WE KNOW THESE THINGS ACTUALLY HELP STUDENTS LEARN?
*DUE TO TIME CONSTRAINTS, THESE SLIDES WILL NOT BE DISCUSSED BUT THEY ARE HERE AS A RESOURCE TO YOU.
iPad Fundamentals
iPad Basics Video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uSs18n6qwaQ
Understanding Apps
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYgy4rjV4J0
Battery saving strategies
http://www.apple.com/batteries/ipad.html
Adjust brightness: Managing the screen brightness is the best way to extend iPad battery life. By default, your iPad has Auto-Brightness turned On.
Set the Auto-Lock interval so your iPad will turn off more quickly after a period of inactivity.
Fetch new data less frequently: Applications such as Mail can be set to fetch data wirelessly at specific intervals. The more frequently email or other data is fetched, the quicker your battery may drain.
Auto-check fewer email accounts: You can save power by checking fewer email accounts. This can be accomplished by turning off an email account or by deleting it.
Cleaning your iPad
To clean the screen, you may use…
Any microfiber cloth
Any lens cloth you might use on your glasses
Any soft, lint-free cloth
Cleaning towelettes designed for touch screen technology
Do not use: cloths, towels, paper towels, or any similar items on your iPad. These damage the screen of the iPad.
Do not use any cleaners or other products.
Strategies - Be Intentional!!
Consider… what is the purpose of the iPad in this moment?
Instruction - used as a way to facilitate instruction in academics, social skills, etc.
Reinforcement – used as a reward to increase positive behaviors. (need to limit the amount of time the iPad is used for this purpose.)
Assistive Technology – used to communicate or as a modification to complete academic or daily life tasks.
Organization – used to offer choices, show a schedule, facilitate use of a calendar.
Independent leisure- independently passing time, student has more choice, may or may not be educational, possibly have freedom to go in and out of apps
Teacher/parent tool – used to create materials for student (photos, videos, etc)
Facilitate Active Participation
Choose apps that facilitate active engagement and learning rather than just viewing!!!
Make iPad time a social time (i.e. “Show me what you like to see on Youtube”, “Tell me how this game works… can I play it too?”, “Let’s make a scrapbook page of our family photos”)
Embed the iPad along with another activity (i.e. use instructional cooking video on Youtube to make something together, use visuals to facilitate choices for meals or chores)
Build on knowledge of special interest areas (Google, Youtube, news/info filters like Zite)
Find apps and videos that guide movement and exercise
Get off the iPad and go move then come back and track it in an exercise log app
Supervise! Observe! Monitor!
What apps are they choosing?
What are they viewing?
Are they adding and deleting apps?
Changing settings?
Doing a variety of things or getting stuck?
Challenging themselves or going into ‘the zone’?
Being safe with device?
Communicating online appropriately? (email, social media, etc)
Establish specific boundaries in your home with the iPad
Be specific on time limits and enforce them
Clearly differentiate learning vs. free choice time
Expect communication responses to family members while on the iPad
Establish routines around cleaning, charging, and storing the iPad
Set boundaries with stimulating screen time right before bedtime
Determine non-iPad times (i.e. dinner time, if guests come over, short commutes, homework time, etc)
Possibly designate spaces in home to use the iPad (where student is visible to adults)
Guided Access- locking the app
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FRTNiCnC-nw
USE VOICE INPUT FOR EFFICIENCY WHENEVER IT IS AVAILABLE
Built-in Apps
BUILT-IN APPS(IOS 6 VS. IOS 7 ICONS)
DEMONSTRATION OF THE IOS7 BUILT-IN APPS:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D32iV6uPSG8
Using the Camera (still shots & video)
and Photos App
Take photos of important documents to reference
Digital portfolios of school or art work
Visual supports and video modeling for home or school routines
Scrapbook photos of family
Develop an interest in photography
Pictures/videos of expectations (i.e. what to wear or not wear)
Save any screenshot
Saving favorite images on the internet
Share photos with Photostreaming
Other ideas?????
http://howto.cnet.com/8301-11310_39-57602511-285/five-tips-for-the-new-camera-app-on-ios-7/
Video Modelinghttp://www.gadoe.org/Curriculum-Instruction-and-Assessment/Special-Education-Services/Documents/IDEAS%202013%20Handouts%203/Using%20the%20iPad%20for%20SS.pdf
Using Calendar app
Teach your student to maintain a digital calendar
Can set multiple reminder alarms
Can be used both for personal events and assignment tracking
Even use for daily routine reminders (reoccurring events)
If you have an iPhone, you can send items to your child’s calendar by sending it to their Apple ID
Finding Apps
Apple Education website
http://www.apple.com/education/special-education/
http://images.apple.com/education/docs/L417450B_US_Uniquely_Equipped.pdf
http://bridgingapps.org/
They have an app search tool, app reviews, video tutorials, AAC tutorials, and much, much more.
They specify funding sources and grants for iPads
Their statement on the home page: "We believe that it is more important to focus on the person who will be using the technology, rather than the device itself. We assume that you are here because you want to improve a skill or creatively compensate for a deficit that may be preventing a person with a disability from maximizing their highest potential."
Where do you find relevant apps?
http://ipads4themissionproject.blogspot.com/2013/06/so-where-do-you-find-ipad-apps.html
http://blog.momswithapps.com/apps-for-special-needs
http://bridgingapps.org
http://learninginhand.com/
http://ipadapps4school.com/
http://www.tcea.org/ipad
http://www.educatorstechnology.com/p/blog-page_9.html
http://appsineducation.blogspot.com/
Search on Pinterest
EDUCATIONAL COLLECTIONS IN THE APP STORE
SPECIAL EDUCATION COLLECTION IN THE APP STORE
Shop for FREE apps!
http://ipads4themissionproject.blogspot.com/2013/06/i-love-apps-when-they-are-free.html
AppsGoneFree
AppZapp
iPads for Special Needs Resource
http://ipads4specialneedsbook.com/
"Co-founder of bridgingapps.org (part of Easter Seals of Greater Houston) and parent Sami Rahman presents a clear roadmap for not only determining whether or not an iPad would be helpful, but which version to buy and how to set up and protect your iPad with the special needs user in mind. Advanced set-up options, using Apple’s built-in accessibility options, apps and accessories are all discussed, as well as Tips and Tricks for using the iPad with the special needs user."
Recommended Apps
Video Apps
iMovie Maker Videolicious
Pic Collage
Click icon to add picture
School to Home Communication
Collage of work samples
Choice board
Identification of concepts
Dragon Dictation App
Voice input writing instead of keyboarding
Text can easily be imported into an email
Google Drive App
Easy and mobile access to Google docs
You Tube App
Subscribe to education-related channels
Video modeling
Sharing videos (private or public)
ChoiceBoard Creator
Click icon to add picture
Create customizable photo-based choice boards.
Zite app
Click icon to add picture
News and information filter
Can specify interest areas and it will feed current news related to only those interests.
Evernote app
Click icon to add picture
Take notes, capture photos, create to-do lists, record voice reminders.
Notes are organized and completely searchable.
Slide Shark App
Click icon to add picture
Upload and view powerpoint presentations on the iPad
iTunes U
Click icon to add picture
iTunes U app gives you access to complete courses from leading universities and other schools — plus the world’s largest digital catalog of free education content — right on your iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch.
Dropbox App
Click icon to add picture
Travel and share easily your photos, docs, and videos. Access any file you save to your Dropbox from your iPad.
FlashToPass
Math flash cards!
Movable AlphabetThe movable alphabet allows children to express themselves with words and phrases prior to mastering the skill to write with paper and pencil!
Children can phonetically sound out words, one letter at a time to build words. The app includes over 40 images of simple words, along with audio pronunciations and instructions, for children to practice with.
Questions, Feedback, Needs?
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