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?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dxN7xxrKuGc

*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?