Technology

Tuesday 14thJanuary 2014

sensory support service

Using IT technology to help Visually Impaired Students to

become Independant learners.

Purpose of the Presentation

To demonstrate a range of technology to help aid Visually Impaired Students in the classroom. The technology will help the students to become Independent Learners.

Magnilink• A Magnilink is a digital Magnifier

Pros: Easy to setupLightweight and PortableContrast SettingSnap Shot and Video FunctionDistance LensClose Up LensNo wifi required

Magnilink• A Magnilink is a digital Magnifier

Cons: Cost

iPad and Laptop softwareAim: To give students a better view of the teacher’s

Presentations / Display using an iPad.

Splashtop: iPad App used for Remote Desktop

Pros: • Easy to setup with no Technical Knowledge• Inexpensive• Can zoom in and out of the Teacher’s Presentation.

iPad and Laptop softwareAim: To give students a better view of the teacher’s

Presentations/Display using an iPad.

Splashtop: iPad App used for Remote Desktop

Cons: • Student can control the teachers desktop• Requires Wifi to work• App for a Tablets only

iPad and Laptop softwareAim: To give students a better view of the teacher’s

Presentations/Display using an iPad or laptop.

Real VNC: iPad App used for Remote Desktop

Pros: • Used to view the Teachers Display• Can be setup for view only.• Student can zoom in and out without affecting the Teachers

Laptop.• Works on PC, Mac, Android and iPad.

iPad and Laptop softwareAim: To give students a better view of the teacher’s

Presentations/Display using an iPad or laptop.

Real VNC: iPad App used for Remote Desktop

Cons: • Requires some technical Knowlodge to setup• Requires Wifi

iPad and Laptop softwareAim: Teachers can share an iPad screen on a large display.

Cable: iPad connector to VGA or HDMI

Pros: Very little setup

Cons:Restricted by a cable

iPad and Laptop softwareAim: Teachers can share an iPad screen on a large display.

Apple TV: Apple multimedia device, similar to a smart TV

Pros: • Display your iPad display on a large TV or Projector• Easy to connect up• No Laptop required

iPad and Laptop softwareAim: Teachers can share an iPad screen on a large display.

Apple TV: Apple multimedia device, similar to a smart TV

Features: Stream iTunes Content - Photos, Music, Movies, AppsDisplay iPad screen on to TV or Projector

Cons:Cost and requires Wifi

iPad and Laptop softwareAim: Teachers can share an iPad screen on a large display.

Apple TV: Apple multimedia device, similar to a smart TV

Pros: • Display your iPad display on a large TV or Projector• Easy to connect up• No Laptop required

iPad and Laptop softwareAim: Teachers can share an iPad screen on a large

display.

Air Server: Displays iPad on a Large Screen or Projector

Pros: • Very Cheap• Easy to connect up

iPad and Laptop softwareAim: Teachers can share an iPad screen on a large

display.

Air Server: Displays iPad on a Large Screen or Projector

Cons: • Requires PC running Microsoft Vista or above or a

Mac• Requires Wifi

Digital Magnifier AppsMagnifying Glass with Light Pro (iPad and iPhone App)

Features:• Contrast• Snapshot• Light

Pros: Cheap to buyiPhone version has a light.Contrast Settings.

Recap• Digital Magnifier - Magnilink

• View Teacher Computer Screen on another device –• Splashtop• Real VNC

• View Teacher’s iPad on a large Screen – • Cable• Apple TV• Air Server

• Digital Magnifier App - Magnifying Glass With Light Pro

Recap• Digital Magnifier - Magnilink around £3,500

• View Teacher Computer Screen on another device –• Splashtop iPad or Android from £2.99• Real VNC PC version from Free – iPad or Android from £6.99

• View Teacher’s iPad on a large Screen – • Cable From £10• Apple TV From £75 - £100• Air Server From around £10 for 3 devices

• Digital Magnifier App - Magnifying Glass With Light Pro £1.49