““First =>Then” AppFirst =>Then” AppDoreen A CancillieriDoreen A Cancillieri

Our District recently provided us with an IPad and several apps including the “First=Then”Our District recently provided us with an IPad and several apps including the “First=Then”This assignment was a perfect way to begin learning and using the technology and app.This assignment was a perfect way to begin learning and using the technology and app.

My co-worker received a donation and used it to purchase an IPod Touch for our My co-worker received a donation and used it to purchase an IPod Touch for our Transition ProgramTransition Program

Description of the “First Then” AppDescription of the “First Then” App

http://www.goodkarmaapplications.chttp://www.goodkarmaapplications.com/first-then-visual-schedule.htmlom/first-then-visual-schedule.html

Brainstorming of Steps of Task Brainstorming of Steps of Task The Steps are for the Arrival Routine when our high school transition age students travel The Steps are for the Arrival Routine when our high school transition age students travel

by bus to our elementary school to participate in job samplingby bus to our elementary school to participate in job sampling

Task is identifiedTask is identified Task AnalysisTask Analysis Steps reviewedSteps reviewed Words simplifiedWords simplified Picture Picture

representationrepresentation Voice commandsVoice commands

Task Ready to Be Entered into AppTask Ready to Be Entered into App

Information from Information from brainstorming and brainstorming and planning session planning session added to added to “First=Then” app “First=Then” app on IPod touch or on IPod touch or IPadIPad

App on IPad DesktopApp on IPad Desktop

App on IPod TouchApp on IPod Touch

App Open to Full ScreenApp Open to Full Screen

Press “Start”Press “Start”

Press “+” Sign to Add New Press “+” Sign to Add New ScheduleSchedule

Add Title of Routine/TaskAdd Title of Routine/Task

Press “Return”Press “Return”

Arrival Routine Title CompletedArrival Routine Title Completed

Press “+” Sign to Add StepsPress “+” Sign to Add Steps

Add Name of The First StepAdd Name of The First Step

Press “Pick Images”Press “Pick Images”Pictures were taken with IPad and stored in Image LibraryPictures were taken with IPad and stored in Image Library

Press “Image Library” for Stored Pictures or Press “Image Library” for Stored Pictures or Camera to Take Picture or Google to Find Camera to Take Picture or Google to Find

Picture On-linePicture On-line

Press the Desired Picture Press the Desired Picture

Press “Choose” to add PicturePress “Choose” to add Picture

Sign InSign In

Press “Record Sound” and Say Press “Record Sound” and Say Simple Phrase for Step Simple Phrase for Step

Voice Recording ScreenVoice Recording Screen

Press “Save” Press “Save”

Continue Adding Additional StepsContinue Adding Additional Steps

SettingsSettings

Checklist setting Checklist setting allows steps to be allows steps to be checked off by checked off by touchtouch

Export to PDF Export to PDF allows the Steps of allows the Steps of the Task to be sent the Task to be sent to email address as to email address as a PDFa PDF

Arrival RoutineArrival Routine

Sign InSign In

Faculty RoomFaculty Room

Belongings on TableBelongings on Table

Arrival Routine ContinuedArrival Routine Continued

Uniform and ID TagUniform and ID Tag

Portfolio and AssignmentPortfolio and Assignment

Check Job BoardCheck Job Board

Arrival Routine Arrival Routine Transition StepTransition Step

Go to WorkGo to Work

Advantages to the Use of the “First=Then” Advantages to the Use of the “First=Then”

App in Transition CurriculumApp in Transition Curriculum Has the potential to reduce student prompting by others to Has the potential to reduce student prompting by others to

start and complete familiar tasksstart and complete familiar tasks Has the potential to increase student independence in tasks Has the potential to increase student independence in tasks

that were previously prompted that were previously prompted Has the potential to eliminate or reduce the time needed Has the potential to eliminate or reduce the time needed

being supervised by a paraprofessionalbeing supervised by a paraprofessional Has UDL options including words, voice commands and Has UDL options including words, voice commands and

picturespictures IPod Touch is small and can clip on belt IPod Touch is small and can clip on belt Multiple Schedules/Task Routines can be added and Multiple Schedules/Task Routines can be added and

accessed by the studentaccessed by the student IPad and IPod Touch are acceptable in many learning and IPad and IPod Touch are acceptable in many learning and

working environmentsworking environments Has the capability to export a PDF copy of schedule/steps Has the capability to export a PDF copy of schedule/steps

as back-upas back-up

Disadvantages to the Use of the Disadvantages to the Use of the “First=Then” App in Transition Curriculum“First=Then” App in Transition Curriculum

IPad/IPod Touch needs to be chargedIPad/IPod Touch needs to be charged IPad is bulky and difficult to carry while IPad is bulky and difficult to carry while

performing stepsperforming steps IPod Touch is smaller but so is screenIPod Touch is smaller but so is screen Requires fine motor dexterity and visual Requires fine motor dexterity and visual

motor skills to operatemotor skills to operate Doesn’t allow for unexpected changes in Doesn’t allow for unexpected changes in

schedule/routine schedule/routine May increase dependency on technological May increase dependency on technological

prompts to complete familiar tasksprompts to complete familiar tasks

New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards for 21st-Century Life and Careers

www.state.nj.us/education/cccs/standards/9/9.pdf

INTRODUCTION Life and Career Education in the 21st Century In the 21st century, life and work are conducted in a dynamic

context that includes: • A global society facing complex political, economic,

technological, and environmental challenges • A service economy driven by information, knowledge, and

innovation • Diverse communities and workplaces that rely on cross-

cultural collaborative relationships and virtual social networks

• An intensely competitive and constantly changing worldwide marketplace

21st-Century Life and Career Skills: All students will demonstrate the creative, critical thinking, collaboration, and problem-solving skills needed to function

successfully as both global citizens and workers in diverse ethnic and organizational cultures. Standard 9.1 describes skills that prepare students to fully engage in civic and work life. The standard includes six

strands, which reflect the Framework for 21st Century Learning:

• Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

• Creativity and Innovation • Collaboration, Teamwork, and

Leadership

• Cross-Cultural Understanding and Interpersonal

Communication • Communication and Media

Fluency • Accountability, Productivity,

and Ethics

Transition Curriculum and the Use Transition Curriculum and the Use of the “First=Then” of the “First=Then”

Encouraging students to not only use this Encouraging students to not only use this app but to become active participants in app but to become active participants in the process can develop:the process can develop:

1.1. Critical ThinkingCritical Thinking

2.2. CreativityCreativity

3.3. Problem SolvingProblem Solving

4.4. CollaborationCollaboration

5.5. Media FluencyMedia Fluency

6.6. Etc.Etc.

Content Area 21st Century Life and Career Skills Standard 9.1 21st CENTURY LIFE SKILLS: All students will demonstrate

creative, critical thinking, collaboration and problem solving skills to function successfully as global citizens and workers in diverse ethnic and organizational cultures.

Strand A. Critical Thinking & Problem Solving

Below are possible objectives that can include the “First=Then” app into Transition Curriculum:

Students will become active participants in brainstorming and developing steps of tasks. Students will learn how and actively participate in choosing picture representations of task steps. Students will learn how to use apps that assist in sequencing steps of task. Students will teach other students steps to use app. Students will be able to use problem solving when technology not available such as using PDF as

backup. Students will become independent in completing familiar routines.

Content Area 21st Century Life and Career Skills Standard 9.1 21st CENTURY LIFE SKILLS: All students will demonstrate creative, critical thinking,

collaboration and problem solving skills to function successfully as global citizens and workers in diverse ethnic and organizational cultures.

Strand B. Creativity and Innovation Below are possible objectives to include the “First=Then” app into Transition Curriculum:

Students will develop schedules on the app using creative step representations. Students will develop schedules on the app using creative step representations. Students will explore settings and other options of the app and use when developing Students will explore settings and other options of the app and use when developing

a schedule in a creative manner.a schedule in a creative manner. Students will be able to express creative or new ways to use the app. Students will be able to express creative or new ways to use the app.

Content Area 21st Century Life and Career Skills Standard 9.1 21st Century Life Skills: All students will demonstrate creative, critical thinking, collaboration and problem solving skills to function successfully as global citizens and workers in

diverse ethnic and organizational cultures.

Strand C. Collaboration, Teamwork and Leadership

Below are possible objectives that can include the “First=Then” app into Transition Curriculum:

Students will work with others in brainstorming and planning ways to use technology.Students will work with others in brainstorming and planning ways to use technology. Students will be able to lead others in use of apps or technology.Students will be able to lead others in use of apps or technology. Students will become independent in completing familiar work or life skill tasks with Students will become independent in completing familiar work or life skill tasks with

the use of technology.the use of technology. Students will share technology when necessary in a cooperative manner.Students will share technology when necessary in a cooperative manner.

Standard 9.1 21st Century Life Skills: All students will demonstrate creative, critical thinking, collaboration and problem solving skills to function successfully as global citizens and workers in

diverse ethnic and organizational cultures.

Strand E. Communication and Media Fluency

Below are possible objectives that can include the “First=Then” app into Transition Curriculum:

Students will use technology to assist with communication. Students will use technology to assist with communication. Students will master the use of technology to complete familiar Students will master the use of technology to complete familiar

tasks.tasks. Students will master the use of technology to complete less Students will master the use of technology to complete less

familiar tasks.familiar tasks.

Possible “First=Then” App Possible “First=Then” App SchedulesSchedules

Study Skill stepsStudy Skill steps Hygiene stepsHygiene steps Social Interaction steps Social Interaction steps Social Story stepsSocial Story steps Math calculation stepsMath calculation steps Sentence Structure stepsSentence Structure steps Banking stepsBanking steps Emergency stepsEmergency steps Recreational Activity stepsRecreational Activity steps Grocery Shopping stepsGrocery Shopping steps Endless list…..Endless list…..