iPod Touch/iPads for for Students with Special NeedsStudents with Special Needs
Judi Cumley, CESA 5Lily Rider, CESA 4
Becoming Han Solo. Retrieved 12/10 from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e8Oa1rgagVQ
Do’s & Don’ts
DO……
• Sync all devices to one computer• Name multiple devices (Cumley1,
Cumley2…)• Set to manual sync
o Only auto sync if you are the only one responsible for downloads & want all devices to have the same apps
• Back up your iTunes Apps• Clean the screen with a microfiber
cloth
Do’s & Don’ts
DON’T…..• Sync the devices to a different
computer than the original• Spray your device with anything
liquid based• Expose your device to extreme
heat (e.g.,leave it in the car in the summer!)
Basic OperationBasic Operationusing iOS 4.2using iOS 4.2
Device/Hardware• Volume
• Mute• Charging (cables)• On/offo Hard turn off
Using it• Home button-1, 2 hits
• Orientation• Volume
• keyboard• Settings-restrictions
• Wifi• iPod apps on an iPad• Organizing Apps into
folders• Deleting apps-device
& iTunes
Personalize Features in Settings>Accessibility (iPod Touch 32/64 GB, 4G & iPad)
Hit home button 3 X to bring up accessibility optionsVoiceOver Touch the screen to hear a description of the item under your finger with the world’s first gesture-based screen reader. (Requires different touch to navigate & activate apps)ZoomMagnify the entire screen of any application up to five times normal size and move left, right, up, and down to view any portion of the screen up close.Large TextIncreases font up to 56 pt in Mail & NotesWhite on BlackFor higher contrast, you can change the display to white on black.Mono AudioIf your hearing is limited in one ear, turn on Mono Audio to route audio into both earbuds, so you can hear both channels in either ear.Speak Auto-textAutomatically speaks auto-corrections and auto-capitalizations
AccessoriesAccessoriesCases • Otterbox • IMainGo2 - case & speakers
o Assistive Technology & iMainGoo Other options listed on wiki
External Speakers • various kinds and prices
Screen Protectors • various kinds and prices
External mic (iPad & 4G iTouch has built-in mic)• earbuds with mic (with older models)
Camera connection kit VGA connector (only displays some apps)External Keyboards• various kinds and prices
Add-ons for AccessibilityAdd-ons for AccessibilityRJ Coopercarrying cases, stands, mounting systems…..
Hand-e-Holder
You must have an iTunes account to download any apps (even free ones).
• Create iTunes app store account without a credit card (“buy” a free
app first, then create your account)o Redeem gift cardso “Buy” free apps
• Tutorials in Help menu• Free apps on iTunes Store at
bottom of home page - scroll down!
• App Store- use search window• Special Education in “iPad App Store
Quick Link • Education in dropdown section of
App Store• View music, videos, podcasts• iTunes U (Univ. of S. FL Lit2Go)
Navigating Your iTunes Navigating Your iTunes AccountAccountManage PhotosManage AppsVideosAudio books, musicCheck for updates
• Searching for appso iTunes app Storeo Getting infoo Downloading to computer
Syncing to deviceo Downloading Apps directly to device
Books • Tumblebook apps• Dr. Seuss apps• Stanza books, iBooks• Disney Books (Toy Story)• Lit2Go books• Vbookz • Audible books• Kindle, Barnes & Noble, Borders
readers & books (some free)• Books/Comic Books/Newspapers
Popular Apps
iPad vs. Computer iPad vs. Computer (from a student's perspective(from a student's perspective))
1. Less space2. I can lift the IPAD myself3. Power 4. Waiting5. Independent6. Enlarging7. Dictionary at hand8. Copy and pasting is two easy steps9. Speed10. Games RJ Cooper's comparison of iPad vs. a netbook
RESOURCESRESOURCEShttp://itouch4specialneeds.pbworks.comBasic operation and features with links to tutorals Special and standard accessories with links How to get started..... All about Apps Folder - Six documents of apps lists plus links to more apps Resources - links to blogs & other resources about apps Tips and Tools iPads vs PC This PowerPoint
Apps listsApps listsListed on Wiki "All About Apps" folder Apps for ASD Apps for Autism Apps for Eduction iPad and iPod Touch Apps for Special Education iTouch Apps There's an App for That Apps for AAC
ConnSense Bulletin - Apps for Special Education Mobile Learning for Special Needs Moms with Apps - parents who have developed apps for children (not necessarily spec. ed.)
More Apps listsMore Apps lists
Mobile Learning for Special Needs Speech Language Pathology Sharing- iPads Apps
iEAR- i Education Apps ReviewIndependent reviews by teachers, tutorals, resources & more
What’s on my iPad excel file
Our Top “10+”Our Top “10+”Communication
◦ Proloquo2go◦ Touch Chat◦ Tap Speak◦ Talk Assist (Free)
Turn-Taking◦ Talking Tom (Free)◦ Sock Puppets (Free)
Sequencing & Rewards◦ Cupcake Maker, etc.
(Free)◦ Bead Friends
Therapy Artic. Tools◦ ArtikPix◦ Lingraphica
Vocabulary Building◦ ABA apps from
Kindergarten.comLanguage
◦ Sentence Builder, etc.◦ Wordmakers, word
finds, word searches…….
More Top Picks!More Top Picks!Social Stories &
Schedules◦ Story Kit◦ Sonic Pics◦ Social Skills
Productivity ◦ Dragon◦ Typ-O HD
Text to Speech◦ Speak Pad
Functional/Social Skills◦ Conover Apps
• ABA• Art• Data• Internet• Language• Math• Music• Productivity• Social Studies• Speech• Utilities• Literacy- Books, Stories, Reading A-Z, Phonics, Advanced
There IS an App for That!
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