iPad Basics
iPad Basics 101 is a must-watch webinar, outlining the basics to using the iPad.
Accessibility
More accessibility information via the Spectronics Blog: |
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Alternative Access
- Alternative access to the iPad
- Cha Cullen – How do you set up a switch interface with the iPad?
- Jane Farrall’s list of switch accessible apps
Connect your iPad and share your iPad screen to your VGA-equipped data projector, TV or monitor
Via a cable:
Apple VGA Adaptor or Apple Digital AV Adapter
Wirelessly:
Apple TV, Reflection, and Air Server
Links to help you find apps!
- Apple and Apps related blog
- Apps for Special Education list
- Apps for Literacy Support List
- Apps for AAC list
- Apps feature matching
- Sources for quality app review sites
- Spectronics Online
- Volume Purchase Program
- Vimeo
- Weally Wonderful Apps List by Gerry Kennedy
Discover new apps via an app:
Websites:
- Quixey
- Apps for Learning
- Educational app reviews
- APPitic
- Appy Mall
- iPodsibilities
- iTunes – Special Education Apps
Communication
AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) are those strategies and supports necessary for people with complex communication needs, who may have little or no speech. The iPad withan appropriate AAC app, may be help develop a system of communication.
Links to websites:
- Spectronics Online- Successfully supporting students with Autism
- Apps for Autism Spectronics Blog Post
- Apps for AAC list
- Spectronics Online – Apps for AAC Webinar Series
- AAC Apps – Speaking APPropriately
- App Feature Matching: An Essential Step!
- Handy AAC Assessment Tools
- PrAACtical AAC
- AAC intervention
Apps for AAC (Symbol Based) suggestions:
Apps for AAC (Text-based) suggestions:
Apps for AAC (Social Communication) suggestions:
Proloquo2Go – Links to access additional information:
- Backing up and Restoring
- Social stories, schedules and rules
- Webinar – “Proloquo2Go: Making it work for you!”
- Webinar – “Proloquo2Go: What’s to know in Version 2.0?”
- AssistiveWare website
- AssistiveWare Tutorials
Literacy
Links to websites:
- Spectronics blogpost
- www.tarheelreader.org
- Spectronics Online Early Literacy Series of Webinars
- Children with Disabilities: Reading and Writing the Four-Blocks Way
Writing:
Interactive Books/Guided Reading:
Early Literacy/Phonics/Working with Words:
QR Codes
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Creation Tools
Movie making Apps:
Book Creation Apps:
Fun Creation tools:
Visual Tools
App Suggestions:
Positive Behaviour Support
App suggestions:
Social Stories
App suggestions:
Cause and Effect
App suggestions:
Early Learning
App suggestions:
Help Kidz Learn Apps:
Toca Boca Apps:
If you require any further information, please contact me on amandah@spectronics.com.au