an introduction to the ipad 2: supporting diverse learners in school
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An Introduction to the iPad 2:
Supporting Diverse Learners in School
Greg O’ConnorEducation Services Manager, Spectronics
The iPad in your school
• WiFi / 3GS• iTunes / Syncing• Types of Apps• Acquiring iPads• Managing iPads
Advantages of the iPad• Engagement• Portable• Mainstream device• Wide range of apps• Price• Supports universal design• Promotes 21st century
success
Disadvantages of the iPad
• Fragile• Using in outside light• Install apps via iTunes only• No USB• Alternative access methods limited
Management
Bretford PowerSync Cart for iPadBy Apple
Accessories
Accessories
Accessibility Features
• VoiceOver• Zoom Magnification• White on Black Display• Large text
Access
Apps
SOS
Rubricshttp://learninginhand.com/
http://treetops.org.au/groups/ipadagogy/
Apps
www.spectronicsinoz.com/blog/apple
Technology acts as direct tool substitute, with no functional improvement
Substitution
Technology acts as direct tool substitute, with functional improvement
Augmentation
Technology allows for significant task redesignModification
Technology allows for the creation of new tasks, previously inconceivableRedefinition
Technology acts as direct tool substitute, with no functional improvement
Substitution
Technology acts as direct tool substitute, with functional improvement
Augmentation
Technology allows for significant task redesignModification
Technology allows for the creation of new tasks, previously inconceivableRedefinition
Technology acts as direct tool substitute, with no functional improvement
Substitution
Technology acts as direct tool substitute, with functional improvement
Augmentation
Technology allows for significant task redesignModification
Technology allows for the creation of new tasks, previously inconceivableRedefinition
Technology acts as direct tool substitute, with no functional improvement
Substitution
Technology acts as direct tool substitute, with functional improvement
Augmentation
Technology allows for significant task redesignModification
Technology allows for the creation of new tasks, previously inconceivableRedefinition
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