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iPad2 Accessibility and Applications Training for VI Special Education

Teachers

Dr. Sandra L. Ross, ConsultantEducation/Assistive Technology Specialist,

ADA/ATACP Certified Cornell University, Ithaca NY

California State University-NorthridgeHeld at

Marriott Frenchman’s ReefAugust 29, 2012

St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands

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Dr. Sandra L. Ross, ADA/ATPassisted by Mr. Kareem ForbesMr. Forbes is an information technology specialist who works as an ATACP certified Assistive Technology Assistant at the Virgin Islands University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (VIUCEDD) at UVI. Dr. Ross is an ADA/ATACP certified training consultant specializing in assistive technology, teacher training/ education and health for USA, Caribbean, Africa and Asia programs and projects.

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Housekeeping• This PPT is located online at:

http://www.angelfire.com/me2/nubianqueen

• If you have a question, anytime during the training, please raise your hand.

• Please turn off or put your cell phones on silence.

• Bathrooms are located outside to the left.

• If you did not sign in, please do so as the list comes around to you.

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Let’s Begin

• Please turn on your iPads

• If you have a laptop, sync it with your iPad.

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Sync Your iPad and Your Computer

• You can use your data connection cord to connect your iPad and computer to sync info like contacts and calendar settings. Before you can use iTunes to sync, you have to download the software and, if you want to make purchases from the store, open an iTunes account.

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Sync Your iPad and Your Computer cont’d

• With iTunes installed on your computer and an iTunes account set up, follow these simple steps to sync to your iPad:

• Plug the data connection cord into your iPad.

• Plug the other end of the data connection cord into your computer.

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Sync Your iPad and Your Computer cont’d

• iTunes opens and shows an item in the left pane for your iPad and an icon indicating that it's syncing. Your iPad screen shows the words "Sync in Progress."

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Handout 1: Outline

1. Master using the iPad2 for work with students with disabilities

2. Master using special education apps

3. Master using PDF/ebooks: researching, creating. loading and using iPad

Learning Objectives

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Learning Objectives

• SUMMARY: In this training, teachers explore their iPads via accessibility features and applications for special education and that benefit students with disabilities.

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Learning Objectives cont’d

• Participants learn how to load and create PDF documents using their lesson plans and IEPs; and useful tips and hands-on demonstrations of apps for reading/writing, math, and other areas (academic, accessibility and social skills).

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Topics Covered

1. Overview of iPad2 usage with students with disabilities: device (iPad2)—accessibility options, apps and resources

2. Selected iPad accessibility options built in for persons with disabilities/how to use them: VoiceOver; Swiping; Tapping; Triple Tapping (the Home Key)

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Topics Covered

3. Useful tips and hands-on demos

of special education apps

4. Hands-on exercise:

Loading PDF/ebooks into iPad

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Topics Covered

5. Hands-on exercise: Making PDFs of

reports, journal entries, and other

assignments that were created by the

student in apps like PixWriter and

compatibles

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ACCESSIBILITY

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Configuring Accessibility Features on iPad

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4064

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Accessibility Features Demo

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iPad2 Basic Gesturesand Techniques

If you’ve never before owned a multi-touch device from Apple, you may be unfamiliar with crazy phrases like pinch-to-zoom and the difference between the flick and the swipe. Have no fear: While some of these gestures may have odd names, they’re easy enough to pick up.

http://www.tcgeeks.com/how-to-use-ipad-2-gestures-and-techniques-ipad-2-user-guide-2/ 18

BREAK TIME

15-Minute Break

Please be back at in 15 minutes

THANK YOU

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Special Education Apps

Useful Tips and Hands-On Demos

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Handout 2: iPad, iPod & iPhone Apps for Special Education

http://theumbrellanetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/iPhone-iPad-and-iPod-touch-Apps-AUS1.pdf

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Speech and Language

• ABA Flash Cards: In this set of 52 images, learn actions via text, photo, and real audio.

http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/aba-flash-cards-actions/id342235464?mt=8

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Geek SLP

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Communications Skills HD

http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/communication-skills-hd/id415690439?mt=8

This program covers basic communication topics including: NON-VERBAL COMMUNICATION: (facial expressions, eye gaze, touch, gestures, physical appearance); LISTENING SKILLS: (make eye contact, pay attention, don’t interrupt); VERBAL-SPEAKING: (look at person, think before speaking, tone of voice). Includes bonus videos on how to: answer the door, answer the telephone, call on the telephone, and make an appointment.

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Language Development Apps

• Articulation Station (Free App)

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Articulation Station

• Pro version: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/artic...491998279?mt=8Free version: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/articulation-station/id467415882?mt=8

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Communications Skills HD

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ArtikPix

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Find Your Apps

• Select or search for language development apps that you would like to have on your iPad.

• You have 20 minutes for this.

• If you have questions or need help, raise your hand for assistance.

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Reading and Writing

iStoryBooks

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iStoryBooks: American History

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iTouch Words

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International Children’s Digital Library (ICDL)

http://www.appover.com/search/icdl-books-for-children-international-children-s-digital-library/295441481/

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Find Your Apps

• Select or search for language development apps that you would like to have on your iPad.



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What Apps Did You Pick?

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BREAK TIME

15-Minute Break


THANK YOU

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Reading PDF documents

How-to do so on Your iPad

1.What does PDF acronym mean?

2.What is a PDF?

3.What does ePub acronym mean?

4.What is an ePub?

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PDF and ePub

• PDF is portable document format. It was created by Adobe and is the universal standard for document exchange on the Web.

• ePub is electronic publication. It is an open standard format. With the right software program and some basic design skills, anyone can create an ePub formatted ebook.

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How to Open PDF files directly on your iPad

A PDF file you find on the web will open in Safari on your iPad and can then be transferred to the iBooks app on your iPad.

1. Make sure the free iBooks app is on your iPad.2. PDF document opens in Safari on your iPad.3. Tap once on the document.

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How to Open PDF files directly on your iPad cont’d

4. Look for the “Open in iBooks” button to

appear in the upper right.5. Tap the button and the PDF will be added

to your iBooks collection on your iPad.6. From now on, you can open the PDF

document from the iBooks app on your iPad.

Source: http://ipadacademy.com/2012/01/ipad-tutorial-how-to-load-and-open-epub-pdf-ebooks-on-your-ipad

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How to Open PDF Files on Your iPad From Computer to iPad

1. Have the free iBooks app on your iPad.2. Open iTunes on your computer.3. Find the PDF file on your computer

4. Drag and drop the PDF file onto your

Library in iTunes on your computer.5. Connect your iPad to your computer.6. Check under the “Books” tab in iTunes to

be sure this PDF is selected for syncing.7. Then sync your iPad.

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Open PDFs on Your iPad

• Select or search for eBooks or ePubs or PDF books online. Do a search for pdf books online. You can also use the IDCL or Gutenberg Project sites.



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What PDF Books Did You Find?

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More Apps

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Math

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Rocket Math

Motion Math Zoom

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An animal adventure through the world of numbers! Motion Math Zoom (for iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch) features the most interactive number line of all time. The intuitive pinch gesture on iDevices allows kids to navigate among concrete objects (animals) that represent abstract numbers: from dinosaurs in the thousands to amoebas in the thousandths.Motion Math Zoom is a fun, engaging way for children to master a foundational pillar of math: place value

Motion Zoom Math

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Free Graphing Calculator Algebra, calculus, geometry, trigonometry

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Hungry Fish

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Factor Samurai – Factoring, Division

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Find Your Apps

• Select or search for math apps that you would like to have on your iPad.



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What Apps Did You Pick?

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Other Apps

• Music, Pages 23-24• Songs, Page 25• Art and Photography, Pages 26-27• Games, Pages 28-29• Accessibility, Pages 30-31• Early Intervention, Pages 32-33• Fine Motor Development, Pages 33-34• App Collections, Page 34• Productivity, Page 35• Remote Desktop, Pages 35-36 57

BREAK TIME

15-Minute Break


THANK YOU

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Handout 3: Making PDFs

• PDF Readers and Creators

• Picture Writers (Handout)

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Free PDF Readers

• http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ipdf-reader-free/id363822054?mt=8 (iPDF)

• http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ipdf-reader-free/id363822054?mt=8 (pdf-notes)

• http://appsnuke.com/888/pdf-reader-apps-for-ipad/ (6 free pdf readers)

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PDF Creators

• You MUST use a PC or laptop and then transfer it to your iPad

• Word has “free” option to convert any file to PDF (so does Excel, PPT, Publisher)

• If you have a printer with scanning feature, you may also create PDF of anything scanned

• Anyone have Pages on their iPad?

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PDF Creators

• Primo, http://www.primopdf.com/

• CutePDF, http://www.cutepdf.com/products/cutepdf/writer.asp

• doPDF, http://www.dopdf.com/

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PixWriter

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Hands-On 2: Create Your Picture Writer

• Work in pairs or threes or alone

• Create your picture writer using the PixWriter free stuff examples (online)

• Prizes for top 3 picture writers

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Evaluations

Please complete the training evaluation form and hand it in to receive your certificate.

THANK YOU

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THANK YOU

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