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Technology Ideas that Work with Students with

Vision Impairment

Using iPads with Data Projectors and

Interactive Whiteboards

- Join.Me is a free application best suited to use with a data projector.

Join.Me

Getting started-iPad and computer must be on the same wireless network.-Download free app to iPad.-Download to computer.

Computer-Open Join.Me on the computer.

iPad-Open Join.Me on the iPad.

- Type the unique 9 digit code into the iPad and press the green

arrow.- The iPad will show a full

screen display of the computer.

Suggestions-Change the auto lock on the iPad to never.-Lock the screen orientation to landscape for younger students.-Use iPad zoom.

Positives-Free.-Secure – 9 digit code changes. -Easy to use.-Can connect multiple devices.

Negatives

-Slow to refresh screen.

VOICESIN THE PARK

Anthony Browne

It was time to take Victoria, our pedigree Labrador, and Charles, our son, for a walk.

First Voice

When we arrived at the park, I let Victoria off her lead. Immediately some scruffy mongrel appeared and started bothering her. I shooed it off, but the horrible thing chased her all over the park.

- Air Display is an application best suited to use with an interactive whiteboard.

Air Display

Getting started

-Download app to iPad. (Cost $10.50)- Download to computer (www.avatron.com/apps/air-display.

Set Up (MAC)

-Run installer. (Computer will need to restart)-Air Display can be found in System Preferences.

Set Up (MAC)SETTINGS:-Ensure Air Display is on.-Check ‘Show Air Display in menu bar.’-Uncheck Enable Touch Input.

Set Up (MAC)- Access Air Display from Menu Bar.

Set Up (MAC)

Open DISPLAY PREFERENCES: Arrangement

- Check mirror displays.

Set Up (MAC)

- Set screen resolution (may already have been set by default).

Connecting the Computer and iPad-Open the Air Display app on the iPad.-Select the iPad from Air Display in the menu bar on the computer.

Connecting the Computer and iPad

Set Up (PC)

-Run installer. (Computer will need to restart)-Air Display can be found in Programs.

Set Up (PC)-Open Air Display from programs.-Go to OPTIONS – Check start Air Display on setup, Disable touch input, and Mirror mode.

Set Up (PC)

-Air Display will appearon the taskbar.

Set Up (PC)

-Open Air Display app on iPad.- Connect to the iPad from Air Display on the Task Bar.

Suggestions:-Change the auto lock on the iPad to never.-In PowerPoint – Slide Show – Settings for Two Display should be set to Mirror Show.

Positives

-Fast.-Great for interactive whiteboard.-Great for video.-Easy connection.

Negatives

-More complex set up.-Can only connect one device.-Sometimes blocked by network.

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Questions or Suggestions-Gail Storygstory@parra.catholic.edu.au

-Gita Mathiasgmathias@parra.catholic.edu.au