Post on 25-Sep-2020
The iPod Touch and iPad: Tools for the Classroom
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Danielle and Shannon have nothing to disclose
Shannon Des Roches Rosa Parent Advocate Blogger Contact her at: thinkingautism@gmail.com
Danielle Samson, M.A. CCC-SLP Peninsula Associates Morgan Autism Center Palo Alto Medical Foundation Contact her at: dsamson@paspeech.com
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Jason Lundgaard Manager of State and Local Government Affairs for Apple
Contact: jlundgaard@apple.com
Today’s Objectives
Why the iPad/iPod Touch is a great tool
Ways to acquire/fund an iPad/iPod Touch
Evaluating if the iPad/iPod touch is appropriate for your child
Supportive Research
Accessibility & Accessories
Apps
What about Android?
The Android platform is quickly increasing the number of apps available
Assistive technology theories and practices apply to both the Apple and Android platforms
Apple recently published guidelines for acceptance into the iTunes store
Android has no approval process or content guidelines
Why are iPads and iPods important to me? I don’t want to buy one.
CONSIDER…
*Apple sold 3.27 Million iPads in its first quarter
*There are more than 250,000 apps available, with entire categories devoted to education and apps for kids
*At least 25% of children with Autism are non-verbal; many more have very little functional verbal language are cannot be understood due to motor/articulation problems
*The Santa Clara County SELPA served nearly 15,000 students in special ed. in 2008-2009 (the SELPA where the iPad comes from so, it stands to reason that a high percentage of the iPads will be purchased within Santa Clara county)
SO – Even if you don’t buy one, chances are good that you will see at least one being used by one of your students sometime soon.
HOWEVER – If you fancy yourself a bit of a tech geek, there are lots of reasons why you might find yourself liking this device.
Why I like the iPod/iPad for Therapy
1. Quality: screen size and clarity, sound quality
2. Ease of use
3. Light weight and portable
4. Selection of apps
5. Versatility of use – teaching tool, leisure activity, communication tool
6. It’s motivating and rewarding – students love to use it!
Why Do Students Like the iPod/iPad?
1. It’s fun – not only does it help them communicate, they can play games, listen to music, watch movies and surf the internet
2. It’s socially acceptable – they don’t look different, especially the teenagers!
3. It’s portable
4. It helps them focus and learn
Madison
Why Do Parents Like the iPod and iPad?
IT’S AFFORDABLE!!!
But it’s still expensive…
It never hurts to ask
“People are generous, the Internet is powerful, and your kid needs an iPad.”
Funding options for parents HollyRod Foundation
ChipIn.com
GiveForward.com
iTunes gift cards
Now, before you look for apps…
We need to talk about how to use them effectively within the classroom or in therapy.
iPods and iPads, like all assistive technology, should be used in meaningful, purposeful ways within the classroom and in therapy sessions.
Be selective with your students and your apps. (Keep a close eye on YouTube, in particular!)
SETT Framework
The SETT Framework is a guideline for gathering data in order to make effective assistive technology decisions. The SETT Framework considers:
The STUDENT;
The ENVIRONMENT(S);
The TASKS required for active participation in the activities of the environment;
The system of TOOLS needed for the student to address the tasks.
**Source: The National Center to Improve Practice in Special Education
Through Technology, Media and Materials, developed by Joy Zabala
SETT Framework
STUDENTS: Assess the student’s needs and abilities What is his/her verbal output? Is he/she ambulatory?
What are his/her motor strengths and weaknesses? What is his/her cognitive level?
You can use a variety of marketed assessments such as: INCH (Interactive Checklist for AAC)
COACH (Choosing Options & Accommodations for Children) There is extensive information regarding assessment for AAC at
YAACK - http://aac.unl.edu/yaack/c0.html
SETT Framework
ENVIRONMENT(S) – Examine technology currently available in the student’s environment(s) What is the physical size of the equipment? Does it have adequate vocabulary available? How high is the motivation factor?
And, what is best suited to the student’s different environments Does he/she use the equipment at home AND at school? What type of community interaction does he/she have? Does he/she have a
job? What in his/her environments might prohibit use of equipment? Does his/her equipment require accessories (e.g. mounts, cases, straps, etc)
SETT Framework
TASK – Assess what the student needs to do The student needs assistance learning new concepts/ideas:
• With increased visual support
• With auditory input • Independently accessing information
The student needs to communicate: • A variety of structures
• On the go • In every setting
SETT Framework
TOOLS – Select the device that meets the student’s needs
Dedicated communication devices:
iPod Touch or iPad with AAC app:
Are these going to replace the heavy, bulky, expensive AAC
devices?
For some students, YES. There are apps that work well for students who rely on a pre-programmed, phrase-based or navigation-based system. Apps such as Tap to Talk and ProLoQuo2Go are viable alternatives.
However, for most students and adults who use Prentke-Romich, Dynavox, or Words+ systems, the iPod/iPad serves more as a supplemental device.
There are no great apps that focus on teaching language – creating and communicating novel thoughts, expanding vocabulary, etc. – YET, but they’re coming!
Cameron
Kolya
Research
Multiple research studies are being conducted to examine children’s usage and learning with mobile devices and apps. Project leaders for applications with special needs students anticipate results in early 2011
*Auburn University – “Touching Lives and Creating Abilities: Social and Communication Skills with the iPad.”
Research
But studies of mobile device usage with typically developing children are already reporting results
*The Joan Ganz Cooney Center at Sesame Workshop
“Learning: Is there an app for that?” (2010) Cynthia Chiong & Carly Shuler
“Pockets of Potential: Using mobile technologies to promote children’s learning.” (2009) Carly Shuler
Summary
Kids have access to mobile devices
they like them
they are good at them
THEY ARE LEARNING!
iPod/iPad Accessibility Features
Built in accessibility features Screen reading with VoiceOver
Zoom and magnify
White on Black contrast
Mono audio
Voice memos
Accessories
External Speakers Stylus
Accessories
Cases Cases with speakers
Accessories
Mounts Straps
Accessories
Microphones Earphones
Accessories
Camera Connector Keyboards
Which apps are good?
There are too many apps for me to list them all. I’ve attached a few of my favorites. But, the bottom line is, if it works for you and/or your student, it’s a good app!
But let’s look at some of the apps that are out there, good and, well…
Communication Apps
Currently, there are a number of apps dedicated to helping individuals communicate through picture symbols and photos:
*Proloquo2Go
*Tap to Talk
*iCommunicate
These were developed for the iPod/iPhone but can also be used on the iPad.
Proloquo2Go *Created by Samuel Sennott, AT consultant, and David Niemeijer of AssistiveWare
*First released in April 2009
*Research-based, incorporates features aligned with evidence-based practice for ASD
*Customizable
*Memory for recent activity
*Voice output
*Auto-morphology
Proloquo2Go *Uses SymbolStix line drawings and digital photos
*VocaSpace vocabulary
Tap to Talk *Free app for Nintendo, Apple, Android systems
*Subscription service for the design software
*Recordable sound
*Picture library available or use your own photos
Communication Apps
Text-to-speech apps:
*NeoPaul/NeoKate
*SpeakIt!
*I Say It
NeoPaul/NeoKate
*NeoSpeech, natural sounding text-to-speech
*Multi-lingual: English, Spanish, Korean,
Mandarin Chinese, Japanese.
Communication Apps
For Beginners:
*TapSpeak Button
*TapSpeak Sequence
*Grace
*iConverse
Schedules, Motivation and
rewards
*iRewards
*iEarnedThat
*First-Then Schedule
*Time Timer
Thomas’ Schedule
Other SLP Apps – a Sampling
*iPitch Pipe
*white noise
*iQuestions
*iPractice Verbs
*Sound Amp R
*Learn to Talk
*Story Builder
Sudeep
And more…
*Model Me Kids – Going Places
*Stories 2 Learn
*Pictello
*Story Kit
*ABA Flashcards
*QuickCues
Leo
Thomas
For the Classroom *MathGirl Garden
*Math Step 123
*Rocket Math
*Shape Builder
*iWriteWords
*Super Why!
*Sound Touch
*iSentence
*Sentence Spin
Leo
For Fun *Bob books
*Draw with Stars
*Splish Splash Inn
*Whizzit 1-2-3
*Fruit Memory
*Supernova
*DrawFree
*Faces iMake
*Tappy Tunes
*Fruit Ninja
Thomas
Samit
Mishal
Alex
How do I find more Apps?
There are so many apps out there with more being created everyday. I find the best apps in a few ways:
1. www.squidalicious.com/p/on-ipads.html - Shannon’s blog
2. Slpsharing.com- a blog created and maintained by Eric Sailers, an SLP in San Diego who specializes in AT and, specifically, the iPod/iPad
3. Mobilelearning4specialneeds.wikispaces.com
4. Moms with apps.com
5. Apple Learning Interchange – Touching Lives in the Classroom
6. Appshopper.com
7. Browse the App Store or turn on Genius
HAVE FUN!!
iPod Touches and iPads can be as much fun for you as they are for your students and patients. So, whether you buy your own or come across a student who uses one, by all means, have fun with what the two of you can discover!
Thomas
Apple Resources
Online Resources: www.apple.com/accessibility
www.apple.com.education/special-education
www.apple.com/education/resources
Getting Answers to Questions: Local Apple Store
accessibility@apple.com