Mobile Devices to Support the 

Inclusive Classroom

Welcome to Week #2: Apps, Software and the Cloud!

Review Week 1

K-12 Blueprint

Please review this powerful resource!

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AppsSoftware

andthe Cloud!

AppsSoftware

andthe Cloud!

EVEN MORE

Putting it all

together

Implement

DeviceMgmt.

Prof.Devel.

TechExploration

Group Activities

Explore Tools

CreateShare!

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• Picture of people reading with ebooksThis week’s Agenda

• Accessible Educational Materials (AEM)

• Website vs App• Evaluate Features of

Tools

Mobile Devices in the Inclusive Classroom: Apps, Software and

the Cloud!

Let’s start using the power of mobile devices!

But Remember........

Accessible Educational Materials (AEM)

How can we provide materials that meet the unique needs of

learners

WHILE

Harnessing the power of mobile devices?

cast.org

Access to Print Materials

Prismo (iOS & Mac)

Features:

● Chrome, PC, Mac● Read Accessible /

Inaccessible text● Text Leveling

o Chrome only

http://donjohnston.com/snap-read/

Digital Publishing

"Publishing is no longer a job - but a button." - from Clay Shirky(author of Here Comes Everything and Cognitive Surplus: Creativity and Generosity in a Connected Age)

tarheelreader.org

readlists.com

readlists.com/2c74cd6b

iBooks Author

Book Creator app

Which is better?

Advantages of website

• Immediacy• Compatibility• Upgradability• Findability• Shareability• Reach • Cost

App or Website

Safari

Chrome

Evernote

UDL Editions by CASTwww.cast.org

Mobile App vs Web Resource

Activity #1

Which is better?

Advantages of apps

• Interactivity / Gamification

• Regular usage• Personalization• Data Collection• Ability to access

device functions

App or Website

The SETT Framework

S = Student/SkillsE = EnvironmentT = TasksT = Tools

Adapted from Joy Zabala, www.joyzabala.com

App Evaluation Rubric

from Kathy Schrock’s iPads 4 Teaching websitewww.ipads4teaching.net/

Universal Design for Learning (UDL)

www.cast.org

This will be one of our activities this week!!

Activity #2

This will be one of our activities this week!!

Activity #2

Universal Design for Learning (UDL)

Multiple Means of Engagement

Universal Design for Learning (UDL)

Multiple Means of Representation

Universal Design for Learning (UDL)

Multiple Means of Action & Expression

Universal Design for Learning (UDL)

Multiple Means of Action & Expression

Thank you for your participation today!

Looking forward to working with you throughout the weekand

See you next Thursday, May 21st @ 11AM Eastern