Get Started for FREE
Sign up with Facebook Sign up with X
I don't have a Facebook or a X account
 Your new post is loading...
Your new post is loading...
Scoop.it!
God Is.'s comment December 30, 2014 2:50 PM
I wish all of these resources were available a few years back when I was working with these guys and gals .. Thank you for sharing such wonderful tools!
Sign up to comment
Scoop.it!
Staff at CALL Scotland have produced a helpful Wheel of Apps guide for iPad that may be useful for students with dyslexia or who just need some additional support with reading and/or writing diffic...
Kathleen McClaskey's insight:
This iPad app wheel includes apps for reading, writing, memory, organization and numeracy. There is a link to acquire the PDF version on this site.
Ra's curator insight,
March 31, 2014 4:14 PM
Looking from a SENCO perspective as a resource that can be used by teachers to get them thinking about using apps for those students with high learning needs. Student voice and autonomy could be increased by having them explore the apps indicated as being useful and give feedback on how and why they think the app would fit with their learning needs. 
Erin Schettler's curator insight,
August 14, 2014 6:47 AM
This is an AMAZING compilation of apps to aid struggling readers!
Scoop.it!
Kathleen McClaskey's curator insight,
February 1, 2013 6:49 PM
A few years ago I met Alex at an ISTE Conference and want to say that she has a wealth of experience and knowledge in using tools with diverse learners. Alex is a speech language pathologist with the Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) and she will be sharing both UDL strategies and iPad apps that are engaging for ALL students. She will also introduce class profiling as a valuable strategy for teachers. Don't miss this webinar as you will walk away with ideas that you can use in your classroom tomorrow!
Scoop.it!
OT's With Apps feature five Help Kidz Learn apps for students that need work on cause and effect or students with physical impairments.
"HelpKidzLearn has wonderful games, stories, creativity and early learning activities that are switch, touch screen or mouse accessible for students with special needs."
|
Scoop.it!
Join Diana as she walks you through the built-in accessibility features of the iPad and demonstrates the apps live for you to view and follow along. You will see the features of the apps, along with the gestures and how to use the apps. Learn realistic implementation methods to use immediately with students. Via Diana Petschauer
Kathleen McClaskey's insight:
Don't miss this incredible resource that Diana has put together for learners that struggle in reading, writing and math. This is a must resource for every school on the planet!
Diana Petschauer's curator insight,
September 15, 2014 9:16 PM
In today’s workshop you will learn about the best iPad apps for students who have difficulty with reading and/or writing, including challenges with math! Apps that are useful for related therapists such as OT, SLP, and Reading Specialists will also be demonstrated. For students who struggle with a print disability due to Dyslexia, specific LD, executive function, difficulties processing, low vision, blindness, or physical disabilities, you will learn about apps to help students be successful with:
Apps will include: text-to-speech for books, documents, and PDF's with annotation, word prediction, note taking, object and money identification, graphic organizers and mind-mapping, magnification, voice recognition, audio recording, math support, Scanning with OCR (Optical character recognition), support while browsing the internet and researching, foundational literacy skills, digital story creating, and more. Apps demonstrated can be utilized with students from elementary school through post secondary education as well as adult learners. OUTLINE Apps for Reading:
Apps for Writing and Completing worksheets/ Handouts/ Assignments:
Apps for Executive Function:
Apps for Low Vision and Blindness:
Apps to Support Math skills and instruction:
OBJECTIVES
ABOUT THE SPEAKER Diana Petschauer, M.Ed., ATP is a RESNA certified Assistive Technology Professional and Founder/ CEO of Assistive Technology for Education, LLC. and Access4Employment LLC. Diana is an accessibility specialist and certified ATP who provides AT assessment, training & consultation for students to access education and for adults to access employment, home and the community. Diana manages the AT consultants and trainers who work for ATE and A4E. Previously Diana was the AT Specialist at the University of New Hampshire. She presents/trains locally & nationally, including at larger conferences such as ATIA, CSUN, Closing the Gap, & OTAP. A DVD recording of the webinar can be purchased here: http://www.pesi.com/ECommerce/ItemDetails.aspx?ResourceCode=RNV047770
Scoop.it!
The best educational iPad apps, handpicked by experts.
Kathleen McClaskey's insight:
AppoLearning has reviewed 5 iPad apps that help your child how to read. Check them out:
> Duck Duck Moose Reading > Reading Raven HD > Phonics Tic-Tac-Toe > Kids Vocab - MindSnacks > Brush of Truth
Scoop.it!
On November 7th, Paul Hamilton will be presenting an ISTE Webinar on iPad apps that can be used by learners of all ages to overcome barriers to reading and writing.
"Some of the accessibility features built into iOS 5 will also be covered. Research has established that each individual learns uniquely, so these tools can be used to great effect with a wide range of learners, not just those identified with specific “learning disabilities”. Universal Design for Learning (UDL) will serve as the pedagogical framework for the presentation. Almost all of the apps to be shared are either free or inexpensive. In addition to apps that offer effective text-to-speech and multiple options for text-input, the presentation will explore multimedia apps that give learners alternative ways of showing what they know. Some of the apps to be presented were shared by the presenter in a Feb. 21, 2012 blog post, 10 Apps for Learners Who Struggle with Reading and/or Writing."
Steven Blomdale's curator insight,
March 6, 2013 7:15 PM
Student adjustment and accomodations are important when teaching students with disablilites and impairments. Students with disabilities and impairments are able to achieve educational standards commensurate with their peers, as long as the necessary adjustments are made to the way in which they are taught and to the means through which they demonstrate learning (ACARA, 2013). This achieved through teachers effectively and responsibly selecting and manipulating appropriate technologies, resources, materials and equipment to meet the learning needs of students with disabilities and impairments.
The following presentation by the international society for technology in education, informs teachers on various applications that can be used by learners of all ages and impairments to overcome barriers to reading and writing. Applications shown throughout the presentation accomodate and facilitates students with impairment such as intellectually impaired students.
Scoop.it!
Gregory Swanson of Australia has listed a set of apps that could level the playing field for students with hearing impairments.
He has included a variety of apps including apps that offer subtitles, text-to-speech and speech-to-text to sound amplification apps and books that read. He makes a note about sign language apps in that there are many good versions that can be searched in the app store.
|
Free eBook that will get you started in using the iPad for speech pathology and special education.