Special+Education

//Prayer// //Welcome// iPads in Special Education: [] //Introductions// //Review of Objectives and Responsibilities// //Questions or Issues?// //Universal Design for Learning//
 * Agenda – Thursday, April 26, 2012**
 * 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM**
 * 1) To familiarize yourself with the features of the iPad
 * 2) To share and explore resources for apps and features
 * 3) To share and explore resources for apps and features associated with special education
 * 4) To examine criteria for evaluating iPad applications
 * 5) To develop and examine best practices for using iPads to maximize student engagement and achievement
 * Video: []
 * [[file:Universal Design for Learning.docx]]

//Benefits of iPads in Special Education//
 * Personalization/Individualization
 * Increased Self-esteem
 * Engagement
 * Communication
 * Usability/Accessibility

//Introduction to Division Resources// //Overview of Accessibility features on the iPad//
 * iPad Apps Wiki: http://ipadappsrdcrd.wikispaces.com/
 * 3D Engagement Wiki: http://rdcrd3dproject.wikispaces.com/
 * []
 * Zoom
 * Large Text
 * White on Black
 * Speak Selection
 * Assistive Touch

//Stylus// //Other Features on iPad// //Managing Apps// //Purchasing Apps// //Bookmarking/Saving Website Links to Home Screen// //Organizational Apps// //Student Communication/Productivity Apps// //Activity:// //Special Education iPad Apps// //iPad Resources// //Activity://
 * Why use a stylus?
 * Qualities of a good stylus
 * Wifi
 * Staff vs. Student Login
 * Forgetting a Network (Why do this?)
 * Security: Passcode Lock, Location Services
 * Folders: Creating, naming, deleting, etc.
 * Organize by student versus organize by type
 * iTunes Cards
 * Dropbox (Free)
 * Managing and sharing files
 * HootSuite/Twitter (Free)
 * Resource tool
 * #ipadapps, #edapps, #spedchat
 * Paperport Notes (Free)
 * Notetaking tool
 * Flipboard (Free)
 * Resource tool
 * Apps, iPad Insight, Special Education
 * iBooks (Free)
 * Books, PDF’s
 * Managing Collections
 * QuickOffice HD ($19.99)
 * Microsoft Office for the iPad
 * Google Documents/Calendar (Free)
 * Free word processor, presentation, spreadsheet tool
 * Synch calendars
 * FirstClass (Free)
 * TeacherPal (Free)
 * Student tracking
 * PowerTeacher (Free)
 * Weblink vs. App
 * Scan (Free)
 * QR Code Reader
 * Toontastic (Free)
 * StoMo (Free)
 * NFB PixStop (Free)
 * ShowMe (Free)
 * Educreations (Free)
 * 1) Within your group, review the rubric/evaluation tool provided.
 * 2) Using one of the communication/productivity apps mentioned previously, create a short 2-3 minute presentation/video explaining some of the important contents or components of a good app.
 * 3) Share your presentation/video with the group.
 * PearlTrees Collection: []
 * Apps for Children with Special Needs: []
 * Wikispace Resource: http://mobilelearning4specialneeds.wikispaces.com/
 * App List: []
 * Twitter: #edapps, #ipadapps
 * ipadinsight.com
 * theipadfan.com
 * Top 10 Sites for Educaitonal Apps: []
 * []
 * primaryipad.weebly.com
 * [|www.appolicious.com]
 * [|www.apptivities.org]
 * [|www.funeducationalapps.com]
 * freeappaday.com
 * 1) With a particular student in mind, search for an app that you have never seen or used that would meet the needs of that student.
 * 2) Using one of the evaluation rubrics provided, evaluate the rubric. Be sure to identify strengths and weaknesses of the app.
 * 3) Share this app with the group along with its strengths and weaknesses.
 * 4) Share other apps you have already used with the group and the needs of the student it is used with.

//Special Education iPads Legacy Project//


 * As part of the team using iPads in Special Education in Red Deer Catholic, you will be responsible for reporting back on some of your successes, practices and challenges.
 * We will come together again on June 8 along with the 3D Engagement Project participants to share some of your success, practices and challenges.
 * You will be asked to create a short video/presentation outlining some of your success, practices and challenges.
 * Documentation outlining items/questions to be addressed in the presentation
 * Share examples from 3D Engagement Wikispace

//Criteria for what makes a good app// []
 * App Rubric – Edmonton Catholic Schools
 * iPad App Rubric – John Hopkins University
 * Critical Evaluation of an iPad App – Kathy Schrock
 * Educational App Evaluation Rubric – Tony Vincent
 * iPad Apps and Bloom – Diane Darrow (Edutopia)
 * SETT Process for evaluating assistive technology