successfully using ipads for communication and literacy
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Presentation to the Mamre Association by Amanda Hartmann, Speech Pathologist and Inlcusive Learning Technologies Consultant at SpectronicsTRANSCRIPT
Successfully using iPads forCommunication and Literacy
Mamre Association
Sunday 21st April, 2013
Amanda HartmannSpeech PathologistInclusive Technology Consultant
Spectronics Inclusive Learning Technologies
iPad Basics 101
Out of the Box Tips for Successful Implementation
iOS ecosystems
• iTunes - music, videos, movies
• App store - apps
• iBooks - books- PDFs
• iTunes U - university course work
• Podcasts - audio, radio
DiscoverabilityWebsites
AppsApp Store
What makes a good app?What do you look for?
Decision Making ProcessWhat makes a good app?
FREE orLITE versions
Customisation Photos
Intuitive
Support
Publishing features
Saving & Reporting Voices
Accessibility
Multipurpose
Websites / online
• Spectronics Blog and app lists. http://www.spectronicsinoz.com/blog/apple/
• APPITIC. http://appitic.com/
• Appy Mall. http://www.appymall.com/
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Apps for Special Education ListBy the Spectronics Consultancy Team
Apps for Literacy Support ListBy the Spectronics Consultancy Team
Apps for AACBy the Spectronics Consultancy Team
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Apps that find apps
Kindertown Appstar picksAutism Apps
Discovr Apps AppStart i.AM Search
In the App store - Top Charts
In the App Store - Education Categories
In the App store - Genius
iPad Basics
• Hold and jiggle
• Put into folders
• Rename folders
• Delete apps
• Lock onto bottom dock
APP ICONS
iPad Basics
• Enable restrictions within SETTINGS - General
• Turn on and off- Installing Apps, Deleting Apps, Safari, Camera, In-App purchasing, password request etc.
RESTRICTIONS
iPad BasicsMULTI-TASKING GESTURES
• Five finger pinch to close
• Four finger swipe up to multi-tasking dock
• Four finger swipes left and right between apps
• Turn OFF in SETTINGS-General
iPad BasicsMULTI-TASKING DOCK
• Four finger swipe up to multi-tasking dock
• OR double click HOME button
• Swipe left or right
• Forced close with red dash
iPad BasicsACCESSIBILITY
• Vision/hearing
• Speak selection
• Physical and Motor
• Guided access
iPad BasicsFILE SHARING
• APP: DropBox
• Sharing options within apps
• iTunes: App panel- file sharing
iPad BasicsEXTRA TIPS
• Screen Capture
• Make direct links to favourite websites
• Spotlight search for apps on iPad
• Side switch
Communication
Alternative and augmentative communication (AAC)
Augmentative communication is the use of materials or techniques that supplement existing verbal abilities.
Alternative communication is communication methods used by a person without any verbal ability.
(Vanderheiden and Yoder, 1986)
Periodic table of AACKate Ahern
http://teachinglearnerswithmultipleneeds.blogspot.com.au/
What?Signing, symbols, iPad, computers, communication devices
When?No age prerequisiteAs speech is developingTo support speech that is hard to understandWhen no speech has developed
Where?Everywhere. Anywhere.
Who?Everyone. Anyone.
Before you do anything....
Consult
Trial
Invest time and money
PROSAAC on iPads
Multifunctional
Motivating
Affordable
Information
Portable
"Normal"
CONSAAC on iPads
Volume
Durability
Accessibility
Not dedicated
Support and training
Discoverability
Apps for AAC ListMaintained by Jane Farrall
http://www.spectronics.com.au/iphoneipad-apps-for-aac
Top AAC featuresSymbols used
Speech/ voice options
Customisation
Backing up and sharing
Accessibility
Preprogrammed vocab
VOCABULARY
Interactive vocabulary
Core vocabulary
Choosing vocabulary
• Frequently used
• Motivating
• Purposeful
• Meaningful
• Relevant
Personalised
Vocab for today...Planning for tomorrow.....
Some ideas• Choices
• Favourites: games, TV shows, music, movies, food, places, people, outings etc.
• Timetables/ schedules
• Problem solving- feelings, something's wrong, I need help, etc
• Vocabulary for different environments, eg. School, home, respite, grandparents,etc.
• Social messages
• Quick chat/ key words
Types of messages
• Single words
• Modelling of joining together to build longer messages
• Quick phrase based messages
• Preplan and save common messages
EngagingInteractive
FunMotivatingPurposeful
Create reasons to communicate
Create opportunities to communicate
Apps for AAC
Proloquo2goTouch ChatSonoflexSounding boardSpeech heroAvaz
Symbol based
Apps for AAC
VerballyPredictableClaroCom Pro
Text-based
Apps for AAC
Snappy ChatFat Cat Chat RepairPictelloBook creator
Social communication
Tips for success..
Specific vocabulary selection and design
Modelling
Communicative Competence
By Janice Light
Linguistic competence
Operational competence
Strategic competence
Social competence
ConsistencyPersistence
Multimodal communication
Model and use
Low tech
Picture exchange
Aided Language boards
Signing
Communication Devices
Praactical AAC website
http://praacticalaac.org/
Literacy
Literacy for allPresume competence
The Four Blocks
http://bit.ly/94U5bi
Self selected reading
Kidztory Collins BIG CAT booksGrasshopper BooksDon’t let the pigeon run this app!
Guided reading
Writing
Clicker DocsClicker Sentences
Working with words
Firstwords deluxeMontesorri crosswordsWord wizardOz phonicsSimplex spelling*
Other literacy support tools
QR codes
Simple Wikipedia
Creation Tools
CreateStuff
Stuff like...• Books/stories
• Recounts
• Chat books
• Personal histories
• Recipes
• Schedules
• Social stories
• Timetables
• Reward charts
• Movies
• Video modelling
• Journals
• Personal dictionaries
• Job charts
STUDENT AS THE AUTHOR
Simple interfaces that students can use.
Publish their work
• Share via email or Dropbox?
• Photos, images and videos saved to the camera roll?
• Export as a PDF file?
• Export and share as an ePub?
Creation Apps• Creative book builder
• Book Creator
• Puppet pals
• PixnTell
• iMovies
• Explain everything
• Toontastic
• Draw and Tell
• Strip designer
• Mad Libs
• Sock puppets
Visual Tools
Benefits
RoutinesTransitions
ExpectationsClear steps
On taskConsistent language
Visual toolsVisual Schedule PlannerChoiceworksStoryRobeCustom BoardsVisual routineWeek plannerKids calendar
Behaviour
iEarnedThatToken BoardsTime timerSharing timerCalm counter
Social Stories
www.thegraycentre.org
Teach a required social skill
Prepare someone for new events and experiences
Teach a positive behaviour
Teach a new skill
Social storiesPictelloBook CreatorCreative Book BuilderPuppet PalsiMovieStrip DesignerPixnTell
Questions?
Apps for Special Education ListBy the Spectronics Consultancy Team
Apps for Literacy Support ListBy the Spectronics Consultancy Team
Apps for AAC ListMaintained by Jane Farrall
Key take home messages.....
Give it a go! Start. Go. Begin.
Be consistent. Regular and reliable.
Be flexible. Be ready to change and evolve.
Be persistent. Don't give up too soon!
Keep data. What works and what doesn't.
Be fun and engaging! Hook those students in!
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