Conversely, in a flipped class, students gain content knowledge at home through audio, video and text, so that more class time can be devoted to discussion, exploration and experimentation.

giving students not only the ability to learn at their own pace but also in the way that best suits their learning needs

Students have access to the content outside of school.

Studies have shown it increases engagement and improves online literacy.

Online Discussions

Online Writing Portfolio

Students have access to a variety of apps that allow for creativity. By demonstrating their knowledge through apps such as Explain Everything, iMovie (13) and Keynote (14), they provide teachers with an opportunity for alternative assessments.

Students also experience flexibility to demonstrate their knowledge instead of a multiple-choice paper-and-pencil test. As they naturally begin to own their learning through the creative process on the iPad, students are proud of their work and eager to share their products.

One common symptom of autism is a difficulty in speaking or an inability to speak. Proloquo2Go is an augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) app that teaches children how to construct sentences using symbols and pictures. It also has text-to-speech, word prediction, and a customizable vocabulary and interface.

This page will focus on how assistive technology can be used to motivate and help students gain access to the many support systems and strategies that are available today.

Using an iPod in the classroom may seem strange to some but it can serve several very practical purposes if you set limits with the students. Students can listen to books on tape or you can record a reading on the Ipod for the students to listen to. This can lower the frustration level of students resulting in fewer discipline problems. You can also use an Ipod to provide the students with calm and relaxing music

One of the best ways to promote positive behavior with students is to provide tangible rewards.

The U.S. Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (3) defines the concept of the Least Restrictive Environment as the opportunity for a student with a disability to be "provided with supplementary aids and services necessary to achieve educational goals if placed in a setting with non-disabled peers."

By providing students with the option to access content on a mobile device, we begin removing many of the restrictions previously placed upon their learning environment.

They can use the features of iPads, Chromebooks, Android and laptops to guide the creation of a Least Restrictive Environment for all of their students.

Projectqted is a new presentation builder

Projeqt lets you create what you could call interactive slideshows… I might describe it as a more sophisticated Prezi that’s easier to create and less confusing to watch.

Haiku Deck is one of my all time favorite quick presentation makers when I just have to share something meaningful with my class and only have a few moments to pull it together.

Since their introduction in 2010, tablets like the iPad have made a big impact on education.

I find that my students remain highly engaged in their learning. Gamifying my classroom has truly been transformative!

I also had unintended success by posting leaderboards with total earned scores -- there was a spike in iteration with students redoing work so that they could do it better.

Games enable my students to discover different ways of solving problems, which is more like life and less like standardized tests.

I saw the benefits of how technology could engage my learners, encourage collaboration, and provide meaningful project ideas to spark curiosity and exploration.

Some chose paper, some chose an iPad. I learned that introducing the students to a variety of tools allowed each child to have more creative choice.