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"In my whole teaching career, I've only had a mish mash of tech. Currently, we don't have a class set of anything, but we do have small sets of different tools. Nevertheless, at any given time, it's possible to be 1:1 on the internet in our room. I prefer teaching with the limitations of no class sets, because it means we're constantly reflecting on the merits of each tool for the given purpose"

"This book is intended to provide reference for students engaged in a 1:1 iPad program. The reference materials include gallery photos, interactive content, and movies that will enable students to use the iPad to its maximum potential. Information regarding basic iPad functions, care and digital citizenship is included."

"This workshop will discuss the second and third year of utilizing iPads and iTouches district wide to support students eligible for special education.  Learn from our mistakes, our many, many mistakes!  Hear the details of how students have used the devices successfully in our new split model - both 1:1 with students receiving special education services and shared across the day during direct instruction with special educators.  Funding, logistics, and in-depth details will be covered.  Case studies will be used to outline the process and the academic successes of students.  iPad utilities and apps utilized will be demonstrated and student work will be shown.  Key successes will be highlighted, as will areas of the deployment needing improvement."

"This book will prepare you for a 1:1 iPad program. It will highlight basic functions of the iPad, care for the iPad, pedagogy and lessons to challenge students. Use this book as a diving board. Our hope is that it will spring you into action, and plunge your students into deep thought and a sea of learning. "

A how-to guide for implementing an iPad 1-1 program

Make Pictures and Text Come Alive and "Talk." small recorder (1.67" W x 4.48" H x 1.44" D). How It Works Attach a special sticker to any book page, worksheet, game board, or flash card, scan the sticker with the MiniTR Recorder and begin recording. When you have completed the recording, it is ready for instant playback. Record pages of text, test questions, classroom instructions, or any materials that need to be read back to students. The MiniTR can hold up to 25 minutes of recordings. Each student will be empowered to read along, hear instructions in your own voice, and interact with individualized lessons. Support students who are nonverbal by prerecording words, phrases, and sentences. Then let the student use the MiniTR playback feature as a "voice." Features The MiniTR Recorder is ideal assistive technology for students with special needs. It is USB compatible, allowing you to backup or download your recordings. It has a built-in, high-quality speaker and comes with a headphone jack for private listening."

online comic creator: comic strip of 1-3 frames or comic book of 1 -22 pages. print or download

"Simtrix's new computer mouse A New Zealand company creates an intelligently-designed lap-top device to save the mouse from extinction. Simtrix's Grant Odgers talks about his new species of cutely designed lap-top mouse that nestles into the tips of your fingers."

"ere are dozens of free autism social skills teaching resources, most with free pdf downloads.  They are organized by color-coded categories below:  1. Communication/Relationships 2.  Emotions 3. Communication/Relationships/Emotions"

"Since we are using Floortime (1) for play therapy, I took a play-based child-centered approach to helping Beth use the iPad."

"It sells itself as a "4 Dimensional Story telling" app. In a nutshell, it allows you to tell stories through (1)images/videos, (2)narration,  (3)maps and a (4)timeline (hence the 4 dimensions) OR WHO/WHAT, WHEN and WHERE."

Mahara is a fully featured web application to build your electronic portfolio. You can create journals, upload files, embed social media resources from the web and collaborate with other users in groups. Find out more... DOWNLOAD MAHARA 1.6 Installation instructions VIEW DEMO SITE

Fee of $1. per 100 pages. Converted to PDF with OCR recognition.

"This section will cover: 1. Math Access Support (Assistive Technology) 2. Concept Support (Instructional sites) 3. Math Apps for use on different iDevices 4. Calculator Options 5. Math Resources 6. Low Tech to High Tech AT Options"

"In January 2014, the Fox Chapel Area School District will be initiating a pilot program to foster project-based leaning using iPads. In the first year, seventh grade students at Dorseyville Middle School will be equipped iPads in order to deepen content knowledge and understanding. Learning through experience and investigation, the District desires to strengthen learning and increase engagement, inspiration, and accessibility."

"Alan Martin performs his poem This Chair Is Not Me at a 1 Voice Winter Weekend. Alan runs music and dance workshops for people with disabilities, acts on TV, and does a lot of work for Disability Rights. He composes his own music for his dance workshops and other performances"

"AAC/SGD Evaluation Step 1-2: Client Information Form - to be completed by the patient's team prior to the AAC/SGD evaluation. AAC/SGD Evaluation Step 3-4: Hands-On AAC/SGD Evaluation Protocol - to be completed during the course of the AAC evaluation with the patient and patient's family/team."

"The Kindle App is a version of Amazon.com's popular Kindle E-book reader designed for iOS devices. Find out about highlighting in different colors in the Kindle App for the iPad with help from an expert who has earned Apple Product Certification in this free video clip."

"iPad Tips & Tricks is a step by step guide for those who are a new iPad user or wish to know all the hidden features the iPad has to offer. The iPad has made a big difference for anyone with a disability so I have devoted a Chapter which looks at the Accessibility features of the iPad."

"The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) National Coverage Determination for Speech Generating Devices (IOM 100-2 §50.1), specifies that in order for a speech generating device (SGD) to be considered for reimbursement under the Durable Medical Equipment (DME) benefit, it must be a "dedicated" device. Dedicated device means that the SGD must be a device limited solely to the generation of speech, for use only by the individual who has a severe speech impairment. "