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"Whatever your philosophy regarding frontal teaching methods and the uses of Smartboards, there's no denying two facts: 1. Smartboards have become extremely popular tools in educational institutions 2. Smartboards are relatively expensive and eat major portions out of our shrinking school budgets What if you could create a parallel experience using nothing more than an iPad and a $50 piece of software? One software product with a matching iPad app claims that it can. Doceri is an iPad app that provides an alternative to interactive whiteboards at a fraction of the cost. Doceri lets an educator control and annotate on a computer connected to a projector from anywhere in the room. "

"The web is full of really cool tools you can use to create art! Many are especially fun with a SmartBoard, or you can enhance your own photos. Beyond that, other sites offer an abundance of educational clip art. Give some of these a try:"

Video tutorials for Classroom Suite V4, SmartBoard and Boardmaker V5

Ohio School District Willoughby Eastlake Autism Resources: videos, apps, lesson ideas

TAP*it is the first ADA compliant interactive learning station designed to recognize the difference between an arm resting upon the screen and a finger or assistive device intentionally tapping an image. Providing an optimal interface for teaching students with special needs at their own pace, TAP*it reinforces skills that can be transferred to other computer-based learning applications utilizing the Internet, educational software or communication devices. Accessible to students with physical or learning disabilities TAP*it is within reach for students using wheelchairs, walkers or other mobility devices, providing full access to the screen with easy adjustments that adapt to individualized needs. Worries about navigation are eliminated as users can maneuver up to the workstation and have full reach capabilities. Motorized adjustments provide easy accommodations With the touch of a button, the TAP*it platform can move up or down and the 42" interactive LCD panel can be tilted from 0 - 90 degrzees. These adjustments make TAP*it infinitely more accessible to physically challenged students and their instructors than stationary wall-mounted boards.

Why? * To increase participation and achievement for ALL students including those with significant disabilities * To position ALL students to take advantage of emerging educational technologies in inclusive learning environments. What? * The integration of interactive white boards (SMART Boards), SMART Solutions (e.g., SMART Table, SMART Document Camera, SMART Sync) and other mainstream technology (IPADS/IPODS, Nintendo DSi) with assistive technology for use during whole and small group instruction in all educational settings. The key is including ALL students using a Universal Design for Learning Toolkit (technology, traditional teaching methods,pedagogy) in their current educational setting to ensure meaningful academic and social participation. How? * By using SMART Boards and other mainstream technology as well as assistive technology to facilitate Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and Differentiated Instruction (DI) so that learning environments, opportunities and activities are accessible by diverse groups of learners. Understanding how the Participation Model can extend UDL and DI so that the learning and participation of students with the most significant learning challenges are increased and enhanced.

Interactive activities appropriate for Preschool - high school, all content areas

Pattern blocks - use on an interactive whiteboard!

172 free to use educational interactive resources for Primary Schools, from the Cricksoft people.