Kira is one of two visually impaired high school students who are testing a new Android app, one designed to assist students like her in mastering algebra, geometry, graphing and other subjects that are particularly hard to comprehend without the aid of normal vision.
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iOS, Android, MS Surface Pro 2 Comparisons - Webinar - Feb. 26, 2014 - 0 views
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Not all tablets are the same. This webinar will discuss the differences between a iPAD tablet with iOS7; a Galaxy Note 10.1 using the Android operating system; and the Surface Pro 2 using Windows 8.1 operating system. The review and demonstrations will focus on accessibility features as well as available apps to support individuals with disabilities
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Wednesday, February 26, 2014
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm Mountain
Cost:
$49.00
Switch Access for the iPad and Android - Webinar - Oct. 28, 2013 - 0 views
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New hardware technologies, such as the Pererro, J-Pad, Receive Micro and the Tecla Shield DOS, along with changes to the operating systems, have added new support and capabilities for scanning on iPad and Android devices. This session will focus on set-up, scanning options, settings and using Voice Over on the iPad, the realities of what will actually scan, as well as options for using single- or two-switch scanning and using a joystick.
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Monday, October 28, 2013
9:00 am - 10:30 am Mountain
Cost:
$55.00 per person
Maintaining Accessibility Across Technology Platforms - Webinar - Dec. 16, 2013 - 0 views
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The student has used the same computer year after year. Suddenly, a rush of new technology filters its way into the classroom! Which apps and programs have functionalities that "cross all platforms," from computer to IOS to the Android platform, with switch, text-to-speech, word banks and more? Examples demonstrated will include creating switch access to an eBook on a computer, switch access to that same eBook on an iPad and Android device, text-to-speech support for a writing document when starting on one platform, then moving to another to continue writing and more.
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Monday, December 16, 2013
9:00 am - 10:30 am Mountain
Cost:
$55.00 per person
iPads and Androids in the Same Class? Not as Scary as You Think! - Webinar - Dec. 2, 2013 - 0 views
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How do you work with a mixed environment of iPads and Android devices? See the similarities, as well as the differences, between the hardware platforms, what apps and programs can be used by both, multiple options for moving files between the different devices, document cameras that can broadcast to both platforms at the same time and more! See them all as just tools for learning and teaching.
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Monday, December 2, 2013
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Mountain
Cost:
$55.00 per person
AIMing for Achievement: Why Your Child with Disabilities May Need Accessible Instructio... - 0 views
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Accessible Instructional Materials (AIM) provide the same content as traditional classroom materials such as textbooks, but deliver the information in a way that students with print-based disabilities can use more easily. Parents, family members, Parent Center staff, and others are invited to attend this webinar to learn about a 4-step process that can be used to determine whether a child with a disability needs AIM and how to work with the school to access them. Presenters from the National Center on Accessible Instructional Materials at CAST and PACER Center will use scenarios of children with different types of disabilities to provide examples of how the AIM decision making process works.
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12pm - 1pm
Oct. 31, 2012 System Requirements:
PC-based attendees
Required: Windows® 7, Vista, XP or 2003 Server
Mac®-based attendees
Required: Mac OS® X 10.5 or newer
Mobile attendees
Required: iPhone®, iPad®, Android™ phone or Android tablet If you have any questions please contact:
gretchen.godfrey@pacer.org
Using Aurasma and QR Codes to Adapt Materials - Webinar - Nov. 18, 2013 - 0 views
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Aurasma is a new free app on the scene for both IOS and Android. It is similar to using QR codes, but without the need to print out or stick a code onto a page. Instead, it uses the image of the page as the "trigger" to play a video, display text, play a sound, etc. when the page or image is viewed using the app, through your device's camera. This session will demonstrate how to use Aurasma, the differences between using it and QR codes to adapt materials, ideas for use and requirements for use.
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Monday, November 18, 2013
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Mountain
Cost:
$55.00 per person
Wired Wednesdays - Ebooks Mania - Billings, MT - Feb 13, 2013 - 0 views
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In this class, you will learn how to use Montana Library 2Go to access thousands of FREE digital books and audiobooks for your eReader device (iPad, iPod, Nook, Kindle, Android based, etc.). Use these free books in your classroom or for your own personal use. We will also explore websites for other free digital content and resources. When/Where:
February 13, 2013
MSU Billings College of Education Building Rm 122
Billings, MT 59102
5:30 - 8:00 pm Cost:
$25 (nonrefundable)
Please bring your computer, eReader, and library card from your public library. Contact:
John Keener at 657-1743 or john.keener@msubillings.edu
Debra Miller at 657-2072 or dmiller@msubillings.edu
Using the latest technology to foster communication - Webinar - May 15, 2013 - 0 views
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This free training will be presented by Jean Bosco Walsh, AT Consultant for Saltillo Corp. Saltillo Corporation is dedicated to making personal communication possible to individuals who are unable to use their natural voice. Jean will explore the TouchChat app that is a total communication application available for your iDevice. She will then discuss the latest communication devices from Saltillo that are based on the Android system. These communication devices are completely fundable through Medicaid and private health insurance companies.
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Wednesday, May 15, 2013
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm Mountain
Cost:
Free of Charge
Implement Tablets to Deliver Data-Driven Instruction - Webinar - Aug. 29, 2012 - 0 views
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Mobile Learning technology is quickly changing how we look at classroom education. Tablet computers like the iPads and Android devices offer many advantages over traditional computers or laptops, but are we using them effectively? Attend this webinar to discover how many schools and districts are successfully using iPads and Kineos in their classrooms to improve student performance and increase learning time. Learn how to: Use tablets to engage struggling learners Increase learning time with increased mobility Begin the year with clear goals on tablet use to drive instruction and improve test scores Sync student usage with online reporting Provide strong professional development and implementation strategies When:
Wednesday, August 29, 2012
12:00 - 1:00pm Mountain
About - Special Needs Apps for Kids (SNApps4Kids.com) - 0 views
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SNApps4Kids is a community of parents, therapists, doctors, and teachers who share information on how we are using the iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch and Android devices with children who have special needs. We have found these mobile devices to provide accessibility for children who may have been previously disengaged from the world because of challenging language, motor, or other developmental delays. Given the rising number of apps on the market and the diverse skills of children with special needs, parents have found each other to be one of the best resources for choosing apps to enhance everyday life for our children. While our group is primarily parent-driven, our efforts are naturally collaborative with the people who help our children develop particular skills — therapists and educators.
ASL Dictionary - American Sign Language - ASL Dictionary Sign Language Language Diction... - 0 views
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Learn American Sign Language with ASL Dictionary for iPhone®, iPad® and iPod Touch® and ASL Dictionary for Android® The ASL American Sign Language Video Dictionary for iPhone and Android. Translate English into ASL, from A - Z, plus the entire numerical system, common English phrases, symbols and much more. Better than any ASL picture dictionary. A must have educational application. Learn American Sign Language.
Special Accommodations and Apps for the Visually Impaired - Webinar - May 7, 2012 - 0 views
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If you need to provide special accommodations for blind or visually impaired students, this webinar is for you! In this webinar we will cover different accessibility options that are available on the iPhone, iPad, Blackberry, and Android mobile devices. We will review how to operate and activate these accommodations for students who are blind or visually impaired. In addition, we will also review some specific mobile apps for these devices and discuss how they can be used in the classroom. When:
Monday, May 07, 2012
1:00-2:00pm Mountain
Autism therapy apps balloon, but therapeutic benefits remain to be proved - Feature - T... - 0 views
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The advocacy organisation Autism Speaks estimates there are hundreds of apps built for use on iOS devices, specifically for autism. A search of the Apple iTunes store brought more than 580 autism-related apps, while an Android Market search for autism apps yielded about 250 results. "The more we dig, the bigger the rabbit hole is and we're starting to think tech is a really big key for how we can develop therapies quickly," said Marc Sirkin, vice president of social marketing and online fundraising for Autism Speaks. However, the organisation is cautious about the iPad's popularity. Its quick ascent means no one has actually studied which apps are of therapeutic benefit. Sure, Sirkin said, parents may hear anecdotal stories of apps completely changing a child's life, but there is no measurable proof yet that the apps really work. "The challenge with iOS apps is a lot are developed by well meaning parents but under no guidance with autism experts," Sirkin said. "For us, it brings in questions as an evidenced-based organisation and we're starting to ask: Does any of this actually make any difference... the danger is that the iPad becomes a really expensive toy." But some parents are OK without the proof just yet. Eric Tanner, the father of an 8-year-old with autism, said what the iPad really offers is accessibility and hope that a better life is possible for his child.
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AND Monday, January 14, 2013 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
From set up to ideas for classroom use, free, easy-to-use web-based student response apps and programs accessible from iPads, Android tablets, computers and other devices for teaching and assessment will be demonstrated. Learn how to utilize programs (from apps allowing you to run video, sound and drawing tools in a quiz on iPads, to programs that can be run from any and all devices at the same time from the Web) to keep students from falling behind, give them a voice in the classroom discussion, generate reports and monitor progress, even during the classroom lesson. PRESENTER: DAN HERLIHY Is Your Head in the Clouds?? This can be a Good Thing! 90 MINUTES
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