My son Leo's life was transformed when a five-dollar raffle ticket turned into a brand-new iPad. I'm not exaggerating. Before the iPad, Leo's autism made him dependent on others for entertainment, play, learning, and communication. With the iPad, Leo electrifies the air around him with independence and daily new skills. People who know Leo are amazed when they see this new boy rocking that iPad. I'm impressed, too, especially when our aggressively food-obsessed boy chooses to play with his iPad rather than eat. I don't usually dabble in miracle-speak, but I may erect a tiny altar to Steve Jobs in the corner of our living room.
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Focused iPad Summit - Kalispell - Oct. 17, 2013 - 0 views
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What:
This Summit is open to school staff and parents and is provided at no cost by the Montana Office of Public Instruction. OPI continuing education units will be available. The Focused Summit has fewer topics than the usual iPad Summit. Scheduled topics include: Tips and Tricks for your iPad, Scheduling Apps, Proloque2go, Notability and Data-recording apps - including a demonstration of the Catalyst Data App being offered by OPI to schools this year.
When:
Thursday, October 17, 2013
9:30 am - 3:30 pm Mountain
Where:
Kalispell Cost:
Registration is not required. If you have questions about the Focused iPad Summit please contact Barb Sorenson at bsorenson@wfps.k12.mt.us
iPad Summit - Billings/Glendive - Feb. 20, Mar. 21, Apr. 16,17, 2013 - 0 views
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If you are interested having staff attend the iPad Summit please send an email to ddoty@mt.gov with a listing of the staff who you wish to have attend. For each staff person we must have the following information: Name, email address, and position. Each summit is limited to 25 attendees. Dates and locations subject to change depending on interest level. What:
The iPad Summit consists of led discussion and Show and Share sessions. This is not a lecture day, everyone helps to teach and learn. Attendees must have an iPad and must be familiar with how to use it. Ideally, attendees are daily users who are looking for more information. Attendees are typically speech-language providers and special education teachers/paraprofessionals. Psychologists and OT/PTs have also attended. Lunch is on-site and is provided by OPI. When/Where:
February 20, 2013 and March 21, 2013
9:30 am - 3:30 pm Mountain
Billings, MT (Location to be determined) April 16 or 17, 2013
9:30 am - 3:30 pm Mountain
Glendive and/or Glasgow (Location and dates to be determined based on level of interest) Travel assistance would be available from the MAEP for those traveling more than ~70 miles to attend the Summit. Cost:
Free Contact:
ddoty@mt.gov
Doug Doty, Statewide Coordinator
OPI Montana Autism Education Project
406-459-5303
iPad Summit - Missoula/Great Falls - Feb. 12, 14, 2013 - 0 views
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Registration:
If you are interested having staff attend the iPad Summit please send an email to ddoty@mt.gov with a listing of the staff who you wish to have attend. For each staff person you must submit the following information: Name, email address, and position. Each summit is limited to 25 attendees. Dates and locations subject to change depending on interest level. What:
The iPad Summit consists of led discussion and Show and Share sessions. This is not a lecture day, everyone helps to teach and learn. Attendees must have an iPad and must be familiar with how to use it. Ideally, attendees are daily users who are looking for more information. Attendees are typically speech-language providers and special education teachers/paraprofessionals. Psychologists and OT/PTs have also attended. Lunch is on-site and is provided by OPI. When/Where:
February 12, 2013
9:30 am - 3:30 pm Mountain
Missoula, MT (Location to be determined) February 14, 2013
9:30 am - 3:30 pm Mountain
Great Falls, MT (Location to be determined) Travel assistance would be available from the MAEP for those traveling more than ~70 miles to attend the Summit. Cost:
Free Contact:
ddoty@mt.gov
Doug Doty, Statewide Coordinator
OPI Montana Autism Education Project
406-459-5303
Apps for the iPad with Word Bank and Word Prediction Support - Webinar - Mar. 25, 2013 - 0 views
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This session will covers apps with supports for writing that allow you to create word banks and apps that contain options for word prediction, voice recognition and text-to-speech, as well as options for switch access. Learn which apps allow for adding image and symbol support in word banks, which apps can export word banks for use on other iPads and which apps are a cross-platform program (computer iPad), allowing you to create on computer for use on both computer and iPad and more. When:
Monday, March 25, 2013
9:00 am - 10:30 am Mountain Cost:
$55.00 single participant fee, no cancelations or refunds. Group discounts available.
Working with Video on the iPad - Webinar - Feb. 25, 2013 - 0 views
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Learn the ins and outs of utilizing and working with video on the iPad, including creating, editing, importing into applications, playing video in a variety of formats and exporting video off the iPads, as well as understanding file formats. Learn how to easily import videos and how to use videos in eBook programs, video editors for iPad, free apps to integrate video and effects and more. When:
Monday, February 25, 2013
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Mountain Cost:
$55.00 single participant fee, no cancelations or refunds. Group discounts available.
Playing with the iPad- Creative Apps and Creative Ways to Adapting the iPad for Kids wi... - 0 views
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Dr. Therese Willkomm has over 25 years experience in providing/managing assistive technology services. This webinar will discuss over 30 different amazing apps to help kids create, play and have tons of fun using the iPad. In addition, the webinar will also discuss 20 different ways that you can adapt an iPad for kids to accommodate for physical, communication or visual impairments. When:
Monday, April 2, 2012
2:00-3:00pm Mountain Cost:
$30 (includes CE and EI credit)
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.
When:
Monday, October 28, 2013
9:00 am - 10:30 am Mountain
Cost:
$55.00 per person
iPad Apps for Children with Visual Impairments, Explore, Learn and Communicate - Webina... - 0 views
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Learn about iPad apps for students in early childhood such as EDA Play, Peek-a-Boo Barn, Pictello and Talkboard with additional insight on switch access and adaptations for children with visual impairments using the iPad.
When:
Thursday, December 5th 2013
2:30 pm Mountain
Cost:
No cost
iPads in the Smart Classroom - Webinar - Mar. 20, 2013 - 0 views
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With many schools and districts deploying iPads in classrooms, many are looking at options for integrating them into their interactive whiteboard technology-enabled classroom to reach and teach all students. We will look at options to help integrate interactive whiteboards and iPads together such as AirServer, SMART Bridgit, Apple TV, Dropbox. We will also explore how creation apps (e.g., SMART Notebook app, Toontastic, Puppet Pals, iBooks) and Augmentative/Alternative Communication Apps (e.g., Scene&Heard, Sounding Board), accessibility profiles (e.g., SMART Technologies and Apple) and other technology tools can support differentiation across the grade levels so that ALL students can enjoy meaningful academic and social participation. When:
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm Mountain Cost:
$49.00
Intro to iPads Part 2 - Missoula - May 2, 9, 2013 - 0 views
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What:
Learn to use your iPad to do email, calendar, take pictures and video, printing and borwser useage. Bring your iPad (one with a camera) or a limited number will be available to borrow.
When:
May 2, 9, 2013
4:30 pm - 6:30 pm Mountain Where:
Target Range Elementary School
Computer Lab
4095 South Ave. West
Missoula MT, 59804 Cost:
$50.00 per person
Customizing iPad Content for Students with Special Needs - Webinar - May 22, 2013 - 0 views
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The iPad has many apps to assist students with special needs. In this webinar, learn how free, low-cost, and specialized apps can be customized for students with diverse needs. The built-in (free) Photos and Camera apps are easily adapted for flashcards, picture books, and video modeling of social skills. Low-cost apps for books and creativity can be customized to target receptive and expressive language skills. Finally, specialized apps for articulation (e.g., ArtikPix) and literacy (e.g., StoryPals) have modules to create specific learning targets for students. Participants will learn these various implementations of iPad apps to improve individualization for their students.
When:
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
11:00 am - 12:00 pm Mountain
Cost:
Free of charge
Using Free Apps on the Computer & iPad for Celebrating/Sharing Student Writing - Webina... - 0 views
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Writing is not real until it is shared. It is essential for students to have opportunities to celebrate and share what they wrote in order to become better writers (Caulkins, Sturm, Musselwhite). This webinar will present a number of tools that can be used for free on the iPad to make a few words stand out in spectacular ways. We can use wordle on any computer with an internet connection to make beautiful word clouds. With the iPad, you can also paste text written by students into a free app called "Wordsalad." Or take a picture or their writing and embellish it using a draw program that allows photo import (e.g., Doodle Buddy). Classroom projects can be uploaded to VoiceThread, shared on powerpoint sites or used to create a story on
When:
Thursday, April 25, 2013
2:00 pm - 2:30 pm Mountain
Cost:
Free of charge
iPads: What are the Possibilities for the Visually Impaired and Blind - Webinar - Apr. ... - 0 views
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The power an iPad holds for those who can benefit from it are game changers. Apps will be shared and demonstrated, as well as learning how to set the built in iOS accessibility features to meet the individual's needs. Apps that will be focused on are those used for language development, early learning, daily living, navigation and writing with special attention to speech to text apps to assist the individual in composing for a variety of purposes. App Search tools will also be demonstrated to assist the participants in finding apps for specific skill areas. Participants will be able to implement iOS Accessibility features for visually impaired and blind individuals, identify iPad apps for various need areas, and learn how to search for apps for specific skill areas.
When:
Tuesday, April 9, 2013
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm Mountain
Cost:
Webinar fee - $49.00
The iPad in Special Education: App Overload! - Webinar - Oct 23, 2012 - 0 views
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Due to the ever increasing number of apps available, choosing the apps you need for your students, has become increasingly complicated. This session will give you the information you need to match student's needs with iPad apps. Resources for finding and reviewing apps will be provided as well as information on how to manage multiple iPads. When/Where:
October 2a3, 2012
10am Mountain Time
Contact:
AbleNet, Inc.
2625 Patton Road
Roseville, MN 55113-1308
Toll Free: (800) 322-0956 (US & Canada)
Phone: (651) 294-2200
Fax: (651) 294-2259
Fax (651) 294-2222 (Orders & Quotes Only)
Maximizing the Effectiveness of the iPad for People with Autism | | Autism Speaks - 0 views
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Family Services Search this site: Maximizing the Effectiveness of the iPad for People with Autism iPads can be a great tool for individuals with autism of all ages. The following suggestions on how to use your iPad are written by Lauren Elder, PhD, clinical psychologist and Asst. Director of Dissemination Science at Autism Speaks.
New NBP Book Helps Blind Students Get More from Their iPad - 0 views
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The National Braille Press has released iOS Success: Making the iPad Accessible to help students who are blind to maximize their use of the popular Apple tablet that's playing an increasing role in education The book, NBP's sixth guide to iOS devices, provides step-by-step instructions for iPad setup (including all accessibility features), using VoiceOver and Zoom, connecting to external devices such as braille displays, find and download apps, and use services such as Dropbox. NBP has done a remarkable job enabling persons who are blind or visually impaired to orient themselves on and learn to use iOS devices -- keeping them current and on the same page as their sighted classmates.
iAssist: Apps & Adaptations - Webinar - April 24,2013 - 0 views
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Assisted Technology pioneer, RJ Cooper will discuss and present apps and adaptations for children with disabilities. He will also discuss techniques necessary for successful intervention, how iPads and adaptive technology unite and how these adaptions can aide in fun and play for all. This training will help instructors/trainers/teachers/health providers and parents/families expand their knowledge and participation with assistive technology and adaptations of the iPad so children of all abilities can be inclusive with family, community and everyday life. This training will give ideas on how the family can promote development and participation and give professionals ideas and resources on how to guide families. Now iPads and adaptive technology unite and these adaptions can aide in fun and play for all. When:
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
11:00 am - 12:00 pm Mountain Cost:
$30.00 per person
Web-based Tools and iPad Apps - Webinar - Feb. 6, 2013 - 0 views
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What:
Nowadays teachers and students have a variety of ways to show what they know and to express themselves. This webinar looks at some of the hottest free tools for showing, explaining, and retelling. The morning session will focus on free web-based tools and the afternoon session will focus on the great iPad apps. Participants will experience the latest and greatest web based tools and iPad apps, and will learn to understand the strengths and weaknesses of the tools. When:
Wednesday, February 6, 2013
Morning Session 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Mountain
Afternoon Session 1:15 pm - 3:15 pm Mountain Cost:
$40.00 per person
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This webinar will provide participants will an overview and demonstration of apps that lend themselves to being used in group instruction when projecting the iPad image on an interactive white-board, screen or other large display or just using it around a small table. Various methods for displaying the iPad will be demonstrated. Apps that lend themselves to writing instruction, morning gathering, social stories, emotions and language development will be demonstrated and discussed. Participants will see the value of using the iPad with groups to enhance participation, language and routine. Some of the apps that will be highlighted are Clicker Sentences, I Get It My Daily Schedules, Mobile Education Builder apps Writing a Recount and Writing an Opinion by Hatt Designs as well as several others.
When:
Wednesday, February 11, 2014
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm Mountain
Cost:
$49.00