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.
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Closing The Gap Live - Webinar - Multiple Dates - 0 views
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Click here to register for the webinars Student Response Apps for iPads, iPods and the Web 90 MINUTES Monday, November 5, 2012 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
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
Thursday, November 8, 2012&nb
iOS, Android, MS Surface Pro 2 Comparisons - Webinar - Feb. 26, 2014 - 0 views
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What:
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
When:
Wednesday, February 26, 2014
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm Mountain
Cost:
$49.00
New NBP Book Helps Blind Students Get More from Their iPad - 0 views
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.
When:
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
App turns tablet into math aid for visually impaired students | Research News @ Vanderb... - 0 views
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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.
Digital Tools that Support Common Core Standards - Billings - Aug. 14-15, 2013 - 0 views
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Technology and digital citizenship are becoming even more important as state's begin implementing the CCSS. This interactive, hands-on workshop will share resources and demonstrate through model lessons, how to efficiently use resources and technology to support CCSS. Attendees will participate in lessons demonstrating the teaching of digital citizenship, English Language Arts, and Math, all aligned to CCSS and integrating technology throughout. The purpose and the goals of the CCSS will also be re-viewed. Jeff Crews and Dean Phillips of Beyond the Chalk. Beyond the Chalk was co-founded by Jeff and Dean who believe in the power of education and the need to continuously provide transformational learning experiences for our teachers and students. Technology, when used effectively as a tool by teachers and students, can facilitate the change from the traditional form of education to a 21st century paradigm. Beyond the Chalk is committed to providing a set of rich and diverse professional development experiences for all educators. These experiences focus on the integration of technology across grade levels, con-tent domains, and skills levels. College credit pending. Lunch on own. Must bring computer or tablet device.
When:
August 14-15, 2013
8:30 am - 4:00 pm Mountain (both days)
Where:
https://maps.google.com/maps?daddr=1500+University+Dr,+Billings,+Mt+59101&gl=us&panel=1&fb=1&dirflg=d&geocode=0,45.796901,-108.522204&cid=0,0,6236348915423598268&hq=Montana+Sta
iPads in the Classroom for Students With Visual and Other Disabilities - Webinar - On D... - 0 views
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Part 1: iPad and Communication for Students with Visual and Multiple Disabilities
Part 2: Creating Tactile Overlays for the iPad and Tablet Devices
What:
An ongoing series of webinars that focus on the use of iPads in the classroom for students with visual and other disabilities. The webinar series is presented by Dr. Betsy Flener who has over 25 years of experience as a teacher and consultant including serving as a regional consultant for the Kentucky School for the Blind. She is currently an assistive technology consultant for the Green River Regional Educational Cooperative.
When:
Parts 1 and 2 on demand.
A third webinar, "Reinforcing Braille Literacy Using the iPad", is being planned for September 2013.
Cost:
$29.00 per webinar
Smart Technologies as Vocational Supports for Persons with Cognitive/Behavioral Challen... - 0 views
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This day-long workshop for autism support professionals on strategies for the assessment and training of persons with autism to use PDAs, tablets and smartphones as cognitive-behavioral aids in transition to employment. We will discuss the evolution of these tools, explore apps for memory, task management, behavioral modulation, wayfinding, and communication, and use case studies to develop individualized suites of device, apps, and peripherals to provide workplace solutions for this population.
When:
Wednesday, October 2, 2013
8:00 am - 5:00 pm Mountain
Where:
Bozemen (location to be announced)
Cost:
No charge
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View course report for #3295
What:
This day-long workshop for autism support professionals on strategies for the assessment and training of persons with autism to use PDAs, tablets and smartphones as cognitive-behavioral aids in transition to employment. We will discuss the evolution of these tools, explore apps for memory, task management, behavioral modulation, wayfinding, and communication, and use case studies to develop individualized suites of device, apps, and peripherals to provide workplace solutions for this population.
When:
Monday, September 30, 2013
8:00 am - 5:00 pm Mountain
Where:
Wingate Hotel
5252 Airway Blvd.
Missoula MT, 59808
Cost:
No charge
iPad Accessibilty - Webinar - Dec. 3, 2013 - 0 views
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Mobile tablets such as iPads have become pervasive tools in today's society. They have also become very popular with people with disabilities thanks to their many built-in accessibility options. With the release of each new operating system, Apple has consistently added and improved accessibility options for people with various types of disabilities. This webinar will discuss accessibility options for people with visual, learning and physical disabilities including VoiceOver, Assistive Touch, Guided Access, Speak Selection and many others. This webinar will also look at the new accessibility features being released Fall 2013 with iOS 7. When:
Tuesday, December 3, 2013
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Mountain Cost:
Cost: $28 RESNA Members, $40 Non-Members
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An increasing number of physicians across the country are turning to their smart phones and tablets for clinical purposes that range from diagnosis to dictation.The mobile devices are revolutionizing the manner in which some physicians approach — and deliver — health care.Dr. Steven Arbogast, a neurologist at Billings Clinic, frequently uses his smart phone and a $2.99 application, Neuro Toolkit, to help assess stroke patients in the ER.
Why a leading professor of new media just banned technology use in class - The Washingt... - 0 views
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For years Shirky has allowed his students to bring laptops, tablets and phones into class and use them at will. But he just told students to put them away. He explains why below
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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