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Join Diana as she walks you through the built-in accessibility features of the iPad and demonstrates the apps live for you to view and follow along. You will see the features of the apps, along with the gestures and how to use the apps. Learn realistic implementation methods to use immediately with students. Via Diana Petschauer
Kathleen McClaskey's insight:
Don't miss this incredible resource that Diana has put together for learners that struggle in reading, writing and math. This is a must resource for every school on the planet! 
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What is iSolveIt? iSolveIt is a mobile digital learning environment that supports the development of logical thinking and reasoning skills, which are essential competencies of algebra and mathematics in general. The environment includes a collection of tablet-based puzzles that have been designed using the principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL).
Kathleen McClaskey's insight:
Introducing two new math apps that are designed based on the principles of UDL: MarhScaled and MathSquared.
Why Puzzles? They note that: "Puzzles provide a natural format for developing reasoning skills. By teaching algebraic reasoning skills in a context that does not appear to be math-specific, puzzles address affective barriers to learning (e.g., math anxiety). Providing different types of puzzles offers practice across multiple representations, which is critical for developing the ability to generalize."
Jane Strunck's curator insight,
April 7, 2013 5:11 PM
Designed with the UDL Curriculum Tool Kit from CAST. 
Amy Archambault's curator insight,
March 4, 2016 4:14 PM
Introducing two new math apps that are designed based on the principles of UDL: MarhScaled and MathSquared.
Why Puzzles? They note that: "Puzzles provide a natural format for developing reasoning skills. By teaching algebraic reasoning skills in a context that does not appear to be math-specific, puzzles address affective barriers to learning (e.g., math anxiety). Providing different types of puzzles offers practice across multiple representations, which is critical for developing the ability to generalize."
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The Talking Calculator app can be used to support math comprehension, assist students with math-related learning difficulties, as well as students with visual challenges. The audio can also reinforce student comprehension of numeric elements.
"Ideal for the vision impaired, blind, or anyone looking for an easy to read calculator, with optional speech. This calculator speaks answers, button names and formulas aloud with its built in voice, or with a custom voice recorded directly into the iPad, iPhone or iPod Touch!"
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Some iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch apps to make learning easier for kids with dyslexia and other learning disabilities. Just one more way to level the playing field for these kids!
These iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch apps are well organized and include the following categories: > Books > Reading > Reading - Phonics > Reading - Text to Speech > Math > Math - Calculators > Math - Money Skills and Telling Time > Writing - Dictation - Handwriting > Writing - Graphic Organizers > Note-taking > Synchronize Documents and Files On-the-Go > Organization and Homework Organizer > Reminder - Calendar > Study Help > Science and Geography > Research - News > Print from iPad > Scan and Read
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MyScript Calculator, a free app for any device, that can level the playing field in math!
Kathleen McClaskey's insight:
Paul Hamilton has shared another great app that can take your handwriting of numbers and equations into digital text. Here is just a few comments that Paul made when testing it out: "I’ve only tested it with my finger, not a stylus, but the app has no difficulty understanding my rather large and somewhat messy scrawl. The calculator works just as well for basic computation as it does for more complex mathematics."
A video is including that shows how it is used on an Android.
Thank you Paul for introducing this great app that can level the playing field!
William Emeny's curator insight,
April 26, 2013 3:00 PM
I saw this today and was completely blown away. I'll write a blog post about it sometime soon. Definitely check this out...
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"Math Paper is by far the best option I’ve seen for doing math work on the iPad! Math Paper won’t do calculations or graphs, but it provides all the tools needed to do everything from basic computation to complex algebra. Math Paper has been developed with the principles of UDL in mind, so it’s a tool that can be used effectively and independently by anyone, including individuals with motor challenges or cognitive processing issues. Accessibility and ease of use have been addressed successfully.
Math Paper cost: $19.99. Paul Hamilton notes in his blog that this is an exceptional app and is worth the cost.
Melissa Marshall's curator insight,
December 8, 2013 10:48 PM
Here is an app that gives students a maths workbook to use in class. I am wondering if it ever pops up as free on AppsGoneFree in order to test it. I am not sure it is worth the cost but might need to look into it.
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A Vanderbilt grad student, Jenna Gorlewicz, wants the visually impaired to be able to use one of their strongest senses--touch--to better visualize algebra, geometry, and more. 18 months ago she decided to develop a tablet app that uses haptic (or tactile) technology to help the visually impaired learn math and other subjects that are visually rich.
"Gorlewicz sees haptic tech being an important educational tool for a wide variety of students, given that it appeals to visual, auditory, and kinesthetic learners. In addition to those who are completely blind and partially visually impaired, it may also benefit those who are deaf and can take advantage of the haptic and visual feedback, as well as children with autistic and attention deficit disorders who interact more easily with tablets and tactile feedback."
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In today’s workshop you will learn about the best iPad apps for students who have difficulty with reading and/or writing, including challenges with math! Apps that are useful for related therapists such as OT, SLP, and Reading Specialists will also be demonstrated. For students who struggle with a print disability due to Dyslexia, specific LD, executive function, difficulties processing, low vision, blindness, or physical disabilities, you will learn about apps to help students be successful with:
Apps will include: text-to-speech for books, documents, and PDF's with annotation, word prediction, note taking, object and money identification, graphic organizers and mind-mapping, magnification, voice recognition, audio recording, math support, Scanning with OCR (Optical character recognition), support while browsing the internet and researching, foundational literacy skills, digital story creating, and more. Apps demonstrated can be utilized with students from elementary school through post secondary education as well as adult learners.
OUTLINE
Apps for Reading:
Apps for Writing and Completing worksheets/ Handouts/ Assignments:
Apps for Executive Function:
Apps for Low Vision and Blindness:
Apps to Support Math skills and instruction:
OBJECTIVES
ABOUT THE SPEAKER
Diana Petschauer, M.Ed., ATP is a RESNA certified Assistive Technology Professional and Founder/ CEO of Assistive Technology for Education, LLC. and Access4Employment LLC. Diana is an accessibility specialist and certified ATP who provides AT assessment, training & consultation for students to access education and for adults to access employment, home and the community. Diana manages the AT consultants and trainers who work for ATE and A4E. Previously Diana was the AT Specialist at the University of New Hampshire. She presents/trains locally & nationally, including at larger conferences such as ATIA, CSUN, Closing the Gap, & OTAP.
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