Leveling the playing field with apps
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An opportunity to level the playing field for diverse learners has arrived. With the use of mobile devices and a set of apps, barriers to learning can be removed and will set the stage for access to learning for ALL learners.
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Mobile Learning for All

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From www.corwin.com - February 7, 2014 11:13 AM

In this unique and engaging all-in-one resource, learn to use readily available iPad features to make your curriculum more accessible to learners with special needs.

Kathleen McClaskey's insight:

Learn how to get the most from your iPad by using its built-in accessibility features in conjunction with Universal Design for Learning guidelines. In this book, you’ll find:

> Step-by-step instructions, tips, and practice activities

> Discussion and reviews of more than 150 applications

> Access to more than 20 video tutorials, through QR codes located throughout the book

 

An Apple Distinguished Educator and an expert in digital accessibility features for K-12 and higher education settings, Luis Pérez provides a real sense of what students with disabilities need to learn and to navigate their world more independently.

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Kathleen McClaskey's curator insight, February 7, 2014 11:28 AM

Don't miss this book written by Luis Perez on mobile learning and special needs!
Pauline Farrell's curator insight, March 16, 2014 3:59 AM

Good article
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Going Mobile - Apps for Life » Outstanding Resource for Young Children and Students with Disabilities

Going Mobile - Apps for Life » Outstanding Resource for Young Children and Students with Disabilities | Leveling the playing field with apps | Scoop.it
From ruralinstitute.umt.edu - January 19, 2012 11:04 AM

This blog is the most comprehensive and well organized site to locate apps that can be used with young children and students with disabilities.  This outstanding resource has pages designated for:

> Literacy

> Content Area Instruction

> Tools and Resources

> Life Skills

> Communication and Social Skills

> Fun and Games

 

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20+ Fun Free Apps that Promote Student Centered Learning & Literacy : Teacher Reboot Camp

20+ Fun Free Apps that Promote Student Centered Learning & Literacy : Teacher Reboot Camp | Leveling the playing field with apps | Scoop.it
From teacherbootcamp.edublogs.org - April 4, 2012 4:49 PM

Included with this app list are lesson ideas and ways to create a Playlist  using MentorMob.

 

"These apps are incredibly engaging and meet the needs of our diverse learners. They allow learners to interact with the plot, characters, and even design of the story. They also support multiple learning styles because they are visual, have sound, and animation. Students can even begin to craft their own stories using their voices, drawings, images, videos, and so much more!

 

Check out each of the apps in the playlist I created with a really cool free tool, Mentor Mob, which helps educators organize online learning content into a simple Learning Playlist platform.

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Mobile Learning 4 Special Needs - Video Case Studies

Mobile Learning 4 Special Needs - Video Case Studies | Leveling the playing field with apps | Scoop.it
From mobilelearning4specialneeds.wikispaces.com - January 6, 2012 9:53 AM

Luis Perez has gathered a set of video case studies where the iPad and a set of apps removed the barriers to learning and engaged special needs students in activities that otherwise may have been impossible.  Each example exhibits how the teacher understood the learner and how they learned best to include them in these activities.

 

The first example is from Adam Goldberg where his students have great difficulty communicating, moving, reading, or concentrating. Some of his students are on the Autism Spectrum and some have Multiple Disabilities. This hasn't stopped Adam from teaching advanced concepts in his music class; concepts like polyrhythms, dynamics, and ensemble playing. 

 

"Adam's approach helps the students use the gifts they do have rather than battle the barriers thrown up by their constraints. By using a portable touchscreen technology Adam was able to customize each musical interaction for each student's abilities. The result? A real immersion in the musical experience has become accessible to children formerly left on the artistic sidelines."

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