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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SpedApps2 - A Wiki Not to be Missed!

SpedApps2 - A Wiki Not to be Missed! | Leveling the playing field with apps | Scoop.it
From spedapps2.wikispaces.com - January 21, 2012 2:11 PM

The founding members of this wiki consist of "old" therapists, with over 200 years of experience working with special populations and technology. They hope that people will use this site to make informed decisions before downloading. Their purpose in creating this wiki is to foster collaboration around how applications can be used in unique ways to support learning in home, school, and therapy settings.

 

What makes this wiki unique is the information they provide on each app. In addition to the App icon and title, they have included the Application of the App (Who, Where and How) and the Value (Why? and Why not?).

 

The APPS that are included are found under these categories:
> Communication and Language Apps
> Reading Apps
> Writing Apps
> Math Apps
> Art/Creativity Apps
> Music Apps
> Motor Apps

 

Thank you to the creators of this wiki who have done an outstanding job to inform readers of the application and value of the apps!

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Reading Apps – Support for Students with LD

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From otswithapps.com - August 21, 2012 7:44 PM

Are your ready to level the playing field for students this year?  What’s available or new in reading apps for iOS devices?

 

Check out the reviews from OT's with Apps!

 

"With hundreds of new apps released everyday fortunately some of them are targeted for individuals with special needs. It has been about 2 years since the first debut of the iPad and it appears as though apps are more robust now than ever, doing more and having more features for individuals with disabilities. So it goes with reading apps, but can they compete with Kurzweil, Read & Write or ClaroRead? No, but there are more and more available to help print disabled access print. Here are some reading apps for iDevices with good quality voices(s) and highlighting of spoken works that supply reading solutions for student or adults who struggle with reading (and some help with writing):"

 

> Read2Go ($19.99)

> ClaroSpeak US Edition ($5.99)

> AppWriter US ($19.99)

> Voice Dream Reader ($4.99)

> Speak it! (free)

> Firefly app (free with Kurzweil web-license)

 

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Teresa Pearl's curator insight, January 18, 2014 1:37 PM

More text to speech options for children and adults with learning disabilities or visual impairments! Provides some very affordable options ranging from free-$19.99.
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Technology in (SPL) Education | Recommended Apps by IEP Goal/Skill page

Technology in (SPL) Education | Recommended Apps by IEP Goal/Skill page | Leveling the playing field with apps | Scoop.it
From techinspecialed.com - January 20, 2012 10:36 AM

This site provides recommended Apps by IEP goals and skills.  These are in general IEP categories and appear for the younger student.  This site was developed by parents and they note that they have reviewed each app.

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