Inclusivelearning
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The document discusses using iPads to promote inclusion through assistive technology and apps. It covers accessibility features of iPads like VoiceOver and Zoom, as well as apps for organizing, reading, writing, note-taking, and accessing subject materials. Examples include AudioNote for recording and bookmarking audio, Skitch for annotating photos and videos, and Office Mobile for creating and editing documents. QR codes, Xerte for creating interactive content, and content curation tools like Issuu, Scoop.it and PearlTrees are also mentioned. The presenters provide their contact information and a link for further information.
Inclusivelearning
- 1. Assistive Technology - using iPads for Inclusion Chris Barber and Scott Hibberson http://www.jiscrsc.ac.uk/YH
- 2. What we’re going to cover in this session • The iPad as a piece of Assistive Technology • Some apps for inclusive learning • Ongoing support and information • Discussion on the use of iPads
- 4. • Organising self • Reading • Writing • Visual learning • Note taking • Distraction! • Finding subject material in a suitable format • Fine motor coordination
- 5. Accessibility Features of iPads
- 6. Accessibility Features of iPads • Voiceover – speaks the display • Zoom – up to 500% • Invert colours
- 7. Accessibility Features of iPads • Voiceover – speaks the display • Click the Home button 3 times to switch on (note, you may have to enable this in the Settings) • Tapping a button will give you a description • Double tapping opens it • Click the Home button 3 times to switch off.
- 8. Built-In Text to Speech • VoiceOver
- 9. Accessibility Features of iPads • Zoom • Settings, General, Accessibility • Double tap with 3 fingers to zoom in and out • Or double tap and drag with 3 fingers to zoom up to 500%
- 11. LUPO Mini Microphone for Apple • Allows the user to record iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad meetings, classes etc. • The recording can be “bookmarked” either with text, symbols or diagrams • The recording can be emailed to a user or listened to in AudioNote (note they will need a free audio app. on their device) • The note can be transferred to your computer through iTunes and viewed as text or .pdf
- 12. Note taking with audio
- 13. Note taking with audio AudioNote SoundNote
- 14. Skitch • Allows the user to annotate photos, sketches, screenshots etc. • Useful for taking photos and asking questions • Questions (e.g. where am I?) can be emailed to a tutor or sent via Twitter or Facebook. • Save in EverNote for viewing later – the same people have developed it
- 16. • Allows the user to use genuine MS Office to create or edit documents • Works with your DropBox account • View and edit PowerPoint slides • View virtually any type of file and send in true PP mode (not as a .pdf via e.mail emulation) • Automatically saves documents • View and edit documents on any device
- 18. • Speech to Text app
- 19. i-nigma – QR Code reader • Use codes for: • Highlighting websites • Labeling resources • Treasure hunts/Inductions • Sending complex information • Giving textual messages which can then be read by the screenreader • And so on……….
- 20. • Useful for capturing ideas and writing notes as they come to you • Organise your work and export as document or other file • Useful for managing and structuring project work
- 27. Chris Barber and Scott Hibberson c.p.barber@leeds.ac.uk s.hibberson@leeds.ac.uk www.jiscrsc.ac.uk/YH
Editor's Notes
- #2: Welcome to the session, before we start is there anybody who has any particular requirements?
- #12: Meetings Dyslexic learners Visual learners
- #16: Sending routes Asking questions from remote regions
- #17: Edit and produce any Office document, spreadsheet, PP etc and upload to your DropBox account
- #18: Edit and produce any Office document, spreadsheet, PP etc and upload to your DropBox account
- #21: Edit and produce any Office document, spreadsheet, PP etc and upload to your DropBox account