Agenda Brief Overview of Display Features Learning and Literacy Display settings, Display Accommodation, Zoom, Magnifier Learning and Literacy Speech to Text (STT) features Siri, Microphone Text to Speech (TTS) features Speak Screen, Speak Selection, Voice Over Safari Reader View, Word Prediction and Dictionary Guided Access

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iPad Accessibility Features Part 1 of iPad and PC Accessibility Tools Online training: http://connect.setbc.org/onlineroomacheung/ SD# 52 Prince Rupert January 4, 2016

Housekeeping On-line presentation trouble shooting If you loose your connection – close the browser and re-enter using the email link. Your input – how to use the connect room features Chat pod Polls Raising hand/agree

Introductions About the presenter: Angela Cheung Tier 2 SET-BC Consultant UBC Alumni Elementary Classroom Teacher acheung@setbc.org Please visit the aftershare website: http://learningnetwork.setbc.org/angelacheung/ Please tell me about yourself

Goals for Today To provide you with hands-on experience with the built-in accessibility features of iPads To provide you with new tools that you can immediately put to use To facilitate collaboration and sharing amongst your colleagues Please tell me about yourself

iOS Accessibility Features Designed to help students to access the curriculum developing PARTNERSHIPS  building CAPACITY  supporting STUDENTS  implementing TECHNOLOGY

Agenda Brief Overview of Display Features Learning and Literacy Speech to Text (STT) features Text to Speech (TTS) features Other Literacy Features

Overview of Display Features Settings > General > Accessibility Display Settings Display Accommodation Zoom Magnifier

Display Settings Larger Text Bold Text Button Shapes -creates outline around buttons Increase contrast- changes transparency Reduce Motion -changes the transition between apps On/Off Labels -makes toggles easier to see Demonstrate each feature developing PARTNERSHIPS  building CAPACITY  supporting STUDENTS  implementing TECHNOLOGY

Zoom and Magnifier Zoom- create a magnifying glass window to pop-up Magnifier- open up camera in zoomed view Demonstrate each feature developing PARTNERSHIPS  building CAPACITY  supporting STUDENTS  implementing TECHNOLOGY

Display Accommodations Inverts colors Changes color brightness Demonstrate each feature developing PARTNERSHIPS  building CAPACITY  supporting STUDENTS  implementing TECHNOLOGY

Learning and Literacy Speech to Text (STT) features Text to Speech (TTS) features Other Literacy Features

Speech to Text (STT) Siri and Microphone -> Lets you record your voice and convert it to text Fosters oral language skill development Supports ELLs and Emerging writers in communicating ideas developing PARTNERSHIPS  building CAPACITY  supporting STUDENTS  implementing TECHNOLOGY

Speech to Text (STT) Tips for STT: Think about what you are going to say prior to dictating Dictate in short sentences and phrases but make them complete sentences Since the iPad dictation feature only lasts about 30 to 40 seconds, use quick short bursts Don’t forget to add punctuation as you speak Practice makes perfect developing PARTNERSHIPS  building CAPACITY  supporting STUDENTS  implementing TECHNOLOGY

Siri – STT Acts as an intelligent assistant All you need to do is ask! Students can ask Siri to: take them to a website for research purposes open most apps turn on music answer math questions developing PARTNERSHIPS  building CAPACITY  supporting STUDENTS  implementing TECHNOLOGY

Siri Open Settings > General > Siri Turn “Siri” on. Tap on the switch to enable it (turning it green) Options: Allow “Hey Siri” Language Siri Voice Voice Feedback developing PARTNERSHIPS  building CAPACITY  supporting STUDENTS  implementing TECHNOLOGY

Siri Activate Siri by holding down the home button Instruct (dictate) to Siri: “Siri what is the forecast for today?” “Can you tell me of any good websites to access for my ancient Egypt project?” “What is 2 + 2?” developing PARTNERSHIPS  building CAPACITY  supporting STUDENTS  implementing TECHNOLOGY

Microphone - STT Before we start, make sure your microphone is enabled Settings  General  Keyboards “Enable Dictation” developing PARTNERSHIPS  building CAPACITY  supporting STUDENTS  implementing TECHNOLOGY

Microphone Open the Notes App Tap the microphone on the keyboard to indicate that you want to begin dictating The iPad will record your voice and turn it into text when you are finished Tap “Done” to stop dictating Dictate the following sentence: “It is raining today. I hope tomorrow will be nice and sunny.” developing PARTNERSHIPS  building CAPACITY  supporting STUDENTS  implementing TECHNOLOGY

Microphone Open the Safari App Click on the search box. Dictate the term “weather” Experiment with other apps that you commonly use. Use the microphone button to dictate a word or sentence developing PARTNERSHIPS  building CAPACITY  supporting STUDENTS  implementing TECHNOLOGY

Pause and Reflect Siri, Microphone Discussion Points Describe examples of how you could use Speech to Text options with your students this school year Discuss with your colleagues in your room and then share your examples in the Chat Pod developing PARTNERSHIPS  building CAPACITY  supporting STUDENTS  implementing TECHNOLOGY

Text to Speech (TTS) Provides reading and writing support for students Can improve reading speed and comprehension Supports editing and proof-reading Can improve reading efficiency May help improve student motivation for reading Built into commonly-used software programs, apps and operating systems developing PARTNERSHIPS  building CAPACITY  supporting STUDENTS  implementing TECHNOLOGY

Text to Speech- Speech Selection Settings > General > Accessibility> Speech Speak Selection Speak Screen Typing Feedback developing PARTNERSHIPS  building CAPACITY  supporting STUDENTS  implementing TECHNOLOGY

Speak Selection Speak Selection – A “speak” button will appear when you select text developing PARTNERSHIPS  building CAPACITY  supporting STUDENTS  implementing TECHNOLOGY

Speak Screen – TTS Reads selected text out loud Voice and Speaking Rate can be changed Highlights words as it reads developing PARTNERSHIPS  building CAPACITY  supporting STUDENTS  implementing TECHNOLOGY

Speak Screen in Safari Open the Newsela website in Safari Select a news article. Turn on Speak Screen. Swipe down with two fingers from the top of the screen to hear the content of the screen A speak screen menu will appear iPad read the page from the top developing PARTNERSHIPS  building CAPACITY  supporting STUDENTS  implementing TECHNOLOGY

Typing Feedback Provides students feedback when typing to fix their mistakes As you type the words are read out loud to you developing PARTNERSHIPS  building CAPACITY  supporting STUDENTS  implementing TECHNOLOGY

iOS VoiceOver - TTS VoiceOver changes the gestures in iOS in order to make it easier for visually impaired individuals to know what they're tapping on before they actually select it The iPad and iPhone read the screen to the user – including buttons, icons and other interface elements. Turning it on: General  Accessibility  Tap on VoiceOver under the “Vision” category Enable “VoiceOver” developing PARTNERSHIPS  building CAPACITY  supporting STUDENTS  implementing TECHNOLOGY

VoiceOver A screen reader that gives you a description of everything happening on the screen Examples: what app you are on, battery level or the text you want to input developing PARTNERSHIPS  building CAPACITY  supporting STUDENTS  implementing TECHNOLOGY

Extra Reading and Writing Features Safari Reader View Word Prediction Dictionary developing PARTNERSHIPS  building CAPACITY  supporting STUDENTS  implementing TECHNOLOGY

Safari Reader View Declutters websites on Safari Will work with Speak Selection developing PARTNERSHIPS  building CAPACITY  supporting STUDENTS  implementing TECHNOLOGY

Dictionary when you select text the “define” or “look up” option will appear developing PARTNERSHIPS  building CAPACITY  supporting STUDENTS  implementing TECHNOLOGY

Word Prediction As you are typing, the iPad can predict what word you are typing and gives you options Once you have finished typing, it will predict the next word It makes adjustments for what you have typed before General > Keyboards > Enable “Predictive” developing PARTNERSHIPS  building CAPACITY  supporting STUDENTS  implementing TECHNOLOGY

Guided Access & Restrictions Helps students stay on task Limits the amount of time a student can stay on a specific app Restricts access to other apps, the Internet, camera etc. developing PARTNERSHIPS  building CAPACITY  supporting STUDENTS  implementing TECHNOLOGY

Guided Access Settings > General > Accessibility > Guided Access Enable “Guided Access” Guided Access will work in any app Open Safari Activate and De-activate: Triple- click the home button developing PARTNERSHIPS  building CAPACITY  supporting STUDENTS  implementing TECHNOLOGY

Wrap-up Brief Overview of Display Features Learning and Literacy Speech to Text (STT) features Text to Speech (TTS) features Other Literacy Features

Knew New Discussion Points Discuss something you already knew coming in Discuss something new you took away from today developing PARTNERSHIPS  building CAPACITY  supporting STUDENTS  implementing TECHNOLOGY

Questions?

Upcoming workshops Part 2 Jan 11th - PC Accessibility Features Part 3 Jan 25th - Chrome Browser Accessibility Features Part 4 February 15th – Follow-up Session- Q & A developing PARTNERSHIPS  building CAPACITY  supporting STUDENTS  implementing TECHNOLOGY

Aftershare Please visit the aftershare website: http://learningnetwork.setbc.org/angelacheung/ PowerPoint Resources developing PARTNERSHIPS  building CAPACITY  supporting STUDENTS  implementing TECHNOLOGY

30 Minute Trainings Go to: http://setbc.link?upcomingevents Quick, Convenient, Just-in-time Time saving – 12:15-12:45pm or 3:30-4pm Convenient - Learn where you are Useful – Bite size chunks you can use right away Personal - SET-BC consultants in person on-line   Online Session topics include: Kurzweil 3000, Read & Write for Google Chrome, SMART Notebook, Clicker 6, Clicker Apps for iPads, Boardmaker, Accessibility features, SOLO6+ and more… Go to: http://setbc.link?upcomingevents

Resources Apple Accessibility http://www.apple.com/ca/accessibility/ios/ SET-BC iPad Accessibility http://www.setbc.org/2015/11/ipad-accessibility-2015/#1453244175676-71f0c703-74a23978- 8585c9e0-feaa iPad Accessibility Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xgZ_lVSczUk iMore http://www.imore.com/