Technology Tuesday 14 th January 2014 sensory support service Using IT technology to help Visually Impaired Students to become Independant learners.

Purpose of the Presentation To demonstrate a range of technology to help aid Visually Impaired Students in the classroom. The technology will help the students to become Independent Learners.

Magnilink A Magnilink is a digital Magnifier Pros: Easy to setup Lightweight and Portable Contrast Setting Snap Shot and Video Function Distance Lens Close Up Lens No wifi required

Magnilink A Magnilink is a digital Magnifier Cons: Cost

iPad and Laptop software Aim: To give students a better view of the teachers Presentations / Display using an iPad. Splashtop: iPad App used for Remote Desktop Pros: Easy to setup with no Technical Knowledge Inexpensive Can zoom in and out of the Teachers Presentation.

iPad and Laptop software Aim: To give students a better view of the teachers Presentations/Display using an iPad. Splashtop: iPad App used for Remote Desktop Cons: Student can control the teachers desktop Requires Wifi to work App for a Tablets only

iPad and Laptop software Aim: To give students a better view of the teachers Presentations/Display using an iPad or laptop. Real VNC: iPad App used for Remote Desktop Pros: Used to view the Teachers Display Can be setup for view only. Student can zoom in and out without affecting the Teachers Laptop. Works on PC, Mac, Android and iPad.

iPad and Laptop software Aim: To give students a better view of the teachers Presentations/Display using an iPad or laptop. Real VNC: iPad App used for Remote Desktop Cons: Requires some technical Knowlodge to setup Requires Wifi

iPad and Laptop software Aim: Teachers can share an iPad screen on a large display. Cable: iPad connector to VGA or HDMI Pros: Very little setup Cons: Restricted by a cable

iPad and Laptop software Aim: Teachers can share an iPad screen on a large display. Apple TV: Apple multimedia device, similar to a smart TV Pros: Display your iPad display on a large TV or Projector Easy to connect up No Laptop required

iPad and Laptop software Aim: Teachers can share an iPad screen on a large display. Apple TV: Apple multimedia device, similar to a smart TV Features: Stream iTunes Content - Photos, Music, Movies, Apps Display iPad screen on to TV or Projector Cons: Cost and requires Wifi

iPad and Laptop software Aim: Teachers can share an iPad screen on a large display. Apple TV: Apple multimedia device, similar to a smart TV Pros: Display your iPad display on a large TV or Projector Easy to connect up No Laptop required

iPad and Laptop software Aim: Teachers can share an iPad screen on a large display. Air Server: Displays iPad on a Large Screen or Projector Pros: Very Cheap Easy to connect up

iPad and Laptop software Aim: Teachers can share an iPad screen on a large display. Air Server: Displays iPad on a Large Screen or Projector Cons: Requires PC running Microsoft Vista or above or a Mac Requires Wifi

Digital Magnifier Apps Magnifying Glass with Light Pro (iPad and iPhone App) Features: Contrast Snapshot Light Pros: Cheap to buy iPhone version has a light. Contrast Settings.

Recap Digital Magnifier - Magnilink View Teacher Computer Screen on another device – Splashtop Real VNC View Teachers iPad on a large Screen – Cable Apple TV Air Server Digital Magnifier App - Magnifying Glass With Light Pro

Recap Digital Magnifier - Magnilink around £3,500 View Teacher Computer Screen on another device – Splashtop iPad or Android from £2.99 Real VNC PC version from Free – iPad or Android from £6.99 View Teachers iPad on a large Screen – Cable From £10 Apple TV From £75 - £100 Air Server From around £10 for 3 devices Digital Magnifier App - Magnifying Glass With Light Pro £1.49