1 UDL and iPads for Special Education Mobile Goes Mainstream

2 Universal Design For Learning  Recognition: (The What of Learning) Presenting information in a variety of ways to include visual, auditory, literacy, and physical/mobility supports  Strategic (The How of Learning): Providing learners with multiple means of expressing what they know.  Engagement: (The Why of Learning): How learners are motivated and challenged 2

3 How it works… 3

4 Where we are…  “ Mobile technology in schools is not going to happen…it is happening. ”  -Senior Vice President, Brett Frasier,  Blackboard

5 BYOD: The Stats…  Project Tomorrow ’ s annual Speak Up research report:  Surveyed 350,000 in 5700 schools in 1200 districts students, parents, administrators and found that students ’ access to smartphones had tripled since 2006  62% of parents would purchase a device for their child if the school permitted it

6 What if…  “ Device agnostics ” refers to solutions that cover the landscape of platforms and devices.  “ The device is just an enabler. The differentiation is the quality of instruction that maximizes their use.  -Pearson CEO of US School Curriculum

7 The Power of Pilot  Allowing cutting edge teacher to give it a shot first and gently transitioning the whole environment is crucial to success

8 iPad solutions: iPad Mini Debut  Solutions based around the iPad can potentially cost less than specialized devices  Light weight for anyone to use  10 hour battery life  Customized to individual student needs  Social acceptability

9 Students with Disabilities  Reading Comprehension and Reading Fluency  Written Expression  Mathematics  Task Completion  Transition 9

10 Apps for Special Education 10

11 The Global Connection 11

9 References  Coyne, P., Pisha, B., Dalton, B., Zeph, L. A., & Smith, N. (2012). Literacy by Design: A universal design for learning approach for students with significant intellectual disabilities. Remedial and Special Education, 33(3),  Eisele-Dyrili, K. (2011). Special tech report: Mobile goes mainstream. District Administration,  Gowers, M. (2009). Connecting youth--making a difference around the world. Education Review, 21,  National UDL Center. (2011). UDL examples and resources. Retrieved on May 28, 2011 from  Parette, H. P., Meadan, H., Doubet, S., & Hess, J. (2010). Supporting families of young children with disabilities using technology. Education and Training in Autism and Developmental Disabilities, 45(4),

10 References  Rose, D. H., & Gravel, J. W. (2010). Universal design for learning. In P. Peterson, E. Baker, & B. McGraw, (Eds.), International encyclopedia of education (pp. 119–124).  Shah, N. (2011). Special ed pupils find learning tool in iPad applications. Education Week, 30(22),