1. Deanna Arbuckle, MRC, CRC University of Dayton Office of Learning Resources AHEAD 2016 1

2. Laptops, Tablets, Cell Phones (Iphone and Androids) & Watches! Students are using more and more technology to aid in their learning. How can we help identify apps and protect the integrity of the educational environment? 2

3. With the growing environment of mobile technology and the on-going growth of applications in these environments, how can we expect to know what works great. Many DS professionals have limited time for exploration of application research. What are some good applications for the Iphone? What about the Android? The answer might not be the same. 3

4. Are there different options for the laptop versus tablet systems? What will the new watches really allow a student to do in the classroom or testing environment? These are common questions we work on each year as we try to support out students and faculty in the educational environment. 4

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6.  Consider applications that can be used to address math, note taking and writing, reading, recording, text to speech and time management/organization on the Iphone and Android based cell phone platforms. 6

7.  Identify and discuss software options for laptop and tablet based computers including magnification, online calculators, screen reader, and text-to-speech (focus on free programs). 7

8.  Identify and discuss other types of technology students are using in the educational environment including Activity bands that display text messages, watches that connect to the internet, etc. 8

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10.  Faculty members can also benefit from technology. Some instructors continue to use their tried and true methods. Others are seeking ways to manage their own professional responsibilities for on-going learning and/or research. Some instructors even desire to bring technology into the classroom. 10

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12. The perfect study tool. It is a simple, easy to use, easy to navigate collection of the most important formulas and topics for high school and college students taking Calculus and Differential Equations. 12 http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/formulus-hd- formulas-for-calculus/id376368582?mt=8

13. Photo Math reads and solves mathematical problems by using the camera of your mobile device in real time. 13 https://photomath.net/en/

14. AudioNote allows you to record notes and audio synced with note taking app. The have a lite version (free) which limits to 10 minutes per note and 2 hours total OR a full version ($4.99). 14 https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id= com.luminant.audionote.lite

15.  Natural handwriting on digital paper with use of Stylus (Free). 15 https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id= com.wacom.bamboopaper

16.  Adobe's free mobile version is light and functional. It can display a range of PDF documents, including those with fillable forms, password protected files and those protected with Adobe LiveCycle DRM.  Users can also insert and view annotations, as well as electronically sign documents. 16 https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id= com.adobe.reader

17. Combines a world-class voice recorder with the one of the world’s top Transcription Services to provide you with the best dictation and transcription solution available. Record, edit and upload a digital recording then have the file accurately and efficiently transcribed to text anywhere, at anytime. All you need is an Internet connection. It’s easy to use, yet safe and secure (128 bit encryption). We are fully data protected and HIPAA Compliant. 17 https://www.dictate2us.com/d2u-transcriber/

18.  an easy-to-use voice recognition application powered by Dragon® NaturallySpeaking® that allows you to easily speak and instantly see your text or email messages. 18 https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id= nuance.com

19.  iSpeech converts text to speech with the best sounding voices anywhere.  Simply enter any text and iSpeech will instantly read the words aloud, even silly, funny ones! 19 https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id= org.ispeech.androidtts

20.  helps you remember everything across all of the devices you use – notes, photos, to-do list, and voice reminders. Its searchable! 20 https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id= com.evernote

21.  HiFutureSelf brings the ease of text messaging to setting up alerts and reminders. Send reminders or fun messages to your future self. 21 https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/hifutureself- send-quick-messages/id384927725?mt=8

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23.  Why look at Tablet, Laptops and Computers?  Why Free and Open Source Options? 23

24. A concept map is a diagram showing the relationships among concepts usually represented by a shape, such as boxes or circles, which are connected with arrows. They can be used for organizing and representing information or knowledge. You can use concept mapping techniques in taking class or reading notes and in pre-paper writing exercises.  bubbl.us (*)  CmapTools (*)  FreeMind  Simple Mapper 24

25.  Some individual's needs are met with use of a larger monitor, lowering screen resolution, or altering font choice and size. However, in other cases more magnification is necessary. Magnification software will magnify the text and graphics that appear in programs and applications. Many magnification programs are designed to work like a magnifying glass moving over a page. Programs can automatically follow the cursor, magnifying the area around it. Several programs are identified below.  Another Lens  Magnifixer (*)  Super Magnify  Zoom  MouseZoom 25

26.  There are many resources available for assistance with math related topics. This can include information on text-to-speech for math (Math Player), online calculators and writing math on the computer.  Calculator Soup  Formulator Mathml Weaver  Design Science MathPlayer™ 26

27.  A screen reader is a software application that attempts to identify and interpret what is being displayed on the screen. In many cases this is done through some form of text-to-speech; however, a full screen reader will allow access to more than just the text content, it also allows access to menu bars etc.  NonVisual Desktop Access (NVDA)  Orca  Thunder 27

28.  There are many ways general access can be supported on the computer  One-Handed Typing 28

29.  Speech-to-Text converts spoken words to text. It may also be referred to as dictation software. It allows for entering information into the computer without the physical use of the keyboard.  Online Dictation  SpeachNotes  SpeechPad 29

30.  Text to Speech software allows the computer to read most documents aloud. Many programs work in several applications, e.g. word processing, web browsing, etc; however, some are specific to one piece of software. Open source text-to-speech programs have a range of voices from which to choose. Students may need to try difference programs to find a voice that works for them.  Balabolka  NaturalReader  Ultra Hal Text-to-Speech Reader 30

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32.  An activity tracker is a device or application for monitoring and tracking fitness-related metrics such as distance walked or run, calorie consumption, and in some cases heartbeat and quality of sleep. But what else do they do?  With all the rage on activity bands – what does this mean for education? 32

33.  Take and make calls  Allows control music  Vibration feature to alert to incoming notifications (Emails, calls, text, social, calendar alerts) 33

34.  A smart watch is basically a mobile device with a touchscreen display, designed to be worn on the wrist. 34

35.  Take and make calls  Allows control music  Vibration feature to alert to incoming notifications (Emails, calls, text, social, calendar alerts) 35

36.  Gossamer 1.0 is a web browser for TI-83+ through TI-84+SE graphing calculators 36

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38.  "Audio description" refers to an additional narration track of information in visual media that describes what is happening. This description generally occurs during the natural pauses in the audio.  "LiveDescribe" is free software that allows "the home user as well as the studio professional" to add high quality descriptions to virtual any video source" therefore increasing the overall accessibility of the media. Visit LiveDescribe for more informationVisit LiveDescribe for more information 38

39.  Hearing Assistive Technology makes sound accessible to people with a hearing loss. Through technology, people with hearing loss are gaining improved access to information. Some programs of interested are identified in the links below.  MAGpie (Media Access Generator) is the original free caption- and audio- description authoring tool for making multimedia accessible to persons with sensory disabilities. Learn more about MAGpie >>Learn more about MAGpie >> 39

40.  Quickly save articles, videos, and other web content that might seem pertinent to your current or future class lectures. 40

41.  allows you to record your own narrations as you sketch out and explain an idea on your iPad. 41

42.  an interactive whiteboard app that allows you to create easy to follow tutorials for students. 42

43.  “There’s An App For That!” A Look at Some Apple iPad (tm) Educational Apps is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution- NonCommercial- ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License. 43

44.  Deanna Arbuckle  University of Dayton  937-229-2066  darbuckle1@udayton.edu 44