1. iPod Touch/iPads for Students with Special Needs iPod Touch/iPads for Students with Special Needs Judi Cumley, CESA 5 Lily Rider, CESA 4 Becoming Han Solo. Retrieved 12/10 from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e8Oa1rgagVQ

2. Do’s & Don’ts Do’s & Don’ts DO …… Sync all devices to one computer Name multiple devices (Cumley1, Cumley2…) Set to manual sync o Only auto sync if you are the only one responsible for downloads & want all devices to have the same apps Back up your iTunes Apps Clean the screen with a microfiber cloth

3. Do’s & Don’ts Do’s & Don’ts DON’T ….. Sync the devices to a different computer than the original Spray your device with anything liquid based Expose your device to extreme heat (e.g.,leave it in the car in the summer!)

4. Basic Operation using iOS 4.2 Device/Hardware Volume Mute Charging (cables) On/off o Hard turn off Using it Home button-1, 2 hits Orientation Volume keyboard Settings-restrictions Wifi iPod apps on an iPad Organizing Apps into folders Deleting apps-device & iTunes

5. Personalize Features in Settings>Accessibility (iPod Touch 32/64 GB, 4G & iPad) Hit home button 3 X to bring up accessibility options VoiceOver Touch the screen to hear a description of the item under your finger with the world’s first gesture-based screen reader. (Requires different touch to navigate & activate apps) Zoom Magnify the entire screen of any application up to five times normal size and move left, right, up, and down to view any portion of the screen up close. Large Text Increases font up to 56 pt in Mail & Notes White on Black For higher contrast, you can change the display to white on black. Mono Audio If your hearing is limited in one ear, turn on Mono Audio to route audio into both earbuds, so you can hear both channels in either ear. Speak Auto-text Automatically speaks auto-corrections and auto-capitalizations

6. Accessories Cases Otterbox IMainGo2 - case & speakersIMainGo2 o Assistive Technology & iMainGo Assistive Technology & iMainGo o Other options listed on wikiwiki External Speakers various kinds and prices Screen Protectors various kinds and prices External mic (iPad & 4G iTouch has built-in mic) earbuds with mic (with older models) Camera connection kit VGA connector (only displays some apps) External Keyboards various kinds and prices

7. Add-ons for Accessibility RJ Cooper carrying cases, stands, mounting systems….. Hand-e- Holder

8. You must have an iTunes account to download any apps (even free ones). Create iTunes app store account without a credit card (“buy” a free app first, then create your account) o Redeem gift cards o “Buy” free apps

9. Tutorials in Help menu Free apps on iTunes Store at bottom of home page - scroll down! App Store- use search window Special Education in “iPad App Store Quick Link Education in dropdown section of App Store View music, videos, podcasts iTunes U (Univ. of S. FL Lit2Go)niv. of S. FL Lit2Go

10. Navigating Your iTunes Account Manage Photos Manage Apps Videos Audio books, music Check for updates

11. Searching for apps o iTunes app Store iTunes app Store o Getting info o Downloading to computer  Syncing to device o Downloading Apps directly to device

12. Books Tumblebook apps Dr. Seuss apps Stanza books, iBooks Disney Books (Toy Story) Lit2Go books Vbookz Audible books Kindle, Barnes & Noble, Borders readers & books (some free)KindleBarnes & NobleBorders readers & books Books/Comic Books/Newspapers Popular Apps

13. iPad vs. Computer (from a student's perspective ) 1. Less space 2. I can lift the IPAD myself 3. Power 4. Waiting 5. Independent 6. Enlarging 7. Dictionary at hand 8. Copy and pasting is two easy steps 9. Speed 10. Games RJ Cooper's comparison RJ Cooper's comparison of iPad vs. a netbook

14. RESOURCES http://itouch4specialneeds.pbworks.com Basic operation and features with links to tutorals Special and standard accessories with links How to get started..... All about Apps Folder - Six documents of apps lists plus links to more apps Resources - links to blogs & other resources about apps Tips and Tools iPads vs PC This PowerPoint

15. Apps lists Listed on Wiki "All About Apps" folder"All About Apps" Apps for ASD Apps for Autism Apps for Eduction iPad and iPod Touch Apps for Special Education iTouch Apps There's an App for That Apps for AAC ConnSense Bulletin ConnSense Bulletin - Apps for Special Education Mobile Learning for Special Needs Moms with AppsMoms with Apps - parents who have developed apps for children (not necessarily spec. ed.)

16. More Apps lists Mobile Learning for Special Needs Speech Language Pathology Sharing- iPads AppsiPads Apps iEARiEAR- i Education Apps Review Independent reviews by teachers, tutorals, resources & more What’s on my iPad excel file

17. Our Top “10+” Communication ◦ Proloquo2go Proloquo2go ◦ Touch Chat Touch Chat ◦ Tap Speak Tap Speak ◦ Talk Assist (Free) Talk Assist Turn-Taking ◦ Talking Tom (Free) Talking Tom ◦ Sock Puppets (Free) Sock Puppets Sequencing & Rewards ◦ Cupcake Maker, etc. (Free) Cupcake Maker, ◦ Bead Friends Bead Friends Therapy Artic. Tools ◦ ArtikPix ArtikPix ◦ Lingraphica Lingraphica Vocabulary Building ◦ ABA apps from Kindergarten.com Kindergarten.com Language ◦ Sentence Builder, etc. Sentence ◦ Wordmakers, word finds, word searches…….

18. More Top Picks! Social Stories & Schedules ◦ Story Kit Story Kit ◦ Sonic Pics ◦ Social Skills Productivity ◦ Dragon ◦ Typ-O HD Text to Speech ◦ Speak Pad Functional/Social Skills ◦ Conover Apps

19. ABA Art Data Internet Language Math Music Productivity Social Studies Speech Utilities Literacy- Books, Stories, Reading A-Z, Phonics, Advanced There IS an App for That!