iPads in Special Education
Janet Corder
IOS Assistive Feature
Speech-to-Text Dictation
- Open Settings
- Tap General
- Scroll to the bottom and tap Keyboard
- Toggle Enable Dictation to On
- Tap Enable to agree to the privacy notification
- Tap Done
Use Speech-to-Text Dictation:
- A microphone (Dictation Key) will now appear on your keyboard
- Tap the Dictation Key
- Speak what you want to be typed
- Tap the Dictation Key again
Note: The Dictation Key will only appear if you are typing standard text. It will not appear when you are typing a URL (website address).
Accessibility Options
Tap General
Tap Accessibility
Voice Over - speaks items on the screen:
NOTE - I would not use this option. It is very difficult to turn off.
- Tap once to select an item
- Double-tap to activate the selected item
- Swipe three fingers to scroll
Zoom - magnifies the entire screen:
- Double-tap three fingers to zoom
- Drag three fingers to move around the screen
- Double-tap three fingers and drag to change zoom
Invert Colors - presents white text on a black background
Grayscale - disables colors that make the display difficult for some to see (color-blind)
Speech
- Speak Selection - a Speak button will appear when you select text
- Speak Screen - Swipe down with two fingers from the top of the screen to hear the content of the screen
- Voices - many languages to choose from
- Speaking Rate - slide the dot back and forth to control the speaking speed
- Highlight Content - highlight content as it is spoken
- Speak Auto-text - automatically speak auto-correction and auto-capitalizations
Larger Text - increase the font size
Bold Text - bold the font
Button Shapes - give interactive buttons a graphical outline
Increase Contrast - can improve the contrast on some backgrounds to make text more legible
Reduce Motion - reduce some of the special effects in later IOS versions that can be distracting
On/Off Labels - adds a more visible 1 and 0 digit to the standard white/green toggles
Hearing Aids - allows an iPad to connect with and manage compatible hearing aids
Click here for more information.
Mono Audio - assists users who are deaf in one ear
Subtitles and Captioning - provides closed-captioning when available
Video Descriptions - automatically plays video descriptions when available
Guided Access - keeps the iPad in a single app
Switch Control - to be used with adaptive switches
Assistive Touch - use if you have difficulty touching the screen or with an adaptive device
Home-Click Speed - adjust the speed for double and triple-clicking
Accessibility Shortcut - allows you to access some features by triple-clicking
Apps for Workshop
Chatter Pix Kids - make any picture talk
Sock Puppets - create puppet shows by recording your voice
ShadowPuppet EDU - Create easy videos
Hello Crayons - realistic drawing app that works like crayons
Also check out:Easy Timer - easy-to-read timer
Khan Academy - video tutorials
Adobe Slate - easily create visual stories
Adobe Voice - create high-quality voice-narrated slideshows
Popplet Lite - capture and organize your ideas
Mod Math - an adaptive program that improves math skills; created by a student with dyslexia
Venn Diagram (by International Reading Association) - compare and contrast information and organize it in a visually appealing way
iCell - includes all new 3D models of cellular organelles
SwipeSpeare - toggle between the original dialog and a modern version
Apps
cards and interactive games.
ABA – Problem Solving – What Does Not Belong? - includes hundreds of unique images
Autism Emotion - uses music and a photo slideshow to help teach about different emotions
AutismXpress – designed to encourage people with autism to recognize and express their emotions
ChoiceBoard-Creator - create customizable choice boards for the unique needs of individuals with communication challenges
ChoreMonster - earn points by completing chores or tasks
Flashcards for Kids – First Food Words - Includes photographs that are carefully selected. (in-app purchases)
Grid Player - an Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC) App that helps people who cannot speak or who have unclear speech
iTouchiLearn Words for Preschool Kids Spelling, Reading, Letters
Learn to Speak – add your own voice to this interactive picture book.
Let’s Build a Bedroom – build a bedroom with toys, music and more
Let’s Name Things Fun Deck - includes 52 illustrated picture cards plus audio of
each card’s text
Model Me Going Places 2 – helps students learn to navigate challenging locations in the community
My First Voice Lite – uses the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) to allow children with autism or any other language deficit to communicate their basics needs and wants
My Little Suitcase - children pack for their family vacation and choose where to go
My Little Suitcase – The Memory Board Game - find all of the cards that go into your suitcase
Snow Wonder - build your own snowman and play in the snow
Social Stories Creator and Library for Preschool, Autism and Special Needs – app for easily creating, sharing, and printing educational social stories, visual schedules and beautiful memories
Speech Therapy – I Love Mom Picture Book – add your own voice to this interactive picture book
A Sunny Day - an app for kids with autism to understand simple behaviors in daily life
Touch and Learn – Emotions - teach basic concepts such as "boy vs. girl" or advanced concepts such as feelings happy, sad, frustrated, etc.
Verbally - comprehensive Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) app (in-app upgrade purchases)
Virtual Manipulatives - uses visuals to effectively teach fractions, decimals and percentages
Visual Cue Lite – five useful tools for students to learn to communicate through pictures. (in-app purchases)
Yes/No - allows non-verbal individuals to communicate yes and no
Five Fab iPad Apps to Help Students With Dyslexia
75 Best Apps for Special Education
Autism Apps - a comprehensive list of apps that are being used with and by people diagnosed with autism, Down syndrome, and other special needs.
Learning Difficulties and Special Needs Guide
Complete Guide to Educational and Special Needs Apps
138 Apps for Early Learning for Children Who Are Blind, Visually Impaired or Deafblind
Apps Suggested by Attendees
123 Reading/Writing
Petting Zoo
Hay Day
Phonics Genius
Farm Game
Amazing Coin
Waterford
iEarthquakes
Stack the States
Presidents vs. Aliens
Alien Assignment
StickyBoard 2
Elements 4D
Starfall
Garage Band
Solar Walk
Math Quiz
Dictionary.com
Doodle Pro
Monster Math
Fun Brain Preschool
Seesaw
Bean Sprouts
Apps Gone Free
Mad Libs
Ninja Chicken - Tiny Chicken learns Prime Numbers
Xtra MathColorfly
Mathway
PhotoMath
Spelling City
Dry Erase Board
Read Write Think Apps
Padlet
Swipespeare