Create a Digital Textbook
iBook Author makes this possible
The iOS Special Education feature of iBook Author allows teachers to develop their own textbook. A teacher can include learning materials that will be beneficial to students with wide ranges of learning differences. This customized learning tool is sure to better engage students!
A sample of a high school English book created through iBook Author
Links to other tools that could be used to help complete exercises found in each chapter can be embedded. These include links to resources such as Quizlet, Evernote, Dictionary.com, and Purdue Owl. The list goes on and on...
Special Education News states, "Special Education is a specialized area of education which uses unique instructional methods, materials, learning aids, and equipment to meet the educational needs of children with learning disabilities."
A teacher can create an iBook to use as one of these unique instructional materials. They can tailor the material to students in the course and they can use technological tools such as avatars (video sample below) to guide students through the educational process.
A teacher can create an iBook to use as one of these unique instructional materials. They can tailor the material to students in the course and they can use technological tools such as avatars (video sample below) to guide students through the educational process.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uiDyhFcvUfs&feature=youtu.be
THE POSSIBILITIES ARE ENDLESS!
Apple writes about this piece of technology: "Add 3D images, video, audio and photo galleries. Features like multicolor highlighting, notes, study cards, and a glossary help students be better organized. iBooks support VoiceOver, Speak Selection, and closed-captioned videos to help all types of learners."
WATCH THE VIDEO BELOW TO LEARN MORE DETAILS.
WATCH THE VIDEO BELOW TO LEARN MORE DETAILS.
Apple iBooks Author Tour
REFERENCES
Apple - Education - Special Education - iOS. (n.d.). Apple - Education - Special Education - iOS. Retrieved June 4, 2014, from http://www.apple.com/education/special-education/ios/
Edwards, A. (2012, January 19). Apple iBooks Author Tour. YouTube. Retrieved June 4, 2014, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pr076C_ty_M
Educating Children with Special Needs. (2014, June 4). Educating Children with Special Needs. Retrieved June 4, 2014, from http://www.specialednews.com/educating-children-with-special-needs.htm