Making Best Use of the ipad and Apps in a School Based OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY Program

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1 AOTA CEUs Available Making Best Use of the ipad and Apps in a School Based OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY Program 2015 Schedule California Anaheim (Buena Park) January 23 Pasadena (Monrovia) January 22 Illinois Chicago (Carol Stream) January 20 IL CPDUs Available with Prior District Approval Presented by KAMI BIBLE, OTR/L Outstanding Occupational Therapist and Presenter Specifically Designed for Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapy Assistants Serving Students in Grades PreK 12 hhpractical tips to help you make best use of the ipad in your school based occupational therapy program hhhow to identify the best apps for use in your therapy sessions hhunderstand accessibility features of the ipad and how they can help you during your therapy sessions hhexplore the best websites, blogs and apps for finding apps hhsave hours of time searching through the thousands of apps available Kami has done the work for you and knows which apps for ipads work best for a variety of uses in school based occupational therapy programs hhdiscover timesaving apps that can be used for documentation and increase your productivity hhreceive an extensive resource handbook filled with dozens of quality apps, websites and other ipad resources for using this powerful technology as a therapeutic tool with your occupational therapy students You are welcome to bring your own fully charged ipad. It is not, however, a requirement to attend this seminar. ipad is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Maryland Baltimore (Hunt Valley) March 5 Contact Hours Verification Available Massachusetts Boston (Framingham) March 6 Contact Hours Verification Available CT Five (5) Contact Hours Available with Prior District Approval RI Five (5) Contact Hours Available Missouri St. Louis (Clayton) January 21 MO Inservice Credit Available with Prior District Approval IL CPDUs Available with Prior District Approval New Jersey Cherry Hill (Voorhees) March 4 Long Branch (Eatontown) March 3 Newark (Fairfield) March 2 NJ Professional Development Hours Available with Prior District Approval PA CPE Hours Verification Available with Prior District Approval at Cherry Hill AOTA CEUs AVAILABLE AT ALL LOCATIONS

2 2 Practical Strategies ipads are a hot, new tool for occupational therapists. The media is filled with success stories about how ipads are opening a whole new world for special education programs. Occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants have discovered the power of the ipad both as a therapeutic and productivity tool. In this fast paced, app filled seminar, you will gain dozens of practical, usable ideas for using the ipad in therapy sessions. Not only will you learn how to make the best use of the ipad as a therapy tool, but you will also understand how the ipad can become a valuable productivity assistant. Kami Bible, school based occupational therapist and app developer, will share dozens of the best new strategies, apps and ways to discover apps for the ipad to enhance your occupational therapy practice. She has spent hours researching apps, websites and blogs for you, and has put it all into a practical, easy to follow seminar you won t want to miss. Whether you understand technology at a very basic level or you are a technological guru, you will come away with dozens of apps to use on a daily basis and learn effective ways to incorporate the ipad into your occupational therapy sessions. You will also leave this seminar with an extensive resource handbook. Photo Credit: Lexie Flickinger Ten Key Benefits of Attending 1. Discover the Newest Apps and Tools for ipads in a School Based Occupational Therapy Program Learn which of the newest apps and tools work best for a variety of needs in a school based occupational therapy program 2. Use Traditional Therapy Methods in More Expansive Ways Using ipads and ipad Apps Discover the FULL potential of incorporating ipad use and apps in your therapy sessions 3. Learn Effective Ways to Use the ipad to Increase Your Productivity and Documentation Learn how to incorporate the ipad into your daily routine to enhance your therapy skills and simplify your life Easy to use ideas to organize, plan and document your therapy sessions 4. Expand Your Knowledge and Use of ipads Keep current with the ipad and gather tips and tricks to make the use of your device even easier 5. There s an App for That! Resources for Occupational Therapists, Teachers, Students, and Parents Learn about websites, apps and resources you didn t even know existed all perfect for the occupational therapy setting You will discover dozens of ipad apps appropriate for occupational therapists, teachers, students, and parents 6. Meet Your Students Diverse Needs with Outstanding ipad Apps and Accessories Learn innovative, effective ways to incorporate the ipad to meet the diverse needs of your students Take advantage of all that the ipad has to offer that will appeal to your students and increase their opportunities to access learning 7. Excite and Engage Your Students with the Latest and Best ipad Apps Actively engage your students with ipad activities to enhance therapy skills and concepts Effective ways for using mobile devices to motivate even your most reluctant students 8. Discover the Valuable Accessibility Features Included with the ipad Learn which features are included with the ipad, how they work and how they can benefit you 9. Identify Ways to Promote Carryover of the Use of ipads in the Classroom Tips and techniques for helping students benefit from your interventions when you are not there 10. Explore Accessories Available to Enhance Your Students Ability to Use the ipad Discover the best available cases, stylus, stands, and keyboards to maximize your students use of the ipad in the classroom or during therapy sessions

3 Outstanding Strategies You Can Use Immediately LEARNING OBJECTIVES: At the end of the seminar you will be able to: hhuse practical ideas for making best use of ipads with your OT students hhchoose and use the most useful therapy apps for your ipad hhknow the specific features that come pre loaded on your ipad hhkeep current with new apps and uses for ipads hhuse free and inexpensive app and tool ideas perfect for use in occupational therapy programs This is the best technology seminar I have ever attended. It is great for the techphobic or the more experienced OT/iPad user. BARBARA SMITH, OTR hhchoose from dozens of practical and realistic ideas for using the ipad to address a variety of occupational therapy needs hhmake best use of helpful websites and timesaving strategies to stay current with technology developments that have useful applications for school based occupational therapy hhutilize tips for making it easier to explore the vast amount of available apps hhincorporate proven techniques to effectively integrate ipad technology into your school based OT practice hhidentify the most useful content rich resources for ipads hhknow what s new in educational technology equipment, tools and accessories for the ipads hhutilize timesaving tips and tools for using ipads to make your life easier, both in and out of school hhtarget the best websites, blogs and resources for discovering apps hhput into practice a variety of apps, including fine motor apps, apps for visual motor skills, communication, typing, and much more hhmake best use of the timesaving techniques for simplifying data collection and documentation with ipad apps hhutilize rubrics and other frameworks to make sure you are using the best apps with your students hhhave a better understanding of cases, stylus, keyboards, and other accessories available for the ipad To Register, Call Toll-Free hhutilize specific suggestions for apps for students grades PreK 12 3

4 A Message From Your Seminar Leader, Kami Bible Dear Colleague: Bureau of Education & Research th Avenue SE PO Box Bellevue, WA Phone (800) Fax (425) My love of occupational therapy and my passion for technology collided the day I first brought my ipad into a therapy session. With the release of the first ipad, I immediately noticed how motivating it was for my students. I began incorporating the ipad into my therapy sessions alongside traditional therapy methods. In the beginning, I struggled with adapting the few apps available for use in occupational therapy. Later, I spent hours sifting through the hundreds of apps available on the App Store to find apps that would work for my needs. Being an occupational therapist myself, I understand the demands we face daily for best serving our students while maintaining up to date information on new technology, therapies and ideas to help our students All with limited resources and time. I look forward to sharing the newest and best apps, tips and tools you can use for a variety of needs, including fine motor, keyboarding, visual motor, behavior, social skills, and communication. We will also discuss how the ipad can help you stay organized and become a more efficient therapist and help you with documentation. I have spent the time since I first brought my ipad into a therapy session adapting it for use in a school based occupational therapy program, and I am excited to share my knowledge with you! I look forward to sharing the newest and best apps, tips and tools you can use for a variety of needs, including fine motor, keyboarding, visual motor, behavior, social skills, and communication. Whether you are a first time ipad user or looking for new and creative ways to use the ipad, I will share specific ideas, apps and resources for finding and discovering apps that will work for your needs. Our day will be fast paced and app filled. You will leave with a very full toolkit for using an ipad in a school based occupational therapy program. Sincerely, Kami Bible, OTR/L, MBA P.S. I know how valuable your time is, so I have planned this day to be filled with practical strategies to best use the ipad and apps specifically for use in an occupational therapy setting. 4

5 What Your Colleagues Say About Kami Bible Kami is wonderful and very knowledgeable. What I love most is her organization. Everything is easy to find and will be easy to reference later. She is incredibly knowledgeable and gives an immense amount of examples. Dani Carroll, Physical Therapist This seminar is very well presented, interactive and well related to school based therapy. Jillian Parke, OTR Amazing! I learned so much! I m excited to bring the apps back to my district. Helen L. Spann, COTA Awesome speaker and awesome resources! Joan Markos, OTR/L Informative! I am taking away lots of information about how the ipad works, accessibility options and great apps to check out. Kelli DiTraglia, OTR/L Kami presents lots of information in such an organized, manageable way. Marianne Vinal, OT Kami is an organized, knowledgeable presenter. She is an expert on this topic and demonstrates how to use these devices and incorporate into treatment. Lynn Coalson Monegan, OTR/L Excellent seminar one of the best I have attended! Pamela Valipour, OT I learned about awesome apps to use with my students as well as new features on my ipad. I ve been using the ipad for over a year and I learned new ideas/features today. Cindy Grimmett, COTAIL Uniquely Qualified Instructor Kami Bible is an outstanding occupational therapist known for her expertise in using ipad technology in school based occupational therapy programs. Kami has done years of research to find the best and most up to date apps for use by school based occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants. Kami is the founder and developer of ipad apps for Doodle Therapy Apps for O.T. She is the author of Making Best Use of the ipad and Apps in a School Based OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY Program, the extensive resource handbook each participant will receive at the seminar. Join Kami for an exciting day filled with apps, resources and strategies for using your ipad in a school based occupational therapy program. You will leave with the knowledge of which apps are hot now and how to keep up with the ever changing world of ipad technology! It is so nice to hear this presentation from such a well informed OT! RuthAnne Sneegas, OT Kami is very informative about the use of ipads. She is very easy to follow and quick to answer any question. Michelle Jones, COTA Very informative and useful content. Kami is very clear at delivering information. Debra Halsch, COTA Kami is very knowledgeable. This seminar is informative and kept my attention the whole day. I can t wait to return to my school and try some of the apps I learned with my students. Charlene Ebner Rankin, OTR Wonderful, helpful, well delivered, well timed! I will use these new ideas tomorrow! Meredieth McDowell Choete, OT 5

6 Wonderful presentation! I feel much less intimidated by this technology and am looking forward to searching for apps I can use in my therapy. MARTY GUILD, OTR/L Special Benefits of Attending You ll Receive an Extensive Resource Handbook Each participant will receive an extensive resource handbook specifically designed for this seminar. The handbook includes: Descriptions of the newest, most effective apps for using ipads in a school based occupational therapy program Descriptions of technology equipment and accessories with strategies for using them with your therapy students A resource list of the best websites, blogs and apps for discovering new apps and keeping up to date on the latest uses of ipads A comprehensive list of tips and tricks for making the ipad work for you Making Best Use of the ipad and Apps in a School Based OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY Program Resource Handbook by Kami Bible Bureau of Education & Research Make the Best Use of Your Time Our goal is to make the best use of your time during the seminar while providing you with the greatest variety of practical applications for your classroom. To accomplish this goal we use a large screen multimedia projection system to demonstrate specific applications, digital tools and online resources throughout the day, rather than individual devices. You are welcome to bring your own fully charged ipad but it is not a requirement to attend. Your resource handbook and a specially created website will provide you with project ideas and direct links to the online resources to support additional hands on exploration after the seminar. Online Learning BER offers educators a wide range of online courses that are affordable, fun, fast, and convenient. Now offering On Demand Video Based courses as well as Scheduled Instructor Led courses. You also may earn optional graduate level credits for most courses. See the catalog of available courses at On Site Training Most BER seminars can be brought to your school or district. See the options at or call to speak to one of our On Site Training Consultants. 6 AOTA CEUs Available BER is an AOTA Approved Provider of continuing education. Full attendance at this seminar qualifies for.5 AOTA CEUs. You will be required to sign a morning and afternoon attendance roster and complete a program evaluation. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA. AOTA Educational level, Introductory, Category 2, Domain of OT. Semester Credit Option One graduate level professional development credit is available with an additional fee and completion of a follow up practicum project. Details for direct enrollment with Brandman University, part of the Chapman University system, will be available at the seminar. Meet Inservice Requirements At the end of the program, each attendee will receive a certificate of participation that may be used to verify hours of participation in meeting continuing education requirements. Can t Attend? A related BER seminar, Practical Strategies to Help Occupational Therapists Support Students and Become Integral School Team Members, presented by another Occupational Therapist, Tere Bowen Irish, is available on CDs with a comprehensive resource handbook at a cost of $99.00 plus $9.00 shipping and handling. To order, call toll free (Stock #A XOX 1824) or use the order form on the back page. PLEASE NOTE: AOTA CEUs are not available for audio seminar programs.

7 Pre-registration required due to limited enrollment. FOUR EASY WAYS TO REGISTER: PHONE toll-free: (Weekdays 6 a.m. - 6 p.m. Pacific Time) FAX this form to: REGISTER ONLINE at: MAIL this form to: Bureau of Education & Research th Avenue SE PO Box Bellevue, WA Who Should Attend Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapy Assistants Serving Students in Grades PreK 12. Program Hours All seminars are scheduled 8:30 a.m. 3:15 p.m. Check in 8:00 a.m. 8:30 a.m. Fee The registration fee is $235 per person, $215 per person for groups of five or more registering at the same time. Call us at for groups of ten or more. Payment is due prior to the program. No cash please. Fee includes seminar registration, morning coffee and tea, a personalized certificate of participation, and an extensive resource handbook. Cancellations/Substitutions 100% of your paid registration fee will be refunded if you can t attend and notify us at least 10 days before the seminar. Late cancellations can exchange for a certificate to attend another seminar or will be refunded less a $15 service fee. Substitutions may be made anytime without charge. Further Questions Call the Bureau of Education & Research (800) or visit us online at The Bureau is North America s leading presenter of seminar training for professional educators. Programs are based on sound research, are highly practical in content and consistently receive excellent evaluations. Meeting Sites and Hotel Accommodations Seminars will be held at the following sites: hhanaheim: Knott s Berry Farm Resort Hotel Buena Park, (714) hhbaltimore: Embassy Suites Hunt Valley, (410) hhboston: Sheraton Framingham, (508) hhcherry Hill: Mansion on Main Street Voorhees, (856) ; hotel accommodations available at Hampton Inn Voorhees, (856) hhchicago: Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Carol Stream, (630) hhlong Branch: Sheraton Eatontown, (732) hhnewark: Best Western Plus Fairfield, (973) hhpasadena: Courtyard Marriott Monrovia, (626) hhst. Louis: Crowne Plaza Clayton, (314) If needed, please make your own hotel reservations by calling the appropriate hotel listed above. Possible Funding Sources Race to the Top grants; Elementary and Secondary Education Act funds; School Improvement grants; Title VI; Title VII; Restructuring grants; At Risk grants, Bilingual/ESL and Migrant Education funds; IDEA; Demonstration School funds; Parent Teacher Organizations; and Inservice Training funds. Program Guarantee We stand behind the high quality of our programs by providing the following unconditional guarantee: If you are not satisfied with this program, we ll give you a 100% refund of your registration fee. 7

8 th Avenue SE PO Box Bellevue, WA Making Best Use of the ipad and Apps in a School Based OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY Program Registration (XOF5W1) 1. Anaheim (Buena Park), CA January 23, Baltimore (Hunt Valley), MD March 5, Boston (Framingham), MA March 6, Cherry Hill (Voorhees), NJ March 4, Chicago (Carol Stream), IL January 20, Long Branch (Eatontown), NJ March 3, Newark (Fairfield), NJ March 2, Pasadena (Monrovia), CA January 22, St. Louis (Clayton), MO January 21, 2015 Proven ipad Apps for School Based Occupational Therapists FIRST NAME M.I. LAST NAME POSITION, SUBJECT TAUGHT GRADE LEVEL SEMINAR LOCATION NUMBER: SCHOOL NAME SCHOOL MAILING ADDRESS CITY & STATE (Please see list above) ZIP CODE PLEASE DO NOT DETACH MAILING LABEL (Just make corrections as needed) Making Best Use of the ipad and Apps in a School Based OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY Program XOF5W1 SCHOOL PHONE NUMBER HOME PHONE NUMBER ( ) ( ) Registration confirmations are sent via . If you would like a confirmation, please provide your address. ADDRESS HOME MAILING ADDRESS CITY & STATE IMPORTANT: PRIORITY ID CODE IMPORTANT: PRIORITY ID CODE EXOF5W1 Fill in the six digit number on the mail label next to the word ID (even if the brochure wasn t addressed to you) ZIP CODE FOUR EASY WAYS TO REGISTER: PHONE toll-free: (M-F 6 a.m. - 6 p.m. PST) FAX this form to: MAIL this form to: Bureau of Education & Research th Avenue SE PO Box Bellevue, WA REGISTER ONLINE at: A check (payable to Bureau of Education & Research) is attached A purchase order is attached, P.O. # (Be sure to include priority ID code on the P.O.) Charge my: MasterCard VISA 1Discover Account # METHOD OF PAYMENT The registration fee is $235 per person, for groups of five or more registering at the same time, the fee is $215 per person. Payment is due prior to the program. No cash please. Please print name as it appears on card Confirmation # (If you are confirming a previous registration) / Exp. Date: MO/YR Signature (required for credit card purchases) CAN T ATTEND? I d like to order the CD version of the related seminar, Practical Strategies to Help Occupational Therapists Support Students and Become Integral School Team Members, by Tere Bowen Irish, $99.00 plus $9.00 shipping (Stock #A XOX 1824) Bureau of Education & Research. All rights reserved.