Netbook, ipad or Android Tablet: Which Tool is Right for your Student? Evana Jacobson and Jessica Rigden Independent Living Centre of WA

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1 Netbook, ipad or Android Tablet: Which Tool is Right for your Student? Evana Jacobson and Jessica Rigden Independent Living Centre of WA

2 Is this the Right Tool for the Task?

3 Independent Living Centre We provide individualised and unbiased advice Large range of equipment available to trial in one place Information on where to purchase equipment is provided and information on possible funding options We don t sell anything! Free services Telephone & Enquiries Appointments at ILC Tech Home Visits on request when client is unable to come into the ILC or the required technology is best trialled in the home School Visits on request

4 Where do you begin?

5 Human Activity Assistive Technology HAAT model (Cook & Hussey 2002) A framework for understanding the place of assistive technologies in the place of the lives of those with disabilities. The model has four components the human, the activity, the assistive technology and the context in which all three of these exist.

6 Student (Human) What are the student s skills/ strengths? Then consider Does the student have motor impairments? ataxia, fatigue, coordination difficulties, spinal cord injury, Does the student have sensory impairment? Vision, hearing, touch Does the student cognitive impairment? learning disability, ADHD, ABI, intellectual disability, dyslexia, auditory processing disorder, autism Does the student have a communication impairment? A combination of these impairments?

7 Activity Writing task Reading a book Answering a question in class What Math is an activity task in your classroom? Oral presentation Organising homework Remembering homework Participation in a group assignment A test on a society and environment subject A chemistry lab report Art project Media Studies assignment

8 Context

9 Assistive Technology

10 Shelly Shelly is in year 10. She has an ABI. Trouble completing written work in her classes. ACTIVITY writing HUMAN Memory loss, legibility of her writing CONTEXT Completing work in class Specific time limit ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY OPTIONS: Education software Scribe Increase time to work Portable Notetaker Dictaphone

11 Introducing New Equipment Successfully Functional assessment Trial of equipment Active involvement of the user in choosing their equipment Training in using the equipment for the individual and their primary support networks Equipment maintenance

12 People change everyday Umberto Boccioni Unique forms and Continuity in Space 1913

13 Toolbox Finding the right tool for the task!

14 Product feature matching There are multiple products to choose from. There is not tool that works for everyone Compare and contrast the features Choose the least restrictive option Don t ask for too many goals to be met at the same time.. Make sure the student wants the product

15 Which Tool? Netbook Tablet

16 Netbook Small, lightweight laptop computer Runs Windows or Mackintosh OS. Each OS has accessibility features to make the computer easier to use Has built in keyboard and track pad mouse with USB ports to plug in alternative mice and keyboards Compatible with all Education support software Compatible with switch access software & hardware.

18 Education Software These are just a few options! TextHelp Read and Write Gold Word Q Tar Heel Reader Read:OutLoud Dragon Speaking Naturally Tobii Communicator Boardmaker Clicker 5 Nessy Learning Programme Number Shark Switch It! Maker Choose It! Maker Myzone

19 Literacy Support TextHelp Read and Write Gold Word Q

20 Clicker 5 Writing support and multimedia tool

21 Dragon Speaking Naturally Voice Recognition Software, converts speech into text on the screen Key points: Quiet environment Learning the commands Learning dictation skills, including punctuation and flow of words Editing and proofing work Quality of voice

22 Switch It Maker & Choose it Maker 2 Nessy Learning Programmes

23 Netbook Accessories Keyboards Mice Adaptor to connect to projector/monitor/tv Headphones/microphones Smart Pen Mounts Laptop stands Switch adapter Removable storage device

24 Tablet Wars

25 ipad Touch screen Lightweight, portable it can be used anywhere. Cord Free has a good battery life. Menu is easy to navigate There is a tactile home button that is used to go out of apps There are some built in accessibility features within the ipad voiceover, zoom. Password restrictions. Apps can be stored on multiple idevices ipod Touch, iphone File Sharing requires access to a computer with itunes loaded. Apps can only be purchased on the itunes Store. None of the education software works on the ipad.

27 ipad Apps Communication Apps Handwriting Development Apps Talking Books & Social Scenes Apps Productivity Apps

28 ipad Apps Mathematics Apps Scheduling and Organisational Apps Referencing Apps Concept Development Apps

30 ipad Accessories Apple keyboards and Bluetooth keyboards Stylus Mounts Durable cases Adaptors for HDMI, SD card, USB (for camera only), VGA BubCap

31 Common Apps Dropbox Evernote Google E-Reader (Kindle, Kobo readers) Tap to Talk TASUC NeoSpeak Talking Books Oceanmedia Group Skype Documents to Go Alexicom Google

32 What is Android? Its an operating system owned by Google that runs on a number of different devices made by different companies Like comparing Windows operating system to Mac operating system

33 Android Tablets Motorola Xoom Acer Iconia Samsung Galaxy Asus Eee Pad Toshiba Tablet Acer Internet Tablet Lenovo Tablet

34 Android Features Highly customisable platform USB ports and HDMI ports able to plug in a keyboard Flash Player support (for programs like Reading Eggs) SD card expandable storage Multiple Android markets to purchase apps Download keyboard can be used in different apps Accessibility apps can work in multiple applications voice recognition Home Button, Back Button & Menu Button on screen Keyboard Shortcuts Supports Microsoft Office Formats

35 Android Apps Accessible Keyboard apps Literacy Support Apps that can work over multiple apps Interactive Books & Talking Books Productivity Apps (using Microsoft Office) SwipePad Voice Recording Apps Note Taking Apps (typing w support or voice recording) Eyes Free Shell voice activated navigation Accessible Web Browsers gesture or voice search, typing search for spelling Apps designed for phones, may not enlarge in tablet formats. Concept Development Apps

37 Android Accessories USB keyboards Bluetooth keyboards Limited range of cases Stylus Switch interface & switch (limited applications) Waterproof cover

38 Managing technology in your classroom

40 ASK YOURSELVES Is there Wi-Fi access for the student? Where am I going to charge this device Who is going to insure it? Who is going to purchase the apps or software? Is there IT support for us if we can t work it? Can I use itunes on the school network? What type of tasks do I see using this in my classroom for? Who can I ask to help me see what options are available?

credit card no voucher system ipad s tablets need access to a netbook or desktop

41 Managing Tablets in Classroom Android tablets allow work to be transfer on/ off the device through a portable thumb drive Apps can only be purchased with a credit card no voucher system ipad s tablets need access to a netbook or desktop computer for file management Wifi access for transferring documents on and off the device

42 CASE STUDY

43 Sam TASKS Communication AAC to support new teachers & school to understand Sam (uses sign & unique language) Develop computer skills for mousing & keyboarding Increase literacy opportunities Learn to navigate a computer / internet Recreation options through technology Is 13 years old Has Down syndrome Attends a small school making the transition to middle school Requires support to communicate Requires support to read and write Mobilses in a variety of ways - walker or w/c

44 What TASK : Communication did we come up with? AT: ipod Touch & Proloquo2Go Low Tech Supports Video s of Sam s unique language Context: Mobile device that Sam could wear and carry with him around the school. TASK: Computer Skills mousing & keyboard AT: Computer with one click mouse & coloured big keys keyboard Context: Work tasks set at the computer, gradually building up his skills TASK: Ongoing development of literacy skills AT: School to start using Clicker 5, provided resource links to EA & teacher. Context: Learning goals, would also include access to talking books and for Sam to start making them in class. TASK : Recreation & Media AT: Access to an ipad for leisure Context: the utilisation of the ipad would be used for watching videos, playing gamess

45 Video Assistive Tech

46 Ask yourself is this the right tool for this task?

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