I am happy to help. Today s Presentation. Approach. Additional Workshops. Feb 25, (C) Innovative Speech Therapy

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1 Feb 25, 2015 I am happy to help Using Today s Technology To Enhance School Success Joan@innovativespeech.com January 2015 Whitman PTSA IST-2550, Joan L. Green, M.A. CCC-SLP 1 Many new affordable tech solutions Today s Presentation A few of my favorite tech tools you may not realize exist to support: Reading Writing Executive Functioning Resources to learn more. Mainstream Free/ affordable Socially acceptable Many people don t know they exist or don t think to use to help students ( 2 3 Additional Workshops 4 Approach Want to learn more? 1. Engage multiple senses and use drill & practice to learn and improve skills- make new brain connections 3 hour hands-on tech workshops in Rockville: 2. Compensate for challenges- The focus of today 3. Implementation is an ongoing critical part of the process- Safety first. Minimize distractions. Keep it simple. Friday April 17 - Help High School Students improve Reading and Writing Monday April 20- Help High School Students Improve Organization and Learning

2 Udltechtoolkit.wikispaces.com The Key is a Good Fit Feature matching approach SETT Framework Free digital tools today can be used to enhance learning for all students Devices/ Operating Systems Explore accessibility features Trends- away from software to load- toward apps and cloud based solutions Apple and Google tools emphasized today Chrome Browser featured- works on computers- PC/ Mac/ Chromebook Google World Chrome- Browser (Google version of Internet Explorer) Free apps and extensions- many are helpful for students Log in from multiple sites (Google user name and passwordsame as Gmail) Whitman provides Google identity to all students- name and ID number 9 10 Google Chrome Profiles Access your Google Apps and Extensions on any computer using Google Chrome Instant access to your bookmarks and preferences Multiple profiles can be accessed on one computer Be sure to exit when finished on public computer Read and Write for Google Chrome extension Many helpful reading and writing supports Free for teachers 30 day trial then text to speech and translate features remain

3 MacBook First time needs to be enabled- Apple -System Preferences, Dictation and Speech Wrise Mac app Supports reading and writing on a Mac Many helpful reading and writing supports Text to Speech, text highlighting, zoom and EasyReading mode Speak as You Type, Word Prediction and speech tags ios Speak Select with Highlighting First time needs to be enabled= Settings- General- Accessibility Features IOS Speech to Text/ Siri/ Dictation ipad 3 or later- microphone in keyboard You speak and the ipad writes the words Practice speech intelligibility- make the ipad understand what you are saying Compensate for difficulty with writing Bookshare Free for all US Students- documented print disability computer, browser, apps More people should take advantage of this Voice Dream Reader ios Reads documents, websites, ebooks aloud Integrates with Dropbox, Bookshare, Evernote and more. Can save layout in PDF Highlights as reads loud Many languages and voices Very customizable Edit and translate

4 Listening while reading books Learning Ally Audio, Learning Ally - (used to be Recording for the Blind & Dyslexic) Audible, Amazon Browser Reader Modes Included with Safari- can add custom reader extension Clearly- from Evernote Can highlight, tag and remove reading distractors Readability Free web (PC or Mac) or mobile app (ios and Android) Reading platform for online sites Save reading for later Declutters web pages for reading Can access content when offline Customizable Record as you write Pay attention and learn Take notes Review notes and add missed information Notability.com, Livescribe.com, Microsoft One Note Interactive Video Recordings- Feature Educreations Interactive Whiteboard, Educreations, ios and online, free for basic features Camera Still and video (article on blog at Create talking books/flashcards with sound and pictures/video Teach new tasks Screenshots

5 Online storage/ cloud Free cloud storage program/app Helps with organization/ ability to revise and search for content Can work on files offline Syncs everything They each have helpful tutorials- Google Drive, Dropbox, Evernote Time Management Minimize distractions Prioritize tasks Estimate how long things will take Get reminders Keep track of passage of time Clock and timers idevices- clock/ timer/ stopwatch Chrome extension- Task Timer Google Keep Part of the Google App Family Simple way to make checklists, notes and track tasks Can share easily with others who will have full collaboration ability keep.google.com Minimize distractions-lock in an activity Guided Access- ios- lock in an app or restrict time can spend in an app Calendar Apps Calendar.google.com ical Stay Focused- Chrome Extension- restricts the amount of time you spend on time-wasting websites. Very flexible

6 Calendar Apps istudiez Pro, Kachalo and Balashoff ios, Android, Windows, $2.99 Mac $9.99 MyHomework Student Planner, Rodrigo Neri. Ios, Android, Windows, free (upgrades avail) Reminder Apps GTasks, Task manager for Google Yaniv Katan Remember the Milk, Remember the Milk, free, ios, Android, Mac, Windows Errands To-Do List, Yoctoville, free, ios Task Management Todoist Available as app for device or in browser as Gmail Chrome extension Use filters, tags, colors and subtasks MCPS HIAT- High Incidence Accessible Technology Supports teachers using tech to support students, hiat-tech/ Resources for studentshttp://montgomeryschoolsmd.org/students/ homework.aspx (Click on high school and general resources tabs) MATN- Maryland Assistive Technology Network The best kept secret around New initiative to get more families and professionals involved Excellent free webinars and workshops Matchup toolhttp://marylandlearninglinks.org/3815 Online Resources (online resources and blog (most popular articles from newsletters) Visual Bookmarking Tools: Pinterest, LiveBinders, and more..-suggestions for how to remember and recall all the great web sites and resources you learn about My Reflection on the Selection of Mobile Devices Apps and Helpful Resources to Help People with Special Needs Pictures, Screenshots and Scans, More than Just Images

7 Online Resources Joan Green offers: Individual therapy and professional training in Maryland, DC and VA Several books- amazon.com Free e-newsletter- add your to join our list. Online brainstorming sessions for therapists and families around the world. Webinars and workshops Conclusion Please feel free to me at with questions after this presentation. Bibliography/References Green, Joan L (2014) The Ultimate Guide to Assistive Technology in Special Education: Resources for Education, Intervention and Rehabilitation 2 nd Edition (available Dec. 2013) TX: Prufrock Press Inc. Green, Joan L. (2014) Contributing Author to chapter titled Technology Tools to Help Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders Improve Reading and Writing in Book Technology Tools for Students with Autism: Innovations that Enhance Independence and Learning edited by Katharina Boser Ph.D., Matthew Goodwin Ph.D., and Sarah Wayland Ph.D. MD: Brookes Pub Co

ipad Apps for Students with Disabilities

ipad Apps for Students with Disabilities List courtesy of The University at Buffalo, The State University of New York, www.buffalo.edu Note taking Apps Notes - (free) Comes automatically with all IOS devices,