Why the iPad has the potential to transform education as an assistive technology.

3. The iPad as an Assistive Technology

4. What is an iPad?

5. The iPad as a book-sized, touch
screen computing device.

7. This 1.5 pound device has a
surface that is a single piece
of multi-touch glass with
only one physical button.

9. built-in built-in
microphone speakers
on top on bottom

10. Built-in Audio Input and Output
built-in built-in
microphone speakers
on top on bottom

12. The iPad battery can run an entire
school day of use on a single charge.

13. Why the iPad?

14. VS

15. The iPad can:
‣ play movies
‣ display images
‣ browse the web
‣ run “apps”

16. Small in size, inexpensive, and
powerful, the iPad is a perfect
classroom companion.

17. Assistive Technology...
Why the iPad?

18. The iPad and
Educational
Goals

19. communicating exploring convincing
manipulating
observing
calculating The iPad and expressing
watching analyzing
Educational
inferring experiencing
Goals
reading writing
researching
predicting debating listening
synthesizing formulating creating

20. System-wide Accessibility Features
‣ Playback of closed-captioned content
‣ VoiceOver screen reader
‣ Full-screen zoom magni cation
‣ White on Black
‣ Mono Audio

21. iPad for All
“iPad comes with a screen reader, support for
playback of closed-captioned content, and
other innovative universal access features —
right out of the box. There’s no additional
software to buy or install. These features make
iPad easier to use for students who have a
vision impairment, are deaf or hard of hearing,
or have a physical or learning disability.”

22. iBooks
‣ Easily control the
font size, font-
family, and
brightness

23. iBooks
‣ Easily ip pages
with a simple tap
or swipe of the
nger

24. iBooks
‣ Store hundreds
of books on
hand without
lifting a nger

26. The Web
‣ Change font size
and brightness
with the touch
of a button

27. The Web
‣ Pinch to zoom
makes text
readable for all

29. Apps
‣ Thousands of
inexpensive or
free apps are
available
through the
iTunes store

30. Apps
‣ Games are a
great way to
motivate
students to
study and
practice

31. Dozens of third-party
stands are available
to make holding and
using the iPad easier

33. Classroom Implementation Ideas...

34. Classroom Implementation Ideas...
‣ Write and edit essays using Pages

35. Classroom Implementation Ideas...
‣ Write and edit essays using Pages
‣ Create and share presentations using Keynote

36. Classroom Implementation Ideas...
‣ Write and edit essays using Pages
‣ Create and share presentations using Keynote
‣ Gather research by searching the web

37. Classroom Implementation Ideas...
‣ Write and edit essays using Pages
‣ Create and share presentations using Keynote
‣ Gather research by searching the web
‣ Create artwork using Sketch-up

38. Classroom Implementation Ideas...
‣ Write and edit essays using Pages
‣ Create and share presentations using Keynote
‣ Gather research by searching the web
‣ Create artwork using Sketch-up
‣ Explore the night sky using StarWalk

39. Classroom Implementation Ideas...
‣ Write and edit essays using Pages
‣ Create and share presentations using Keynote
‣ Gather research by searching the web
‣ Create artwork using Sketch-up
‣ Explore the night sky using StarWalk
‣ Take quizzes using eClicker

40. Classroom Implementation Ideas...
‣ Write and edit essays using Pages
‣ Create and share presentations using Keynote
‣ Gather research by searching the web
‣ Create artwork using Sketch-up
‣ Explore the night sky using StarWalk
‣ Take quizzes using eClicker
‣ Read books using iBooks

41. Classroom Implementation Ideas...
‣ Write and edit essays using Pages
‣ Create and share presentations using Keynote
‣ Gather research by searching the web
‣ Create artwork using Sketch-up
‣ Explore the night sky using StarWalk
‣ Take quizzes using eClicker
‣ Read books using iBooks
‣ Learn to read music using the TabToolKit

42. Free teacher training videos are available
online at apple.com/education/resources/

44. Additional
resources are
available on the
Apple web site.

45. ...from the Wired Educator
(wirededucator.wordpress.com/)

46. ...from the Wired Educator
(wirededucator.wordpress.com/)
“When I passed my iPad around the room there was
absolutely no instruction needed. Every student just
knew how to use it. Every app opens flawlessly and
fast...It’s “ON” instantly, and the apps open just as
fast. No waiting. There is also no saving. When you
leave and application everything is automatically
saved. I love the simplicity and speed. It’s fast!”

48. The iPad is made by Apple, Inc.

49. iPad pricing begins at $499.00
(discounts for class sets are available)

50. Please visit
apple.com/education/ipad/
to learn more about using the iPad in education.