Presentation to the Mamre Association by Amanda Hartmann, Speech Pathologist and Inlcusive Learning Technologies Consultant at Spectronics

1. Successfully using iPads for
Communication and Literacy
Mamre Association
Sunday 21st April, 2013

2. Amanda Hartmann
Speech Pathologist
Inclusive Technology Consultant
Spectronics
Inclusive Learning Technologies

3. iPad Basics 101
Out of the Box Tips for
Successful Implementation

4. iOS ecosystems
• iTunes - music, videos, movies
• App store - apps
• iBooks - books- PDFs
• iTunes U - university course work
• Podcasts - audio, radio

5. Discoverability
Websites
Apps
App Store

6. What makes a good app?
What do you look for?

7. Decision Making Process
What makes a good app?
FREE or
LITE versions
Customisation Photos
Intuitive
Support
Publishing
features
Saving & Reporting
Voices
Accessibility
Multipurpose

8. Websites / online
• Spectronics Blog and app lists.
http://www.spectronicsinoz.com/
blog/apple/
• APPITIC.
http://appitic.com/
• Appy Mall.
http://www.appymall.com/

9. spectronics.com.au/online
Subscription

10. Apps for Special Education List
By the Spectronics Consultancy Team

11. Apps for Literacy Support List
By the Spectronics Consultancy Team

12. Apps for AAC
By the Spectronics Consultancy Team

13. facebook.com/Spectronics
twitter.com/Spectronics
Spectronics.com.au/Blog

14. Apps that find apps
Kindertown Appstar picksAutism Apps
Discovr Apps AppStart i.AM Search

16. In the App store - Top Charts

17. In the App Store - Education Categories

18. In the App store - Genius

19. iPad Basics
• Hold and jiggle
• Put into folders
• Rename folders
• Delete apps
• Lock onto bottom dock
APP ICONS

20. iPad Basics
• Enable restrictions within SETTINGS - General
• Turn on and off- Installing Apps, Deleting Apps,
Safari, Camera, In-App purchasing, password
request etc.
RESTRICTIONS

21. iPad Basics
MULTI-TASKING GESTURES
• Five finger pinch to close
• Four finger swipe up to multi-tasking dock
• Four finger swipes left and right between apps
• Turn OFF in SETTINGS-General

22. iPad Basics
MULTI-TASKING DOCK
• Four finger swipe up to multi-tasking dock
• OR double click HOME button
• Swipe left or right
• Forced close with red dash

23. iPad Basics
ACCESSIBILITY
• Vision/hearing
• Speak selection
• Physical and Motor
• Guided access

24. iPad Basics
FILE SHARING
• APP: DropBox
• Email
• Sharing options within apps
• iTunes: App panel- file sharing

25. iPad Basics
EXTRA TIPS
• Screen Capture
• Make direct links to favourite websites
• Spotlight search for apps on iPad
• Side switch

26. Communication

27. Alternative and augmentative
communication (AAC)
Augmentative communication is the use of
materials or techniques that supplement
existing verbal abilities.
Alternative communication is communication
methods used by a person without any verbal
ability.
(Vanderheiden and Yoder, 1986)

31. Periodic table of AAC
Kate Ahern
http://teachinglearnerswithmultipleneeds.blogspot.com.au/

32. What?
Signing, symbols, iPad, computers, communication devices

34. When?
No age prerequisite
As speech is developing
To support speech that is hard to understand
When no speech has developed

36. Where?
Everywhere. Anywhere.

39. Who?
Everyone. Anyone.

42. Before you do anything....
Consult
Trial
Invest time and money

43. PROS
AAC on iPads
Multifunctional
Motivating
Affordable
Information
Portable
"Normal"

44. CONS
AAC on iPads
Volume
Durability
Accessibility
Not dedicated
Support and training
Discoverability

46. Apps for AAC List
Maintained by Jane Farrall
http://www.spectronics.com.au/iphoneipad-apps-for-aac

47. Top AAC features
Symbols used
Speech/ voice options
Customisation
Backing up and sharing
Accessibility
Preprogrammed vocab

48. VOCABULARY

49. Interactive vocabulary

52. Core vocabulary

54. Choosing vocabulary
• Frequently used
• Motivating
• Purposeful
• Meaningful
• Relevant
Personalised

55. Vocab for today...
Planning for tomorrow.....

56. Some ideas
• Choices
• Favourites: games, TV shows, music, movies, food, places,
people, outings etc.
• Timetables/ schedules
• Problem solving- feelings, something's wrong, I need help, etc
• Vocabulary for different environments, eg. School, home,
respite, grandparents,etc.
• Social messages
• Quick chat/ key words

57. Types of messages
• Single words
• Modelling of joining together to build longer
messages
• Quick phrase based messages
• Preplan and save common messages

58. Engaging
Interactive
Fun
Motivating
Purposeful

59. Create reasons to
communicate
Create opportunities to
communicate

60. Apps for AAC
Proloquo2go
Touch Chat
Sonoflex
Sounding board
Speech hero
Avaz
Symbol based

61. Apps for AAC
Verbally
Predictable
ClaroCom Pro
Text-based

62. Apps for AAC
Snappy Chat
Fat Cat Chat Repair
Pictello
Book creator
Social communication

63. Tips for success..
Specific
vocabulary
selection and
design
Modelling

64. Communicative
Competence
By Janice Light
Linguistic competence
Operational competence
Strategic competence
Social competence

65. Consistency
Persistence

66. Multimodal
communication
Model and use

67. Low tech
Picture exchange
Aided Language boards

69. Signing

70. Communication Devices

71. Praactical AAC
website
http://praacticalaac.org/

72. Literacy

73. Literacy for all
Presume competence

74. The Four Blocks
http://bit.ly/94U5bi

75. Self selected reading

76. Kidztory
Collins BIG CAT books
Grasshopper Books
Don’t let the pigeon run this app!
Guided reading

77. Writing
Clicker Docs
Clicker Sentences

78. Working with words
Firstwords deluxe
Montesorri crosswords
Word wizard
Oz phonics
Simplex spelling*

79. Other literacy
support tools

80. QR codes

82. Simple Wikipedia

83. Creation Tools

84. Create
Stuff

85. Stuff like...
• Books/stories
• Recounts
• Chat books
• Personal histories
• Recipes
• Schedules
• Social stories
• Timetables
• Reward charts
• Movies
• Video modelling
• Journals
• Personal dictionaries
• Job charts

86. STUDENT AS THE
AUTHOR
Simple interfaces that
students can use.

87. Publish their work
• Share via email or Dropbox?
• Photos, images and videos saved to the
camera roll?
• Export as a PDF file?
• Export and share as an ePub?

88. Creation Apps
• Creative book builder
• Book Creator
• Puppet pals
• PixnTell
• iMovies
• Explain everything
• Toontastic
• Draw and Tell
• Strip designer
• Mad Libs
• Sock puppets

89. Visual Tools

90. Benefits
Routines
Transitions
Expectations
Clear steps
On task
Consistent language

94. Visual tools
Visual Schedule Planner
Choiceworks
StoryRobe
Custom Boards
Visual routine
Week planner
Kids calendar

98. Behaviour
iEarnedThat
Token Boards
Time timer
Sharing timer
Calm counter

101. Social Stories
www.thegraycentre.org

102. Teach a required social skill

103. Prepare someone for new
events and experiences

104. Teach a positive behaviour

105. Teach a new skill

106. Social stories
Pictello
Book Creator
Creative Book Builder
Puppet Pals
iMovie
Strip Designer
PixnTell

107. Questions?

108. Apps for Special Education List
By the Spectronics Consultancy Team

109. Apps for Literacy Support List
By the Spectronics Consultancy Team

110. Apps for AAC List
Maintained by Jane Farrall

111. Key take home messages.....

112. Give it a go! Start. Go. Begin.

113. Be consistent. Regular and reliable.

114. Be flexible. Be ready to change and evolve.

115. Be persistent. Don't give up too soon!

116. Keep data. What works and what doesn't.

117. Be fun and engaging! Hook those students in!

118. spectronics.com.au/online
Subscription

120. Join the Spectronics team for four full-on days of immersion in the
world of technologies to support diverse learners!

121. facebook.com/Spectronics
twitter.com/Spectronics
Spectronics.com.au/Blog

122. Amanda Hartmann
Speech Pathologist
Inclusive Technology Consultant
amandah@spectronics.com.au