Day 4 Group Meeting

Today our group met to discuss our Webinar, Tops Apps in Special Education. We viewed the Webinars at home and we were ready to discuss this morning! We chose the Apps that interested us the most and created our Powerpoint presentation based on those Apps. It was interesting hearing what Wade, Lara and Maureen thought about all the different Apps that were presented and which ones they preferred.

The App that I chose is Settings which is an accessible option built into i-devices. There are many options included in the Settings application. These include voice-over, zoom, large text, white on black (high contrast), speak selection, assistive touch and split keyboard. All of the options in the settings application can be used to support student learning in the classroom. They FREE accessible options that are built into the i-devices.

Lara chose Dragon Dictation. It is one of the Apps made available to assist student learning and teachers as well.  I am looking forward to experimenting with this App with my students in September. Below is a video that provides a demonstration of Dragon Dictation.

iPad and Dragon Dictation -Free App

Maureen chose to present MathTappers. It is an combination of seven different interactive applications that can be used to promote student independence. They are very engaging activities that I think my students would love to play!

Wade chose to present Maps. Maps is a built in mapping application that can be used to engage students during class time. Students can take virtual tours anywhere to become more familiar with different places.