Ipad+resources

Differentiating for Elementary Special Needs Students Using the iPad

 * The link below is a list of iPad apps I will be demonstrating. If you can download the ones that are free to follow along durin****g the presentation that would be great. You do not need to download the apps that have a cost. Some of them are very expensive. I will be demonstrating them.**

**http://balancedtech.wikispaces.com/iPad+Exploration** Resources for activities on using the iPad
Technical Resources of ipad

@http://ipadeducators.ning.com/profiles/blogs/preparing-your-school-for-an This has some good ideas about things to consider for deployment of the ipad in schools

This is a website with short text tutorials with screen captures on tips and tricks with the ipad.
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http://www.pcworld.com/article/222186/28_ipad_2_tips_and_tricks.html 28 tips and tricks for ipad2.

[] apple's guided tour video

[|**manual**s.info.apple.com/en/**ipad**_user_guide.pdf]User guide for ios5

@http://ipadacademy.com/2011/07/ipad-tips-tutorials-itunes-ipad-help-guides-manuals-app-collections Help guides and manuals

@http://www.apple.com/batteries/ipad.html This is how to extend the battery life.

@http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/35783/how-to-maximize-battery-life-on-your-ipad-iphone-or-ipod-touch/ Another article on extending the battery life.

@http://appsineducation.blogspot.com/2011/04/50-really-useful-ipad-2-tips-and-tricks.html this is a blog with resources for ipad2


 * Web links to general uses or resources of ipad **

[] Resources from Maine conference on using iPads in education. They have a program where they gave all the kindergarteners an ipad this year.

http://balancedtech.wikispaces.com/iPad Wiki with guided tours, app reviews, curriculum ideas

[] blog about uses in the classroom

[] some suggestions for ipad apps

https://sites.google.com/site/ipadwebinar/. Iste webinar with many general resources about implementation in an educational setting.

[] This is an ipod and ipad user group wiki

@http://livebinders.com/play/play_or_edit?id=20441 Live Binder with ipad resources.

@http://livebinders.com/play/play_or_edit/26195 Another Live Binder with great ipad resources for all subject areas.

@http://livebinders.com/play/play_or_edit?id=36989 Another Live Binder with great ipad resources.

@http://www.mhric.org/ipad2.html This is a resource for a listing of articles on ipad resources.

@https://sites.google.com/site/learningcontinuity/with-ipads apps listed by content area

https://sites.google.com/site/schrockipad/ apps listed by content area by Kathy Schrock

@http://www.delicious.com/nharm/bundle:iPad Naomi Harm's ipad resources

@http://www.bestkidsapps.com/ages-0-4/best-ipad-apps-for-kids/ This is a website with links to adds by grade level

@http://cleancutcode.com/displaypad/ Allows you to extend your mac display to your ipad wirelessly.

[] ISTE ipad in Education website with a list of apps in education there is also a page with sample lessons

[] this is iear app reviews

[] This is a video on ipad dock to vga adapter

@http://ipadacademy.com/2010/08/connecting-your-ipad-to-a-tv-or-projector-how-to-get-the-big-picture Connecting ipad2 to projector or TV

@http://www.mhric.org/ipad.html This is a list of ipad apps for administrators but can be useful for classroom teachers.

http://ipadacademy.com tips, tutorials, app collections, and accessories

http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/goodreader-for-ipad/id363448914?mt=8 GoodReader is a super-robust PDF reader with advanced reading, annotating, markup and highlighting capabilities, excellent file manager, TXT file reader and editor, audio/video player, Safari-like viewer for MS Office and iWorks files.

Appdeals: This app lists various apps that are now discounted in price or are now featured for free

Resource page for 1:1 Computing blueprint from Intel

ArtikPix - overview video Dexteria app video Proloquo2Go - overview video, intro Proloquo2Go - introduction video, video on views in app http://www.propupstore.com/ this is another type of cover/stand for the ipad
 * Special Education Resources for ipad **

@http://atmac.org/ website for AT features with the mac

@http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewMultiRoom?fcId=399470755 new special education apps iOS5 features for accessibility http://www.apple.com/education/special-education/

@http://a4cwsn.com/ website with apps for children with special needs

@http://danking.net/iPad/ipad.html Great website from **Dan King** with an area for special education resources

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703440004575547971877769154.html?mod=WSJ_newsreel_technology#articleTabs%3Darticle Article on using ipads with special needs children.

http://www.amdi.net/iadapter/ This is a link to an adapter that has a speaker system, rubberized case, USB charger and battery for amplifier, strap and table top stand, there are other accessories such as a wheelchair mount.

@http://www.etsy.com/listing/67270402/steady-stylus?ref=v1_other_1 This is a link to a T shape stylus and the grip is made from transparent rubber wrapped around a wooden stick. The pointer is made from aluminum with a conductive fabric sock plug as the tip. The outer dimensions are 10 x 10cm, the grip diameter is 15mm and the tip diameter is 9mm. It can be used on an iPad or any other device with a capacitive touch screen.

@http://juniorsvoice.blogspot.com/ This is a blog regarding using ipad as a communication device.

@http://aac-rerc.psu.edu/documents/rerc_mobiledevices_whitepaper_final.pdf White paper on Mobile Devices and Communication Apps