We have talked about devices a lot and how they can aid in
any student’s learning, whether it be college students, like my last post, or elementary,
middle school, high school, and even adults! I have discussed the Ipad in a
past post and how marvelous it really is!
I want to discuss this time about how the IPod Touch, IPhone,
and other handheld devices can be used as visual supports for students with
disabilities. It’s worth touching upon the key ingredients to these devices that
make them so popular for these students’ needs!
Why Apps Can be Used to Provide Visual Supports for Students
with Severe Disabilities:
- Highly motivating for many students
- Consistent, repetitive practice which is needed to master
functional skills
- Simple, uncluttered presentations
- Customizable features for many things
- Remarkable graphics
- Spoken instructions and auditory feedback
- Adjustments in response time
- Variety of response methods
There are so many out there, but what is your favorite APP you
keep going back to for any of your students?
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