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iPads in our Special Education Classroom

iPads in our Special Education Classroom. Jason Romero. How iPads are being used in special ed classroom. Easy of access. Simplicity of programs. Simplicity of use. Low cost of programs. there are apps that are inexpensive and exciting to increase vocabulary.

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iPads in our Special Education Classroom

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  1. iPads in our Special Education Classroom Jason Romero

  2. How iPads are being used in special ed classroom. • Easy of access. • Simplicity of programs. • Simplicity of use. • Low cost of programs. there are apps that are inexpensive and exciting to increase vocabulary. • Apps designed specifically for this population. • Assistive technology and communication Apps are available that help to make this a tool for best access mode. • Built-in accessibility tools such as zoom and high contrast display make this a tool to support visually impaired. • Brilliant and large screen of the iPad which creates and supports visual interest . • The right case can make it much virtually indestructible. • Light weight. • Instant response/instant on/ fast processor. The concept is perfect for education a light computer, relatively inexpensive, capable of being used almost anywhere: in your hands, on a table, attached to a wall, built into a tabletop.

  3. Educational apps used at a Special Education Classroom. Model Me going places Pictello (+) AutismXpress Epicurious (+) Social Skills Proloquo 2 Go iRewardChart Starfall First Then Visual Schedule Morning Routine Behavior TrackerPro Pocket SLP

  4. Ms. Santoyo’s class using iPad for daily activities

  5. Cost of AAC communication devices Vs. iPad Devices range in price anywhere between several hundred dollars to $10,000 or more. Devices with more functions, messages and other options cost more. *Devices with digitized speech and greater than eight, but less than or equal to 20 minutes of recording time = $1,255.59 purchase, $941.70 used or $125.57 rental *Devices with digitized speech and greater than 40 minutes of recording time = $2,428.61 purchase, $1,821.42 used or $242.85 rental *Devices with synthesized speech, message formulation by spelling and physical contact with the device to access messages = $3,755.44 purchase, $2,816.59 used or $375.55 rental *Devices with synthesized speech, multiple message formulation methods and multiple access methods = $7,106.66 new, $5,329.99 used or $710.66 rental

  6. iPad cost $499 up to $699

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