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Technology

sensory support service. Technology. Using IT technology to help Visually Impaired Students to become Independant learners. Tuesday 14 th January 2014. Purpose of the Presentation.

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Technology

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  1. sensory support service Technology Using IT technology to help Visually Impaired Students to become Independant learners. Tuesday 14thJanuary 2014

  2. Purpose of the Presentation To demonstrate a range of technology to help aid Visually Impaired Students in the classroom. The technology will help the students to become Independent Learners.

  3. Magnilink • A Magnilink is a digital Magnifier Pros: Easy to setup Lightweight and Portable Contrast Setting Snap Shot and Video Function Distance Lens Close Up Lens No wifi required

  4. Magnilink • A Magnilink is a digital Magnifier Cons: Cost

  5. iPad and Laptop software Aim: To give students a better view of the teacher’s Presentations / Display using an iPad. Splashtop: iPad App used for Remote Desktop Pros: • Easy to setup with no Technical Knowledge • Inexpensive • Can zoom in and out of the Teacher’s Presentation.

  6. iPad and Laptop software Aim: To give students a better view of the teacher’s Presentations/Display using an iPad. Splashtop: iPad App used for Remote Desktop Cons: • Student can control the teachers desktop • Requires Wifi to work • App for a Tablets only

  7. iPad and Laptop software Aim: To give students a better view of the teacher’s Presentations/Display using an iPad or laptop. Real VNC: iPad App used for Remote Desktop Pros: • Used to view the Teachers Display • Can be setup for view only. • Student can zoom in and out without affecting the Teachers Laptop. • Works on PC, Mac, Android and iPad.

  8. iPad and Laptop software Aim: To give students a better view of the teacher’s Presentations/Display using an iPad or laptop. Real VNC: iPad App used for Remote Desktop Cons: • Requires some technical Knowlodge to setup • Requires Wifi

  9. iPad and Laptop software Aim: Teachers can share an iPad screen on a large display. Cable: iPad connector to VGA or HDMI Pros: Very little setup Cons: Restricted by a cable

  10. iPad and Laptop software Aim: Teachers can share an iPad screen on a large display. Apple TV: Apple multimedia device, similar to a smart TV Pros: • Display your iPad display on a large TV or Projector • Easy to connect up • No Laptop required

  11. iPad and Laptop software Aim: Teachers can share an iPad screen on a large display. Apple TV: Apple multimedia device, similar to a smart TV Features: Stream iTunes Content - Photos, Music, Movies, Apps Display iPad screen on to TV or Projector Cons: Cost and requires Wifi

  12. iPad and Laptop software Aim: Teachers can share an iPad screen on a large display. Apple TV: Apple multimedia device, similar to a smart TV Pros: • Display your iPad display on a large TV or Projector • Easy to connect up • No Laptop required

  13. iPad and Laptop software Aim: Teachers can share an iPad screen on a large display. Air Server: Displays iPad on a Large Screen or Projector Pros: • Very Cheap • Easy to connect up

  14. iPad and Laptop software Aim: Teachers can share an iPad screen on a large display. Air Server: Displays iPad on a Large Screen or Projector Cons: • Requires PC running Microsoft Vista or above or a Mac • Requires Wifi

  15. Digital Magnifier Apps Magnifying Glass with Light Pro (iPad and iPhone App) Features: • Contrast • Snapshot • Light Pros: Cheap to buy iPhone version has a light. Contrast Settings.

  16. Recap • Digital Magnifier - Magnilink • View Teacher Computer Screen on another device – • Splashtop • Real VNC • View Teacher’s iPad on a large Screen – • Cable • Apple TV • Air Server • Digital Magnifier App - Magnifying Glass With Light Pro

  17. Recap • Digital Magnifier - Magnilink around £3,500 • View Teacher Computer Screen on another device – • Splashtop iPad or Android from £2.99 • Real VNC PC version from Free – iPad or Android from £6.99 • View Teacher’s iPad on a large Screen – • Cable From £10 • Apple TV From £75 - £100 • Air Server From around £10 for 3 devices • Digital Magnifier App - Magnifying Glass With Light Pro £1.49

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