Benefits of using Ipads as a distraction or learning tool for behavioural challenged students.

1. Benefits of using Ipads as a distraction or learning tool for behavioural challenged students.

2. Behavioural challenged students can include those with ADHD, Autism, Aspergers, ODD and EBD. • These students find it challenging to sit through lessons without exhibiting inappropriate behaviour.

3. What is inappropriate behaviour • Yelling • Hitting • Biting • Throwing things • Answering back • Annoying other students • Walking around the classroom • Swearing

4. Ipads as a distraction tool • Using iPads as a distraction tool allows the student to refocus on the task at hand. - Most teachers can recognise the signs of an impending meltdown and this allows them to redirect the students attention.

5. Appropriate Use • There are appropriate ways to use the iPad as a tool for behavioural challenge students. - Use apps that relate to the lesson at hand. - Make sure apps are age-appropriate

6. Rules and Consequences • Make sure rules are set out for the student BEFORE they start using the iPad. - Rules should be clearly displayed either in the classroom or at the students’ desks, along with consequences if these rules are broken. (see Diagram 1)

7. Rules and Consequences .

8. Lesson Examples • Below is a 40 minute maths lesson integrating the use of iPad as a learning or distraction tool. • 9.00-9.10 timetable practice, whole class focus. • 9.10 - 9.20 timetable app on iPad. • 9.20 - 9.30 timetable sheet • 9.30- 9.40 timetable games in pairs on iPad.

9. Lesson Examples

10. Your Activity • Break of into small groups and brainstorm on the pros and cons of using ipads with students who have behavioural challenges. • Discuss and record on your own ipad how you could use ipads in your own classroom with these students.