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Making the iPad Educational, and Fun!

Collaborative Discussion: What Do I Do, What Do You Do?

The Evolution of EducationHow has the iPad changed education?

Advantages#1: Changes learning for students with multiple disabilitiesMore information storage on a single deviceHelps reinforce visual, auditory, tactile learningAids students in learning to complete classroom assignments using standard technologyDiscussion:What other advantages or challenges have you encountered with student use of iPads?Questions to Think About What have you found to be successful in preparing students to learn using the iPad?What have you found that helps students learn skills?What have you found that is especially helpful for teaching concepts and skills to students with multiple disabilities?Changing the Way We Approach EducationiPads do not replace traditional teaching methods, but can enhance themWith some students, the iPad can be the motivating factor that stimulates learningThe iPad is a device that most of our students, especially those with multiple disabilities, identify quickly withUse the iPad to build and build on student strengthsUsing Apps to Guide Educational ProgrammingUse the iPad to put students in control of their own learningStudents can become their own teachers and active agents for their own progressChoose apps that promote this process and give your students academic independenceBe thinking about apps you use so that you can share them!Some Ideas Slide Shows

Some Ideas Students create their own slide shows, first with guidance from you and then independentlyWhen students hear information from a teacher, they are passively learningWhen students hear information from themselves, they will not forget it easily

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Ideas for QR CodesScavenger HuntsCompliments/praiseStudent presentation of workAudio descriptions of workAudio instructions for learning or applying skillsIts Your Turn!What have you found to be successful in preparing students to learn using the iPad?What have you found that helps students learn skills?What have you found that is especially helpful for teaching concepts and skills to students with multiple disabilities?