Here is my 2nd post on the SEPANZ conference.
I would like to tell you about the first workshop I went to : iPAds, Apps and the Special Learner - presented by Ian Bean.
Ian is a fantastic presenter - giving the info in an entertaining way. To find out more about Ian follow this link:
http://clickspecialednz.com/sepanz/conferences/keynote-speakers/
Notes, etc from his presentation can be found at:
http://www.ianbean.co.uk/NZ/
I'm not going to repeat what I learnt at the presentation as you can just click on the link above for that but here are a few points that particularly resonated with me - they are in no particular order:
It was interesting to hear his views on sustainability. iPads are changing so rapidly, with new models quickly coming out. Schools can not have a 5 year plan for updating equipment - needs to be at least a 2.5 year plan.
Apple have built switch access into iOS7 - aiming for the disability market.
Issues with technicians in schools - many are microsoft trained and not familiar with Apple.
Ian talked about the protecting iPads with sturdy covers - something I need to look into for school.
Ian also highlighted a few apps:
Photospeak:
A review of this app can be found at the link below:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oShRH-IvzFg
I have actually got this app. already. My class love it. I got it initially to use with a child in my class who's main motivation seems to be photographs of people he knows. A big hit!
Ian also mentioned two other apps - Tellagami and Bitsboard - but you'll have to wait until my next post to hear about these.
See ya soon !!!!!
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