Category Archives: Special education

AppWriter Cloud – Private Edition

Posted on May 15, 2013 by

AppWriter Cloud for Google Docs has been out for a few months within the Chrome Store for educational institutions. LingApps, developer of AppWriter Cloud currently has a private edition for Google Chrome available through their LingApps website at a cost of USD … Continue reading →

Posted in Adults with LD, App Reviews, Apps for OT's, Apps for Special Needs, Google Chrome, Google Docs, iPad, iPhone, Learning Disability, Occupational Therapy, OCR, Reading, Special education, Word Prediction, Writing | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

OT’s with Apps Workshop: “Apps and Application for Your School Based OT mTool Kit!

Posted on May 8, 2013 by

Interested in learning about apps related to school based Occupational Therapy intervention and administrative tasks? Join OT’s with App’s for “Apps and Application for Your School Based OT mTool Kit” August 7th & 8th ! Registration Information For more information visit … Continue reading →

Posted in Sensory Apps, Sensory Apps for ASD, Occupational Therapy, Apps for OT's, Visual Perception, Special education, Pre-writing, Voice Recognition, Visual Motor, Text to Speech, Self-regulation, Visual Communication, Social Skills, Writing, Word Prediction, Primary Grades, School Based Interventions, Pediatrics, Print Disabled, Self Care, Video Modeling, Work Flow, Productivity apps, Rest and Sleep, Continuing Education | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Preschool Visual Motor Apps Gone Free!

Posted on May 5, 2013 by

Here are a few apps with visual motor activities gone free for the weekend. Whether they are for a day or for a few days is not always known so check them out soon to see if they will be added to your … Continue reading →

Posted in App Reviews, Apps for OT's, Apps for Special Needs, Early Childhood, Elementary School, Free apps, iPad, iPhone, iPod, Occupational Therapy, Primary Grades, School Based Interventions, Special education, Visual Motor | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Write to Read – Cool Learning App ~ Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

Posted on May 4, 2013 by

Richard Byrne’s post Write to Read – Cool Learning App ~ Educational Technology and Mobile Learning” reviews  the Write to Read app. “Write to Read http://ow.ly/kHCNS ; is an educational iPad app that helps young kids, ages 3-10, hone their reading skills … Continue reading →

Posted in Apps for OT's, Education, Elementary School, iPad, Learning Disability, Occupational Therapy, Special education, Special Education Teacher, Writing | Leave a comment

Story Wheel – Story Starters on Your iPad

Posted on May 2, 2013 by

Story Wheel – Story Starters on Your iPad as reviewed by Richard Byrne. Schooped from  Scoop.it – OT mTool Kit Story Wheel is an app for the iPad and iPhone that is designed to promote audio storytelling. Spin the Story … Continue reading →

Posted in App Reviews, Elementary School, iPad, Middle School, Occupational Therapy, Special education, Special Education Teacher, Writing | Leave a comment

12 Advanced iPad Tips All Educators Should Learn

Posted on April 30, 2013 by

Luis Perez provides 12 Advanced iPad Tips All Educatorys Should Learn (Also link on  Scoop.it – OT mTool Kit ) Are you and your students really getting the most out of the iPad? FETC speaker Luis Perez lists 12 little-known tips, … Continue reading →

Posted in iOS, iPad, iPad Management, iPod, Mobile Device Use, Occupational Therapy, School Based Interventions, Special education, Special Education Teacher | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Find the Perfect App

Posted on April 27, 2013 by

Special Needs Apps Review App search engines for individuals with special needs are fortunately becoming more prevalent, aiding in the search for ”just the right app” for your mTool Kit. I recently stumbled upon the Special Needs App Review search engine, a … Continue reading →

Posted in Android, App Reviews, App Search Engine, Apps for OT's, Apps for Special Needs, Game, iPad, iPhone, iPod, Life Skills, Occupational Therapy, Social Skills, Special education | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Assistive Technology: New Trend Emerging in Classroom Presentation Systems

Posted on April 14, 2013 by

Visit Brian Friedlander’s Assistive Tek Blogspot for more information on New Trend Emerging in Classroom Presentation Systems: http://assistivetek.blogspot.com/2013/03/new-trend-emerging-in-classroom.html Brian Friedlander shares information on a new presentation system called the Belkin Tablet Stage and the Belkin Stage app and of course … Continue reading →

Posted in Accessories, App Reviews, iPad Management, iPod/iPad Accessory, Mobile Device Use, Occupational Therapy, Special education | Tagged , , , , | 2 Comments

High School iPad/iPhone Teacher Resources

Posted on April 8, 2013 by

High School iPad and iPhone Teacher Resources – A Google site dedicated to iOS apps geared to secondary and middle school students. Apps are categorized by topics including curriculum areas and elective subjects and app resources are also provided. It’s nice to … Continue reading →

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RocketKeys | MyVoice | The Assistive Technology Daily

Posted on March 24, 2013 by

See on Scoop.it – OT @ Work Carol Leynse Harpold‘s insight: Assistive Technology Daily shared a new customizable keyboard for mobility and communication impairments. The RocketKeys app by MyVoice allows customization of keys, colors, methods of touch input, speech and prediction. Targeted as a communication … Continue reading →

Posted in Accessibility, App Reviews, Augmentative Communication, Autism, Customizable app, iPad, Mobility Impairment, Occupational Therapy, Rehabilitation, Special education, Word Prediction | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment