Monthly Archives: August 2012

Getting Your OT iTool Kit Ready for School #1

It’s that time again, whether you are a therapist, teacher or parent it’s time to start thinking about getting ready to head back to school. So, what are some of the things you’ll need for your OT iTool Kit?? Here’s … Continue reading

Posted in Accessories, Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod, iPod/iPad Accessory | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

My Brain on Apps

This infographic reaffirms how difficult it can be to “sift and winnow” apps when there are more than 67,000 educational iPad apps. Finding the right one to support individuals with special needs can be a challenge and take time! Courtesy of: AvatarGeneration Here … Continue reading

Posted in App Reviews, App Rubric, Apps for Special Needs, iOS, iPad, iPhone, iPod, Occupational Therapy, Special education, Special Needs | Tagged , , , , , | 1 Comment

Another Recommended Stylus From an Experienced Therapist

Jamie Klund-Kujawski, MS OTR in her comment shared … “Another great stylus. SK TOUCHPENCIL1 ” “This stylus is made of electro conductive rubber, is soft with no metal, chunky pencil shape makes it easy for small hands to hold, works with both capacitive … Continue reading

Posted in Accessories, Occupational Therapy, School Based Interventions, Stylus | Tagged , , , , , | 2 Comments

iapp%20evaluation%20Rubric.pdf

Look for a way to sift and winnow all those apps to support the IEP goal(s) for your students? Here is  the iEvaluate App Rubric , developed by Jeannette Van Houten, providing an app evaluation rubric and worksheet to help with … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | 3 Comments

Apps & Education

The use of mobile devices and apps continue to increase exponentially not only for the typical learner or user but also to support special needs children, students and adults.  This infographic provides some statistics about mobile device use, apps in general education : Provided By: … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

How to connect a USB Keyboard to your Apple iPad without Jailbreak.

See on Scoop.it – SFSD iPad Scoop All you will need to connect a usb keyboard to your ipad is the following: 1) Apple iPad 2) Usb Keyboard 3) Apple Camera Connection kit (USB) http://www.tech-shed.c… See on http://www.youtube.com

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

How to pair your Logitech Tablet Keyboard for iPad 2

See on Scoop.it – SFSD iPad Scoop How to pair your Logitech Tablet Keyboard for iPad 2. For more information please go to the following URLs. Tablet Accessories products: http://www.logitech…. See on http://www.youtube.com

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Assistive Technology – App Review and Special Education Curated App Lists

See on Scoop.it – SFSD iPad Scoop App Review Websites, Special Education Curated App Lists and Resources See on http://www.sheboyganfalls.k12.wi.us

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

More Stylus Recommendations – From Experienced Voices

Thank you to these OTR’s who shared their experience and stylus recommendations. Erin diChiara MA OTR, ATP recommended the following styluses and stick: iFaraday SALT ($20.00) – Developed for people with hand or wrist injuries, may also be used by anyone who holds … Continue reading

Posted in Accessories, iPad, iPhone, iPod, iPod/iPad Accessory, Occupational Therapy, Stylus | Tagged , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Visual Multiplication Table App

I may not do a lot with teaching math in my job, but this app I will share with a number of my special education teachers as another tool to help special needs students understand multiplication. Visual Multiplication Table app … Continue reading

Posted in App Reviews, Apps for OT's, Apps for Special Needs, iPad, Math, Occupational Therapy, Special education, Special Needs | Tagged , , , , , | 1 Comment