Category Archives: Android

Android Apps Gone Free!

Posted on December 13, 2014 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Just to be fair, here are a few free Android app with a holiday flare worth checking out: Kids Christmas Connect the Dots Puzzle (free) for Android devices. Basic connect the dots with a Christmas theme.   Christmas Holiday Puzzle … Continue reading →

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ViaOptaDaily App from Novartis Pharmaceutical

Posted on December 7, 2014 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

ViaOptaDaily app, optimized for iPhone (compatible on iPad iOS 6) and Android is a free app created by Novartis Pharmaceutical Corporation. As a free app it provides the following six tools for individuals with visual impairment in their daily life: Weather … Continue reading →

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Black Friday Android App Deals 2014

Posted on November 29, 2014 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

I am really enjoying learning about my new Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5-Inch Tablet (16 GB, Titanium Bronze). Although not all of the iOS apps are available for Android, there certainly is a growing number of apps making it an alternative device for individuals … Continue reading →

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I Forgot to Remember…

Posted on November 15, 2014 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

I had the opportunity to journey and present at the 2014 AT Across the Lifespan Conference, in Wisconsin Dells this past week. As an ATR staff member , I presented on the topic, “I Forgot to Remember…” ,  providing an basic overview of low to … Continue reading →

Posted in Activities of Daily Living, Adults, Android, App Reviews, Apps for OT's, Apps for Special Needs, Assistive Technology, Elementary School, iPad, iPad Management, iPhone, iPod, Mobile Device Use, Occupational Therapy, Organization, Special education, Special Education Teacher, Special Needs, Therapist/Teacher Tools | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 6 Comments

3 Strategies to Improve Student Writing Instantly

Posted on November 6, 2014 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Guest blogger Ali Parrish, educator and ed tech consultant, provides three strategies, low-tech and high-tech, for breaking through students’ brain freeze when faced with the dilemma of what to write. Scooped from : http://www.edutopia.org/blog/3-strategies-improve-student-writing-ali-parrish, from  http://www.edutopia.org Working with special needs … Continue reading →

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OT’s with Apps Revised List

Posted on November 1, 2014 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Apologies for the problems with the prior revised list, repaired list… OT mTool Kit App List 11-2014 rev4 Carol

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Free Technology for Teachers: Organize Your Thoughts With Google Keep

Posted on October 22, 2014 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Source: http://www.freetech4teachers.com Richard Byrne from freetech4teachers.com give a quick overview of Google Keep app for iOS, Android and web based. Another option for organizing ideas, bookmarks and notes that can be accessed on many devices with Internet connection. So many … Continue reading →

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More Styluses for Big and Little Hands

Posted on September 20, 2014 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

As an OT, I like tool options.  Like different qualities of pencils and pens, styluses provide some of those same types of choices on the iPad. We all have our favorites tools, but it is nice to see what else is out there. So, here are just … Continue reading →

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Brain Break Resources for the Classroom and in Therapy

Posted on September 13, 2014 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Brain Breaks Research on the benefits of exercise on learning have long been established (Jensen, 2003; Medina, 2008). Brain breaks are just one form of those used in classrooms. Brain breaks have implications for students with special needs such as … Continue reading →

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Back to School for Therapists: Managing Paper Schedules – Tips and Tricks

Posted on August 29, 2014 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Back to School Tips and Tricks –  Managing Paper Schedules It’s back to school time for students as well as teachers and specialists. As I think about those days and what it takes to get the school year and schedules … Continue reading →

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