Category Archives: iPad Management

Speak Selection and AssistiveTouch in IOS 6

Posted on September 24, 2012 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS
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OT iTool Kit Tip and Tricks #6

Posted on September 14, 2012 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

As the school year starts here are a few tip reminders and a few new tricks when using your iPad for work or personal use: Screenshot – Don’t forget about how to take a screen shot of your device – … Continue reading →

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New Access App from Panther Technology

Posted on August 16, 2012 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Panther Technology has created a new access app for individuals with mobility challenges called Panther Connect. Panther Connect app compatible with iPad is currently on sale (50%) for 29.99 for a limit time (thru August 17?). This app provides alternative direct access to the … Continue reading →

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Splashtop 2 Remote

Posted on July 31, 2012 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Are you looking for a app that can display the contents of your computer and contents of your interactive whiteboard? Of course there is an app for that … Splashtop 2 Remote app, currently $.99 (typically $9.99), compatible with iPad only, … Continue reading →

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OT iTool Kit Tip and Tricks #6 – Using a Bluetooth or Standard Keyboard with Your iPad

Posted on July 21, 2012 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Using Keyboards with your iPad This is a repeat post but in lieu of some of the keyboarding app reviews I thought and frequent reference to how to do this I thought I would post this how to use and connect a standard … Continue reading →

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Is printing from your iPad at work a source of frustration???

Posted on July 9, 2012 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Can you relate to this video? (I can, hugely at school! Watch this it will make you laugh! ) Although our school system is making welcome changes to allow print capabilities this fall, printing and solid wi-fi connectivity can be source of frustration … Continue reading →

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Keyboarding Practice on Your iPad or Android – Apps and Other Equipment

Posted on July 7, 2012 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Considering the need to practice keyboarding on your iPad or Android Tablet? Following an earlier comment asking about the possibilities of iPad keyboarding practice apps and considering the needs of a student who will be producing word processing  on his iPad during his school … Continue reading →

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iPad 3 Cases for Little Hands

Posted on July 5, 2012 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

My search for new iPad 3 cases found a number of bounce-able ones suited to toddlers and preschool children. In the post  “How to Choose an iPad Cover”, another factor suggested to consider is the content of the material of the case. Is … Continue reading →

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Sturdy iPad 3 Cases – What’s New?

Posted on July 2, 2012 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

It’s not surprising that with iPad’s record sales that the choices of cases keep increasing. With the increasing numbers of cases I decided to check on what sturdy cases might withstand kid or student use of an iPad 3. A search for a current (May … Continue reading →

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New Otterbox Defender Case for iPad 3

Posted on June 28, 2012 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

I had a chance to see the newest OtterBox Defender Series for the New iPad (3rd Generation) & iPad 2 – Black case just the other day and was impressed with the fit and the smoother style of this case. Having purchased Otterbox cases … Continue reading →

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