Tag Archives: education

Fun with Math Apps — Tech it Issie

At the Beit Issie Shapiro School for Special Education, we are always looking for new ways to make the concepts and practice of math more relevant and engaging. Once a week, the occupational therapists and the teachers work together to … Continue reading

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Free Technology for Teachers: Studies of iPad Use in Education

Richard Byrne provides an amazing variety of tech information in his Free Technology for Teachers Blog. Here is one of his blog posts providing studies of iPad use in education : http://www.freetech4teachers.com/2013/03/studies-of-ipad-use-in-education.html As use of iPads actually is in its early stage having … Continue reading

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We Want Apps App

Interested in a more efficient way to find an educational app?   We Want Apps app (free) from Goodbeans GmbH  curates educational apps suited for children up to 14 years of age.   The app also provides a search tool by category, age, price, … Continue reading

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Data Collection App

Assessment has been a part of my job whether working with students or adults, gathering information about student/client abilities to determine what skills require intervention. Working as an Occupational Therapist one on one with students, we are able to determine what steps and skills are … Continue reading

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