Assistive Technology gets one from the desert to enabling dreams!
Last week we explored iooks Author. I found it difficult because I was frustrated with the technology not working, thus I became lost with the applications (in the beginning). I moved to my laptop and it did not fail me :). When I caught up to the class I really enjoyed this worthwhile program. As a resource and classroom teacher I recognize many uses for this app:
- cognitive credit cards http://www2.hpcdsb.edu.on.ca/~credit_cards/?OpenItemURL=S00CA2E9B
- specific subject stories tool for compiling information
- behaviour support stories to enable a student's self-reflection http://www.socialthinking.com/what-is-social-thinking/michelles-blog/597-using-expected-unexpected-social-thinking-vocabulary
- Assessment of Learning books versus 'old fashion' pencil and paper tests
- Accessible means to communicate ideas for non-verbal or verbally delayed students, especially presentations.
- Teachers can use iBook for long term absent students to provide lessons on the topics missed
- Teachers can utilize iBook for unit introductions, thus providing the key components to what is going to be taught. This app aids auditory and visual learners at the same time.
- writing skills, with the key words pre-done.
I have added this link as a reference on how to make an ibook author - for those who like to read.
This is a video that mac users may watch and learn from on how to use iBook on a mac.