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Apple iPad User Guide<\/span><\/strong> provides an overview of features, as well as specific information about how to alter and utilize controls and settings. \u00a0This guide is available in HTML format<\/a> (viewed in a web browser) and PDF format<\/a> (viewed using OS X and Adobe Acrobat). \u00a0You can also listen to the user guide by using the iBooks app.<\/p>\n Apple also provides one-on-one training opportunities and free one-hour workshops for the iPad. \u00a0Click here<\/a> to see what’s available!<\/strong><\/p>\n Spectronics <\/a><\/strong>is an Inclusive Learning Technology company based out of Australia. \u00a0Their website includes many useful items including:<\/p>\n iEAR<\/span><\/a><\/strong> is a grassroots community that has formed to review mobile learning devices and educational apps. \u00a0This group also provides online resources and links for the use of mobile learning devices in the classroom. \u00a0When looking to purchase apps to support your student, it is important to do your homework and examine the quality of each purchase\/download carefully. \u00a0Read comments, rating and reviews carefully as quality is not guaranteed (especially with free or inexpensive apps)\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n On the website Learning In Hand<\/span><\/a><\/strong>, Tony Vincent has created an online resource about mobile learning. \u00a0It includes an extensive amount of information on how to use mobile devices for educational purposes. \u00a0Information is updated regularly.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Only the iPad <\/span><\/a><\/strong>is a website geared towards locating additional resources about iPad use in the classroom. \u00a0It includes a link to iPad Communities on Google+, a document on the 15 iPad skills every teacher and student should have, iPad introductory guides and much more.<\/span><\/p>\n Apps and Autism<\/span><\/a><\/strong> provides extensive lists of apps and learning tools geared towards ASD students, as well as resources about using the iPads effectively. \u00a0The site also provides links to success stories and articles surrounding the use of iPads for special needs students<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n The iPad User Group Wiki<\/a><\/strong> provides a support for the use of iPod and iPad devices in K-12 educational settings. \u00a0It features research projects and classroom activities, how-to articles, and video examples of successful implementation<\/p>\n \u00a0Teachers with Apps<\/strong><\/span><\/a> is a website set up to specifically help sort through the vast numbers of education apps being released daily. \u00a0Each app that is reviewed on the site is field-tested with students and teachers and are assessed based on their promotion of deeper learning and alignment with learning outcomes.<\/span><\/p>\n Scholastic<\/strong> also has numerous contributing teachers who discuss iPads and apps in the classroom. \u00a0Angela Bunyi<\/a> from Tennessee is one of these educators. \u00a0She has suggested numerous ways to use iPads to support literacy instruction.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Simple K-12<\/a><\/strong> is a learning community featuring webinars and professional development opportunities on numerous topics (including iPads)<\/p>\n ISTE (International Society for Technology in Education) offers two “iPad in Education”<\/span><\/a> webinars<\/strong> on their website, as well as numerous additional iPad resources, reading lists, useful forms and documents, and a question and answer forum.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" We have compiled a list of helpful resources to get you started. \u00a0Should you come across other valuable resources, please share them with our AT community by leaving the link in a comment below. “Whatever we possess becomes of double … Continue reading ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/ipadsforliteracylearning\/files\/2013\/06\/resources-for-teachers.png\")
<\/a>The Apple Website<\/span><\/strong> also provides a collection of resources<\/span><\/a> for using the iPad in an educational setting. \u00a0Here you will find video tutorials, classroom guides and web pages geared specifically to utilizing this technology. \u00a0There is also a section titled “Accessibility Resources” tailored to the use of Apple Technologies with students with special needs. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n
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<\/a>Apple also features a section featuring “Apple Distinguished Educators (ADE’S)” who they recognize as doing amazing things with Apple technology in and out of the classroom. \u00a0These educators work closely with Apple to lead innovation in education. \u00a0They share original content, ways to engage students in new ways, and share their expertise. \u00a0To read about local (Vancouver, BC) ADE Audrey Van Alstyne, as well as others, click here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/ipadsforliteracylearning\/files\/2013\/06\/Spectronics.png\")
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<\/a>iPrep<\/strong> provides links to various audio and video literature study guides. \u00a0These ebooks can be used with an eReader on the iPad.<\/span><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/ipadsforliteracylearning\/files\/2013\/06\/teachers-with-apps.png\")
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<\/a>Assistive Technology AIU<\/span><\/a><\/strong> (from Pennsylvania) provides a wiki with a wealth of information about using the iPad as AT. \u00a0The wiki includes recommended apps and articles of interest.<\/span><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/ipadsforliteracylearning\/files\/2013\/06\/simplek12.png\")
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