Resources+from+FETC

= Here are some awesome resources to share from FETC! =

Autism Resources
@http://www.zacbrowser.com/
 * Zac browser** - web browser specifically for students with ASD

Web-based software used to create visual learning. Requires purchased license which must be renewed each year. A little pricey right now. @http://www.monarchteachtech.com/
 * VizZle** - Visual learning - Autism and Special education software

The Effective Program for Autism Recovery @http://www.skillsforautism.com/ **Skills™ is a web based program** designed to teach age-appropriate skills to children with autism. The Skills™ program standardizes applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy by presenting a custom-tailored set of lessons and techniques to recover one skill at a time.
 * Skills**

iPads and iPods
= = Extensive list of apps for the iPod and iPad http://linskenspresentations.wikispaces.com/iPad+Presentation http://linskenspresentations.wikispaces.com/Favorite+iPad+Apps
 * Jenna A. Linskens**, MA Ed. Univ. of Wisc. @ Fon du Lac

Dr Suess apps go on sale on Suess' b-day __Utility apps__ Keynote, like ppt Pages, like word Prezi Mobile air mouse Team viewer is free! Poplet Logmein
 * Empowering w iPad FETC**

__Applications__ Splice Comic touch Story kit eClicker host is $9 the free let's u click in response Xtranormal. Allows unto animate Animoto Dragon dictation be sure to say punctuation

Check out rushton Hurley presentation on YouTube

This is an awesome blog by Shannon Sullivan! @http://ipads4kids.com/
 * iPads for Kids**

Blogs are only impt when many contribute Sometimes hard to find your apps because they werent designed for teaching Super why PBS guy good for young kids Word ball watch video scaffold approach to literacy iMean has a keyboard popup words anticipates like word prediction

Dragon dictate free! 123color Bubble wrap get scores good to keep kids occupied, sensory I write words Tales2go 30 day trial Friday can get buy one get one Audible.com the app is free but you still need the book Getting more & more issues with students who fatigue for pleasure reading Type N Talk - type in text press play & hear it over and over! Story kit takes public domain edit it Talking tubby like talking Tom they hear it back in a funny voice iHatch Reading app called kindergarten Tap to talk customize free

A visual schedule is just a way for a kid to organize his thoughts And for adults to keep to a schedule It's the hidden curriculum Going places app has social stories iReward Functional skills from connover company Model me kids app social stories Social stories to learn

Luis Perez USF Fetc handouts Fc0501 edmodo Download http://mobilelearning4specialneeds.wikispaces.com/ cost comparisons iPad create communication board Benefits: Portable, size, battery length, adaptable with Apps, socially acceptable Called a game changer Use universal access Voice over screen reader Zoom to magnify iBook Uses UDL principles Mono audio for hearing loss in one ear Uses pages on the Mac to create an ebook Can change speech rate Voice over speech does 30 languages Need IOS 4.2 Apps: Dragon naturally speaking typO iPad version turns text into speech also has predictive text Proloquo 2 go First then schedules Time timer Behavior data Percentally app for iphone or iPod not iPad Fun bob cause effect Talking Tom Tune out plays soothing sound
 * Special Needs iPad**

Access 4 All:
Creating Accessible Technology Training Luis Perez USF FCIT Sp Ed @http://etc.usf.edu/techease/4all/

Has accessible features UDL a blue print for creating instructional tools for all Multiple representation, presentation, engagement There are video tutorials Web pages in text form for VI Also in PDF which is really great! Getting started Mac os and windows 7 and broken down by different disability and devices target audience is teachers, older students, web masters (reallyanyone who create web content) 91% of Ed sites have 508 issues, problems Wells Barron 2006 Make both AT tools and materials more accessible Workflow 1 Text ... Research and write instructions then create PDF ...begin with a good word document .... Use good styling and headings with the styles features in Word, use white space

2 Video ... he uses ScreenFlow on the Mac ...for windows Camtasia ... Record, edit screen cast, then caption ,,,YouTube does screen shots with Skitch on Mac or SnagIt on PC captioning automatically he uses MovieCaptioner www.dcmp.org/captionkey

3 Web... create Word press Post, Upload Assets, so that people can find it on the web http://webaim/25wpaxs

ADA 508 is going to be requiring compliance for k-12

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Flip for education make lecture into a podcast tell students to listen first then focus on projects while they are in classroom!

= From the Vendor Exhibit Hall =

@http://www.bigbrainz.com/ Offers FREE tutorials in a gaming format - guarantees teaching math times tables!
 * Big Brainz**

loved this wireless document camera @http://myladibug.com/
 * DC120 Ladibug**

Webspiration @http://www.inspiration.com/WebspirationClassroom allows students to collaborate on projects
 * New from Inspiration!**

@http://renzullilearning.com/default.aspx The Renzulli Learning Differentiation EngineTM puts students in touch with engaging, individualized resources specially chosen for their interest areas and learning styles. Not just for Gifted students - designed for ALL learners!
 * Renzulli Learning**

@http://www.nettrekker.com/us igotta, formerly known as netTrekker is a revolutionary new one-stop workspace to find, analyze, organize and use information for reports, writing assignments, presentations studying, and project work. Great for Differentiating instruction!
 * igotta**

@http://www.reallusion.com/ The CrazyTalk product family provides a total animation experience with innovative tools designed for aspiring and pro animators.
 * CrazyTalk 6** - Facial Animation Creator

**Conceptua Fractions** http://www.conceptuamath.com/ Conceptua™ Fractions helps math teachers and students work together to master fractions. By combining interactive tools with scaffolded activities, students use visual models to build conceptual understanding and procedural fluency.

@http://www.livescribe.com/en-us/education/
 * Livescribe Echo Pen **

@http://www.elmousa.com/ The tablets are a "must have" for PD! Walk around anywhere in the room and interact with your white board. Works independently from the white board because it interacts with the ELMO
 * Elmo document camera and wireless tablet**