aPPs FOR ios, android and windows
There are thousands of applications available for use on computers to support many needs for students with ASD. The iPad is currently the most popular device because of the combination of thousands of useful apps, touchscreen interface, accessibility and relative low cost of software and the ability to easily combine audio, video and print. Helping students with organization, communication, social skills, writing, reading, math are all possible with all computers systems, .but figuring out what apps are the best to use can be a daunting task.
If you know of resources to add, please send the information to Tandra Ericson at [email protected].
If you know of resources to add, please send the information to Tandra Ericson at [email protected].
Rules of Thumb for Selecting Apps from the Council of Exception Children:
1. Usability: Is the interface of the app intuitive and easy to learn? Does it invite interaction? Can a student/teacher open the app and use it effectively to achieve his or her goals within a few minutes? 2. Customizability: Can features of the app be extended by adding additional content (symbols, voice recording, images, etc.) that reflects the students’ interests and setting—therefore acting as a tool to promote UDL—or is it limited to predetermined content? 3. Inclusivity: Does the app support the built-in accessibility features of the iPad? Does the app have additional supports (visual, auditory, literacy and motor) to catch all students in the UDL net? Does the app allow for switch access? 4. Connectivity: Does the app encourage collaboration and the sharing of student created work? Does it support a participation model by facilitating communication among all students? |