Using iPads to Support Students with Learning Difficulties In the Early Years - TEACHERS

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Using iPads to Support Students with Learning Difficulties In the Early Years- Presentation for Teachers. ACT Education & Training. July 2014.

USING IPADS TO
SUPPORT
STUDENTS WITH
LEARNING
DIFFICULTIES IN
THE EARLY
YEARS
SPECTRONICS

Amanda Hartmann
Inclusive Technology Consultant 
(Speech Pathologist)

5
Spectronics Consultancy Team
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Using iPads to Support Students with Learning Difficulties In the Early Years - TEACHERS

Engage students
Improve learning
Deliver content
Accommodate all learners

Screen Capture
ie. Photo of what’s currently on the iPad screen

Multipurpose
!
Easy to use (us and students)
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Easy to share and publish
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Create to suit you, classrooms & students

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Amanda Hartmann
Speech Pathologist
Inclusive Technology Consultant
E: amandah@spectronics.com.au

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