Learning on the Go: How to Personalize Education with the iPad

by Luis Perez

Overview

The iPad is a powerful educational device-versatile, mobile, flexible, and accessible to all learners, including those with disabilities. A huge number of up-to-date applications exponentially lift its value as a teaching and learning tool. In Learning on the Go: How to Personalize Education with the iPad, Luis F. Pérez provides savvy tips and strategies to turn the iPad's transformative potential into effective classroom practice.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781930583245
Publisher:	Cast, Inc.
Publication date:	05/01/2018
Series:	Cast Skinny Books , #1
Edition description:	None
Pages:	96
Product dimensions:	5.00(w) x 7.90(h) x 0.30(d)

About the Author

Luis F. Perez, PhD, is a highly regarded expert in mobile learning and Universal Design for Learning (UDL). He is a technical assistance specialist at CAST's National Center on Accessible Educational Materials (AEM-Center). In 2009 he was named an Apple Distinguished Educator. His TED Talk at the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) can be found on YouTube.

Table of Contents

About the Author v

Introduction vii

Luis's Story ix

Getting the Most Out of This Book xi

Key Takeaways xiv

1 The iPad, Mobile Learning and UDL 1

iPad as a Support for Multiple Means of Engagement 2

iPad as a Support for Multiple Means of Representation 3

iPad as a Support for Multiple Means of Action and Expression 5

Key Takeaways 7

2 Access to Content and Tools 9

Access to the Interface 11

Access to Information 13

Access to Communication 17

Key Takeaways 22

3 Built-in Supports and Scaffolds for Variability 23

Display Accommodations 24

Text to Speech 25

Supports for Math 29

Supports for Executive Functioning 30

Key Takeaways 37

4 Leveraging Multimedia 39

Supports for Writing 40

Providing Formative Feedback 60

Key Takeaways 63

5 Publishing and Sharing Beyond the Classroom 65

Blogs and Websites 68

Key Takeaways 73

Conclusion 75

References 77

Appendix: Top 10 Apps Mentioned in the Book 79

Editorial Reviews

“Luis Pérez deftly distills his personal experience with disability and his deep professional knowledge of inclusive learning design to deliver what will become one of the most practical ‘go to’ references on the iPad in education. Luis really is the authentic embodiment of learning without limits.”  —Greg Alchin, accessibility and education solutions specialist


“Learning on the Go is a must read. This book is packed with valuable and easy to implement strategies from one of the most respected leaders in the field.”  —Mark Coppin, Assistive Technology Director, The Anne Carlsen Center; Apple Distinguished Educator

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