iOS in the Classroom

A Guide for Teaching Students with Visual Impairments

Larry L Lewis, Jr, Larry L Lewis Jr

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American Printing House for the Blind
02 March 2016

Inclusive education & mainstreaming; Teaching of physically disabled students; PDAs & other handheld devices: consumer & user guides

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iOS in the Classroom is a fully illustrated step-by-step guide to teaching the use of the iPad running iOS 9 to students with visual impairments. The book explores the extensive accessibility options available, where to find them, and how to configure them. It delves into VoiceOver and Zoom, the use of external keyboards and refreshable braille displays, as well as a discussion on touch screen gestures and braille chord commands. Also included is information on finding and managing content, using the iPad for a range of online activities, and utilizing specific apps, all geared to enabling students with visual impairments to use the iPad for the same classroom tasks as their peers and ensuring their success in the classroom.

By: Larry L Lewis Jr, Larry L Lewis Jr
Imprint: American Printing House for the Blind
Dimensions: Height: 254mm, Width: 203mm, Spine: 8mm
Weight: 290g
ISBN: 9780891287353
ISBN 10: 0891287353
Pages: 140
Publication Date: 02 March 2016
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active