Leveling the playing field with apps

This Scribd document contains a updated list of iPhone, iPad and iPod touch apps for education and special education. Each app in the list includes an iTunes link and short description of the app by Eric Sailer and/or the other authors, Jennifer Marden and Mark Coppin.

"The app descriptions provide some information regarding iPhone, iPad and iPod touch compatibility. To adequately determine device compatibility, carefully read the app’s description and requirements on the App Store."

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*Disclosure: Eric Sailer co-created ArtikPix and Percentally apps.

In this post, we examine 5 Apps to develop social skills for students with special needs (plus 1 extra!)

"Social skills intervention for children with special needs is an area that is growing with new innovations in technology. [See social skills interventions for children with autism from the Kennedy Krieger Institute for a good overview.] It is especially encouraging to note that most of the technology being developed follows evidence-based practices in the development of social skills. Two such examples of research-supported technology are video modeling and social stories."

"A colleague of mine recently asked me to share my top ten favorite apps for “Special Education in the Inclusive Classroom”, which is actually something that I am asked to do quite often. Unfortunately, that list does not exist. I can definitely share a few apps that I have found tremendously useful for a variety of students. These are ten apps that I am truly thankful to have available for ALL of my students!"

"In the realm of using technology as assistive technology for individuals with special needs, it is extremely important that it be about the individual. What are the student’s strengths, weaknesses, and specific needs? What environment is he/she working in? What task does he/she need to accomplish? And then finally, is there an appropriate technology tool/app to meet these needs?"

Thank you Meg Wilson for this app list that supports all students!

This wiki contains 120 apps categorized into 14 categories for students with special needs.  Included are video tutorials and case studies.