MOBILE DEVICES FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES

Required Courses
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Required Course	Format	Hours	Dates(s)
Accessibility Features on the iPad This course will cover accessibility features related to physical, hearing, and visual impairments, as well as fine motor considerations. Participants will gain an understanding of the scope of these features, including their limitations.	webinar	1 3:00pm - 4:00pm	11/28/12
The Captivating Power of Mobile Devices: Interactivity Children with disabilities often have difficulty with engagement and interaction. This course will discuss methods of using the iPad and other mobile devices to help children develop engagement and encourage social engagement and interactivity. Specific apps that encourage engagement will be discussed	webinar	1 10:30am - 11:30am	10/1/12 or 2/18/13
Cognitive Considerations in Using Mobile Devices There is a progression of cognitive skills needed to use mobile devices successfully. This webinar will cover where to begin, based on the child’s skill level as well as the sequence needed in using mobile devices with children who have disabilities.	webinar	1 9:00am - 10:00am	10/1/12 or 2/18/13
Creating Your Own Content for Children with Disabilities This course will cover the basics of creating your own content, including media, and managing that content on and off your iPad. Learn tips and tricks for organizing what you need when you need it.	webinar	1 3:00pm - 4:00pm	9/19/12
Finding, Downloading, and Teaching with Differentiated Resources During this webinar, participants will learn about the many resources that are available for the iPad. Learn how to locate, download, and apply the resource to content acquisition.	webinar	2 3:00pm - 5:00pm	9/5/12 or 5/2/13
Fishing for Apps With over 500,000 apps to choose from, finding appropriate apps for specific needs can be time consuming and confusing. This webinar will give you the tools you need to search for apps efficiently and will explore numerous search methods and shortcuts.	webinar	1 3:30pm - 4:30pm	9/18/12 or 5/1/13
iDevices for Students with Disabilities This hands-on workshop examines the role the iPad should take for learners with disabilities. Apps for modification and differentiation will be covered, along with accessibility features of the devices. Part 1: iPad Basics Participants will examine the basic functions of the device and learn its strengths and weaknesses. Learn the latest features of the operating system and how these features address the needs of diverse learners. Participants will discover shortcuts, set preferences, and practice great tips and tricks for using the iPad. Part 2: iPad Activities Participants will develop integrated activities on a particular subject or topic. The activities will include a variety of resources that focus on the differentiation of learning, both process and product, for each student.	face to face or webinar	6 8:30am - 3:30pm or 3:30pm - 6:30pm	face to face 10/22/12 or webinars 10/04/12 or 10/11/12
Introduction to Assistive Technology and Students’ Rights Under the Law with Mobile Devices This course will give a broad overview of assistive technology and will include legal considerations related to mobile device use in the school environment. Research-based assistive technology assessment methods will also be discussed. This course is not a substitute for legal advice. Please consult your lawyer regarding your personal circumstances.	webinar	1 5:00pm - 6:00pm	10/17/12 or 3/6/13
Introduction to Early Language Acquisition Needed to Use Mobile Devices Children need to understand how to communicate and what communication is for in order to be successful using any AAC device or application. In this course, learn about the early precursors to language and how it develops.	webinar	1 9:00am - 10:00am	11/5/12
Working Towards Goals using Mobile Devices This webinar will cover techniques for matching apps to individual goals and ideas for implementing them. Considerations such as how often should apps be used, what makes a good app, and expectations of what the apps may accomplish will be covered.	webinar	1 3:30pm - 4:30pm	10/23/12
Elective Courses (see choices below)	Various	16
Final Project A culminating, real-world project that incorporates all of the learning from the year.	on your own w/ TCEA Feedback	4

Final Project Rubric
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Description	Exceeds Expectations (3 points)	Meets Expectations (2 points)	Below Expectations (1 points)
Project Related to Skills and Strategies of Workshops and Webinars	Final project should clearly identify at least 4 skills and strategies that you have learned through the various face-to-face workshops and webinars.	Final project clearly identifies 2 - 3 skills and strategies that you have learned through the various face-to-face workshops and webinars.	Final project identifies fewer than 2 skills and strategies that you have learned through the various face-to-face workshops and webinars.
Personal Research to Support Strategies of Final Project	Final project includes personal research from at least 4 different sources (other than TCEA resources) that supports the project content, and should be aligned to your current (or desired) job supporting the effective integration of technology.	Final project includes personal research from 2 - 3 different sources (other than TCEA resources) that supports the project content, and should be aligned to your current (or desired) job supporting the effective integration of technology.	Final project includes personal research from less than 2 different sources (other than TCEA resources) that supports the project content, and should be aligned to your current (or desired) job supporting the effective integration of technology.
Support Quality Teaching and Learning	Final project clearly identifies at least 4 technology integration best practices and/or strategies to support quality teaching and learning.	Final project clearly identifies 2 - 3 technology integration best practices and/or strategies to support quality teaching and learning.	Final project identifies less than 2 technology integration best practices and/or strategies to support quality teaching and learning.
Professionalism of Project	Project nicely presented with narrative to set the context for the project. No spelling errors. No grammar errors. Proper and professional English used to communicate information.	Narrative context accompanies project. Project lacks a professional look. A few spelling and/or grammar errors. Proper and professional English used to communicate information.	Project appears to be put together with very little effort or thought to its value. Many spelling and/or grammar errors. Appears as if project was not proofed prior to submitting. Lacks professional look and feel.
Additional Criteria for Specific Certification Projects (refer to specific project rubric)	Exceeds expectation on all criteria as identified in the project rubric.	Meets expectation on all criteria as identified in the project rubric.	Is below expectation on all criteria as identified in the project rubric.

Elective Courses
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Elective Courses	Format	Hours	Dates(s)
Advanced Internet Use There are more than just apps for the iPad. During this webinar, participants will learn about all the great resources that can be used via the Internet on your iPad. Apps for playing Flash content will also be explored.	webinar	1 4:00pm - 5:00pm	3/7/13
Android Devices and Apps This webinar will examine the many tablet devices available running the Google operating system. It will also include both productivity and curricular apps.	webinar	11:45am - 12:30pm	3/27/13
Apps for a More Seamless Workflow Learn how to leverage the power of your device by utilizing your DropBox, iBooks, Airsketch, and other apps. Learn how you can present from anywhere around the room using apps, and create a 100% accessibility rate for accessing your files offline with DropBox and iBooks. These apps will help you leverage the use of one iPad with multiple students.	webinar	1 4:00pm - 5:00pm	12/12/12
Cases, Styluses, and Bubcaps, Oh My!--Hardware, Accessories, and Safety Learn about the options for protecting mobile devices and maximizing benefit by selecting appropriate accessories. This webinar will discuss the best cases for children with disabilities, how to choose a stylus for a variety of needs, and what a Bubcap is.	webinar	1 3:30pm - 4:30pm	1/22/13
Connecting Apps to Standards: Matching and Tracking This webinar will address a key topic in education--aligning curriculum to standards. Educators will learn techniques for linking apps to content, ensuring that they can be tied to standards. Learn how to track student progress and adjust using data-tracking apps.	webinar	1 3:30pm - 4:30pm	5/28/13
Creating Your Own Content for Children with Disabilities This course will go in-depth into creating your own content, including media, and managing that content on and off your iPad. Learn tips and tricks for organizing what you need when you need it.	webinar	1 3:00pm - 4:00pm	6/5/13
Deployment, Management, and Support for iPads in Education While there is no one solution for deploying or managing iDevices, asking the right questions and addressing concerns prior to deployment can be lifesavers. Strategies and best practices for managing iPads in education will be shared.	webinar	1 4:00pm - 5:00pm	1/16/13
Differentiate Your Content Delivery with QR Codes During this session, participants will learn how to best apply QR codes to classroom content to enrich and differentiate content for students with different needs. Attendees will learn how to create their own QR codes, design activities using QR codes, and apply QR codes to notes, text, reading assignments, lectures, etc.	webinar	1 9:00am - 10:00am	2/21/13
Enhancing Literacy with iBooks During this webinar, participants will learn how to leverage the power of iBooks from activating the voiceover to read your iBooks to creating your own iBooks by converting your content (lessons, notes, activities, and more) into ePub format. With this session, you’ll learn how to get your content into iBooks and grow your library.	webinar	1 9:00am - 10:00am	11/8/12
Getting Started with Mobile Devices Learn how getting started means understanding your goals, focusing on the child first, and celebrating successes. This webinar provides an overview of how using mobile devices can benefit children with disabilities.	webinar	1 9:00am - 10:00am	12/10/12
Google Forms and the iPad Learn to create easy forms for collecting teacher, parent, or student information right on your iPad. All entries are aggregated into an easy-to-read spreadsheet and summary report. Google Forms can be used for formal or informal reviews, setting up appointments, parent or teacher conferences, faculty or staff requests, quizzes or tests, and more.	webinar	1 4:00pm - 5:00pm	11/28/12
High School to Independence: Easing the Transition Ensuring a successful transition of students with disabilities from high school requires thoughtful planning and goal setting. Learn how mobile devices can help develop skills such as balancing a checkbook, making a grocery list, and writing a resume. This webinar will discuss how students can increase their level of independence by maximizing use of mobile devices.	webinar	1 3:30pm - 4:30pm	4/30/13
Implementing Mobile Devices with Groups Small and Large Implementing mobile devices in a classroom setting requires planning, organization, and creativity. Whether you have access to one iPad for the entire class or multiple mobile devices, using them effectively as a tool for learning can be challenging. This webinar will cover ideas for integrating mobile devices into lesson planning for both small and large groups.	webinar	1 3:30pm - 4:30pm	5/21/13
Innovative Learning Not sure how technology can help your students learn? Still worried that that these tools will be distracting and ineffective? During this webinar, we will showcase the potential of using technology to improve learning for students who have disabilities. Best practices and strategies for properly integrating these devices for learning will be shared.	webinar	1 4:00pm - 5:00pm	11/14/12
iPad Content: There’s an App for That! During this webinar, participants will identify apps for all learning styles. Strategies for implementing the use of these apps will be shared.	webinar	1 4:00pm - 5:00pm	10/31/12
iPad Content: Videos and PodcastsDuring this session, participants will identify videos and podcasts to build 21st century learning environments. Participants will learn how to access and where to go to find great content for the iPad to be more effective and efficient at implementing the use of the device into their classrooms.	webinar	1 4:00pm - 5:00pm	12/5/12
iPad Content: Websites and Web 2.0 Tools that Enhance Learning During this session, participants will identify websites and Web 2.0 tools to build 21st century learning environments. Participants will learn how to access and where to go to find great content for the iPad to be more effective and efficient at implementing the use of the device into their classrooms.	webinar	1 10:00am - 11:00am	9/5/12
Managing My iTunes and iPad Device Join us in this advanced technical session on managing, synching, and organizing content in iTunes and on the iPad. Participants will learn the in’s and out’s of transferring content, updating the device, synching select content, selecting settings, and troubleshooting your iPad and iTunes account. iCloud, app downloading, and more advanced features will be covered.	webinar	1 4:00pm - 5:00pm	4/3/13
Partnering with Parents: Using Mobile Devices for Home Programs This webinar will help educators and therapists understand how to get parents/caregivers familiar with and excited about using mobile devices in the home setting. Common barriers for families using mobile devices in the home and how to help families overcome those challenges will be discussed.	webinar	1 9:00am - 10:00am	12/3/12
Real Life Examples: Children with Disabilities Using Mobile Devices Having a vision for children improving skills and gaining confidence is vital for individual achievement. This webinar will feature examples of children using mobile devices successfully in a variety of environments.	webinar	1 3:30pm - 4:30pm	2/19/13
Using Mobile Devices with Children Who Have Multiple Disabilities This webinar will help participants understand that even the most severely impaired population can benefit from using mobile technology. Finding apps to match goals and track student data will be discussed.	webinar	1 3:30pm - 4:30pm	11/27/12
Using Mobile Devices with Children with Disabilities in an Elementary Setting In this course, we will discuss the use of mobile devices in elementary classrooms across subject areas and in inclusion settings and special education classrooms.	webinar	1 10:30am - 11:30am	12/3/12
Using Mobile Devices with Children with Disabilities in a Secondary School Setting Finding lessons and activities to meet students’ IEP goals can be a challenge. In this webinar, we will review sample IEP goals from 6th through 12th grades and apps that will help you meet goals and track data. Helping students meet goals and measure individual progress will be key components of this course.	webinar	1 3:30pm - 4:30pm	3/26/13
Using Mobile Devices with Very Young Children This webinar will demonstrate how mobile devices can help to develop and hone the fine motor, gross motor, and communication skills that are necessary for a child’s development during their first years of life. Mobile devices can be used as a fun and interactive way to help children with disabilities develop these important skills.	webinar	1 9:00am - 10:00am	5/20/13

Therapy-related Courses	Format	Hours	Dates(s)
Bringing Fun to Artic Drills! Mobile devices bring a whole new dimension to articulation therapy. Learn to use apps to add a little fun to articulation drills. Techniques for using a variety of apps will be discussed.	webinar	1 9:00am - 10:00am	2/21/13
Building Language: Advanced Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) This course will teach you the process of how to transition a child from basic communication skills, such as picture/symbol discrimination and one word/symbol statements, to multi-word/symbol statements and being able to navigate through his/her communication system to express needs, wants, and thoughts.	webinar	3:30pm - 4:30pm	10/30/12
Early Communication Goals and Mobile Devices This course will address very early communication goals at the level of infant and toddlers, including language precursors and early verbal communication. Apps will be recommended for common goals.	webinar	1 1:00pm - 2:00pm	3/5/13
Labeling and Requesting: Early Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Beginning AAC There are many AAC apps available for the iPad and other mobile devices. In this course, you will learn where to start and some of the options available for beginning AAC at all age levels.	webinar	1 1:00pm - 2:00pm	1/7/13
Reaching Language Goals with Apps This webinar will review common language goals and apps that address these goals. The course will focus on developmental levels of 3 - 7 years. Home program suggestions will also be reviewed.	webinar	1 1:00pm - 2:00pm	1/28/13
Strategies for Improving Handwriting This webinar will cover using mobile devices to improve handwriting skills. There are many apps available for this purpose, and the instructor will discuss what to look for in an app for handwriting practice.	webinar	1 3:30pm - 4:30pm (new time)	5/7/13

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