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Technology Tuesday 14 th January 2014 sensory support service Using IT technology to help Visually Impaired Students to become Independant learners.

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1 Technology Tuesday 14 th January 2014 sensory support service Using IT technology to help Visually Impaired Students to become Independant learners.

2 Purpose of the Presentation To demonstrate a range of technology to help aid Visually Impaired Students in the classroom. The technology will help the students to become Independent Learners.

3 Magnilink A Magnilink is a digital Magnifier Pros: Easy to setup Lightweight and Portable Contrast Setting Snap Shot and Video Function Distance Lens Close Up Lens No wifi required

4 Magnilink A Magnilink is a digital Magnifier Cons: Cost

5 iPad and Laptop software Aim: To give students a better view of the teachers Presentations / Display using an iPad. Splashtop: iPad App used for Remote Desktop Pros: Easy to setup with no Technical Knowledge Inexpensive Can zoom in and out of the Teachers Presentation.

6 iPad and Laptop software Aim: To give students a better view of the teachers Presentations/Display using an iPad. Splashtop: iPad App used for Remote Desktop Cons: Student can control the teachers desktop Requires Wifi to work App for a Tablets only

7 iPad and Laptop software Aim: To give students a better view of the teachers Presentations/Display using an iPad or laptop. Real VNC: iPad App used for Remote Desktop Pros: Used to view the Teachers Display Can be setup for view only. Student can zoom in and out without affecting the Teachers Laptop. Works on PC, Mac, Android and iPad.

8 iPad and Laptop software Aim: To give students a better view of the teachers Presentations/Display using an iPad or laptop. Real VNC: iPad App used for Remote Desktop Cons: Requires some technical Knowlodge to setup Requires Wifi

9 iPad and Laptop software Aim: Teachers can share an iPad screen on a large display. Cable: iPad connector to VGA or HDMI Pros: Very little setup Cons: Restricted by a cable

10 iPad and Laptop software Aim: Teachers can share an iPad screen on a large display. Apple TV: Apple multimedia device, similar to a smart TV Pros: Display your iPad display on a large TV or Projector Easy to connect up No Laptop required

11 iPad and Laptop software Aim: Teachers can share an iPad screen on a large display. Apple TV: Apple multimedia device, similar to a smart TV Features: Stream iTunes Content - Photos, Music, Movies, Apps Display iPad screen on to TV or Projector Cons: Cost and requires Wifi

12 iPad and Laptop software Aim: Teachers can share an iPad screen on a large display. Apple TV: Apple multimedia device, similar to a smart TV Pros: Display your iPad display on a large TV or Projector Easy to connect up No Laptop required

13 iPad and Laptop software Aim: Teachers can share an iPad screen on a large display. Air Server: Displays iPad on a Large Screen or Projector Pros: Very Cheap Easy to connect up

14 iPad and Laptop software Aim: Teachers can share an iPad screen on a large display. Air Server: Displays iPad on a Large Screen or Projector Cons: Requires PC running Microsoft Vista or above or a Mac Requires Wifi

15 Digital Magnifier Apps Magnifying Glass with Light Pro (iPad and iPhone App) Features: Contrast Snapshot Light Pros: Cheap to buy iPhone version has a light. Contrast Settings.

16 Recap Digital Magnifier - Magnilink View Teacher Computer Screen on another device – Splashtop Real VNC View Teachers iPad on a large Screen – Cable Apple TV Air Server Digital Magnifier App - Magnifying Glass With Light Pro

17 Recap Digital Magnifier - Magnilink around £3,500 View Teacher Computer Screen on another device – Splashtop iPad or Android from £2.99 Real VNC PC version from Free – iPad or Android from £6.99 View Teachers iPad on a large Screen – Cable From £10 Apple TV From £75 - £100 Air Server From around £10 for 3 devices Digital Magnifier App - Magnifying Glass With Light Pro £1.49


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