Presenter

Dana Cappel, occupational therapist, Beit Issie Shapiro

Orit Grinstein, occupational therapist, Beit Issie Shapiro

Rachel Blum, speech and language pathologist, Beit Issie Shapiro

Alaa Rabus, speech and language pathologist, Beit Issie Shapiro

Thematic Area

Removing barriers to participation in learning activities using affordable digital solutions

Abstract

In this workshop, participants will be exposed to a series of apps that we created as solutions to challenges we found when working with students with complex disabilities in the educational environment.

https://apps.apple.com/il/developer/beit-issie-shapiro/id1189551653

Use of IssieApps can:

• Support core academic skills: Reading, writing, and math.
• Facilitate communication: Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) tools.
• Promote social interaction: Collaborative activities and games.
• Promote digital literacy: users learn to manage their tablet and apps in a more independent way

Target audience

Teachers and therapists working with students with disabilities in the classroom (kindergarten through grade school); pedagogical specialists; educational technology developers

Learning outcomes of the session

At the end of the session the participants will:

1. Be introduced to 5 free new educational tools and how to use them.
2. Have a better understanding of the importance of developing tools following principles of inclusive design.
3. Have a better understanding of the applicability of the tools and how to use them effectively in their classrooms.

Special requirements

Participants will benefit from bringing their own iOS devices.