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Title: Importance of using Ipad as alternate way of communication
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Topic/Purpose
There are many ways for students who are non verbal or trouble verbalizing to express how they feel through alternate ways of communication. This lesson will allow teachers to identify the important aspects of using an Ipad for alternate ways of communicating within the classroom. This course will also allow teachers with the application ProLoQuo2go, to understand how to work the basics within the program.
Learning Outcomes
Participants will learn verbal information, intellectual skills, cognitive strategies, motor skills and attitude by the end of this course.
Topics that will be covered
- Purpose and benefits for using Ipad as alternate way of communication
- Ipad versus other communication devices
- Switch toys, Low Tech voice output devices, High tech voice output devices
- Switch toys, Low Tech voice output devices, High tech voice output devices
- Identifying software on Ipad for communication purposes
- What is ProLoQuo2Go?
- What is MyTalk?
- What is ProLoQuo2Go?
- ProLoQuo2Go vs. MyTalk
- How to use ProLoQuo2Go
Needs Assessment
Instructional Problem: Many instructors do not understand or know the importance of using programs on Ipads for students with learning disabilities. It's important to have a brief understanding of how to use the most common application called ProLoQuo2go which allows for students with learning disabilities to communicate.
The nature of what is to be learned:For instructors to understand the importance of using an Ipad for alternate way of communicating and also giving broad explanation of how to use ProLoQuo2go.
About the learners: The learners will be new teachers with their undergraduate in Education for grades birth-6th in both regular education and special education. The learners will have prior experience with using technology in the classroom like an Ipad. The learners will be looking at this mini lesson to gain information on why and how to use the Ipad for communication. The learners will use this mini lesson in deciding if ProLoQuo2go is the right choice for their classroom students who have language delays or disabilities. The learners will also be active participants and will be completing questions during the course. Teachers who already have ProLoQuo2go will find this lesson for educational. This lesson can be used for teachers who also do not have the application but have students who will begin using it in the classroom.
Performance Objectives
What teachers will be able to get out of this course overall is:
- The teacher will be able to describe the importance of using an Ipad for communication. (Intellectual)
- The teacher will be able to determine the right type of alternate communication device for their student. (Cognitive)
- Given the question; what is ProLoQuo2go, the teacher will be able to define what is it. (Verbal)
- The teacher will be able to briefly explain how to set up the basics of using ProLoQuo2go. (Verbal)
- The teacher will be able to compare and contrast the application ProLoQuo2go and Mytalk. (Verbal)
- The teacher will be able to describe the different alternative communication device given a picture (Intellectual)
- The teacher will have a better understanding of who benefits from ProLoQuo2go(Verbal)
- The teacher will be able to create the basics on ProLoQuo2go (Motor)
- After completing this course the teacher will determine if the Ipad and ProLoQuo2go is the right choice for their students. (Attitude)
Task Analysis
Task Analysis
Unit One
Purpose of using an Ipad for communication and why it's important
1. The learner will identify what the purpose of an Ipad is (Prerequisite)
2. The learner will identify what the definition of AAC devices.
3. The learner will understand why Ipads are used for communication by reading article summaries.
4.The learner will read why it's important to use an Ipad for communication
5. The learner will actively participate in activities ( Prerequisite)
6. The learner will be engaged in wanting to learn further. ( Prerequisite)
7. The learner will click on applications for communication for their own knowledge
8. The learner will complete a self assessment on the current unit.
Unit 2
Why is the Ipad the best communication device to use?
1. The learner will read reasons why the Ipad is great for communication
2. The learner will be engaged in watching videos on different communication devices
3. The learner will see how students use the Ipad by watching real life videos
4. The learner will understand how the Ipad is more advanced after watching videos on other communication devices
5. The learner will read paragraphs about each device.
Unit 3
What is ProLoQuo2go and MyTalk?
1. The learner will understand the definition of both ProLoQuo2go and MyTalk after reading about each.
2. The learner will look at a list of pros and cons on MyTalk
3. The learner will see how both compare and contrast eachother.
4. The learner will complete a digital compare and contrast sheet after the given information.
5. The learner will decide on their own, which is better overall.
6. The learner will read a summary on which application is better use for just non verbal students.
Unit 4
How to use ProLoQuo2go
1. The learner will be able to follow step by step instructions. (Prerequisite)
2. The learner will first read how to start creating a page in ProLoQuo2go
3. The learner will understand that ProLoQuo2go can only be accessed if bought through the application store. (Prerequsitite)
4. The learner will learn how to create simple pages to edit and create.
5. The learner will take an overall assessment quiz to see if they clearly understand what is being taught.
Curriculum Map
Mini Course
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References
Alliano, A (2012) A review of 21 ipad applications for augmentative and alternative communication purposes. Perspectives on Augmentative and Alternate Communication Vol 21 pg 60-71
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J9eQnhwIbXE
http://download.assistiveware.com/proloquo2go/files/Proloquo2GoManual.pdf
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BHUw91Ichbs
http://ipadsinclass.weebly.com/uploads/6/3/2/2/632284/aac_comparison_chart.pdf
http://www.asha.org/public/speech/disorders/AAC/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zeuyKsjSLlI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WzqNPx1OVTU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4rSMa-hAW1A
http://www.mytalktools.com/dnn/Home.aspx