Category Archives: Accessories
Play that funky music
Posted in Accessories, Apps and Mobile Learning
Charlene Cullen May 18, 2012
Charlene Cullen May 18, 2012
Now that the Spectronics Inclusive Learning Technology Conference 2012 is just days away I have been busily preparing for the workshops I will be presenting. In one of our sessions we’ll be showing the Applicator which is a new switch interface, also known as the Switch4Apps. This has just become available through Spectronics recently. Jane wrote a thorough …
The APPlicator – switch access to MORE apps and music too!
Posted in Accessibility and Access, Accessories, Apps and Mobile Learning, New Technologies
Jane Farrall April 15, 2012
Jane Farrall April 15, 2012
Reposted with permission from www.janefarrall.com/blog In the beginning, there was no switch access to the iPad/iPhone/iPod touch. Over time, however, a small range of apps have been released which offer internal switch access – but unfortunately different apps were released along with different switch interfaces and a confusing picture of switch access to the iPad began to appear. …
iAdapter for iPad no longer available from Spectronics
Posted in Accessories, Apps and Mobile Learning
Barbara Landsberg December 21, 2011
Barbara Landsberg December 21, 2011
The iPad is attracting a lot of attention in the special ed/learning support arena at present. Some considered. Some media hype. But it definitely does have a place in the special ed technology toolkit. One of the areas in which it falls down is its volume in social settings for augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) users. It needs …
Access Options and Accessories for iPads….. Gathering Strength as They Grow
Posted in Accessibility and Access, Accessories, Apps and Mobile Learning, Tips and Tricks
Jane Farrall June 8, 2011
Jane Farrall June 8, 2011
Many of us have seen the amazing potential for the iPad (and the iPod touch) in Special Education and Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC). It is a very welcome addition to our toolkit of options although we must always keep in mind that it is only one of the tools we can use with our students. That said …
Switch scanning on iPads? Yes … well … sort of!
Posted in Accessibility and Access, Accessories, Apps and Mobile Learning, New Technologies
Jane Farrall February 14, 2011
Jane Farrall February 14, 2011
I’ve had several people email me recently asking questions about switch scanning and iPads so I thought I would summarise what I know to share. These are the options I am aware of at present, but if anyone has any more information it would be great to hear it. Please add your comments!
iPhone and iPod accessories: iMainGoX and Pogo Sketch
Posted in Accessories, Apps and Mobile Learning, New Technologies, Tools & Resources
Barbara Landsberg January 11, 2011
Barbara Landsberg January 11, 2011
Two new cool tools for use with iDevices are just about to hit Spectronics’ shelves! The first is the iMainGoX, an ultra-portable stereo and protective case for iPods and iPhones. Just unzip your iMainGoX. Plug in your device. Zip it closed. Turn your music on and stand back! Great volume for such a small unit – even better …
