iPossibilities

The iPad has been successful for a variety of students in Special Education settings, especially Autistic students. The apps offered on the iPad are remarkable because they are user friendly for non-verbal Autistic students. In the video below, [|"iPods for Autism"](2010), the teacher was surprised at the success the students had with the iPods, noticing how quickly they picked up on them. This isn't always the case though, some students need a little extra guidance with the tool.

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The difficult part for teachers is the decision: "what apps should I use"? A lot of the apps can be completely redesigned for the needs of the students. Some of the apps are a little more in-depth than others, so it is important that teachers take the time to carefully choose the right app for the student.



The iPad is a tool used for all students and all ages. A Technology Director at one school notes his findings on the iPads: "**//The biggest value in these tablets is what kind of applications are provided for their operating systems//**" ([|Glen Ellyn Patch], 2011)//.// In the same article, another Technology Director, Jeff Romani, answered to people questioning the price of iPads: "**//It’s technology; it’s a tool. Can you really put a price on that? You’re helping students achieve, it’s just another avenue of getting there.//**" Teachers and Technology Directors that have seen the iPad in the hands of a student have witnessed the benefits of them, and look past the critics points of money.

What is so great about the iPad? Here are just a FEW of the benefits:
 * Reinforcement Tool
 * Provides Motivation
 * Engaging
 * Research Tool
 * Supports Independent and Dependent Learning
 * Provides Educational Free Time