ABC’s of iOS: VoiceOver for Kids 3-8

This course is designed to help TVIs provide effective support introducing the iPad to young students. The approach will involve working with a specific student in preschool or early grades who will benefit from using a screen reader.

Please note this course consists of (6) 2-week modules, for a total of 12 weeks

Credits: 30 PDP’s, ACVREP’s, or Continuing Ed. Hours

ACVREP has approved this course for Certified Assistive Technology Instructional Specialists for People with Visual Impairments (CATIS).

ABC’s of iOS Course Expectations*

• Each participant must be working with a young student who will benefit from using a screen reader.
• Each student should have a signed media permission form.
• Each participant must have access to a Bluetooth keyboard and braille display (the braille display may be shared with the student).
• Each student must have daily access to an iPad; access to a Bluetooth keyboard and a refreshable braille display, if appropriate.
• Participant must download the free apps and paid apps that are appropriate for his/her student.
• The appropriate apps must be installed on the student’s iPad. (Note: Free apps that have ads or limited access should be purchased, if appropriate for the student. Not all apps discussed in the workshop will be appropriate for every student. We will discuss what is appropriate for each student in class.)
• Participants are expected to work with their student on iPad skills at least once a week, (ideally more) with follow-through by other educators or family members.
• Ability to record (2-3 minute video clips) of student. Note: These videos will be used for the instructor to provide feedback – so include recordings of things that the student does successfully and that are challenging! Record teaching methods!

*If you do not currently have direct access to your students, or to students working with braille display and iPads, you may still gain valuable information from this course. Please review the sample syllabus to see the full scope of the course.

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Each participant should contact CNIB Store to get a FREE digital copy of the ABC’s of iOS: VoiceOver for Toddlers and Beyond Manual.  

NOTE: YOU MUST CALL CNIB in order to receive the digital manual.   The number is 1-800-563-2642.