Can an iPad provide support for students in completing writing tasks? Participants will have the opportunity to explore features built into an iPad and download and explore iPad apps that support some typical classroom setting demands. We will dig into the topic of speech recognition. We will look at a decision making process to help participants select appropriate tools and discuss how to incorporate these technologies into the classroom and how to assess their effectiveness. Resources will als

Can an iPad provide support for students in completing writing tasks? Participants will have the opportunity to explore features built into an iPad and download and explore iPad apps that support some typical classroom setting demands. We will dig into the topic of speech recognition. We will look at a decision making process to help participants select appropriate tools and discuss how to incorporate these technologies into the classroom and how to assess their effectiveness. Resources will also be provided to help participants continue in their iPad journey. This training is intended for general education teachers, special education teachers, teaching assistants, related services staff, technology coaches, and instructional coaches.

COST INFORMATION: Workshop fee* waived for NSSED employees, Member District* employees, and parents of students in our member districts. For individual participants who do not meet the above criteria, certain fees will apply. NSSED reserves the right to cancel any workshop due to low enrollment. Registration or material fee per participant will be indicated when registering and billed after the session. **Member Districts include: Northbrook 27, Northbrook 28, Sunset Ridge 29, Glenview/Northbrook 30, West Northfield 31, Glenview 34, Glencoe 35, Winnetka 36, Kenilworth 38, Lake Bluff 65, Lake Forest 67, Bannockburn 106, Deerfield 109, North Shore 112, Township HS 113, Lake Forest 115, New Trier 203, Glenbrook 225.