As I was traveling to Macworld 2013, where I presented a session on iBooks Author, I had some time when I was trapped on a plane without Wi-Fi (the horror!). Rather than reading the magazine in front of me, I gave into my urge to try to combine two frameworks I am really passionate about, the SAMR model developed by Dr. Ruben Puentadura and the UDL framework developed by CAST. Below is an image showing the framework I developed and some apps that address each level. This was just a quick brainstorm on a long plane ride, but I do appreciate your feedback.
Update: Here is a text version that should be more accessible with a screen reader (with app and feature matching):
n: needs assessment and profile
determine current level of performance and desired outcomes.
A: access to content and tools
The technology eliminates barriers that prevent access to information
- Proloquo2Go
- FaceTime
- VoiceOver
- AssistiveTouch
- Closed Captioning Support
- Dictation (built-in with iOS)
- Dragon Dictation
B: building supports and scaffolds for learner variability
The technology includes scaffolds and supports that account for learner differences.
- iBooks
- AppWriter US
- Speak It!
- Typ-O HD
- Evernote
- Notability
L: leveraging multimedia
The technology provides multiple means of expression.
- Book Creator
- Creative Book Builder
- StoryKit
- SonicPics
- StoryRobe
- Pictello
E: expression and creativity
The technology unleashes creative potential and disrupts perceptions of disability.
- Camera
- iMovie
- Garageband
- iPhoto
- Instagram
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Luis Pérez is an inclusive learning consultant based in St. Petersburg, Florida. He has more than a decade of experience working with educators to help them integrate technology in ways that empower all learners. Luis holds a doctorate in special education and a master’s degree in instructional technology from the University of South Florida, and he is the author of Mobile Learning for All: Supporting Accessibility with the iPad, from Corwin Press. Luis has been honored as an Apple Distinguished Educator (ADE) in 2009, and as Google in Education Certified Innovator in 2014. He is also a TouchCast and Book Creator Ambassador. Luis currently serves as the Professional Learning Chair of the Inclusive Learning Network of the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE), which recognized him as its 2016 Outstanding Inclusive Educator. His work has appeared in publications such Teaching Exceptional Children, Closing the Gap Solutions, THE Journal, and The Loop Magazine. In addition to his work in educational technology, Luis is an avid photographer whose work has been featured in Better Photography magazine, Business Insider, the New York Times Bits Blog and the Sydney Morning Herald. Luis has presented at national and international conferences such as South by Southwest EDU, ISTE, CSUN, ATIA and Closing the Gap.
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My only comment is that “Mask with a shape> Rounded Rectangle” will give you a cleaner look than “Instant Alpha” with those apps. Great slides!
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