EdCeptional Show #15: SummerCeptional – Google +, Mac Apps, & more!

• Patrick Black:  A Cleaner Youtube – an extension for Chrome, Firefox or Safari that removes all related content & comments from YouTube viewing

• Deb Truskey: NASA HD iPad app
• Your host for tonight….Jeremy Brown: ShowMe Interactive Whiteboard (FREE), Dolls House ($2.99), & Dream Place for iPad (FREE w/ $.99 in-app purchase to unlock all content)

NEWS WATCH:

• An Open Letter to School Administrators
• I’m NOT your Enemy:  Secrets from your child’s SPED teacher
• Google Apps Accessibility Research

BLOG WATCH:

• GENERAL EDUCATION TEACHERS:
  • Apps In Education: Apps for Getting Your Students Organized

• SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS:
  • Mommy Speech Therapy

• OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS:
  • Gosh Thats Neat: Several Ways To Stay Connected to the Online OT

“ON THE RADAR”:

• Interactive Whiteboards:
  • Teachers Hold the Real Keys to Whiteboard Effectiveness

• Mobile Learning (iOS/Android):
  • ShowMe Interactive Whiteboard(FREE)
    • EXAMPLES:
      • Blue
      • Addition
      • Methods for Teaching Children with ASD – Labeling  by Function, Feature, or Class
  • boxemeup
  • Technology Bits Bytes & Nibbles: Turn a Paper based book into interactive with QR Codes
  • SoundScan app ($9.99)

• Web 2.0 Tools:
  • Google +
  • Goalbook – ALPHA test to start Monday (July 11th)

• Software:
  • Mac:
    • Goal Chart ($2.99) – create & print customized goal\reward chart(s).  Type in goal & reward and add image of reward.  Could also arrange multiple goal charts on a Vision Board.
    • SafetyBrowser ($.99 for limited time) – visual, safe interface for kids to the use the web.  Parents\teachers choose sites (or parts of a site using filters) & others are blocked.  Setup visual homepage with thumbnails for each approved site.  Features include multiple profiles, kiosk mode, timed session, & usage log.
    • CutieMelody (FREE) – simple version of children’s glockenspiel with realistic sounds, responsive playing\sliding, & animated feedback
    • Kids Make Music ($1.99) – unique, attractive, & easy to use soundboard, 4 screens to choose from (bass guitar, percussion, xylophone, & funny objects), authentic sounds
    • After Me ($.99) – Simon Says game using words/images – improves memory skills, classification, & reading/spelling of basic words.  4 word groups (shapes, animals, fruits, & foods).  Available as iOS app as well.
    • Fantastic 4 In A Row Free
    • What is my job? (FREE)
    • Lets Math ($.99) – number sounds, writing numerals, counting images, add/subtract using images
    • Pre-K Math ($1.99) – read & write numbers 1-10, counting 1-10, sequencing numbers 1-10 & 10-1, more/less, shapes
    • SpellBoard ($4.99) – app to help students improve spelling.  Use included lists (Dolch words, etc.) or input your own.  Optionally, you can enter phrase/sentence for each word as well.  Ability to record words using your own voice.  Records data.  Also available as iPad and iPhone/iPod Touch app!
  • Windows:
    • Hamster Free eBook converter (FREE)

SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS:

• EdCeptional:
  • Diigo Group

• Twitter chats:
  • SLPchat: August 7th
  • SPEDchat: Tuesdays

• Recent & Upcoming Conferences:
  • ISTE 2011
  • Lekotek Webinar – Apps for Play and Learning for Children with Disabilities
    • Patrick Black
    • July 25, 12-1 pm (CST)

• Offers/Giveaways:
  • That’s how I feel by Smarty Ears ($2.99) – 2 codes to giveaway for listeners who comment on this episode’s show notes!