I wanted to resize the pointer/cursor on a classroom computer, I found really helpful instructions here.
Tuesday, October 11, 2016
Monday, September 19, 2016
List of Switch Accessible Games and Activities you can run on your Web Browser:
List of Switch Accessible Games and Activities you can run on your Web Browser:
HelpKidzlearn:
The subscription $99 per year
for 1 user or $219 for a site. If you create an account you can play 10
games for free as much as you like.
Papunet http://papunet.net/games/games They
have games similar to angry birds that work with switches. Some games
available that just work on attention and looking. Can be customized.
Tar
Heel Reader has lots of
free switch accessible content, it has synthesized text reader, available in
multiple languages, and has current age-appropriate topics created by users and
teachers http://tarheelreader.org/ look
for Tar Heel books on everything from Presidents’ Day to Lady Gaga and Taylor
Swift!
Hiyah http://hiyah.net/online.htm has
powerpoint-like books all made that you can advance with a button press. All
subjects.
ShinyLearning http://www.shinylearning.co.uk/freegames/ more
silly games.
Specialties http://www.specialbites.com/ More
Games and some blog-type content. Downloadable slideshows (switch accessible) They
also adapted some popular meme/videos with a timed play (Charlie bit me!!! ).
Some kids could
use a switch in google docs and record voice to text. http://stealthswitch3.com/applications/
If you have a programmable switch interface
(like stealth switch) you can use a switch as a shortcut for
something. Here is a list of keyboard shortcuts that work in Chromebooks to
program into a switch input https://support.google.com/chromebook/answer/183101?hl=en
Friday, September 9, 2016
Find crisp photos for teaching materials!
- Begin an Image Search in google by typing the word in the address bar in Google Chrome Browser, or the google search bar on the website. Press “enter” on your keyboard
2. Choose “Images” to narrow the search
3. Choose “Settings" and "Advanced Search Tools” and specify file size for images.
Web images, especially the thumbnails used for Google indexing, are 72 dpi or less. Anything you print will need to be at least 300 dpi or more, or it will look blurry when you print it.
4. Under “Advance Image Search,"
Choose “Medium” or "Large"
5. Scroll down to click on "Advance Search" to find images.
6. Click on the picture you want, to expand it, but don’t copy it yet. That is a thumbnail of the image you want (72 dpi).
6. Click on the picture you want, to expand it, but don’t copy it yet. That is a thumbnail of the image you want (72 dpi).
7. Instead, Choose “Visit Image” and it will appear in its web page context.
Thursday, June 16, 2016
Program the Ablenet Blue2
Programmable Bluetooth interface to make Music app into cause and effect, switch accessible activity. Reuse your iPad 1st generation or iPods.
Written steps:
1. Turn on Blue2
2. Plug in keyboard
3. Toggle Blue2 to "Learn"
4. Tap white S1 or orange S2 button to program, hit keyboard key, tap button to finish. (S1 or S2 light will flash to indicate record mode. If nothing flashes, try a different keyboard- it's not recording)
5. Repeat on other button.
6. Toggle "learn" off
7. Pair with ANY iDevice
Shortcuts I use often:
Play/pause any media on the iPad: F8
Advance any media on the iPad: F9
F7 plays previous track
In camera app: "up arrow" will trigger the shutter for video or photo
Long press on a button will often reveal secondary functions
I usually press different buttons on a connected keyboard, in my favorite app, to find keyboard shortcuts. If you discover one, please share with us!
Written steps:
1. Turn on Blue2
2. Plug in keyboard
3. Toggle Blue2 to "Learn"
4. Tap white S1 or orange S2 button to program, hit keyboard key, tap button to finish. (S1 or S2 light will flash to indicate record mode. If nothing flashes, try a different keyboard- it's not recording)
5. Repeat on other button.
6. Toggle "learn" off
7. Pair with ANY iDevice
Shortcuts I use often:
Play/pause any media on the iPad: F8
Advance any media on the iPad: F9
F7 plays previous track
In camera app: "up arrow" will trigger the shutter for video or photo
Long press on a button will often reveal secondary functions
I usually press different buttons on a connected keyboard, in my favorite app, to find keyboard shortcuts. If you discover one, please share with us!
Wednesday, May 25, 2016
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