Matthew Shifrin: How I Helped Make Lego Accessible to the Blind
Matthew Shifrin is an advocate for what is possible for people who are Blind/Visually Impaired. He has written braille and audio Lego instructions for the Lego Group, given TEDx presentations, and has several YouTube and Vimeo videos.
Guided Mind
This iPad app offers voice-guided meditations on a variety of topics dealing with the stresses and challenges of day-to-day life. Includes 40 free meditations and 14 landscapes.
Purdue Online Writing Lab
The Online Writing Lab (OWL) at Purdue University offers free writing resources, such as citations generators (APA, MLA, Chicago), and instructional materials. Students will find information to assist with many writing projects. Teachers and trainers may use this material for in-class and out-of-class instruction. Please note: This website has pop-ups.
Digital Citizenship in Education
Digital citizenship is a critical skill for students of today and leaders of tomorrow. The International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) provides five digital citizenship competencies and accompanying resources.
Khan Academy: Computer Programming
Seven computer programming courses are offered on the Khan Academy website: Intro to JS; Intro to HTML/CSS; Intro to SQL; Advanced JS Games and Visualizations; Advanced JS Natural Simulations; HTML/JS Webpages; and HTML/JS Interactive Webpages.
Programming Hub: Learn to Code
This is a coding and programming app to learn to code with HTML, Javascript, C, C++, C#, Swift, Python, R Programming, Java, Artificial Intelligence, CSS, and more.
Enki
This data training app is useful for tech beginners and developers of all levels.
SHHH!
This activity has been designed to provide an error-free activity to develop early touch and targeting skills as well as helping a switch user develop the concept that two switches can control a single activity. Wilfred is trying to get some sleep; touch the door or press one switch to let in a noisy musician. Touch Wilfred or press the second switch and he will say, "Shhhh!" to send the music away.
GoWorksheet
Free version for filling out customized worksheets created with GoWorksheet. Edit and create your own GoWorksheets via in-app purchase. With GoWorksheet, turn printed worksheets and tests into work all students can use. Teachers can customize a photo of a worksheet for student. Customization includes adding word banks, tapping to fill multiple choice answers, drag and drop answers, or audio output that includes more detailed instructions or additional prompting.
Novel Effect: Read Aloud Books
The Novel Effect app follows the voice as the text is read out loud and responds at just the right moment with music, sounds, and character voices. There are three versions of the Novel Effect service, all accessible through this app. Free Novel Effect offers hundreds of soundscapes for a growing library of children’s books curated for teachers, librarians, kids, and families. Enjoy any soundscape for free with your own copy of the print book or ebook. Premium and Premium Classroom Novel Effect are available for a fee.