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Blind. Another word processing tool, Pages, part of the Apple iWork suite is
compatible with Word documents. There is a brief discussion on using math
on the iPad
specifically referring to the Talking Scientific Calculator app,
which doesn't interfere with VoiceOver.
Appendix. Beyond the Classroom outlines everyday uses for the iPad
such as utilizing the camera, and with available apps, social media, using
GPS and identifying money and colors. The book offers several pages of
resources and an index to quickly locate topics of interest.
Conclusion
I found
iOS in the Classroom: A Guide for Teaching Students with
Visual Impairments by Larry L. Lewis to be very useful. Information is
presented in a logical progression, from basic to more complex skills; the text
is easy to follow and straightforward; the author avoids expressing his
opinion, but rather relying on experience interacting with the device. The
exercises offer practice of skills, and descriptions provide useful information
to help guide educators. This is an excellent quick read (a mere 125 pages),
go-to guide and resource for educators and parents interested in teaching
and using the iPad with their students with visual impairments, thus providing
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