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Special-Needs Apps Checklist: 25 Key Features

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September 16, 2012 By: Vicki Windman

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With over 67,000 apps, how do educators decide which apps will meet the needs of their students? Preparing a rubric or a checklist is a good way to see if the app meets your criteria.

Checklist for Special Needs iPad Apps


Special Needs App Name:

IEP Goals:

Common Core Standards:


 

Ease of use

 

Can be used independently

 

Connects to the Common Core Standards

 

Matches IEP Goals

 

Tracks student data

 

Tracks progress

 

Allows more than one student to use app

 

Has different levels to meet individual student needs

 

Has audio capability for reading apps or directions

 

Allows teachers to add their own content

 

Will not move levels unless a passcode is provided

 

Can be passcoded for confidentiality

 

Provides verbal praise

 

Does not use red x’s

 

Ability to contact developer

 

Ability to send home student work via email

 

Can record students when working on fluency

 

Allows for student manipulation

 

Offers a free or limited version to evaluate

 

Skills are reinforced and connected to an IEP Goal or CSS

 

Gives student feedback

 

Uses real voices rather than computerized voices

 

Not too distracting- either with colors or music

 

Allows user to save work

 

Note taking apps: Assist in executive functioning skills


Vicki Windman is a special education teacher at Clarkstown High School South

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