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Using iPads with learners who have Complex Needs Identifying Suitable Apps
It is important to carefully consider the why and how when using iPads The wheel does not include every App available in each category, nor do
with learners who have complex needs; asking the question ‘Why am I the categories represent a comprehensive list of all developmental areas.
doing this?’ so that the use of an iPad does not become an end in itself, We have selected particular areas where an iPad and app can be a useful
but rather a means of learning new skills. teaching and support tool.
Learners with Complex Needs need to experience and learn cognition, Some apps could fit within multiple categories, but we have listed them
communication and social interaction skills. An environment which under a single category that is particularly relevant to the app.
focuses on responding, interacting and communicating is essential.
With careful planning, an iPad can become part of this responsive
environment, creating opportunities for communication and interaction. Guided Access
For more information on using technology with learners who have Many learners are so in love with the iPad itself (especially if they are
Complex Needs, see here: http://bit.ly/CSN-INFO. used to using it primarily for watching TV, films and listening to music),
that they can be more interested in pressing the ‘home’ button and swip-
App Wheel Key - Switch Access and CVI ing around rather than stick within one App. In order to support a learner
Some Apps have been designed to use with a switch. These are indicated with a to make best use of an app for learning and developing skills, Guided Ac-
red border. cess allows you to control which features of the iPad and app you want to
Apps which are particularly suitable for learners with a cerebral visual make available, and which you want to ‘lock’. For information on how to
impairment (CVI) have a blue border. set up Guided Access see here: http://bit.ly/Guided-Access

Version 2.0,April 2020, CALL Scotland, The University of Edinburgh.

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