Workshop 1 – Special Needs Technology
- Text-to-Speech (MS Word & Acrobat Reader) to read documents in English or Arabic: demonstration
- here is a link to Khan Academy Arabic site: https://ar.khanacademy.org/
- Algodoo – http://algodoo.com – Animation sandbox for science, physics, math. Elementary to high school.
- CmapTools – https://cmap.ihmc.us/cmaptools/ (for iPads install from Apple Store)
– a free concept mapping system for laptops and tablets that helps students connect new ideas and information to what they already know. It helps to ORGANIZE knowledge in a personally-meaningful way. Not the simplest concept mapper, but learners can grow with it from 4th grade to adult. Unmatched features of text, graphics, submaps, free cloud access, and instant conversion of concepts maps to live, linked web pages. - Working Cmap Example: http://maaz.ihmc.us/rid=1H0GQJF2M-QMQV4B-FH3/1H0GQKNC2IS1PSKRIFH9ItextIhtml
- Gapminder Tools (Bubble Tool! & Videos) for amazing graphing to explain global concepts in health, education, environment, and MUCH more. A fascinating system: https://gapminder.org
- Accessibility systems in Windows: search for your system
- Accessibility systems in Android: search for your system
- Dictation in Microsoft Word
Workshop 2 – Emerging Technology
- Augmented Reality with HP Reveal app for Android or iOS. Download HP Reveal app from your app store to mobile or tablet. There are many YouTube tutorials that show how to use it. VERY EASY. Here is a 1-minute tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lsjycmcJ1XI
- Scratch, the simplest programming system. There is Scratch Jr. for tablet. Internet usually needed! Millions of students use Scratch across the world in many languages, including Arabic. Scratch was developed by MIT University. Here is the link: https://scratch.mit.edu
- Here’s a Scratch interactive language book developed by an Arabic woman, maybe a teacher: https://scratch.mit.edu/projects/81761296/
- NetLogo is a great simulation system for science, social science, and probability. It uses agent-based simulations which can be programmed by students or students can use the 200 simulations that come with the system. Developed at MIT and maintained at Northwestern University. https://ccl.northwestern.edu/netlogo
- Virtual Reality: Google Cardboard, Oculus – discussion and 360° photo page.
- Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning for teachers: AI/ML course on http://MentalEdge.us