Useful resources and videos
Adding content to your iPad or iPhone
Using your device
Tablets in the classroom
• Part 1: iPad’s low vision accessibility
• Part 2: iPad’s screen reader
• Part 3: Using the iPad in an educational context
Mobile phones
Getting online
Getting interested in technology
- Chapter 1: Screen readers and screen magnification
- Chapter 2: Smartphones and tablets
- Chapter 3: Getting connected and staying safe online
Using the Amazon Kindle app
Using iBooks
Using the Nook app
eBooks
Case studies
- Supporting students using iPads
- Using an iPad with a blind child with autism
- Using an iPad in the science classroom
- An iPad for every student - the Essa Academy
- Wall of apps - Wyndham Primary Academy
- Digital leader - Wyndham Primary Academy
Reading apps
Bookshare Web Reader – Free
When your child logs into their account they will be presented with the option to “Read now”. This will open the book in their web browser and present a highlighted text and audio book that they can adjust the font size, font style, speech speed and contrast of.
VoiceDream - £10.99 (price may vary)
Read with your ears! Voice Dream Reader is a widely acclaimed desktop-class app that reads articles, documents and books out loud. With advanced text-to-speech and a highly configurable visual layout, it can be tailored to suit every reading style and level. Purchase from the App Store.
Return to the User guide for RNIB Bookshare and O2 device and connectivity service.