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Evidence-Based Approaches for Educational

Use of Mobile Apps with Students with Autism

Karen L. Mahon, Ed.D. President & Founder

Balefire Labs, Inc.

www.BalefireLabs.com

National Autism Conference

August 4, 2014

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in the media

tablets in schools

8 Million tablets currently being

used in US schools

>70% US school districts have

substantial tablet

deployments

81% K-12 teachers believe

tablets enrich education

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the problem

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the goal

the solution

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By the end of this workshop, each participant will be able to:

• Identify the top five most important quality criteria of

educational apps

• Apply those criteria in evaluating an educational app

• Create an integration plan for an educational app

• Create a job aid for students working in pairs with an app

Learning Objectives

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1:00 - 2:15: Karen presents

2:15 - 3:15: Hands-on working in pairs (Karen roams)

3:15 - 3:45: Participant presentations

3:45 - 4:00: Wrap up

Agenda

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Effectiveness

Ease of Use

Sweet Spot

Application

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Effectiveness

Ease of Use Application

the solution

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Effectiveness

- Feedback for Correct Answers

- Feedback for Errors

- Adapting Difficulty

- Error Remediation

- Mastery-Based

- High Rate of Relevant Responding

- Clearly Defined Learning Objectives

Effectiveness




- Error Remediation

- Mastery-Based



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Effectiveness




- Error Remediation

- Mastery-Based



Effectiveness




- Error Remediation

- Mastery-Based



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Rhyming Words

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Math Drills Lite

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Submarine Math

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Effectiveness




- Error Remediation

- Mastery-Based



Effectiveness




- Error Remediation

- Mastery-Based



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Letter School

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Bunny Bus Lite

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Effectiveness




- Error Remediation

- Mastery-Based



Effectiveness




- Error Remediation

- Mastery-Based



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Grammar Pop

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The Opposites

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Effectiveness




- Error Remediation

- Mastery-Based



Effectiveness




- Error Remediation

- Mastery-Based



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Whack-a-Bone

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Kids Farmer Lite (S-)

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Effectiveness


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Ease of Use

- Relevant Screen & Sound Use

- Learner Help Available

- Easy to Use Interface

- Age Appropriate Reading Level

- Performance Reports with Actionable

Data

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Cut the Rope

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Handwriting

Without

Tears

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Hands-On Evaluating

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Effectiveness


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Application

- Alignment to Common Core State

Standards

- Accessibility

- Integration plan

- use in different instructional

arrangements

- role of peers

- extension of skills

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Alignment to Common Core

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Accessibility

- Visual Impairment

- Hearing Impairment

- Motor Difficulties

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Integration Plan Classroom Arrangements

- 1:1

- Working in Pairs

- Small Groups

Role of Peers

- Data Collectors?

- Coaches?

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Skill Extension

- Component Skills

- Composite Skills

- Generalization

- Application

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Hands-On Implementation

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Presentations by Participants

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What about YOU?

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Free School Site License

Fall Semester 2014

Discount Code: NAC14SiteFall (must enroll by 8/1/2014)

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Q & A

Evidence-Based Approaches for Educational

Use of Mobile Apps with Students with Autism

Karen L. Mahon, Ed.D. President & Founder

Balefire Labs, Inc.

www.BalefireLabs.com

National Autism Conference

August 4, 2014



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