The New TarHeelReader

Any reader of this site will know how much I love TarHeelReader.org and Gary Bishop is releasing a big update.  The new Tar Heel Reader is available for testing.  The new Tar Heel Reader features an updated, easy to use interface, updated search, books are downloadable in ePub format, and much improved access on tablet and other mobile devices, see the entire announcement here.

I've tried out the site and am very impressed.  The access on mobile devices (I've tried on my iPhone and iPad 2) is very good, and now you can create books as well as read them.  You can even use your own images from Flickr.  If you use your email address in the editor's search bar it will bring up the images.  Combine that with the new Flickr app on iOS & Android and you have an easy way to take and upload pictures with your mobile devices.

The new site supports the downloading of powerpoint or ePub.  The ePub books can be downloaded directly to iBooks, and hopefully in an upcoming update will include audio!

Please take a moment and try out the new site - http://tarheelreader.org, report any bugs that you find.

Patrick

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INData Project & Podcast

Jeremy posted recently about using podcasts to Listen & Learn, and I found at least one that I had not hear of before.  Wade Wingler (@indataproject) hosts a weekly podcast about AT, answering questions & interviewing leaders in the field.  This podcast has become one of my favorites!

Wade always starts off the podcast reviewing a ton of AT news and products, and there is so much that I learn just for those few short minutes.  He typically answers a few questions and does an interview.  One of the most recent was with Claudio Guigliemma of the Lucy Environment project.  A project whose aim is to create an accessible computer environment available anywhere you use a computer (based in the cloud), what a fantastic idea!!!

There is tons more information shared on the blog - http://blog.eastersealstech.com - so make sure you check that out too!  You can download the Assistive Technology Update from the blog or via iTunes.

Patrick


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Tarheelreader Update

One of my favorite websites to use with students Tarheelreader.org has made an exciting update!  Books created on the site will now play on iOS devices.  As of right now the books will play on any iOS device running the 4.2 version software.  So this should work on iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, iPod Touch 3rd & 4th Generation & iPad.  Due to an unfortunate Apple rule you have to touch the words to get them to be spoken out loud.  I don't have a device that this will work on, so I'd be interested to hear if anyone has tried it out!  You can check out the announcement here - iPad Speech Support.

Patrick

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Blog Update!

For those of you who read the blog via email or RSS (which I highly recommend) you may want to check out the new design of Teaching All Students.  It's been almost 2 years, and I thought maybe a facelift was in order.  Nothing earth shattering, but I think it's nice to spruce things up every once and a while!  Let me know what you think in the comments!


Patrick


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Update - February AT Blog Carnival

One more post for the AT Blog Carnival.  Eric Sailers (@egolfer6) from Speech-Language Pathology Sharing wanted to share this post on his upcoming presentations:


Cue Conference


Patrick


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Personal Learning Network - Twitter UPDATE

Since my first post (Personal Learning Network - Twitter), I've come across a few more great sites on how to use Twitter. The first is a great look at what Twitter is (a way to explain it to your friends):

Micro-blogging - Using Twitter
Advice for teachers new to Twitter
Top 5 Twitter Tips

If you decide to sign up for Twitter, make sure you head to the Twitter4teachers Wiki and add your name. This is a great place to look up others who are in your field and check them out to see if you'd like to follow them.

Patrick

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