With special programs iPads help neurodiverse children meet their unique learning needs. The iPads enable the children to enjoy increased self-esteem and pride in the work they can do independently. The iPads provide all their tools in one location. The children can learn by talking to text and experience less anxiety and workload in not having to print and/or have an adult scribe for them.
Rotary Club of Burnaby contributed $2,740 for the purchase of six iPads for the lab in collaboration with a Rotary District Grant of $1,370 from The Rotary Foundation.
David Oppenheimer Elementary School in Vancouver has created an iPad lab for neurodiverse students and their diverse learning needs. The iPads have specific apps on them to enhance their individual learning needs and goals.
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Four students each have a dedicated iPad for their daily learning needs. Two iPads are available for additional children to borrow for specific learning programs such as IXL, Raz Kids, Starfall, directed drawing, yoga and other programs to help them with their daily learning and additional support needs.
The School and Student Support Staff in the lab have been working on how to teach using the iPads as tools to benefit the children.