Voice Over Gesture and Rotor Tutorial

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Apple Voice Over for iPad*

A Boardroom Quick Guide

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Inspect the basic functions of the rotor feature in Voice Over

Get familiar with gestures for using the rotar

Examine basic Voice Over gestures within the practice tutorial

Objectives

Practice turning Voice Over on and off

Instructor will cover the following topics:

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IIndepenently switch the rotor setting swithin a documents apps

Practice using Voice Over gestures once a day when working in the Notes app or Google Docs

Examine the Voice Over gesture they are most likely to use most on the iPad

Outcomes

Independently turn the Voice Over on and off using Siri and/or Settings

Learns wilL Be ABLE TO:

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Knowledge: Using Voice Over in school

Voice Over on the iPad helps peope with visual impairments or dyslexia: 1. Navigate iPad app menu in word doc apps using specific gestures using voice output prompts 2. Read text in Notes and Word Doc apps often used in English Language Arts

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Knowledge: Environmental Consideration

• Learners will need to wear headphones when Voice Over is on to not distract other students.

• Consider which environments will build meaning around the function of Voice Over

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Task 1:

Turning Voice OverOn

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There are two ways to turn on Voice Over. 1. Using Siri 2. Through the Settings Section on an Apple Settings Menu

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Interaction: Turning Voice Over On

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Task 2:

Practice Gestures

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Interaction: Practicing Voice Over Gestures

In the Accessibility section within the Voice Over settings, a practice tutorial is embedded into the menu options to teach the basic gestures of using the Voice Over.

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Task: 3

Practicing Rotor Gestures

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the rotor for iPad

VoiceOver offers a convenient tool to quickly access various options on any screen - the rotor. It's easy and intuitive, just twist two fingers around your device like you're turning a dial and VoiceOver will read out each action as it rotates in circles.

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Task 4:

Switching between Rotor Settings

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options for Using the Rotor Menu

The Rotor is an auditory pop-up screen menu that is used on iOS Mobile devices to support text navigation. .

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"The world needs all kinds of minds" -Temple Grandin

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Schedule

Application

• Pick one activity in your routine where you will navigate text using the Voice Over Rotor

• Schedule in your calendar at the same time everyday
• Suggestion: A task that is routine (Ex: Checking your email) but automated would be a great choice to integrate Voice Over navigation with the Rotor into your daily technology routine.

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Quiz

1. After you have practiced using Voice Over Gestures and a Rotor for a week, set a time with me to check in on your Voice Over skill development at the link below.

Reach out to Ms. Johnson for any additional support at: jajohnson@ssdmo.org

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