When mirroring an iPad (broadcasting the iPad screen to a monitor) to model the use of language on touchscreen augmentative/alternative communication, the person watching the monitor can’t see your finger. The only thing that registers on the monitor is a brief flash of the icon being selected and the word appearing on the speak selection bar at the top of the application. The person watching the monitor won’t be able to track which icons are being pressing. The zoom controller can be used as a pointer to solve this problem. Learn how by watching this short video!
Monthly Archives: December 2021
How to Change the Cursor on a Computer Running Windows 10 To Improve Usability
There are browser extensions that can change mouse cursor color, size, and shape when using the Internet. However, these only work when you’re using an Internet browser. There are other options built into Windows that allow a user to change their cursor no matter what software is being used.
Changing the cursor appearance can help make it easier to see for you, the operator of the computer, and anyone to whom you are sharing your screen. It also comes in handy when making screen recordings.
To change the color and size of a cursor when using a computer running Window 10, click the Windows icon in the lower left-hand corner of the screen and go to Settings.
Then scroll to find Ease of Access.
Then select Cursor and Pointer.
From there, the slider can make the mouse arrow bigger. Another option is to select a new color for the mouse arrow and cursor, and make the cursor thicker and easier to see!
To learn how to do the same thing on a Chromebook, watch this video.
Using A Dry Erase Marker To Help Learn Where Words Are Located on Augmentative/Alternative Communication
It might be difficult to remember where all the words are located when first learning augmentative/alternative communication (AAC) even after you’ve practiced them. If using AAC with a touchscreen, a visual strategy you can use to help you remember what you want to say and where the words are located is to write on a transparent protective covering over the screen. If you use a fine point marker, you can add numbers to remind yourself about the order as well. The video below will show you how!