iPad Student Learning Tools
Seeing AI
Seeing AI is a free (iPad) app created by Microsoft which narrates the world around you. It is helpful for people with visual impairments and people who need support with reading text and the world.
FEATURES:
Available on all SD 71 iPads
Text is read in both French and English; to switch languages, go to iOS Settings > Seeing AI > Preferred language (select language)
- Reads Short Text
- Reads Documents
- Product codes
- Recognizes People
- Describes Scenes
- Identify Currency
- Light
- Colour
- Reads Handwriting
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TIPS and SUGGESTIONS:
The Scenes feature could provide information about what is going on in the room before entering.
A low-tech Stop and Read the Room visual can also be used.
The People feature could be helpful for students who have trouble reading faces or emotions.
Introducing the App to Students:
Have students go on a “Read the Text” hunt around the room or school using the Short Text tool. Have them share what they found. Try using the crop tool to zero in on the text to be read in books, newspapers, textbooks and print materials.