@article{2018,title={USE OF IPAD FOR TRAINEE TEACHERS, ESPECIALLY FOR THE EDUCATION OF VISUALLY IMPAIRED STUDENTS: A SURVEY STUDY},abstractNode={There has been a recent increase in the use of mobile computer technology across Britain. This mobile technology includes laptop computers, but also so-called ‘post-PC’ technology including smart phones and tablet computers. The Apple iPad is one of the most popular examples of a tablet computer. This paper forms an initial exploratory investigation into how the iPad is being used in the education of students with a visual impairment. This paper presents the findings of survey of iPad use amongst 49 teachers training to become Qualified Teachers of Visually Impaired Students. Although this is only a small scale exploratory survey which was completed by a relatively small number of trainees, it does provide evidence that the iPad is proving a useful educational tool for visually impaired pupils in a range of settings. One strength may be the apparent general enthusiasm towards the iPad exhibited by teachers and pupils alike and this may be linked to the iPad’s general desirability. However, more practically it appears to be the inbuilt accessibility features (magnification and speech-based) and the range of available third-party applications which generate particular enthusiasm amongst this group. This short piece of work has generated a range of examples of creative and innovative practice which usefully adds to the emerging literature of this type (e.g. in relation to iPad use with other special educational needs groups). The work also raised some points of caution and questions which require follow-up.},author={Ebru HEYBERİ TENEKECİ},year={2018},journal={The Journal of Academic Social Science}}