SIRI is the opposite of VoiceOver. While VoiceOver reads what is on the screen, SIRI listens to what you want to happen and can control what appears on the screen. For some examples of SIRI's capabilities, visit Apple's SIRI webpage
SIRI can be used in conjunction with VoiceOver to read the screen. SIRI settings can be changed to provide audio feedback every time without VoiceOver
You must speak clearly (which can be a challenge for some of our students) and at a regular speed (not too fast or slow)
To some degree the power of SIRI is in the personalization of the iPads. iPads owned by individual students will have more customization than ones owned by WRMS or the School Board. Ie) Student can email his/her mom by pressing and holding the home button, saying “Email Mom” and following the prompts. This can only happen if contacts are set up and relationships are mapped. Ie) Lauren is my sister