CViConnect vs Compass

Who is the app for? CVi Connect is an iPad application intended to support parents, and teachers of the visually impaired (TVIs), who work with children who have Cortical Visual Impairment (CVI). The app can be used by parents, TVIs and anyone else who works with children who have CVI. CVi Connect's goal is to aid in the process of improving the visual impairment with this iPad application, and grow the awareness of CVI as a whole and provide educational content related to CVI. What does it do? The application guides the user through exercises of varying difficulty that are intended to help the child's eye focus on graphics on the screen, which stimulates the area of the brain that is most affected by CVI. By stimulating this area of the brain we can support the improvement of the child's vision. Over time the exercises are tailored to each child based on the data that is collected while the child and parent use the application. How does it work? Using the front-facing camera in the iPad the application can measure facts about how the child is responding to the exercises. All of these expertly-determined facts can then be graphed and analyzed by the educator, in whole or in part, across all training sessions. For example, it is possible to graph the time spent, on average, on training sessions combined with the number of times a sprite is touched, showing ways of measuring improvement in visual acuity as well as allowing a teacher to tailor future lesson plans to better match the needs of the student. In addition to analyzing favorite and least favorite lessons, the CVI system has the ability to use information from the training sessions to automatically generate new training sessions that are best for the student. As an example, the system can detect highly touched areas of the iPad and where sprites are commonly touched. Using this information, the system can automatically generate new lesson plans that focus the attention specifically on these areas as well as specifically AWAY from these areas to improve acuity. The system can use facts about the lengths of time spent on average by the user on training sessions to tailor the length of time a typical training session should take place. Where can I get help if I need it? CVi Connect maintains a support forum where users of the app (parents, TVI's and CVI professionals) are supported by leading CVI professionals and CVi Connect technical staff. Users can asks questions and provide feedback in this forum, which adds to the CVi community as a whole by serving as a place where CVI discussions can take place.

Which way is north? A simple compass made for curious kids. Compass is a simple, easy-to-use compass app designed for kids to explore, learn, and discover directions around them. With a clear, easy-to-read display and simple controls, kids can quickly see which way is north, south, east, or west — without complicated settings or distracting features. ■ Simple and Easy to Use • Kid-friendly design Large, clear directions make the compass easy to understand at a glance. • Map Mode Keep north fixed at the top of the screen, just like on a map. Place your device next to a map and explore which direction your school, park, home, or other places are. ■ Made for Learning and Exploring • Learn about directions Discover north, south, east, and west while exploring the world around you. • Use it for school activities Great for learning about maps, directions, the sunrise, and your local area. • Take it outside Use it for neighborhood walks, outdoor learning, camping, or family adventures. ■ For Parents and Teachers • No ads or in-app purchases Kids can focus on exploring and learning without distractions. • Location access is optional The compass works using your device's built-in magnetic sensor without location access. Allowing location access enables more accurate true north readings. • Simple by design The app focuses on one thing: making directions easy to see and understand. A little compass for big adventures. Whether you're learning about maps, exploring your neighborhood, or simply wondering which way is north, Compass makes discovering directions simple and fun. *This app uses your device's magnetic sensor. Nearby magnets, metal objects, and electronic devices may affect compass accuracy. For best results, use your device away from magnetic interference.*