چکیده (انگلیسی):

21st-century technology does not serve as a tool but becomes part of our lives.
Building a digital bridge connecting people around the world, technology has
ushered in a new era of special education without limit of time and space.
Undoubtedly, digital-era teaching also takes special education into a new stage which
enables ELLs with special needs to have expected learning outcomes through
innovative instructional designs, the application of technology, and learning-based
resources. Targeting specific learning needs, this article therefore aims to reveal
useful iPad apps shown on plenty of websites for teachers to effectively integrate
into instructional design that helps special-needs students get motivated within the
network of technology.Reviewing relevant research and websites, this article gives
educators access to information concerningusing iPad apps for teaching specialneeds students. Specifically, special education teachers would gain information on
how to incorporateiPad apps into their daily teaching practice and curriculum
design.