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PRE-Conference Workshops – Monday 12th May 2008 |
Toshiba Lab |
9.00am
to 4.00pm |
Assistive Technology Supports for Reading ComprehensionKelly Fonner and
Scott Marfilius | Language Through Reading: Using Supported Book Reading Strategies to Promote Language DevelopmentPati King-DeBaun | Engaged to LearnAnthony Goss | Clicker 5 and Clicker Paint – Accessible Learning Resources for All Students in All SubjectsKevin Lynch | The Avenue of Curricular Success through Symbol Support (with Boardmaker Plus!)Dana Stump | textHELP Read&Write GOLD: Supporting Literacy for LifeAngeline King and
Bill Smith | Dragon NaturallySpeaking Hands-on WorkshopKarl Francois |
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Conference Registration Desk open all day – call in to register early and avoid queues! |
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DAY ONE – Tuesday 13th May 2008 |
7.30am
to 8.30am |
Conference Registration Desk open |
8.30am
to 9.00am |
Conference Opening Session
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9.00am
to 10.30am |
PLENARY SESSION: Exploring Universal Access to the Curriculum through Technology in the ClassroomKelly Fonner |
| 10.30am to 11.00am |
Morning Tea |
Toshiba Lab |
11.00am
to 11.45am |
Creating Electronic Books with Assistive Technology ToolsKelly Fonner and
Scott Marfilius | A Practical Approach for Progress Monitoring for Students at Emergent Literacy LevelsPati King-DeBaun | WANTED – Vocabulary Words that Meet Children’s Daily Communication Needs! Sally Clendon | Inclusive Education through Interactive WhiteboardsJan Polkinghorne | Meet NEOJan Bryan | Keeping Up to Date: What I Need to Know about Assistive Technology ResearchGreg O’Connor | Communicate: SymWriterKatie Lyon and
Jane Farrall |
11.45am
to 12.30pm |
Practical Application of the PODD Communication Book Templates ResourceGayle Porter and
Lee Withall | Games in Learning for Students with Special NeedsJeff Souter | University-Wide Implementation of Assistive TechnologyKyla Jasperse |
| 12.30pm to 1.30pm |
Lunch |
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1.30pm
to 2.15pm |
Organisers, Outliners, Schedules and Memory AidsScott Marfilius | From Early Engagement to Beginning Literacy: Strategies for Children on the Autism SpectrumPati King-DeBaun | Assistive Technology Supports in Maths for Students with Physical DisabilitiesKelly Fonner | Young Children with Severe Physical and Sensory Impairments Learn To CommunicateClaire Cotter and
Fiona Beauchamp | Great Assistive Technology Tools in the Classroom for: Communication, Self-Regulation, Work Skills, Social Skills, and AcademicsAdam Wing and
Jane Farrall | Engaging the Disengaged – Using Assistive Technology and E-Learning to Form ConnectionsDebra Creed | The Fun Factor: Using Digital Images, Sounds, Movies and More with Boardmaker Plus!Dana Stump |
2.15pm
to 3.00pm |
Power to the People – Using Integrated Power Wheelchair Controls (IPWC) for Operating Speech Generating Devices, Computers and Environmental ControlsJohn Pashen and
Vicki Robinson |
| 3.00pm to 3.30pm |
Afternoon Tea |
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3.30pm
to 4.15pm |
“Do Your Students Have a Pencil?” Supporting Early WritingPati King-DeBaun | Adobe Connect – Web ConferencingGavin Perry and
Karl Francois | Creating Accessible Examinations and Assessments – To Accommodate ALL StudentsKelly Fonner and
Scott Marfilius | Speech Generating Devices: Will They Stop My Child from Talking?Katie Lyon | Level the Curriculum for SuccessAnthony Goss | Better Outcomes and Better Practice: Different Approaches to the Same GoalJim Sprialis,
Gillian Smith and
Greg O’Connor and Jude Henry | Becoming “Pro“ficient with VS Communicator ProJane Farrall and
Bas Tijdhof |
4.15pm
to 5.00pm |
Adobe Connect –
E-learning EnvironmentGavin Perry | Curriculum and Communication Ideas to Meet Standards in Your Classroom!Joni Nygard | A New Look for IntelliTools Classroom SuiteAlison Jarred |
5.00pm
to 7.00pm |
Drinks and Canapés on the House! – Meet the Presenters and Trade Exhibitors
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DAY TWO – Wednesday 14th May 2008 |
9.00am
to 10.30am |
PLENARY SESSION: Literacy for EveryonePati King-DeBaun |
| 10.30am to 11.00am |
Morning Tea |
Toshiba Lab |
11.00am
to 11.45am |
Assistive Technology Supports in Maths for Students with Learning DisabilitiesKelly Fonner and
Scott Marfilius | Technology – Supported Instructional Strategies for Targeting Reading Comprehension Sally Clendon | Supporting Early Conversations: Supporting Communication, Supporting Quality of LifePati King-DeBaun | Wikis and Podcasts! What Use are They?Hillary Epton | The Comprehensive Dragon NaturallySpeaking Guide Part I – Slay the DragonKarl Francois | Getting Started with Technology: Three PerspectivesAndrea Golding and Marilyn Capelin,
Grace Brown and Lynne Ryan and
Gerry Kennedy | Hands-On with the DynaVox V – Customising, Text Messaging, Email and MoreJames Rowe,
Katie Lyon and
Jane Farrall |
11.45am
to 12.30pm |
Emergent Literacy Model for Students with Significant Disabilities Using AAC AdaptationsJoni Nygard | Classroom Inclusivity Using Blogs and PodcastsSandy Russo |
| 12.30pm to 1.30pm |
Lunch |
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1.30pm
to 2.15pm |
Accessibility Options in Windows VistaScott Marfilius | Developing Visual Strategies to Support People with Complex Communication NeedsKatie Lyon | Pragmatic Organisation Dynamic Display (PODD) Ideas for Programming Speech Generating DevicesGayle Porter | Meet DanaJan Bryan | Explicitly Teaching Writing Skills to Students using Dragon NaturallySpeakingMargaret Neilsen | Boardmaker in Early Childhood Classrooms: From Circle Time to Notes HomeDana Stump | Let’s Tango!Sally Clendon and
Pati King-DeBaun |
2.15pm
to 3.00pm |
Making Websites Talk!Karl Francois | National Relay Service: Internet Relay and Other Telephone Options for People with Complex Communication NeedsAnnabel Gregory and
Jane Farrall | “We’re Getting There”… Working Towards Encouraging UDL (Universal Design for Learning) in ACT SchoolsJane Whitten and
Judy Hunter-Dickson | ClaroRead: Provision of Enabling Literacy Support for All StudentsGerry Kennedy |
| 3.00pm to 3.30pm |
Afternoon Tea |
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3.30pm
to 4.15pm |
Beyond the Basics: Assistive Technology and Learning DisabilitiesScott Marfilius | Clicker 5 ANZKevin Lynch and
Alison Jarred | Building the Linguistic Competence of AAC UsersPati King-DeBaun | Making Informed Decisions about Assistive Technology Utilising the SETT FrameworkGreg O’Connor and
Anita Raftery | InterAACt: From Research to RealityJames Rowe and
Katie Lyon | Be a Mr. Wizard: Assistive Technology Supports in ScienceKelly Fonner | From Page to Screen: Making Talking BooksJane Farrall and
Anthony Goss |
4.15pm
to 5.00pm |
Clicker PhonicsKevin Lynch | Assistive Technology: Opening Opportunities For Students With High Support Needs In Brunei SchoolsSalim bin Hj Puteh and
Dk Hjh Maria binti Pg Hj Damit | Providing Virtual Support to Rural and Remote AreasMarilyn Capelin,
Jeff Souter and
Annette Coupland |
7.00pm
to 11.30pm |
Conference Dinner
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DAY THREE – Thursday 15th May 2008 |
9.00am
to 10.30am |
PLENARY SESSION: Are We Doing it Right? What Does the Research Say?Scott Marfilius |
| 10.30am to 11.00am |
Morning Tea |
Toshiba Lab |
11.00am
to 11.45am |
AT Supports for Students with Autism Part 1: Schedules and Task AssistantsKelly Fonner | Fostering Creativity among Students with DisabilitiesPati King-DeBaun | Mastering Microsoft Word – Taking the Tips and Tricks to Support Students even Further! (Part One)Scott Marfilius | “Time to Talk” – Communication Strategies for Enhancing Social Understanding for People with Autism Spectrum and Other Related DisordersDolly Bhargava | AlphaSmart Writing Solutions: Proven for All LearnersJan Bryan | SPELL BooksJanelle Sampson | WriteOnline – Writing Success Anytime, Anywhere! Kevin Lynch |
11.45am
to 12.30pm |
Trade Display or Hands-On Lab Free Time or Special Interest Groups
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| 12.30pm to 1.30pm |
Lunch |
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1.30pm
to 2.15pm |
AT Supports for Students with Autism Part 2: Expressive Communication SupportsKelly Fonner | Literacy Based Activities for Older StudentsPati King-DeBaun | Mastering Microsoft Word – Taking the Tips and Tricks to Support Students even Further! (Part Two)Scott Marfilius | DynaVox M3: Taking It to the Next LevelJames Rowe and
Katie Lyon | Planning and Implementing a School-wide Literacy program using textHELP Read&Write GOLDBill Smith | The Comprehensive Dragon NaturallySpeaking Guide Part II – Rule the DragonKarl Francois | Evaluating and Teaching Your Students In Switch School!Anthony Goss |
2.15pm
to 3.00pm |
A Framework for Integrating Communication and Literacy Instruction (Part One)Pati King-DeBaun and
Sally Clendon | PowerPoint: Pushing it to the Limit (Part One)Scott Marfilius | The Eyes Have It: The MyTobii Eye-Controlled Speech Generating DeviceTomas Nilsson,
Bas Tijdhof and
Jane Farrall | Idea Mapping Technologies – Using Writing and Graphic Organisers to Assist Students through the Research and Writing ProcessBill Smith |
| 3.00pm to 3.30pm |
Afternoon Tea |
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3.30pm
to 4.15pm |
AT Supports for Students with Autism Part 3: Behaviour SupportsKelly Fonner | A Framework for Integrating Communication and Literacy Instruction (Part Two)Pati King-DeBaun and
Sally Clendon | PowerPoint: Pushing it to the Limit (Part Two)Scott Marfilius | Fun Activities from the WIZ – a FREE Online Tool from AbleNet!Adam Wing | textHELP Read&Write GOLDAngeline King and
Bill Smith | Does My Voice Look Big In This? A Comparison of Three AAC Software PackagesJane Farrall | Creating Hypermedia Environments with Clicker 5Jim Sprialis |
4.15pm
to 5.00pm |
Conference Closing Session (and Prize Draw)!
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