Monthly Archives: February 2010
iZoom, Wordle and Comparison Charts
Posted in New Technologies, Techniques & Tips, Tools & Resources, Web links
Anita Raftery February 26, 2010
Anita Raftery February 26, 2010
http://www.Wordle.net/. Images of Wordles are licensed . I used Wordle to create the “word cloud” above using some of the text from this blog. Wordle is a great online tool to display your text in a different way, simply copy some text from a document or website, open up the Wordle webpage and paste in your text. Wordle generates “word clouds” from text that …
Visual Effects and Media Players for Students with Different Abilities
Posted in Tools & Resources
Gerry Kennedy February 26, 2010
Gerry Kennedy February 26, 2010
The Coolest Windows and MAC OS Media Visuals For Your Music Experience (Source: Makeuseof newsletter http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/coolest-windows-media-visuals-music-experience/) We have undoubtedly used Windows Media Player on our MS Windows computers for many years. Often we have most likely also used the exciting visual effects with students who require stimulation or to gain their attention. The MakeUseOf Team have found an invaluable resource for downloading Windows Media …
Universal Access to Text – Literacy Support for ESL Students
Posted in Tools & Resources
Gerry Kennedy February 24, 2010
Gerry Kennedy February 24, 2010
Introduction Some students living or studying in Australia who are blind or are vision impaired may also be enrolled in ESL classes. They might learn English more quickly, confidently and efficiently if their preferred or more proficient language of their parents or careers is also gainfully employed and utilised. Other ESL students may require or need to have access to a range of technologies …
SETT – A Framework for Making Informed Decisions About Inclusive Technologies
Posted in Permanent Resources, Techniques & Tips, Tools & Resources
Greg O'Connor February 23, 2010
Greg O'Connor February 23, 2010
Technology is a tool that serves a set of education goals, and if we don’t think about what we want the technology for first, we end up with technology driven solutions that have very little impact on the lives of children and in our educational system Linda Roberts, U. S. Department of Education Introduction The last 10 years have seen a dramatic increase in …
Assistive Technology Books
Posted in Tools & Resources
Greg O'Connor February 19, 2010
Greg O'Connor February 19, 2010
Here at Spectronics we often get asked, “where can I go to find out more about inclusive learning technologies, particularly addressing the implementation of these technologies in the classroom?” This blog is the first in a series of postings that will explore a range of resources available to support our understanding of how inclusive technologies can advance independent achievement in the classroom and beyond.
Free monthly Boardmaker PCS Symbols
Posted in Techniques & Tips, Tools & Resources, Web links
Charlene Cullen February 12, 2010
Charlene Cullen February 12, 2010
Everyone loves a free symbol and Adapted Learning has made this possible for your Boardmaker symbol library. Up to ten new free symbols along with an activity or collection of activities are posted up each month. To download these new PCS symbols you need to be a member of Adapted Learning and login. Then you can search for the term “symbols”.
FREE downloadable Alphabet Boards for people using AAC!
Posted in Tools & Resources
Katie Lyon February 5, 2010
Katie Lyon February 5, 2010
Hey there! I just wanted to let you know about some low-tech alphabet boards that we have developed that might be useful for some people using AAC. They can be a great backup for someone when their communication device isn’t available – those times when it hasn’t been charged or if you are going for a swim and don’t want to take technology near …
