Monthly Archives: August 2010
Tackling communication impairment with new Key Word Signing resources
Posted in Events, Tools & Resources, Web links
Charlene Cullen August 27, 2010
Charlene Cullen August 27, 2010
I had the great pleasure of attending the launch for the new Key Word Sign Footy Book (Australian Football) on Wednesday 4th August at Etihad Stadium, in Melbourne, Victoria. It was fantastic to see children and adults with disabilities participate in a footy clinic run by the Football Integration Development Association and hang out in the footballers change rooms. The book was officially launched …
Creating your own Personal Learning Network – PLN Using Web 2.0 Tools
Posted in Techniques & Tips, Tools & Resources, Web links
Anita Raftery August 20, 2010
Anita Raftery August 20, 2010
Creating your own Personal Learning Network – PLN Using Web 2.0 Tools Creating your own PLN (Personal Learning Network) has now become more exciting, global and, accessible for everyone using Web 2.0 tools. Many people are familiar with using “social media” and are using web based technologies and tools such as Facebook, My Space, email and Twitter to keep connected with friends and family. …
iHelp for Autism – The story of a boy and an iPad
Posted in Apps and Mobile Learning, Opinion
Greg O'Connor August 15, 2010
Greg O'Connor August 15, 2010
This story begins with Shannon Rosa, mother of 9 year old Leo, winning an iPad in a raffle. This is what happens next: Leo is Rosa’s 9-year-old son, and when people ask her about him, she is mindful to explain him in a way that will set appropriate expectations. He is a boy with intense autism, she says.
Eye really just don’t know!?!?!
Posted in Permanent Resources, Tools & Resources
Katie Lyon August 13, 2010
Katie Lyon August 13, 2010
Are you supporting someone who you think might benefit from eye gaze technology? Are you totally confused as to the range of options that are available? In the last five years, eye gaze technology has improved dramatically. Many people with significant physical disabilities can use this access method to control computers or speech generating devices to do such things as chat to their classmates, …
