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Author: Charlene Cullen

Apps and Mobile Learning Tips and Tricks 

Getting ready for iOS8

September 17, 2014February 11, 2015 Charlene Cullen Assistive Technology, Access, ipads, ios8

I recently reset my phone to factory settings, but before I went ahead, I thought carefully about the apps I

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New Technologies 

T10 and Compass FAQ

September 12, 2014February 11, 2015 Charlene Cullen dynavox, T10, Compass

Following the successful “Meet the DynaVox T10 workshops” during August we have had a number of queries about the T10

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Techniques & Tips 

3 Cool Things #5

July 11, 2014February 11, 2015 Charlene Cullen AAC, Reading and Writing Difficulties, literacy support, visual supports, organisation tools

New ideas and information is at our fingertips like never before and I plan on continuing to share some of

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Techniques & Tips 

Changes to ChooseIt! Maker 3

June 26, 2014February 11, 2015 Charlene Cullen Assistive Technology, eye gaze control, switch control

Last year, ChooseIt! Maker 3 online was released as a fantastic option for creating online activities that you can use

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Techniques & Tips 

Another three cool things

June 23, 2014February 11, 2015 Charlene Cullen ipad, android, Twitter, 3coolthings

I was inspired by Amanda’s recent blog posts that introduce a three cool things that she’s been learning or trying

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Tools & Resources 

Switched onto successful access to mobile tablets

May 22, 2014February 11, 2015 Charlene Cullen ipad, android, switch access, tablet

This blog post includes resources and links for the workshop session “Switched onto Successful Access to Mobile Tablets” at the

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New Technologies 

The DynaVox T10: a new tablet device for AAC

May 21, 2014February 11, 2015 Charlene Cullen AAC, Assistive Technology, dynavox, Speech Generating Devices

It’s been a great month of trying out some new technologies. I’ve had the chance to explore the new DynaVox

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New Technologies 

New kid on the block: Inclusive EyeGaze technology

May 14, 2014February 11, 2015 Charlene Cullen Assistive Technology, eye gaze control, Access

One of my favourite things to do in this role is to check out new technology. This week I received the Inclusive

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Tools & Resources 

So much choice with ChooseIt! Maker

March 10, 2014February 11, 2015 Charlene Cullen eye gaze control, curriculum support, Switching, ChooseIt! Maker

We all know and love ChooseIt!Maker products and enjoy the ease at which we can create activities with photos, symbols,

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Tools & Resources 

One stop shop – training and resources for Clicker 6 and Clicker Apps

March 10, 2014February 11, 2015 Charlene Cullen Reading and Writing Difficulties, literacy support, curriculum support, clicker 6, clicker apps

Training, resource and support options for Clicker products are all over the place! We’ve done all the hard work and

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Our favourite sites

  • Apps for Children with Special needs
  • ATMac
  • Innov8 Educational Consulting
  • iPads for Learning
  • iPads in the Classroom
  • iTeach Special Education- iDevices in Special Education Facebook Group
  • Special Needs Apps for Kids on Facebook
  • Teaching Learners with Multiple Special Needs
  • TreeTops – Accessibility in Education Wiki

Facebook Communities

  • A4CWSN – Australia/NZ Facebook group
  • AGOSCI (Australian Group on Severe Communication Impairment) Facebook Group
  • Assistive Technnology Facebook Group
  • Augmentative Communication Resources & Help Facebook Group
  • iTeach Special Education- iDevices in Special Education Facebook Group
  • Special Needs Apps for Kids on Facebook

How To Learn More

  • Assistive Technology of Alaska (ATLA)
  • Exploring the Use of the iPad for Literacy Learning
  • iPads for Communication, Access, Literacy and Learning (iCALL)
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