Category Archives: Tools & Resources
Texthelp Toolmatcher: Getting the most out of Read&Write GOLD
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Katie Lyon May 9, 2013
Katie Lyon May 9, 2013
For those of you out there utilising all of the many great features of Texthelp Read&Write GOLD you will already know there is something for just about everyone! But I’m sure there are many people who are still just using the basics of the program for one or two students in their classrooms and are maybe not aware …
SENICT News and Resources from Ian Bean, April 2013
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Ian Bean April 16, 2013
Ian Bean April 16, 2013
A fantastic offer from Flo Longhorn Flo Longhorn, world respected trainer and advocate for sensory education is launching her new online magazine ‘Info Exchange‘ in April. The magazine is packed with practical advice for those parents and professionals involved in the education and therapy of those with severe and complex physical and intellectual difficulties. A whole …
Multimodal Communication in Early Intervention
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Amanda Hartmann March 22, 2013
Amanda Hartmann March 22, 2013
Multimodal Communication in Early Intervention: Successfully using Signing, Symbols and Apps to help children become better communicators On the weekend I had the pleasure of presenting to a group of Early Intervention Educators at the ECIA CONFERENCE in Brisbane. Here is a summary of what we discussed. My key message was to integrate the use of signing, symbols …
SENICT News and Resources from Ian Bean, March 2013
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Ian Bean March 8, 2013
Ian Bean March 8, 2013
More Free Cause and Effect Activities This month, we’ve added more, free to download cause and effect activities for your early switch or touch-screen users. Choose from Formula One Racing, Trains, France and Spain. Although made with Inclusive Technology’s ‘Slideshow Maker‘, you don’t need a copy of Slideshow Maker to use them. Don’t forget to use …
SENICT News and Resources from Ian Bean, February 2013
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Ian Bean February 13, 2013
Ian Bean February 13, 2013
More games coming… So pleased to see that you are finding our free switch games useful. In the last month our online games have been played tens of thousands of times in schools and in children’s homes. In the coming weeks we’ll be adding some new switch and touch screen games and redesigning the starting page to make …
Tarheel Reader makeover and new beaut features
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Charlene Cullen February 12, 2013
Charlene Cullen February 12, 2013
We’ve blogged in the past about what a fantastic resource Tar Heel Reader is and how you can use this free collection of easy-to-read and accessible books for kids of all different abilities in the classroom. There are now over 25,000 books in 20 languages! You can also write your own books and then publish them to the …
Remarkable Ideas
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Charlene Cullen February 1, 2013
Charlene Cullen February 1, 2013
When you’re in the classroom with a room full of diverse students it often presents a challenge to include all students into various activities. You might have a student with hearing impairment, difficulties with vision, learning difficulties or a student with significant physical motor disabilities. I’ve come across some great ideas that can be useful for engaging and …
Latest Spectronics Online Video! Making the Transition From Version 6 – The ‘How To’ in Boardmaker Studio
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Jay January 30, 2013
Jay January 30, 2013
Check out the latest video JUST added to the Spectronics Online Resources! Making the Transition From Version 6 – The ‘How To’ in Boardmaker Studio is available now! Login to start watching straight away!
Supporting AAC in the classroom
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Charlene Cullen January 30, 2013
Charlene Cullen January 30, 2013
It’s time to revisit and oldie but a goodie. I really like checking out the resources and articles found in the DynaVox Learning Paths. You might be tempted to think that you need to know someone or be someone who is using a DynaVox device to be able to benefit from these handouts. Let me tell you that …
SENICT News and Resources from Ian Bean
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Ian Bean January 25, 2013
Ian Bean January 25, 2013
Coming soon … When I’m not out and about delivering training and consultancy, I’m busy beavering away writing more new programs for switch and touch screen users. Right now, I’m working on a colouring book that everyone can use. Look out for it on the web site in the next few weeks. Currently these programs are for Windows …
