Tag Archives: AAC
More resources from the Spectronics team including PowerPoint presentations
Posted in Tools & Resources
Barbara Landsberg December 22, 2011
Barbara Landsberg December 22, 2011
We are constantly finding new ways of sharing great articles, links and resources with you, with the Spectronics Blog being the central place for display of all of our resources. We are also adding posts by new Guest Bloggers – including Gerry Kennedy from Australia and Ian Bean from the UK. Did you know you can now sign up to be notified by …
iAdapter for iPad no longer available from Spectronics
Posted in Accessories, Apps and Mobile Learning
Barbara Landsberg December 21, 2011
Barbara Landsberg December 21, 2011
The iPad is attracting a lot of attention in the special ed/learning support arena at present. Some considered. Some media hype. But it definitely does have a place in the special ed technology toolkit. One of the areas in which it falls down is its volume in social settings for augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) users. It needs additional amplification to make it more …
Final update for 2011 | Inclusive Learning Technologies Conference 2012
Posted in Conference 2012
Eliza Bale December 7, 2011
Eliza Bale December 7, 2011
Christmas and the New Year may almost be upon us, but the hint of holidays hasn’t slowed our dedicated Conference Committee down! As you’ll read we are gearing up to open session selections in January, so we’ll be back on deck after the break ready and happy to lock in your session preferences. And our clever web team is also working hard in the …
FREE Online Resources
Four brilliant resources this month: APPitic: Organised and fully annotated database of over 1300 ipad apps for education selected by Apple Distinguished Educators. http://www.appitic.com Sploder: Use simple tools to create your own online games. Includes shoot-em ups and platform games. http://www.sploder.com All Abilities Playground: Fantastic web site packed with games and activities for children of all abilities. http://www.allabilitiesplayground.net.au AAC Photocards: Make your …
Communication resources for adult settings
Posted in Tools & Resources
Charlene Cullen October 10, 2011
Charlene Cullen October 10, 2011
There’s no doubt in my mind that alternative and augmentative communication (AAC ) is an important consideration for adults with complex communication needs (CCN). It is especially essential for encouraging social participation and getting individuals involved in life activities. But finding resources about implementing AAC with adults can be tricky. The DynaVox implementation toolkit has some great newsletters that they release on a regular …
iPads in Special Education
Posted in iPad Basics, Workshops
Jane Farrall October 4, 2011
Jane Farrall October 4, 2011
This presentation was created for a series of workshops on iPads in Special Education in late 2011 held in Perth and locations in Victoria. The presentation uses links and information contained on our Apple and iPad information page at http://www.spectronicsinoz.com/blog/apple/.
DynaVox Series 5: Hands on Training Perth August 2011
Posted in Workshops
Jane Farrall October 4, 2011
Jane Farrall October 4, 2011
These resources are designed to accompany the DynaVox Series 5 (V/Vmax/V+/Vmax+/Maestro) training that we provided in Perth in August 2011. The presentation used at the beginning of this workshop is shown as a Slideshare document below. DynaVox Series 5 Hands-On training Resources Series 5 Comprehensive Quick Start guide DynaVox Implementation Toolkit Opening the Box – Series 5 AAC 101 Introduction to InterAACt Teaching Vocabulary …
AAC – All Day, Every Day
Posted in Workshops
Jane Farrall October 3, 2011
Jane Farrall October 3, 2011
This presentation was created for a workshop for SPOT on DDÂ on “AAC All Day, Every Day” in August 2011. Videos were removed from this presentation for privacy reasons – but some of the videos available are on You Tube and links to these and other resources are provided below.
The iPad as Assistive Technology
Posted in Apps and Mobile Learning, iPad Basics, Workshops
Jane Farrall October 3, 2011
Jane Farrall October 3, 2011
This presentation was created for a workshop for SPOT on DDÂ on “Using the iPad as Assistive Technology” in August 2011. The presentation uses links and information contained on our Apple and iPad information page at http://www.spectronicsinoz.com/blog/apple/.
Warringa Park School iPad Project
Posted in Latest News, Teaching and Learning
Barbara Landsberg September 20, 2011
Barbara Landsberg September 20, 2011
Warringa Park School is a special school in Melbourne and was one of the first of many Victorian special schools to roll out iPads to all of its students (almost 300 in total). To learn more about the project read their story online or contact the school’s full-time “iPad Coach”, Dawn Hallett on email hallett.dawn.l@edumail.vic.gov.au. Dawn organises weekly tutorials for staff dedicated to the …
