Tag Archives: Access
Play that funky music
Posted in Accessories, Apps and Mobile Learning
Charlene Cullen May 18, 2012
Charlene Cullen May 18, 2012
Now that the Spectronics Inclusive Learning Technology Conference 2012 is just days away I have been busily preparing for the workshops I will be presenting. In one of our sessions we’ll be showing the Applicator which is a new switch interface, also known as the Switch4Apps. This has just become available through Spectronics recently. Jane wrote a thorough …
The APPlicator – switch access to MORE apps and music too!
Posted in Accessibility and Access, Accessories, Apps and Mobile Learning, New Technologies
Jane Farrall April 15, 2012
Jane Farrall April 15, 2012
Reposted with permission from www.janefarrall.com/blog In the beginning, there was no switch access to the iPad/iPhone/iPod touch. Over time, however, a small range of apps have been released which offer internal switch access – but unfortunately different apps were released along with different switch interfaces and a confusing picture of switch access to the iPad began to appear. …
SpeakBook: A FREE low-tech eye gaze communication system
Posted in New Technologies, Tools & Resources
Katie Lyon April 3, 2012
Katie Lyon April 3, 2012
I just came across this low-tech communication book called Speakbook and thought it was really clever…It allows you to communicate with the assistance of a communication partner using only your eyes! There is a short video demonstrating how Speakbook works. But basically, you write individualised phrases on each of the coloured strips on the page. Then the person …
A quick follow up to my message yesterday re the ILT2012 Conference in May
Posted in Conference 2012
Eliza Bale March 2, 2012
Eliza Bale March 2, 2012
Oh … I forgot to mention in my email yesterday that there is another new session in the program. The App Smackdown on Thursday (24th May) lunchtime! We’d love you to all join in, so check out what’s planned for this fun session. I also thought I’d give you a “visual” of how HUGE the registrations have been …
Universal Access to Web Browsers
Posted in Tools & Resources
Gerry Kennedy November 21, 2011
Gerry Kennedy November 21, 2011
1. Introduction As per critical software for users with different access and learning needs, the web browser is most definitely one of the most important. Students now spend so much of their time online inside a browser. When they are on social media sites, chatting, searching, researching and collecting data, emailing, shopping, banking, reading the news, sports, entertainment …
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/.
Incredibox Human Beatbox Choir – Fun for Touchscreen or IWB
Posted in Tools & Resources
Barbara Landsberg September 14, 2011
Barbara Landsberg September 14, 2011
Looking for a fun activity for use on touchscreen monitors or Interactive Whiteboards? The Incredibox online activity is totally addictive! Simply drag sound icons onto each of the human beatboxers (pictured above). Click or touch the screen to add or remove characters as you build your choir. Or just run in shuffle mode and watch it all happening …
Queensland All Abilities Playground Project
Posted in Latest News
Darren Trentepohl September 12, 2011
Darren Trentepohl September 12, 2011
Did you know that the Queensland Government has helped to really take AAC to the streets? The Queensland All Abilities Playground Project integrates best practice in supporting children with complex communication needs. The installation of multi-modal AAC communication systems in 15 specialised playgrounds around the state, allows the children to use either pictures or signs to chat to …
Social Networking for All
Posted in Tools & Resources
Charlene Cullen August 30, 2011
Charlene Cullen August 30, 2011
On a daily basis I communicate with a variety of people using emails, text messaging, the phone and good old fashioned face-to-face chats! But these days it is also quite common for me to communicate with friends, family, professional colleagues and beyond using social networking tools such as Facebook, Google + and Twitter.
Access Options and Accessories for iPads….. Gathering Strength as They Grow
Posted in Accessibility and Access, Accessories, Apps and Mobile Learning, Tips and Tricks
Jane Farrall June 8, 2011
Jane Farrall June 8, 2011
Many of us have seen the amazing potential for the iPad (and the iPod touch) in Special Education and Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC). It is a very welcome addition to our toolkit of options although we must always keep in mind that it is only one of the tools we can use with our students. That said …
