Tag Archives: English as a second language
SpeakComputer – Text to Speech
Posted in Tools & Resources
Gerry Kennedy August 21, 2012
Gerry Kennedy August 21, 2012
This is a relatively recent software program and one that is new to me. I have been experimenting with it in a number of contexts over the past few weeks and it is impressive. SpeakComputer is a very flexible and versatile MS Windows software program as it offers useful and practical features. Different aspects and functions cater to …
A NEW Version of an old Favourite – Clicker 6!
Posted in Latest News, Tools & Resources
Barbara Landsberg June 25, 2012
Barbara Landsberg June 25, 2012
Clicker, the award-winning literacy support tool for both Windows and Mac computers is used on over half a million school computers world-wide and is in action every day in over 90% of UK primary schools. The newest version of this much-loved program has just arrived – Clicker 6. What’s new in Clicker 6? For students, the new version …
Simple English Wikipedia – what a simple way to create PDF books!
Posted in Tools & Resources
Katie Lyon May 17, 2012
Katie Lyon May 17, 2012
Simple English Wikipedia is similar to the Wikipedia we know and love, but it uses Simple English words and grammar. This is great for some of the people we support who have literacy difficulties or for people who are learning English. There are over 82 000 articles on the website – so heaps of topic areas relevant to …
MS Word Add-Ins to Engage and Support All Students
Posted in Tools & Resources
Gerry Kennedy June 15, 2011
Gerry Kennedy June 15, 2011
Microsoft Word 2003, 2007 and the current version 2010, has many features that cater to students who require additional learning supports. Some features are in the toolbars or ribbons, but are often not apparent or their use or relevance not evident. Others can be accessed via a mouse or preferred pointing device whilst others can be invoked using …
Clicker 5 SuperDrive – Save over $7000 on 62 titles all on one drive!
Posted in New Technologies, Tools & Resources
Barbara Landsberg April 1, 2010
Barbara Landsberg April 1, 2010
The Clicker SuperDrive is an incredibly convenient and affordable way to own the entire collection of “Powered by Clicker” curriculum titles (titles released up until 1st January 2010). Gain instant access to Crick Software’s vast range of acclaimed titles to develop literacy skills across your school. Install on your network for access by all computers on your school …
Universal Access to Text – Literacy Support for ESL Students
Posted in Tools & Resources
Gerry Kennedy February 24, 2010
Gerry Kennedy February 24, 2010
Introduction Some students living or studying in Australia who are blind or are vision impaired may also be enrolled in ESL classes. They might learn English more quickly, confidently and efficiently if their preferred or more proficient language of their parents or careers is also gainfully employed and utilised. Other ESL students may require or need to have …
