Tag Archives: Learning Difficulties
Weally Wonderful Websites V7.0
Posted in Web links
Gerry Kennedy November 15, 2011
Gerry Kennedy November 15, 2011
The recently updated November issue of the Weally Wonderful Websites V7.0 document has filled out to 76 x A4 pages of web sites, resources and links to a number of categories that cater to students with different learning, access and communication needs. Significant updates to a number of sections on Teacher Resources ( many thanks to Lee Blunt for some absolutely wonderful teaching and …
Weally Wonderful Apps V1.0
Posted in Apps and Mobile Learning, Sources for Quality App Reviews, Web links
Gerry Kennedy November 10, 2011
Gerry Kennedy November 10, 2011
I have created a new resource in MS Word that just applies to Apps – thus ‘Weally Wonderful Apps’. It is Version 1.0 and has an introductory page and then is followed by six pages of links to resources, articles, reviews. Best-Of sites and teaching and learning supports for people working within education and therapy. It will definitely expand over time and will save …
Weally Wonderful Websites V6.6
Posted in Web links
Gerry Kennedy October 26, 2011
Gerry Kennedy October 26, 2011
The Weally Wonderful Websites V6.6 document, in MS Word, has filled out to 67 x A4 pages of web sites, resources and links to a number of categories that cater to students with different learning, access and communication needs. Sections on eBooks, iPad/iPod resources and others have been updated from Version 6.0. About 50 more sites have been added with approximately 500 or more …
Technologies, iPads and Apps Supporting Diverse Learners | Inclusive Learning Technologies Conference 2012 Update
Posted in Conference 2012
Eliza Bale October 25, 2011
Eliza Bale October 25, 2011
The Inclusive Learning Technologies Conference 2012 Committee has just achieved one of the major conference milestones – the final program has been announced! As you’ll see below, it is now live, ready for your viewing! If you are keen to attend the conference, you will see that there are a range of registration packages available. Registration is open now and can be completed online …
Questions re iPads and Technologies Supporting Special Education or Learning Support? Join us for answers!
Posted in Conference 2012
Eliza Bale October 10, 2011
Eliza Bale October 10, 2011
Having trouble keeping up with new special ed and learning support technologies? Including iPads and apps? We can help! The Inclusive Learning Technologies Conference 2012 on Queensland’s Gold Coast in May next year will provide valuable targeted learning in these areas – and much more! Innovative and practical applications of a wide range of technologies to address literacy, numeracy, communication and behavioural challenges are …
Symbols 101 Part 3
Posted in Techniques & Tips
Ian Bean September 23, 2011
Ian Bean September 23, 2011
“What symbol do I use for ‘pursuant’?” I recently delivered symbol training for an organisation that provided sheltered housing for people with learning difficulties. Like many organisations working in this sector they wanted to ensure that their written communications with their tenants were accessible. They purchased symbol processing software and asked me to help them. The training went the usual way. We looked at …
Inclusive Learning Technologies (including iPad apps) Conference 2012 – Update September 2011
Posted in Conference 2012
Eliza Bale September 13, 2011
Eliza Bale September 13, 2011
Following is the latest update about the Inclusive Learning Technologies Conference 2012. Enjoy! This month we have included some key conference dates which you should add to your diary if you are planning to join us. And of course we sincerely hope that you are able to be a part of our biggest ever Inclusive Learning Technologies Conference! Final program available next month The …
The trouble with lists …
Posted in Sources for Quality App Reviews, Tools & Resources
Ian Bean September 12, 2011
Ian Bean September 12, 2011
Like many colleagues, I am very interested in how new technologies are being used to classrooms to support learners with communication, cognitive and other difficulties. Right now I’m researching the use of ipads. Like many of you I see these in schools and I’m constantly being asked for recommendations of the best apps to use. My research has led me to some great sites …
Read2Go App – Ready Set Read! for Students with Learning Difficulties
Posted in Accessibility and Access, Apps and Mobile Learning, New Technologies, Teaching and Learning, Web links
Jane Farrall July 29, 2011
Jane Farrall July 29, 2011
Read2Go, the new accessible eBook reader for the iPad, iPhone and iPod touch is now available for download from the iTunes App store. Read2Go works with Bookshare. Any book available to you through your Bookshare login can now be downloaded to your iPad or iPod touch and read on your mobile device – offering a more accessible, portable library. (If you need more information …
Inclusive Learning Technologies (including iPad apps) Conference 2012 – Update July 2011
Posted in Conference 2012
Eliza Bale July 21, 2011
Eliza Bale July 21, 2011
As always plans for the Inclusive Learning Technologies 2012 Conference continue to progress at lightning speed! And we have more news to share with you this month! Call for Papers – Six weeks to go We continue to welcome submissions to contribute to the Conference program. If you are interested in contributing please note that there are now only six short weeks left to …
