Tag Archives: Learning Disabilities
NDCO Tasmania Providing Solutions II Assistive Technology Forum and Engaging VET Learners Workshop
Posted in Apps and Mobile Learning, iPad Basics, Teaching and Learning
Greg O'Connor December 7, 2011
Greg O'Connor December 7, 2011
Greg O’Connor presented the following sessions at the recent Providing Solutions II Assistive Technology Forum and Engaging VET Learners through iPads Workshop in Hobart, November 2011. Click the following links to download his presentations. To view the handout, click here. Providing Solutions II Forum and Engaging VET learners through iPads Workshop http://www.slideshare.net/Speccos/providing-solutions-ii-forum-and-engaging-vet-learners-through-ipads-workshop Introduction to the iPad: Supporting Diverse Learners in VET and Beyond http://www.slideshare.net/Speccos/introduction-to-the-ipad-supporting-diverse-learners-in-vet-and-beyond …
Accessing the Future – Inclusive Technologies and Learning Disability in Education and Employment Conference
Posted in Apps and Mobile Learning, iPad Basics, Teaching and Learning
Greg O'Connor December 7, 2011
Greg O'Connor December 7, 2011
This handout has been created for the NDCO Accessing the Future Conference, held in the Hunter Valley on Wednesday 7th to Friday 9th December 2011. Greg O’Connor and Barbara Landsberg are in attendance and are presenting over the three days of the conference. Click on this link to download Greg’s handout. Greg’s and Barbara’s presentations will be added to this post on the completion …
Intellipad – the Write tool for the iPad
Posted in Apps and Mobile Learning, New Technologies, Teaching and Learning
Jane Farrall November 29, 2011
Jane Farrall November 29, 2011
Intellipad is a relatively new writing app available for the iPad. Developed by an Occupational Therapist who wanted a custom keyboard for her client – the App has become much more than a custom keyboard creator and is a very clever writing and literacy teaching tool. At the most basic level, Intellipad offers a keyboard with word prediction, some basic spell checking and text-to-speech …
Six months to go | Inclusive Learning Technologies Conference 2012 Update
Posted in Conference 2012
Eliza Bale November 17, 2011
Eliza Bale November 17, 2011
The countdown to the conference has officially hit the six month mark! So, with lots of news to report our updates will start to increase – follow our Facebook page, ILT2012 Facebook group and Twitter feed for the latest. All Key AAC Technologies and App Developers will be on-site! If you are interested in the very newest trends in technologies supporting Augmentative and Alternative …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Technologies (including iPad Apps) for Special Ed and Learning Support Services | Four great days of Learning
Posted in Conference 2012
Eliza Bale June 23, 2011
Eliza Bale June 23, 2011
We wanted to catch you before school holiday season started! Do you feel you need assistance with any of the following? Keeping up-to-date with learning support technologies in regular ed Keeping up-to-date with new software and hardware options for special ed students Making sense of the MANY Apps now available for iPads in schools Just knowing how to get started on successfully implementing these …
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 a variety of keyboard shortcuts. These …
