Tag Archives: life skills
Remarkable Ideas
Posted in Tools & Resources
Charlene Cullen February 1, 2013
Charlene Cullen February 1, 2013
When you’re in the classroom with a room full of diverse students it often presents a challenge to include all students into various activities. You might have a student with hearing impairment, difficulties with vision, learning difficulties or a student with significant physical motor disabilities. I’ve come across some great ideas that can be useful for engaging and …
Everybody say “Cheese!” – using a switch to take a photo or video on the iPad
Posted in Accessibility and Access, Apps and Mobile Learning
Charlene Cullen December 18, 2012
Charlene Cullen December 18, 2012
Taking a photo has become such an accessible hobby to most people nowadays with the advent of the teeny tiny point and shoot digital cameras and then came along the smartphone and now the iPad. It’s even possible to set up the iPad with a switch so that those individuals with a physical impairment can snap a shot …
Our apps for Special Education list is HERE!!!
Posted in Apps and Mobile Learning, How to learn more!, Opinion, Permanent Resources, Sources for Quality App Reviews, Teaching and Learning, Tools & Resources
Katie Lyon March 21, 2012
Katie Lyon March 21, 2012
You asked…..and we listened! We are so excited to bring you our apps for Special Education list. Starting with just 60 of our favourites (It was SO hard to choose!), this list is a growing and active list so be sure to check in from time to time as it promises to get bigger. We are aware …
Tips for creating successful social stories!
Posted in Permanent Resources, Techniques & Tips, Tools & Resources
Katie Lyon November 4, 2010
Katie Lyon November 4, 2010
Social Stories are fabulous tools for teaching social skills to ALL children and adults with special needs. ANYONE who is having difficulty in a social situation can benefit from using a Social Story to learn more about that social situation and how to respond appropriately.
Ready-to-use pre-assembled Boardmaker Resources (and more) from Tassie
Posted in Tools & Resources
Barbara Landsberg October 5, 2010
Barbara Landsberg October 5, 2010
We have just added a new range of resources to our materials to support learning by students in special ed settings – and the really cool thing is that all of the hard work is done for you! Pear Shaped Learning Aids from Tassie are a clever team of two (Kristin Mathiassen, mother of a young boy with …
A new PowerLink – at last!
Posted in New Technologies, Tools & Resources
Barbara Landsberg April 1, 2010
Barbara Landsberg April 1, 2010
MANY students with physical disabilities have benefitted from using the PowerLink 2 allowing them to use a switch to control electric appliances, tools or switch-adapted toys. Now, after 10 years of solid service, the Powerlink 2 will be replaced by the PowerLink 4 – due for release this month.
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 …
New money skills program with photos of Australian and New Zealand coins
Posted in Tools & Resources
Barbara Landsberg July 6, 2009
Barbara Landsberg July 6, 2009
A new introductory money and maths skill program has just been released by the Attainment Company. It includes clear images of Australian and New Zealand coins and features four progressively more challenging activities: Naming, Sorting, Matching and Vending. You can select which currency, which specific coins and how many of each are to be presented to each student. Individual …
