Tag Archives: literacy support
How do I see more pictures/symbols in Clicker 5?
Posted in Techniques & Tips, Tools & Resources
Barbara Landsberg September 18, 2009
Barbara Landsberg September 18, 2009
 Clicker 5 is a very popular writing support tool for primary school students – and comes with over 2000 engaging pictures to support and motivate younger students’ writing. One of the most commonly asked questions from Special Education settings however is, “My students need more pictures to support their writing. Can I import the Boardmaker symbols in …
Inclusive Learning Technologies Conference 2010 Update – September 2009
Posted in Conference 2010, Events
Barbara Landsberg September 16, 2009
Barbara Landsberg September 16, 2009
 There have been MANY emails going back and forward with our talented Keynote Presenters over the past few months. They are coming up with some great ideas for their workshops and presentations! We will be posting news of the sessions up onto the Conference Program section of the Conference website very soon. Keep an eye online as …
Weblinks for accessible text and eBooks
Posted in Permanent Resources, Tools & Resources, Web links
Greg O'Connor September 15, 2009
Greg O'Connor September 15, 2009
We are often asked about web links to alternative text formats for people who have difficulty accessing traditional printed text. The team here at Spectronics has put together the following web links for accessible, digital text (also sometimes referred to as ebooks). Check out the resources below, and let us know of any websites we have missed. This …
Ginger Software – new contextual spelling and grammar checker!
Posted in New Technologies, Tools & Resources
Barbara Landsberg September 14, 2009
Barbara Landsberg September 14, 2009
Every now and then a really innovative new software concept for supporting struggling writers pops up. We think that Ginger fits into this category! It is a clever contextual spelling and grammar checker which automatically suggests corrections for even the most phonetically spelled sentences! It works with sentences written in Microsoft Word and in emails constructed within Microsoft …
More Than Gadgets Conference – Part 2
Posted in Events, Techniques & Tips, Tools & Resources, Workshops
Jane Farrall September 1, 2009
Jane Farrall September 1, 2009
Hi All Just following up on Greg’s post I wanted to say how fabulous the More Than Gadgets conference was last week. The enthusiasm and enjoyment and knowledge and energy was amazing. It was great to meet so many of you – and we look forward to seeing you again.
2009 More Than Gadgets Conference – Part 1
Posted in Events, Techniques & Tips, Tools & Resources, Workshops
Greg O'Connor September 1, 2009
Greg O'Connor September 1, 2009
Hi Everyone What a great inaugural More Than Gadgets Conference last week in Perth. Practical, informative and challenging workshops and presentations were the order of the day. There was a great buzz amongst the participants as we explored the challenges presented to us when implementing assistive technologies in schools and beyond. The bar has certainly been set high …
2009 NSW Assistive Technology Forums
Posted in Events, Techniques & Tips, Tools & Resources, Workshops
Greg O'Connor August 31, 2009
Greg O'Connor August 31, 2009
Congratulations to the 2009 NSW Assistive Technology Forums organising committee for two fantastic days of workshops, hands on training and information sharing around the implementation of assistive technology in the education, employment and community sectors.
Using Inclusive Technologies to Differentiate Instruction for Students with Autism
Posted in Events, Techniques & Tips, Tools & Resources, Workshops
Greg O'Connor August 19, 2009
Greg O'Connor August 19, 2009
Here is the presentation from today’s workshops at the Positive Partnerships Conference: Inclusive-technologies-to-differentiate-instruction Additional web links mentioned in the workshop were: Spectronics Activity Exchange – Click here 101+ Ideas for Using the BIGmack or Other Single Message Communication Devices – Click here Free Boardmaker files from AdaptedLearning.com – Click here Free Clicker 5 grids from LearningGrids.com – Click …
Texthelp Certified Trainer Days for 2009 and 2010
Posted in Events, Workshops
Barbara Landsberg August 7, 2009
Barbara Landsberg August 7, 2009
Following on from the success of the Texthelp Australian Training Tour in May of this year, we are now offering three more full-day training sessions in Australia and New Zealand in 2009. These FREE workshops will give you the chance to participate in a full day BYO laptop hands-on session learning about the many features of the latest …
EXPO Workshop – Reading and Writing Tools
Posted in Events, Techniques & Tips, Tools & Resources, Workshops
Greg O'Connor July 6, 2009
Greg O'Connor July 6, 2009
 The workshop “Reading and Writing Tools for Students with Learning Disabilities” was presented today at the 2009 Special Education EXPO (6/7/09 – Education Development Centre, Hindmarsh, Adelaide, South Australia).
