Assistive Technology
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Share and discuss assistive technology options and the ways that both specialised assistive technology and standard technologies can be used to support students.
Brief description: Using technology to support students with disabilities and special learning needs.
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Accessories for extended functionality: Keyboards and styluses
Over the next few issues, I’m focussing on some of the accessories that can be used with devices and what to consider when selecting the right one for your student. As always, the student’s essential learning needs should be at the heart of the...Accessories for protection and improved usability
Often, we focus on the primary device and how it is going to support the student to achieve. And rightly so. However, the accessories chosen to go with that device also play an essential role. They can enable greater independence, better access,...iPad Storage – how much is enough?
ne of the features that is often mentioned in an assistive technology application for an iPad is file storage size. How much is ‘sufficient’ for regular student use?Noise Cancelling Headphones
I am regularly asked about whether noise cancelling headphones are necessary to help students with sensory processing difficulties concentrate more easily. My response is usually something along the lines of “probably not”. Let me explain…Microsoft Learning Tools
Learning Tools are embedded into some of the Office products to support learners in a number of ways. Learning Tools are available in Word, Word Online, OneNote, OneNote Online, Outlook Online, and Microsoft Edge (web browser).Exploring Accessibility on Your Device
“Accessibility is not a feature, is a social trend.” ― Antonio Santos, influencer on Digital Transformation, Accessibility and Digital Inclusion In an interview in 2016, the head of Google’s accessibility program, Eve...
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OCR app for iPad
Started by merryl 22 Jul 2015 9:20pm () Replies (3) Last reply by Coll O'ConnorHi Can anyone recommend a good OCR app for iPad..I use to have one recommended for about 11- 13 dollars but can't remember what it was? Thanks MerrylClicker Connect issues with iOS8 for iPad
Started by Coll O'Connor 15 Oct 2014 1:10pm () Replies (1) Last reply by Coll O'ConnorCatherine Brill from DTSL has given a heads up regarding the Clicker Connect App and updating your iPads to the new iOS8. The Clicker Connect App is having real problems with the iOS8. If you try to delete a cell within a cluster (just the first...MouseTrack App - Help Please
Started by Rebecca Price 28 Aug 2014 4:13pm () Replies (1) Last reply by Rebecca PriceDoes anyone have any experience with using this App ? If you do I have a quick question to ask. MouseTrack https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.android.tbox.mousetrack.activities Currently being used on a...Ipads Vs Samsung Tablet
Started by merryl 13 Aug 2014 8:45pm () Replies (2) Last reply by KarenHi all We are a GAFE school with a few Ipads. We are submitting Assitive Technology applications and are wondering if we should go for a Tablet over the Ipad. So far the tablet allows google docs to be used in a much friendlier way. We use...
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Accessories for extended functionality: Keyboards and styluses
Over the next few issues, I’m focussing on some of the accessories that can be used with devices and what to consider when selecting the right one for your student. As always, the student’s essential learning needs should be at the heart of the...Accessories for protection and improved usability
Often, we focus on the primary device and how it is going to support the student to achieve. And rightly so. However, the accessories chosen to go with that device also play an essential role. They can enable greater independence, better access,...iPad Storage – how much is enough?
ne of the features that is often mentioned in an assistive technology application for an iPad is file storage size. How much is ‘sufficient’ for regular student use?Noise Cancelling Headphones
I am regularly asked about whether noise cancelling headphones are necessary to help students with sensory processing difficulties concentrate more easily. My response is usually something along the lines of “probably not”. Let me explain…Microsoft Learning Tools
Learning Tools are embedded into some of the Office products to support learners in a number of ways. Learning Tools are available in Word, Word Online, OneNote, OneNote Online, Outlook Online, and Microsoft Edge (web browser).Exploring Accessibility on Your Device
“Accessibility is not a feature, is a social trend.” ― Antonio Santos, influencer on Digital Transformation, Accessibility and Digital Inclusion In an interview in 2016, the head of Google’s accessibility program, Eve...App Guide: Clicker Docs and iWordQ UK
This app guide compares the features between two commonly used literacy apps to help you make an informed choice about which would best suit your student's identified learning needs. The features listed here apply to the iPad version of the apps...iPad Accessibility for Students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing
The iPad has accessibility tools and options to assist students who are Deaf or Hard of hearingIdentifying the right technology to support a student (and the black box technique)
The black box technique allows you to recommend appropriate technology for a student even if you have never heard of that technology before.Visual Schedule Support – Review of Visual Schedule Apps for iPad
The use of Visual schedules to clearly indicate what has been completed and what must be done next is helpful to increase independence and reduce the need for continuous teacher/ parent intervention.
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OCR app for iPad
Started by merryl 22 Jul 2015 9:20pm () Replies (3) Last reply by Coll O'ConnorHi Can anyone recommend a good OCR app for iPad..I use to have one recommended for about 11- 13 dollars but can't remember what it was? Thanks MerrylClicker Connect issues with iOS8 for iPad
Started by Coll O'Connor 15 Oct 2014 1:10pm () Replies (1) Last reply by Coll O'ConnorCatherine Brill from DTSL has given a heads up regarding the Clicker Connect App and updating your iPads to the new iOS8. The Clicker Connect App is having real problems with the iOS8. If you try to delete a cell within a cluster (just the first...Ipads Vs Samsung Tablet
Started by merryl 13 Aug 2014 8:45pm () Replies (2) Last reply by KarenHi all We are a GAFE school with a few Ipads. We are submitting Assitive Technology applications and are wondering if we should go for a Tablet over the Ipad. So far the tablet allows google docs to be used in a much friendlier way. We use...MouseTrack App - Help Please
Started by Rebecca Price 28 Aug 2014 4:13pm () Replies (1) Last reply by Rebecca PriceDoes anyone have any experience with using this App ? If you do I have a quick question to ask. MouseTrack https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.android.tbox.mousetrack.activities Currently being used on a...
Assistive Technology
Using technology to support students with disabilities and special learning needs.