Play that funky music
Posted in Accessories, Apps and Mobile Learning
Charlene Cullen May 18, 2012
Charlene Cullen May 18, 2012
Now that the Spectronics Inclusive Learning Technology Conference 2012 is just days away I have been busily preparing for the workshops I will be presenting. In one of our sessions …
How does the iPad impact on student learning? The Hills School iPad Project
Posted in Apps and Mobile Learning, Opinion, Teaching and Learning
Greg O'Connor May 18, 2012
Greg O'Connor May 18, 2012
This blog has been written by and posted on behalf of The Hill School, Northmead, NSW, Australia. Read on to find out what one school is doing to investigate the …
Simple English Wikipedia – what a simple way to create PDF books!
Posted in Tools & Resources
Katie Lyon May 17, 2012
Katie Lyon May 17, 2012
Simple English Wikipedia is similar to the Wikipedia we know and love, but it uses Simple English words and grammar. This is great for some of the people we support …
SoundingBoard app FREE??? Sounding GREAT to me!
Posted in Apps and Mobile Learning
Katie Lyon May 2, 2012
Katie Lyon May 2, 2012
The SoundingBoard app from Ablenet is one of my favourites – I love an app that is easy to use and program. It allows you to quickly set up communication …
Proloquo2Go: How to add NEWS to a button
Posted in Apps and Mobile Learning, Tips and Tricks
Amanda Hartmann May 2, 2012
Amanda Hartmann May 2, 2012
Proloquo2Go is a great App for helping children to generate independent or supported writing. Â Children may be working on writing and sharing recounts or stories at home or at school …
Boardmaker: Support resources and materials…….your questions covered!
Posted in Tools & Resources
Katie Lyon May 1, 2012
Katie Lyon May 1, 2012
I am sitting here madly preparing for my pre conference workshop on Boardmaker Studio coming up at the Inclusive Learning Technologies Conference which is officially three weeks away………SO EXCITING!!! Anyway, …
Finding apps, keeping up to date and feeling supported!
Posted in Uncategorized
Katie Lyon April 24, 2012
Katie Lyon April 24, 2012
If you are anything like me you are constantly on the lookout for new and exciting apps – and if you are anything like me, find the rate at which …
Toca Boca … fun and learning too!
Posted in Apps and Mobile Learning, Favourite Sites, Opinion
Amanda Hartmann April 20, 2012
Amanda Hartmann April 20, 2012
Ok, So you might get this about me… I’m all about FUN… in fact the more FUN AND ENGAGEMENT I can have with kids (when we are “working”), I reckon …
Is there an app for that? Signing apps relevant to the Australian context.
Posted in Tips and Tricks
Katie Lyon April 18, 2012
Katie Lyon April 18, 2012
Quite often I get asked whether there is an app to teach Key Word Sign in Australia. The short answer is “no” – however, there are apps that you can …
The APPlicator – switch access to MORE apps and music too!
Posted in Accessibility and Access, Accessories, Apps and Mobile Learning, New Technologies
Jane Farrall April 15, 2012
Jane Farrall April 15, 2012
Reposted with permission from www.janefarrall.com/blog In the beginning, there was no switch access to the iPad/iPhone/iPod touch. Over time, however, a small range of apps have been released which offer …
