Category Archives: Opinion
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 implementation of iPads into their teaching and learning programs.
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 the more chance they have for spontaneous communication and learning (without even realising it!). So TOCA BOCA ticks lots of boxes for me! These very clever and very …
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 …
Clicker 6: My Favourite Things!
Posted in How to learn more!, Latest News, New Technologies, Opinion
Katie Lyon February 21, 2012
Katie Lyon February 21, 2012
Yes – you heard right - Clicker 6 is soon to be released here in Australia! I have been fortunate enough to get my hands on a copy to have a play and I can tell you – it is fabulous! Clicker 6 builds on the acclaimed support features of its predecessor. Basically it’s new features mean more student …
SENICT – Special Educational Needs ICT: Ipads for Autism?
Posted in Apps and Mobile Learning, Opinion
Ian Bean October 24, 2011
Ian Bean October 24, 2011
60 Minutes article on Apps for Autism On Sunday, the US news programme ’60 Minutes’ aired an article entitled ‘Apps for Autism’. As an assistive technology consultant it’s important for me to keep up-to-date with current practice in the use of technology to support people with disabilities. I watched it with interest. The article opens showing an Autistic …
AAC Apps – Speaking APPropriately
Posted in Apps and Mobile Learning, Opinion, Tools & Resources
Jane Farrall April 24, 2011
Jane Farrall April 24, 2011
Today on the iTunes store, there are around 100 Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Apps. These are specifically designed to be used by people who have complex communication needs – for people who want to use their iPhone or iPad to communicate face-to-face with others. Many of these AAC Apps are among the highest priced Apps in the …
iHelp for Autism – The story of a boy and an iPad
Posted in Apps and Mobile Learning, Opinion
Greg O'Connor August 15, 2010
Greg O'Connor August 15, 2010
This story begins with Shannon Rosa, mother of 9 year old Leo, winning an iPad in a raffle. This is what happens next: Leo is Rosa’s 9-year-old son, and when people ask her about him, she is mindful to explain him in a way that will set appropriate expectations. He is a boy with intense autism, she says.
