Tag Archives: Communication Impairments
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 use as a reference to learn the Auslan signs which are then used when communicating using Key Word Sign and Gesture – confused?!?! – well read on! As …
Introducing….. ME!
Posted in Latest News
Amanda Hartmann April 11, 2012
Amanda Hartmann April 11, 2012
I’ve decided to introduce myself here on the blog – I have just joined the Spectronics Consultancy Team for one day a week and I really hope I get to know you better in the coming months! My name is Amanda Hartmann and I’m a Speech Pathologist. I currently have my own busy private practice working with children …
SpeakBook: A FREE low-tech eye gaze communication system
Posted in New Technologies, Tools & Resources
Katie Lyon April 3, 2012
Katie Lyon April 3, 2012
I just came across this low-tech communication book called Speakbook and thought it was really clever…It allows you to communicate with the assistance of a communication partner using only your eyes! There is a short video demonstrating how Speakbook works. But basically, you write individualised phrases on each of the coloured strips on the page. Then the person …
Up There Cazaly!
Posted in Tools & Resources
Katie Lyon March 28, 2012
Katie Lyon March 28, 2012
With the 2012 Footy Season now upon us (sigh!) I thought I would remind you of a couple of great resources that are VERY popular among many of the adults I have worked with. The Key Word Sign Footy Book (Australian Football) is a pocket sized handbook of 120 signs that you will need to communicate about all …
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 …
Guided Reading for ALL students
Posted in Techniques & Tips
Jane Farrall March 6, 2012
Jane Farrall March 6, 2012
Reposted with permission from www.janefarrall.com/blog Guided Reading is the process by which we can help students to be strategic in their reading – and improve their skills at getting information from books. It is a crucial part of balanced literacy instruction and is part of the Early Years classrooms in Australia, the National Literacy Strategy in England and …
Opportunities to WIN whilst at the Inclusive Learning Technologies Conference in May
Posted in Conference 2012
Eliza Bale March 1, 2012
Eliza Bale March 1, 2012
Here at Spectronics the Conference Committee is continuously astounded at how popular this year’s conference is turning out to be! Just on Monday we surpassed ALL previous years’ delegate numbers – and we haven’t even reached the ‘busy’ registration months of March and April. We are almost certain that we will need to close off registrations. So … …
Weally Wonderful Apps V3.0
Posted in Apps and Mobile Learning, Sources for Quality App Reviews, Web links
Gerry Kennedy February 28, 2012
Gerry Kennedy February 28, 2012
Weally Wonderful Apps V3.0 is a new update. It has about 80 new entries so it has grown since Version 2.0. Download Weally Wonderful Apps (MS Word docx 804 KB) – Use Firefox to download if you have problem with saving the file under Internet Explorer. Download Weally Wonderful Apps (zip 688 KB) If you don’t have Microsoft …
Technologies (including iPad Apps) for Learning Support and Special Ed | Four Great Days of Learning!
Posted in Conference 2012
Eliza Bale February 10, 2012
Eliza Bale February 10, 2012
Having trouble keeping up with new learning support and special ed technologies? Including iPads and apps? We can help! The Inclusive Learning Technologies Conference 2012 on Queensland’s Gold Coast from 22nd to 25th May this year will provide valuable targeted learning in these areas – and much more! Innovative and practical applications of technologies to address literacy, numeracy, …
iAdapter for iPad no longer available from Spectronics
Posted in Accessories, Apps and Mobile Learning
Barbara Landsberg December 21, 2011
Barbara Landsberg December 21, 2011
The iPad is attracting a lot of attention in the special ed/learning support arena at present. Some considered. Some media hype. But it definitely does have a place in the special ed technology toolkit. One of the areas in which it falls down is its volume in social settings for augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) users. It needs …
