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Fun promo video for the Conference - just three months away now! Thanks for your contributions to footage Joy Smiley Zabala, Mary Jo Simon-Barry, Ian Bean, Caroline Musselwhite, Christopher Bryg, Diane Symons, Greg Alchin, Greg O'Connor, Jane Farrall, Derek Austin, Hilary King, Jeff Souter, Bede Mudge and more!
Posted by Barbara Landsberg 8th February 2012 at 2:24pmGreat video. So looking forward to the conference!
Posted by Jane Farrall 8th February 2012 at 5:19pmSo can't wait to be there. Ian, can I start packing my suitcase.... pleeeease?
Posted by Yvette Bean 8th February 2012 at 7:29pmI am reposting on our TapSpeak fb page, we can't wait !!!
Posted by Audrey Ahrens Conley 9th February 2012 at 1:23amHave chosen and booked all my workshops, now just counting down the days.
Posted by Leanne Shane 8th February 2012 at 6:08pmLeanne that is fantastic news. Over 400 registered already so some of the workshops are booking up now. Great to hear you have secured your spots in your preferred workshops.
Posted by Barbara Landsberg 8th February 2012 at 10:01pmCanada and Alaska and then ILT 2012 on the way home!! I'm so looking forward to catching up with my many international and national friends. - as well as all the learning of course. Thanks Specos for another great opportunity.
Posted by Hillary Epton 21st January 2012 at 10:53pmSounds fantastic Hillary. We saw your rego come through the other day. :) As biased as we are ... the conference will probably pale alongside an Alaskan cruise and the dramatically fabulous mountain scenery of Banff and Jasper !
Posted by Barbara Landsberg 22nd January 2012 at 8:25amLOL!!!!
Posted by Hillary Epton 22nd January 2012 at 12:41pmHi, I registered today but was unable to click the link to use an iPad. Is there any way I can still use one? I am really looking forward to this conference :)
Posted by Kylie Turner 21st January 2012 at 7:15pmHi Kylie - I'm part of the Conference Committee and thought I'd send you a quick answer to your question. The iPad offer is for the first 200 delegates registered for the "I Want Everything" package which is all four days of the conference! I saw your registration come through earlier today and it was for the "Full" package which is for the 3 main days of the conference so sadly the use of the free iPad isn't available. If you wish to upgrade to the "I Want Everything" package it is only an extra $145 and you get to attend one of the amazing Preconference full day workshops and also attend the “always great fun” conference dinner as well. If you wish to upgrade just contact us on conference@spectronicsinoz.com and we’ll organise that for you immediately.
Posted by Lorraine Cameron 21st January 2012 at 8:15pmSorry - I did the 3 days only - must have misread it. Cheers
Posted by Kylie Turner 21st January 2012 at 9:26pmCounting down the days, really looking forward to the conference.
Posted by Leanne Shane 15th January 2012 at 8:31pmAnd those days will be going fast now that we have kicked over the New Year Leanne. Keep watching for updates coming through regularly now. :)
Posted by Barbara Landsberg 15th January 2012 at 8:39pmI'm packed already :)
Posted by Ian Bean 16th January 2012 at 6:47pmGreat to see Lauren Brooke from South Australia using our delegates badge on her Facebook page and in her email signature. Go Lauren! How do you do this too? Check out http://www.spectronicsinoz.com/conference/2012/badges/delegates
Posted by Barbara Landsberg 10th January 2012 at 6:46pmHappy New Year all! As of TODAY the 2012 Conference session selections opened online at http://www.spectronicsinoz.com/conference/2012/timetable. If you have already registered, you should have received an email this morning with a password to login and book a place in all of your preferred sessions. Let me know if you haven't received this yet as many delegates have logged in and made their choices today already. Very keen! We love it. If you are not yet registered, the earlier you do register to attend, the more likely you are to be able to attend ALL of the workshops and presentations that best interest you! Any questions? Happy to answer. :)
Posted by Barbara Landsberg 9th January 2012 at 3:06pmHi I haven't received an email with password and login for preferred sessions. Thanks Dymphna James
Posted by Dymphna James 9th January 2012 at 5:08pmHi Dymphna ... thanks for letting us know. We are resending your email now so you should have it in hand soon. A couple of our delegates in SA missed out. Not sure what is going on with our bulk emailing program and SA! So all will be re-sent manually and individually now to be doubly sure you receive them.
Posted by Barbara Landsberg 9th January 2012 at 6:47pmIan and Carol - lots of regos in for your Pre-Conference workshop "Get Creative! An Exciting 'Make and Take' BYO Laptop Workshop" already. Cool. :)
Posted by Barbara Landsberg 9th January 2012 at 8:24pmSo looking forward to it Barbara.
Posted by Ian Bean 9th January 2012 at 8:26pmJamie Thomas, our Graphic Designer has set the Spectronics team once again in this year's Christmas greeting. Enjoy and have a laugh at our expense. And have a fabulous Christmas all!
Posted by Barbara Landsberg 12th December 2011 at 12:29pmwe'd never laugh AT you Barbara ( -:
Posted by David Harraway 12th December 2011 at 1:04pmJamie needs to get out more .... Nonetheless - a great lil' production and one that made me smile all the way through! It certainly made my day. Thanks to ALL the team that make Spectronics the Bunnings of AT in Oz. You've got it all... and do it so well! (And you ads are way better ...) My thanks and Christmas greetings :)
Posted by Gerry Kennedy 12th December 2011 at 3:01pmTecla Shield (hardware interface that allows full switch and scan access to Android OS devices) is now a commercially available product. http://komodoopenlab.com/store/
Posted by David Harraway 12th December 2011 at 8:02amoh oops I don't think it was meant to go here - I got a bit excited! Hopefully we'll have one to play with by ILT time anyway ( - :
Posted by David Harraway 12th December 2011 at 1:02pmHere is the other arm! Tattoos in the satchel - there is an idea!
Posted by Greg O'Connor 27th September 2011 at 6:29pmDane Swan would be impressed! Greg the Tattooed man .... only in Lismore!
Posted by Gerry Kennedy 27th September 2011 at 6:54pmI want one!
Posted by Ian Bean 28th September 2011 at 7:51amBe careful what you wish for around us Ian!!
Posted by Barbara Landsberg 28th September 2011 at 9:44amI will get the needles out Barbara and do a great one for him...he will be too busy having a fag to notice what I am up to!
Posted by Carol Allen 28th September 2011 at 5:00pmOh the conference is going to be so much fun. Last time I could only bring a picture of the hippo...
Posted by Ian Bean 28th September 2011 at 5:03pmSo it is a hippo tattoo for you Ian?
Posted by Greg O'Connor 28th September 2011 at 5:05pmI'm so scared of needles Greg... I'd probably faint!
Posted by Ian Bean 28th September 2011 at 5:07pmSeriously, the conference program looks great. I've picked out some sessions I would like to attend if that's ok?
Posted by Ian Bean 28th September 2011 at 5:08pmand that is a problem...why? Makes it easier if no squirming!
Posted by Carol Allen 28th September 2011 at 5:08pmThis is the perfect solution - http://itunes.apple.com/au/app/tattoo-you/id429313263?mt=8
Posted by Greg O'Connor 28th September 2011 at 5:08pmOh dear... I'll wake up with the Tyne Bridge on my chest and 'Toon Army' on my forehead.
Posted by Ian Bean 28th September 2011 at 5:11pmThe program does look great. You know it is good when there are so many sessions you want to attend but you just can't get to them all. Looking forward to the Ian and Carol sessions of course. They will be a full house!
Posted by Greg O'Connor 28th September 2011 at 5:11pmIt'll be hard for delegates to choose... so many really interesting sessions.
Posted by Ian Bean 28th September 2011 at 5:12pmIMHO it looks to be a real excellent series of choices, people will have so much to choose from their heads will be buzzing!
Posted by Carol Allen 28th September 2011 at 5:13pmAnd then there is the social calendar - the conference dinner is always a highlight!
Posted by Greg O'Connor 28th September 2011 at 5:14pmAh Carol, this conference is the best in the world for so many reasons. Fantastic organisation, interesting and thought provoking sessions and the delegates themselves... so keen to learn and share their experiences.
Posted by Ian Bean 28th September 2011 at 5:16pmBTW - just had to Google IMHO. You guys saying it is a great program is praise indeed!
Posted by Greg O'Connor 28th September 2011 at 5:16pmI am about to jump in a car to drive to the Gold Coast to meet up with Barbara and Jane. It is the AASE National Conference for the next two days. Should be fun. Tattoo later, woops talk later Ian and Carol - and so looking forward to May next year.
Posted by Greg O'Connor 28th September 2011 at 5:20pmGreg!!! Can my tatt hav red& orange lightening bolts running thru it please!!! Sent from my iPad
Posted by Hilary King 29th September 2011 at 6:21pmare we going to get temporary ones in our satchels at the conference?????
Posted by Fiona Allen 28th November 2011 at 8:20pmhave to be there greg...your new project....get them happening!!!!
Posted by Fiona Allen 29th November 2011 at 8:04pmI want hippo! I want a hippo! I want a hippo!
Posted by Ian Bean 29th November 2011 at 8:07pmFHS!
Posted by Carol Allen 30th November 2011 at 2:43amBas Tijdhof will be bringing these cool multi-sensory technologies to the conference. Just confirmed. :)
Posted by Barbara Landsberg 25th November 2011 at 9:55amOO AH!!! Love it!
Posted by Hilary King 27th November 2011 at 11:43amLove your ILT2012 Presenter banner on Facebook Jodie. Fabulous!
Posted by Barbara Landsberg 27th November 2011 at 7:48pma little advertising :)
Posted by Jodie Whitford 27th November 2011 at 7:55pmI've seen the youtubes and this is some of the most beautiful assistive tech going on...can't wait to see it in action.
Posted by David Harraway 28th November 2011 at 7:41pmMark Coppin, ILT2012 Conference presenter, doing great things promoting assistive technologies in Turkey.
Posted by Greg O'Connor 19th November 2011 at 5:33pmGo Mark! Great story.
Posted by Barbara Landsberg 19th November 2011 at 6:52pmThanks Greg - I'll share this with Emma our admin person who is from Turkey and will be very interested. Fascinating to see David from Assistiveware involved as well.
Posted by David Harraway 22nd November 2011 at 6:49amDavid - your admin person may also be interested in this related news story from Turkey - https://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=10150979215940710
Posted by Greg O'Connor 28th November 2011 at 1:55pmWearing of red ties was the only Industrial Action proposed at the time that QANTAS CEO grounded the airline. What a joke of a decision. Joyce is a disgrace and I will be showing my support tomorrow by wearing a red tie to work.
Posted by Steve Leese 3rd November 2011 at 6:50pmRegistrations coming in fast. iPads available for loan disappearing just as quickly!
Posted by Barbara Landsberg 20th October 2011 at 11:31amLooking forward to this free five-part Webinar series to be presented by Ian Bean - our popular Keynote Presenter for next year! The first session kicks off this week (October 19th). Not very Aus/NZ friendly times (like 3am and 5am) but if you register, you can view the presentation later at a more suitable time. Great times for our friends in the US and UK though!
Posted by Barbara Landsberg 17th October 2011 at 4:04pmLooking forward to catching up with you guys online :)
Posted by Ian Bean 18th October 2011 at 2:38amDo not miss! Guaranteed wit and wisdom in equal measures!
Posted by Carol Allen 18th October 2011 at 5:23amPosts from Facebook!
Fun promo video for the Conference - just three months away now! Thanks for your contributions to footage Joy Smiley Zabala, Mary Jo Simon-Barry, Ian Bean, Caroline Musselwhite, Christopher Bryg, Diane Symons, Greg Alchin, Greg O'Connor, Jane Farrall, Derek Austin, Hilary King, Jeff Souter, Bede Mudge and more!
Posted by Inclusive Learning Technologies Conference 2012 8th February 2012 at 2:30pmGood point! Onto it tomorrow Anita and we'll let you know when done. :)
Posted by Inclusive Learning Technologies Conference 2012 8th February 2012 at 10:28pmAnita we have posted a hi-res version for you up on DropBox. Will send invitation. But if online, of course the Vimeo and YouTube files are viewable on the iPad too.
Posted by Inclusive Learning Technologies Conference 2012 about 20 hours agoOnly 7 iPads left for loan to delegates who register for the "I Want Everything" package. Who will snap up the last one?? Likely to go this week at the current rate of registrations!
Posted by Inclusive Learning Technologies Conference 2012 7th February 2012 at 10:48amHey thank you! great work, so happy to see these great ideas in one place. I'vestarted browsing and already have about five great things in mind
Posted by Debi O'Brien 5th February 2012 at 12:37pmTalkTablet ($89) is being released next week. If you've been using P2G, you may want to consider switching to TalkTablet. See... www.TalkTablet.com
Posted by TalkTablet by Gus Communication Devices 5th February 2012 at 11:41amLooking forward to having LifeTool from Austria join us at the Conference to show this clever new access technology.
Posted by Inclusive Learning Technologies Conference 2012 16th January 2012 at 10:03pmDid I mention I think this is a great device!
Posted by Ian Bean 16th January 2012 at 11:01pmTo be shown at the Inclusive Learning Technologies Conference in May too. :)
Posted by Barbara Landsberg 16th January 2012 at 10:01pmAs of TODAY session selections are open at http://www.spectronics.com.au/conference/2012/timetable. If you have already registered, you should have received an email this morning with a password to login and book a place in all of your preferred sessions. If you are not yet registered, the earlier you do register to attend, the more likely you are to be able to attend ALL of the workshops and presentations that best interest you! Any questions? Fire away! And Happy New Year to you all. :)
Posted by Inclusive Learning Technologies Conference 2012 9th January 2012 at 2:51pmA final interesting fact for the year. A listing of our Australian and NZ delegates. Which states are sending the highest number of delegates relative to the total population of the state? Go Northern Territory!
Posted by Inclusive Learning Technologies Conference 2012 23rd December 2011 at 3:32pmFour staff from Wilson Park School, Lismore NSW, now registered. Make some noise Wilson Park!
Posted by Inclusive Learning Technologies Conference 2012 20th December 2011 at 8:11pmAfter nearly 7 years of Clicker 5, the all new Clicker 6 will be launched on 1st January 2012 replacing both Clicker 5 and Clicker Paint. Much easier for both teachers and students to use. Interested in learning more? Join us at the conference for hands-on Clicker 6 workshops. The first time Crick Software will be visiting Australia to showcase the program!
Posted by Inclusive Learning Technologies Conference 2012 20th December 2011 at 1:18pmOne more day to go n so frantically tidying up stuff so I v
Posted by Jane Whitten 20th December 2011 at 8:39pmOh silly fingers on the iPad....as I was trying to say.....soi can start concentrating on baskets n knitting for a bit ....merry Christmas to you crew!!!
Posted by Jane Whitten 20th December 2011 at 8:41pmA big shout out and welcome to the NINE delegates who registered to attend the conference today. Travelling all the way from the Adelaide West Special Education Centre in South Australia! Fabulous.
Posted by Inclusive Learning Technologies Conference 2012 30th November 2011 at 7:16pmLooking forward to meeting you all :)
Posted by Ian Bean 30th November 2011 at 8:13pmOnly 64 iPads left to borrow free-of-charge at the conference. Bit of a rush of new registrations this week. Lots of people bringing their own iPads too. All great for sharing of ideas and applications in school and beyond!
Posted by Inclusive Learning Technologies Conference 2012 30th November 2011 at 3:22pmMark Coppin, ILT2012 Conference presenter, doing great things promoting assistive technologies in Turkey.
Posted by Inclusive Learning Technologies Conference 2012 19th November 2011 at 6:57pmThis is so cool. Thanks for the international peek
Posted by Debi O'Brien 5th February 2012 at 12:38pmIan Bean says ... "Starting to pull together resources for my sessions at ILT2012 and rediscovered my all time favourite software title, 'Mr. McTracks Safety House'. It so bad, it's brilliant!"
Posted by Inclusive Learning Technologies Conference 2012 18th November 2011 at 6:11pmIan Bean, one of our most popular Keynote Speakers for 2012, will be presenting a free Webinar (hosted by AbleNet Inc) soon. Part Two in his series of five. Register now and view the recording later if getting up in the wee small hours in Australia and NZ doesn't work for you!
Posted by Inclusive Learning Technologies Conference 2012 13th November 2011 at 9:58amBig welcome to Moriah College in Sydney. Six of their teaching team have just registered to attend the conference next year. Whoo hoo!
Posted by Inclusive Learning Technologies Conference 2012 1st November 2011 at 11:43amHello, A special app for Speech and Language Therapy is on SALE!!! Custom Board. Custom Boards is an app designed to serve as a board and activity creator for speech therapists, teachers, special education and parents of children who need symbols to communicate and learn. Custom Boards includes over 11 thousand built in symbols from the Smarty Symbols library. http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/custom-boards/id463344117?mt=8
Posted by Smarty Ears 28th October 2011 at 3:43pmMarlena May Katene using her DynaVox Maestro to interview Richard Branson. Hear more from Marlena at the ILT2012 Conference in her session titled "Communication: A Time and a Place for both Low and High Tech".
Posted by Inclusive Learning Technologies Conference 2012 26th October 2011 at 10:43amThe fabulous Sensory Guru "active participation" sensory rooms are now available in Australia and New Zealand (from Link-AT Assistive Technology in Adelaide). Love it! And love that it will be on display at our conference next year too!
Posted by Inclusive Learning Technologies Conference 2012 25th October 2011 at 2:26pmThe brain's ability to reorganize itself by forming new neural connections throughout life is called neuroplasticity. Neuroplasticity allows the neurons in the brain to compensate for injury or disease and adjust their activities to new situations. The brain's astonishing plasticity is ongoing research shows if one pathway gets blocked, the brain can find alternative pathways. Autism PDD ADHD and other neurodevelopment disorders can be conceptualized as the disruption of yet unknown neurological pathways. The brain can be retrained (neuroplasticity) to overcome learning disabilities, cognitive impairments, ADHD, features of Autism and head/ brain trauma. So how can neuroplasticity be changed to create new pathways for our kids - Tonight 9pmEst Dr Ron Minson We will also be taking your calls 646 595 2881 http://thecoffeeklatch.com/
Posted by The Coffee Klatch 24th October 2011 at 8:34amWow ... the first 100 iPads available for loan at the conference have been taken up! Only 99 left now. Another great reason to register soon!
Posted by Inclusive Learning Technologies Conference 2012 20th October 2011 at 11:01amWhew!! After a big mailout today, registrations are literally flooding in! Why register now when the conference is still seven months away? Two main reasons. Even though session selections don't open til January, places in the Pre-Conference workshops will be offered to delegates in order of receipt of registration. So registering now will ensure your place in even the most popular workshops. Secondly, if you wish to take up the offer of a free iPad for use during the conference, there are only 129 of these remaining of the original 200 on offer. Register soon!
Posted by Inclusive Learning Technologies Conference 2012 18th October 2011 at 3:14pmLooking forward to this free five-part Webinar series to be presented by Ian Bean - our popular Keynote Presenter for next year! The first session kicks off this week (October 19th). Not very Aus/NZ friendly times (like 3am and 5am) but if you register, you can view the presentation later at a more suitable time. Great times for our friends in the US and UK though!
Posted by Inclusive Learning Technologies Conference 2012 17th October 2011 at 3:59pm