Posted by 14 on the 25th February, 2013
Smiling mind (iPhone) - free App designed to support mental health and well-being. Or use web based version Designed by psychologists for relaxation and 'mindfulness'. Aim is to "help you feel more clear, calm and content". You get a trial session then need to log in with an email ad...
Posted by Paul Nisbet on the 22nd February, 2013
New Guidance SQA have published new guidance documents for schools who intend to use the SQA Digital Question Papers and Digital Answer Booklets in this year's exam diet. They have up to date advice on how to set up computers and software, and revised guidance for candidates: ‘Digital ...
Posted by 14 on the 21st February, 2013
Great resource from Lauren Enders - a freely downloadable one page poster to support AAC implementation. This poster should be on every classroom, home and therapy room wall, for the benefit of all those learning to communicate using AAC. Thanks to Lauren for generating such great ...
Posted by 14 on the 8th February, 2013
Lots of people have the lovely easy-to-use switch accessible software from Inclusive Technology, like SwitchIT Maker 2 and ChooseIT Maker 2. But it is disappointing to see how few schools manage to find time to make their own resources, to create personalised exercises that individual children or ...
Posted by Robert Stewart on the 29th January, 2013
An opportunity for senior educational leaders to consider the requirements of preparing and developing teachers for the challenges and opportunities presented by the post PC classroom. The increasing presence of mobile technologies such as the iPad in our schools requires a new strategy in teache...
Posted by 14 on the 28th January, 2013
Another list of 'best Apps - this time from a US parents website, targeting Apps for language and literacy.
Posted by 14 on the 18th January, 2013
A terrific new AAC resource has recently been launched, in the form of the AACknowledge website. This is an outcome of Communication Matter's AAC Evidence Base project. The new website provides a wealth of useful information for both experienced AAC specialists, who get summaries and links to a...
Posted by Robert Stewart on the 7th December, 2012
Event date: 12th December, 2012 Event time: 1.00pm - 1.30pm Presenters: Craig Mill and Dougal Hawes Fast Talker 2 is Sensory Software's most complete text-based grid set for use with The Grid 2. It combines powerful communication grids with some of the most popular modern comput...
Posted by Craig Mill on the 27th November, 2012
Despite the popularity of the iPad it is surprising there are only 23 background wallpapers to choose from. These consist of a range of mellow or atmospheric images and scenes including dewy grass, a cobbled street, tree rings, a carved totem pole, flowers, crashing waves, denim and other pattern...
Posted by 14 on the 23rd November, 2012
A rather amazing new development by two engineering students - a glove that 'translates' a hand gesture into a spoken output. The glove can 'learn' a large number of differentiated gestures (but would different wearers, if physically impaired, be able to make clearly differentiate...
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