Posted by Robert Stewart on the 11th March, 2010
YouTube is a popular video sharing website on which users can upload and share videos. However, due to it's design and abundance of links its very hard to access using just switches. Not to worry though since there is an application called Cooliris which when used in conjunction with Facebook will...
Posted by Robert Stewart on the 9th March, 2010
Issue 26 of 'New in CALL', the free news, views and events leaflet is now avaiable for download. Inside this issue: Books for All Scotland Database; The Royal Mail Book Awards; Mainstream Devices for Communication; AAC Adult Discovery Day; New DynaVox Xpress; 2010-2011 CPD Cal...
Posted by 14 on the 9th March, 2010
Thinking about how raise awareness and enthusiasm for signing? Did you know that there are lots of terrific little videos on Youtube of signed songs? Just Search on 'BSL signed song'. Lee, and Duckingquackers are particularly impressive performers, and - my personal favourite - BenGee143 There...
Posted by 14 on the 8th March, 2010
Hopefully everyone will now be aware of the cheap deal on BoardMaker software offered through LTS. Please note that there is a training course on BoardMaker 6 and the new BoardMaker Plus! features in CALL on 25th March, and places are still available. Could be just the thing to get you started! ...
Posted by 4 on the 5th March, 2010
Many pupils benefit from accessing worksheets and workbooks on a laptop or desktop computer. Instead of handwriting they can key in their answers or drag and drop words, symbols or images. They can also use spellcheckers, text-to-speech tools such as the free WordTalk and many other access tools....
Posted by 14 on the 2nd March, 2010
A new Information sheet called A Guide to Pictures and Symbols for Communication 2010 is now available for download or can be viewed along with the collection of other Information Sheets in the Resources section of this website. It is a completely revised version of a similarly titled paper that ...
Posted by Paul Nisbet on the 24th February, 2010
Many people think that 'alternative format' means things like Large Print, Braille, audio, Daisy etc, but it also includes symbolised materials. Widgit software, who publish software for creating and using symbolised resources, are running a FREE day on symbols here in CALL on Wednesday 3rd March....
Posted by 14 on the 24th February, 2010
Well, here's some more Apps to consider for classroom use, if you are iPhone /iPod Touch active. Free!
Posted by Paul Nisbet on the 23rd February, 2010
Heather, the Scottish Voice, which can be downloaded free from CALL's Scottish Voice web site by anyone in Scottish schools, is a product of CereProc, an Edinburgh based company. CereProc make 'custom' voices by recording and synthesising human speech, and one possibility is to create bespoke comp...
Posted by 14 on the 17th February, 2010
Please remember about the Saturday event on 13th March, the Technology Discovery Day for adults (and teens 15/16+ years) who use augmentative communication. More details and booking available from the Technology Discovery Day web page. Phone (0131 651 6235) or email CALL if you have any questions...
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