ivona minireader and ms word - keyboard shortcuts
Posted by 4 on the 10th December, 2014
Many pupils are now using iVona MiniReader as their main text-to-speech tool in Scottish schools. One question has come up a couple of times and it came up again in today's SQA ICT & Literacy Seminar (URL). Today's question was how to use iVona to read out a National Literacy...
SQA Past Papers for 2014 are now available
Posted by Paul Nisbet on the 3rd December, 2014
You can now download the 2014 past papers from the SQA Digital Question Papers pages. Since prelim season is almost upon us, these can be useful for class teaching as well as revision, and of course for students to practice using the papers on a computer, iPad or other device. You can a...
Free symbol goodies
Posted by 14 on the 1st December, 2014
If you're looking for quick-to-make Winter / Christmas activities, check out the free downloadable symbol supported worksheets, from Widgit .
New in iOS 8
Posted by Craig Mill on the 27th November, 2014
The latest iOS, (iOS 8) for iPhones and iPads, features new Accessibility options as well as a few enhancements to existing tools. These include: QuickType QuickType is a new context-based word prediction feature for the iPad’s built-in on-screen keyboard. To set up QuickType g...
Supporting Writing Difficulties � a practical guide from CALL Scotland
Posted by Craig Mill on the 18th November, 2014
I have a child with writing difficulties. What could help? CALL Scotland is pleased to announce the release of a new resource; 'Supporting Writing Difficulties, A Practical Guide’. This is a step-by-step guide in the form of a question and answer ‘checklist’ helping yo...
meeting cfe outcomes using aac
Posted by Joanna Courtney on the 5th November, 2014
Do these sound familiar? In everyday activity and play, I explore and make choices to develop my learning and interests. I am encouraged to use and share my experiences. HWB 0-19a I value the opportunities I am given to make friends and be part of a group in a range of situations. HWB 0-14a ...
free sensory light box activities!
Posted by Joanna Courtney on the 5th November, 2014
There is a great 'cause and effect level' iPad app called 'Cause and Effect Sensory Light Box,' which costs £1.99 from the App Store. It's a lovely early level app for those who are beginning to interact with a touch screen. It would also be very nice projected...
App for AAC assessment?
Posted by 14 on the 4th November, 2014
Sandra at Logan Technologies (who sell a range of iPad accessories including customised keyguards) challenged me this week by asking if there was an App for AAC assessment. Here is the information that I passed on to her - but if anyone out there knows more about possible AAC assessment tools o...
aacorn AAC offer - one week only
Posted by 14 on the 3rd November, 2014
A quick 'heads-up'... the AAC app 'aacorn AAC ' is offering a 20% off deal this week only (the app's first birthday) As - like other fully featured AAC systems - this is an expensive app (usually £129.99), it may be worth your whil...
new look predictable with scottish voice too!
Posted by Gillian McNeill on the 30th October, 2014
First it was Rhona in Proloquo2Go and now we have Fiona in Predictable! Another Scottish voice has arrived this week for female AAC users using Predictable text-to-speech app on the iPad. The voice, called Fiona from the company Nuance, comes with a number of other voices to choose from including...
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