More Maths books now on the Books for All Database
Posted by Paul Nisbet on the 2nd July, 2013
Large Print Maths books Thanks to Caroline Jamieson in Moray for some new Large Print maths books: Chapters 11 to 22 of TeeJay's new Curriculum for Excellence Level 1b book, in 20 point print (to add to the first half of the book); Heinemann Higher Maths (ediion 1), also...
Last of the SHM maths books now on the Books for All Database
Posted by Paul Nisbet on the 2nd July, 2013
The latest additions to the Books for All Database are Scottish Heinemann Maths 6 and 7 Textbooks, Extension Textbooks and Assessment Books. This completes the set we think of the SHM books. These titles have all been scanned and then adapted with answer boxes. In some cases extra pages ha...
New blog by parent of a Scottish child who uses AAC
Posted by 14 on the 1st July, 2013
Great new blog started up recently by the Mum of a lass who uses AAC. Terrific for other parents and families but also many valuable insights for professionals. Current topics include preparing well-ahead for transition from mainstream Primary to Secondary school.
What do users think of \'Heather\' the Scottish voice?
Posted by 14 on the 1st July, 2013
Take a few minutes to listen to this lovely BBC interview with Eilidh, a young lass who uses a communication aid. As well as hearing from Eilidh, the interview also showcases a very thoughtful Mum, and 'Heather' the great Scottish voice distributed by CALL Scotland. ...
Free exhibition: ICT and Inclusion 2013
Posted by Robert Stewart on the 12th June, 2013
CALL Scotland has been organising the FREE annual ICT and Inclusion road-show since 2001. It provides people with an opportunity to see and compare the latest software and technology to support students with additional support needs from most of the leading UK companies. Location and dates...
Problems with Co:Writer, netbooks and Numlock keys?
Posted by Paul Nisbet on the 5th June, 2013
We've had reports of Co:Writer 6 not working properly on netbook and laptop computers, particularly those running Windows 7. This seems to be a particular problem with the thousands of Toshiba NB250/300/500 machines bought through the Procurement Scotland arrangement. Here's how to solve it for ...
The Future of AAC in Scotland - presentations available
Posted by 14 on the 31st May, 2013
NHS Education for Scotland (NES) recently hosted a dissemination seminar in Edinburgh, to update and share information about the development of the Right to Speak project, whose aim is to improve AAC services in Scotland. Two people who use AAC, Rachael Monk and Barry Smith, gave illuminat...
using proloquo2go text for story writing
Posted by Joanna Courtney on the 30th May, 2013
I was asked recently by a teacher in a primary school about whether a child using an iPad with Proloqu2Go for communication could use the text she created within the app for story writing and recording her written work. At the time, the only way to do this was by creating a page for 'st...
ICT for struggling readers and writers: let�s get on with it!
Posted by Paul Nisbet on the 22nd May, 2013
I had a call yesterday from a parent who was concerned about her 10 year old son who is dyslexic and dyspraxic. He has been receiving good support from the school staff, particularly with regard to his reading - his mum said that his reading age had been 1.5 years behind but that followed intensiv...
New TeeJay and Nelson Thornes Digital Maths books on the Books for All Database
Posted by Paul Nisbet on the 17th May, 2013
We have some more new maths textbooks on the Books for All Database.TeeJay Maths Curriculum for Excellence titles We are very grateful to TeeJay Publishers who have kindly provided PDFs of their six new Curriculum for Excellence textbooks: Books 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a and 3b. These cover C...
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