Category Archives: Teaching and Learning
How does the iPad impact on student learning? The Hills School iPad Project
Posted in Apps and Mobile Learning, Opinion, Teaching and Learning
Greg O'Connor May 18, 2012
Greg O'Connor May 18, 2012
This blog has been written by and posted on behalf of The Hill School, Northmead, NSW, Australia. Read on to find out what one school is doing to investigate the implementation of iPads into their teaching and learning programs.
Our apps for Special Education list is HERE!!!
Posted in Apps and Mobile Learning, How to learn more!, Opinion, Permanent Resources, Sources for Quality App Reviews, Teaching and Learning, Tools & Resources
Katie Lyon March 21, 2012
Katie Lyon March 21, 2012
You asked…..and we listened! We are so excited to bring you our apps for Special Education list. Starting with just 60 of our favourites (It was SO hard to choose!), this list is a growing and active list so be sure to check in from time to time as it promises to get bigger. We are aware …
QR Codes – What are they and how can I use them in my classroom?
Posted in Apps and Mobile Learning, Teaching and Learning
Greg O'Connor February 17, 2012
Greg O'Connor February 17, 2012
A QR Code is a type of barcode that is readable by dedicated QR barcode readers and camera telephones. The code consists of black modules arranged in a square pattern on a white background. The information encoded may be text, URL, or other data*. Like me, you may have seen these codes in newspapers and magazines, on promotional …
NDCO Tasmania Providing Solutions II Assistive Technology Forum and Engaging VET Learners Workshop
Posted in Apps and Mobile Learning, iPad Basics, Teaching and Learning
Greg O'Connor December 7, 2011
Greg O'Connor December 7, 2011
Greg O’Connor presented the following sessions at the recent Providing Solutions II Assistive Technology Forum and Engaging VET Learners through iPads Workshop in Hobart, November 2011. Click the following links to download his presentations. To view the handout, click here. Providing Solutions II Forum and Engaging VET learners through iPads Workshop http://www.slideshare.net/Speccos/providing-solutions-ii-forum-and-engaging-vet-learners-through-ipads-workshop Introduction to the iPad: Supporting Diverse …
Accessing the Future – Inclusive Technologies and Learning Disability in Education and Employment Conference
Posted in Apps and Mobile Learning, iPad Basics, Teaching and Learning
Greg O'Connor December 7, 2011
Greg O'Connor December 7, 2011
This handout has been created for the NDCO Accessing the Future Conference, held in the Hunter Valley on Wednesday 7th to Friday 9th December 2011. Greg O’Connor and Barbara Landsberg are in attendance and are presenting over the three days of the conference. Click on this link to download Greg’s handout. Greg’s and Barbara’s presentations will be added …
Introduction to the iPad in the Special Education Classroom (Presentation November 2011)
Posted in Apps and Mobile Learning, iPad Basics, Teaching and Learning
Greg O'Connor November 30, 2011
Greg O'Connor November 30, 2011
This presentation was created for a series of iPads in the Special Education Classroom workshops held in Perth, November 2011. Introduction to the iPad in the Special Education Classroom Click on this link to download Introduction to the iPad 2 in Special Education Handout compiled by Greg O’Connor. View more presentations from Spectronics.
Abilipad – the Write tool for the iPad
Posted in Apps and Mobile Learning, New Technologies, Teaching and Learning
Jane Farrall November 29, 2011
Jane Farrall November 29, 2011
Abilipad (formerly Intellipad) is a relatively new writing app available for the iPad. Developed by an Occupational Therapist who wanted a custom keyboard for her client – the App has become much more than a custom keyboard creator and is a very clever writing and literacy teaching tool. At the most basic level, Abilipad offers a keyboard with …
Warringa Park School iPad Project
Posted in Latest News, Teaching and Learning
Barbara Landsberg September 20, 2011
Barbara Landsberg September 20, 2011
Warringa Park School is a special school in Melbourne and was one of the first of many Victorian special schools to roll out iPads to all of its students (almost 300 in total). To learn more about the project read their story online or contact the school’s full-time “iPad Coach”, Dawn Hallett on email hallett.dawn.l@edumail.vic.gov.au. Dawn organises weekly …
Introduction to the iPad in Special Education
Posted in Apps and Mobile Learning, iPad Basics, Teaching and Learning
Greg O'Connor August 18, 2011
Greg O'Connor August 18, 2011
This presentation was created for the iPad workshops coordinated by ASEAQ/ASEPA for Queensland schools. Introduction to the iPad in Special Education View more presentations from Spectronics. The handout for this presentation is available by clicking here – Handout
Read2Go App – Ready Set Read! for Students with Learning Difficulties
Posted in Accessibility and Access, Apps and Mobile Learning, New Technologies, Teaching and Learning, Web links
Jane Farrall July 29, 2011
Jane Farrall July 29, 2011
Read2Go, the new accessible eBook reader for the iPad, iPhone and iPod touch is now available for download from the iTunes App store. Read2Go works with Bookshare. Any book available to you through your Bookshare login can now be downloaded to your iPad or iPod touch and read on your mobile device – offering a more accessible, portable …
