Category Archives: Tools & Resources
Simple English Wikipedia – what a simple way to create PDF books!
Posted in Tools & Resources
Katie Lyon May 17, 2012
Katie Lyon May 17, 2012
Simple English Wikipedia is similar to the Wikipedia we know and love, but it uses Simple English words and grammar. This is great for some of the people we support who have literacy difficulties or for people who are learning English. There are over 82 000 articles on the website – so heaps of topic areas relevant to …
Boardmaker: Support resources and materials…….your questions covered!
Posted in Tools & Resources
Katie Lyon May 1, 2012
Katie Lyon May 1, 2012
I am sitting here madly preparing for my pre conference workshop on Boardmaker Studio coming up at the Inclusive Learning Technologies Conference which is officially three weeks away………SO EXCITING!!! Anyway, I thought I would remind you about some of the fabulous support resources and materials available for Boardmaker – I use them all the time and find them …
SpeakBook: A FREE low-tech eye gaze communication system
Posted in New Technologies, Tools & Resources
Katie Lyon April 3, 2012
Katie Lyon April 3, 2012
I just came across this low-tech communication book called Speakbook and thought it was really clever…It allows you to communicate with the assistance of a communication partner using only your eyes! There is a short video demonstrating how Speakbook works. But basically, you write individualised phrases on each of the coloured strips on the page. Then the person …
Up There Cazaly!
Posted in Tools & Resources
Katie Lyon March 28, 2012
Katie Lyon March 28, 2012
With the 2012 Footy Season now upon us (sigh!) I thought I would remind you of a couple of great resources that are VERY popular among many of the adults I have worked with. The Key Word Sign Footy Book (Australian Football) is a pocket sized handbook of 120 signs that you will need to communicate about all …
Using images of Australian currency in your activities – getting it right!
Posted in Tools & Resources
Katie Lyon March 27, 2012
Katie Lyon March 27, 2012
Do you use images of Australian notes and coins in your maths activities or communication aids? Do you know what the guidelines are for using these or whether you need permission? Well, it turns out there are guidelines for the use of Australian currency images and not following them puts you in breach of legislation. For Banknotes: …
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 …
Not “goodbye” – just “hello” to new and fabulous FREE resources!!!!
Posted in Tools & Resources
Katie Lyon March 20, 2012
Katie Lyon March 20, 2012
Here at Spectronics, we have been contributing to our Activity Exchange for years. If you have never paid a visit – do so, it may just have some great FREE resources for your favourite software! While we have loved contributing regularly to our Activity Exchange, we have recognised that there are so many other great sharing websites where …
Boardmaker Studio – now even more templates to SAVE YOU TIME!
Posted in Latest News, Techniques & Tips, Tools & Resources
Katie Lyon March 6, 2012
Katie Lyon March 6, 2012
Boardmaker Studio has been around now for a little while now and it really is creating a buzz in schools and services across Australia and the rest of the world. Its no wonder really, when the ready made studio starter templates and gadgets save people oodles of time. Dynavox Mayer-Johnson have invested a lot of their time to …
Symbols Symbols Everywhere!
Posted in Permanent Resources, Tools & Resources
Katie Lyon February 15, 2012
Katie Lyon February 15, 2012
You really are spoilt for choice these days with a number of symbol sets available, with more being developed all the time. What are the things you need to consider when selecting a symbol set to use with the people you support or in your community projects? Some symbol sets are small with limited vocabulary, some are huge, …
Useful FREE online resource
Posted in Tools & Resources
Ian Bean December 27, 2011
Ian Bean December 27, 2011
FREE Image Generators This month we’re highlighting this great set of online tools to allow you and your students to create a range of images using your own text. Create a newspaper clipping by simply adding a headline and a story. Great starter for desktop publishing lessons. Lots to choose from; movie clapper boards, banners and even …
