Skip to content
Sunday, April 19, 2026
Latest:
  • Ghotit – Real Writer and Reader V9.3 for MS Windows and Mac OS X Review
  • Review of Ghotit Real Writer and Reader V8 for Mac
  • ClaroRead Plus for Mac OS V6.3 Review
  • Ghotit Real Writer and Reader V7.4 for Mac Review
  • Review of Grammarly
The Spectronics Blog

The Spectronics Blog

Advancing Independent Achievement through Technology

  • Shop Online
  • About
  • Contact Us

Google Apps

Intro to Google Apps for Education Webinar
Tools & Resources 

Free “Intro to Google Apps for Education” Webinars Now Available

November 17, 2014November 18, 2014 Jason Carroll Reading and Writing Difficulties, literacy support, Google Apps, Google Chrome apps, higher education, K-12, Chromebooks

Reposted with permission from blog.texthelp.com I continue to be amazed by the number of schools throughout North America that have

Read more
Tools & Resources 

New TeacherCast Episode Featuring Texthelp Now Available

October 31, 2014October 31, 2014 Jason Carroll Reading and Writing Difficulties, literacy support, dyslexia, Google Apps, higher education, K-12, ESL, Read and Write for Google, Fluency Tutor for Google, Google Extensions

Reposted with permission from blog.texthelp.com A few weeks ago we listed a great educator resource called TeacherCast. TeacherCast is an

Read more
Tools & Resources 

Snapverter – A Simple App to Make Files Accessible in Google Drive

October 16, 2014October 16, 2014 Jason Carroll OCR, Reading and Writing Difficulties, literacy support, PDF, Google Drive, Google Apps, higher education, ePub, K-12, Read and Write for Google, Daisy, PDF converter

Reposted with permission from blog.texthelp.com If you are a subscriber or regular reader of this blog you know that Texthelp

Read more
Tools & Resources 

California Google Summit – Resources and Reflections

July 31, 2014August 1, 2014 Jason Carroll Learning Disabilities, Learning Difficulties, Reading and Writing Difficulties, literacy support, Google Apps, K-12, Professional Development

Reposted with permission from blog.texthelp.com Earlier this month the EdTech Team held their third annual California Google Summit in Palo

Read more
Tools & Resources 

Fluency Tutor for Google Now Available

July 24, 2014July 24, 2014 Jason Carroll text-to-speech, Reading and Writing Difficulties, literacy support, Google Apps, ESL

Reposted with permission from blog.texthelp.com According to the National Center for Education Statistics, nearly two-thirds of students in the US

Read more
Man with briefcase and cape
Web links Tools & Resources 

Educational Technology Leaders – A Great Resource

July 18, 2014 Jason Carroll Learning Disabilities, Learning Difficulties, Assistive Technology, Reading and Writing Difficulties, literacy support, professional learning networks, Google Apps, higher education, K-12, Professional Development, edtech

Reposted with permission from blog.texthelp.com July is shaping up to be a busy month. From ISTE two weeks ago to

Read more
Screenshot of Hangout
Tools & Resources 

Upgrade Your Next Meeting With Google Hangouts

April 22, 2014April 22, 2014 Jason Carroll collaboration, Google Apps, Professional Development, video conferencing, online meeting, screen sharing

Reposted with permission from blog.texthelp.com I’ve always heard the saying that there are two things in life that are certain:

Read more

Categories

  • Uncategorized
  • Workshops
  • Web links
  • New Technologies
  • Tools & Resources
  • Apps and Mobile Learning
  • Events
  • Techniques & Tips
  • Latest News
  • Tips and Tricks
  • Sources for Quality App Reviews
  • Accessibility and Access
  • Accessories
  • Teaching and Learning
  • Opinion
  • How to learn more!
  • Mac Laptop Hands-on Lab
  • Inclusive Learning Technologies Conference 2014
  • Inclusive Learning Technologies Conference 2012

Tags

AAC Access Assistive Technology Autism Spectrum Disorder boardmaker boardmaker plus communication device Complex Communication Needs conference curriculum support digital books dynavox dyslexia English as a second language environmental control eye gaze control grammar checker inclusive learning technologies conference Intellectual Disabilities ipad Learning Difficulties Learning Disabilities life skills literacy support Mobile Learning music OCR phonics physical disabilities prize pool Proloquo2Go Reading and Writing Difficulties Research special ed Speech Generating Devices speech recognition spell checker Switching symbols text-to-speech Texthelp Read&Write GOLD UDL Web links Word Prediction WriteOnline

Our favourite sites

  • Apps for Children with Special needs
  • ATMac
  • Innov8 Educational Consulting
  • iPads for Learning
  • iPads in the Classroom
  • iTeach Special Education- iDevices in Special Education Facebook Group
  • Special Needs Apps for Kids on Facebook
  • Teaching Learners with Multiple Special Needs
  • TreeTops – Accessibility in Education Wiki

Facebook Communities

  • A4CWSN – Australia/NZ Facebook group
  • AGOSCI (Australian Group on Severe Communication Impairment) Facebook Group
  • Assistive Technnology Facebook Group
  • Augmentative Communication Resources & Help Facebook Group
  • iTeach Special Education- iDevices in Special Education Facebook Group
  • Special Needs Apps for Kids on Facebook

How To Learn More

  • Assistive Technology of Alaska (ATLA)
  • Exploring the Use of the iPad for Literacy Learning
  • iPads for Communication, Access, Literacy and Learning (iCALL)
  • Spectronics Online
Copyright © 2026 The Spectronics Blog. All rights reserved.
Theme: ColorMag by ThemeGrill. Powered by WordPress.