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New Technologies 

Boardmaker Online – Training videos

April 29, 2015April 30, 2015 Amanda Hartmann boardmaker, Spectronics Online, Boardmaker Online

Here at Spectronics, we are super excited to bring you Boardmaker Online (you can read just how excited we are

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New Technologies 

Boardmaker Online – Jump on board!

February 25, 2015April 22, 2015 Amanda Hartmann boardmaker, special ed, ipad, special education, Boardmaker Online

In our ever changing world of technology, it is ALWAYS exciting to see something that we already love, just get

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Two children with a DynaVox T10 Communication Device
Tools & Resources 

Making AAC in the Classroom Work!

February 19, 2015 Amanda Hartmann AAC, ipad, Communication Impairments, communication, iPad Proloquo2Go AAC, aac; ipad apps;, special education, classroom, complex communication difficulties

I loved talking about AAC at the recent ATIA conference in Orlando, Florida! I am totally passionate about helping teachers

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Tools & Resources 

Ten Ways to engage students in literacy learning using technology

February 12, 2015February 12, 2015 Amanda Hartmann

In January, I had the privilege of presenting at the ATIA (Assistive Technology Industry Association) Conference in Orlando, Florida. My

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Apps and Mobile Learning 

Proloquo2Go Version 4.0 Update

December 4, 2014 Amanda Hartmann AAC, communication device, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Proloquo2Go, communication, aac; ipad apps;, complex communication difficulties

The team at Assistware have been working hard to update one of our favourite AAC apps: [link ids=”Proloquo2Go”] They have

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Workshops 

Assistive Technology for Students with Moderate to High Support Needs

October 29, 2014November 25, 2014 Amanda Hartmann AAC, communication device, Assistive Technology, Complex Communication Needs, Literacy, social skills, switch use, switch access, ipads, iPads for Communication, AT, behaviour

Assistive Technology provides amazing opportunities for students with moderate to high support needs to participate meaningfully in classrooms! This blog

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Apps and Mobile Learning 

Time Tools for the iPad

August 22, 2014 Amanda Hartmann

We are often asked to demonstrate time tools for the iPad. Apps, but also tips and tricks for managing student

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Images of children learning with iPads and tablets
Workshops 

“Literacy Instruction for Young Learners”: Workshop tour coming in NOVEMBER!

July 24, 2014August 21, 2014 Amanda Hartmann

Things may seem a little quiet around here at Spectronics, but fear not – we are diligently beavering away in

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New Technologies Tools & Resources 

Get them talking about the BEAMZ!

July 24, 2014July 24, 2014 Amanda Hartmann

It’s been exciting month here at Spectronics! We have seen lots of BEAMZ Interactive Music Systems going out into schools. I

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Uncategorized 

Integrating iPads Into the Classroom

June 29, 2014September 17, 2014 Amanda Hartmann

This blog post includes resources and links for participants attending professional development training. It includes information to help educators successfully integrate

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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
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