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Fluency Tutor for Google Update – Includes FREE Android App

October 3, 2014October 3, 2014 Jason Carroll Reading and Writing Difficulties, literacy support, Google Chrome apps, K-12, ESL

Reposted with permission from blog.texthelp.com Today Texthelp announced a number of welcomed additions to Fluency Tutor for Google. These include

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Using a simple eyegaze option with your special education software classroom

October 2, 2014October 2, 2014 Barbara Landsberg eye gaze control, special ed, physical disabilities, cause and effect, computer control, eye gaze activities, eye tracker

If you have always thought using that eyegaze with your students with physical disabilities would be way too time consuming

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Are you still using Clicker 5? FYI… Upgrades to Clicker 6 are only available until December 2014

September 30, 2014September 30, 2014 Barbara Landsberg Learning Disabilities, Learning Difficulties, Reading and Writing Difficulties, literacy support, Mobile Learning, clicker 6, clicker apps, talking books

If you are a Clicker 5 user and have been thinking about upgrading to Clicker 6, time is fast running

Opening page of Pam's School Clicker 6 on-screen book

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New school year resources

September 19, 2014September 19, 2014 Joanne Gibbins Reading and Writing Difficulties, literacy support, curriculum support, Clicker Books, Clicker resources, back to school

Reposted with permission from Crick Software UK Blog Welcome back after the summer holidays! Hopefully, you’re feeling refreshed and ready

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Fluency Tutor for Google – Free Premium Access through Oct. 1

September 18, 2014 Jason Carroll Reading and Writing Difficulties, literacy support, Google Chrome apps, K-12, ESL

Reposted with permission from blog.texthelp.com Back in July Texthelp announced the availability of Fluency Tutor for Google at the California

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Speech Input, Simplify and Summarize Now Part of Read&Write for Google!

September 11, 2014 Jason Carroll Reading and Writing Difficulties, speech recognition, Read&Write for Google, higher education, K-12, Google Docs extension, study tools, speech input

Reposted with permission from blog.texthelp.com The school year is now well underway for most schools in North America and what

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Twitter Quick Start Guide for Educators

August 29, 2014 Jason Carroll Assistive Technology, professional learning networks, higher education, K-12, Professional Development

Reposted with permission from blog.texthelp.com Last week I shared several no and low cost professional development opportunities for educators to

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No and Low Cost Training Resources Every Educator Should Check Out Now

August 21, 2014August 21, 2014 Jason Carroll Assistive Technology, Texthelp Read&Write GOLD, higher education, Professional Development, online training, webinars, conferences

Reposted with permission from blog.texthelp.com In preparation for a new year many schools will begin with several days of on-site

Fiona Allen: Congratulations Amanda, Cha and Barbara and the rest of the Spectronics team... great day today, I feel so much more confident with the app. Great training, as expected!! Mandy McLean: Just gotta say THANK YOU Amanda and Barbara, yesterday in Sydney

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Literacy Instruction Workshop tour – Through the eyes of an experienced classroom teacher!

August 20, 2014August 20, 2014 Jenni McDonald Assistive Technology, Reading and Writing Difficulties, literacy support, Early Childhood Education, workshops, Primary School Education

As a classroom teacher, practical application is what I need demonstrated and what I love to share! Teaming up with