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How-IT-Works Seminar Programme
They are free to attend and you don't need to book places.
Thursday 31st October 2002
Friday 1st November 2002
Saturday 2nd
November 2002
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| Optimusic How to Create a Stimulating Sensory Environment by "Breaking" Beams of Light. |
10:30 | Sight and Sound
Technology Kurzweil 3000 for independent reading. Presenter: Mervyn Robertson An opportunity to see how Kurzweil 3000 can be used to facilitate Independent Reading. Step by step introduction to the many features of the application that aims to increase reading speed and comprehension, including Reading, Study Skills and Writing tools. |
| Penny & Giles
Computer Products Including All Learners Presenter: Roger Bates This seminar will show some of the many different ways we can enable pupils, with severe and complex needs, to develop early concepts as active participants within the learning environment. We will show how a wide variety of devices can be used and adapted to enhance learning and development for all pupils in an age appropriate manner. These will include simple speech devices, switches, rollerballs, joysticks, software that is clear and simple and software that can be adapted to include your own images and sounds. |
11:30 | Widgit
Software Symbols to Develop Literacy and Communication Presenter: Ian Wedgewood Writing with Symbols 2000 and other ground-breaking SEN software will demonstrate symbol use in the classroom, at home and as part of life long learning. This is a unique opportunity to see symbols being used to make information accessible on the Internet and to see the Widgit Rebus Symbol collection for the very first time. |
| Toby
Churchill Accessing Computers from Toby Churchill Ltd's Communication Aids Presenter: Simon Churchill The seminar will present the range of Lightwriter text-to-speech communication aids and how their new Environmental Control options provide control of other equipment, and access to computers. There will also be a detailed presentation on their range of symbol-based communication aids, and how these adapt to different users needs. A new low cost symbol-based communication aid will be presented which provides computer access. |
12:30 | Resource
Education Using Frameworks to support writing across the curriculum Presenter: Dr Trevor Millum Writing frames are a help to children of all abilities but can also be a constraint. This session shows how such structures can be used creatively in electronic form to support and develop writers. Teachers will be given demonstration files to take away. |
| QED 2000 How do you access music? An overview of hardware that enables access to all! Presenter: Nadine Farris This seminar focuses on specific innovative products that facilitate access to music, addressing the potential benefits to general development. From improvisational expression and communication, to structured activities and performance, music cannot only prove motivational it can also be great fun! |
13:30 | THRASS Using THRASS-IT to teach whole picture keyword phonics Presenter: Alan Davies The THRASS-IT computer program has been structured to give maximum independence for the user. THRASS-IT may be used individually, in pairs or with a teacher and provides ideal support for the THRASS resources, including the Shared Readers, Guided Readers and Echo CDs in the THRASS 500 Series. |
| BECTa Agents for Change Presenter: Lesley Waddell - SEN/Inclusion Education Officer - Becta, Senior ICT Development Office - RNIB. Elbert Hubbard once said "The world is moving so fast these days the man who says it can't be done is generally interrupted by someone doing it." We can sometimes feel that it is hard to keep up with the rapid race of technological advances. The session explores opportunities to develop and expand the use of ICT by children with special educational needs. |
14:30 | Dolphin Computer
Access Using SuperNova with Windows Presenter: Jane Churchward |
| Liberator ViP - possibly the greatest voice output communication program ever. VocabPlus Iconic (ViP) is the latest software development from Liberator. It incorporates the full VocabPlus program together with a dynamic graphic program providing from 1 to 128 (16x8) icons on the screen simultaneously. Using Semantic Compaction methodologies, ViP makes communicating simple. The majority of commonly used words can be accessed with two symbol activations and fringe vocabulary with only three activations. Using Tony Jones' new OCCF architecture, it is possible to encode millions of words and phrases in memorable sequences. This is a must see! |
15:30 | Prentke Romich
International Minspeak - getting started on the road to spontaneous, independent communication |
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| Special Needs
Computing / Box 42 Assessing, Developing, Enabling and Supporting: how ICT can make a different to special needs. Cancelled |
10:30 | Special IT
Solutions IEP Developer: Raising the ownership of SEN in the secondaryschool through the use of a learning management system. Presenter: Peter Tennant The seminar will start by discussing the educational principles which underlie IEP Developer, especially the involvement of all teaching staff in the creation of the IEP. A demonstration of the system will then be given, followed by a time for questions and further discussion .regarding IEP DeveloperT. |
| Crick
Software The latest new releases from Crick Software, the creators of Clicker. Presenter: Ann Crick The seminar will provide an opportunity to see some of the new and exciting releases from Crick Software. The focus will be on Cloze Pro, their newest application, providing on-screen literacy activities, including cloze procedures, for children of all ages and abilities. It will show how activities can be created in seconds- just copy and paste the text and choose the text to remove. Also new from Crick Software are the latest Planet Wobble books and activities. You will have the opportunity to see the new on-screen and printed books and Clicker activities and look at how to email the characters at www.planetwobble.com. |
11:30 | Sherston
Software Using Sherston's software to effectively support SEN pupils in mainstream primary classrooms. Presenter: Jen Phillips, Sherston's Educational Editor Sherston Software is a leading UK software publisher for primary education. This talk will explain the criteria which Sherston use for evaluating every product's suitability for supporting SEN pupils, and their teachers, in mainstream primary schools. All criteria will be exemplified through reference to a wide range of Sherston products. |
| Telesensory The use of video magnifiers for partially sighted students. |
12:30 | Don Johnston Special
Needs Using technology to support reading and writing for pupils with special needs. Presenter: Jamie Munro When pupils struggle with reading and writing, teachers need different, effective interventions that will help pupils overcome their learning hurdles. Learn how to identify and integrate technology tools to help older struggling pupils read, comprehend and respond in writing to age-appropriate text. Discover how technology and a balanced literacy approach work together to accelerate learning. |
| Rickitt Educational
Media Effective Inclusion Presenter: Bob Black Education Information Officer, Down's Syndrome Association. What support and planning needs to be in place for the successful inclusion of Children in mainstream classrooms?. Bob Black shares his experience of good practice from around the UK and celebrates the publication of a Support Pack for schools and support services. Written by a consortium of leading professionals in including Stephanie Lorenz, Sandy Alton, Jane Beadman, and Cecilie McKinnon. The Pack is published by the Down's Syndrome Association in November and attending delegates will be first to obtain a free copy of this 120 page ring bound resource. |
13:30 | Mayer-Johnson Touring the New Boardmaker and Speaking Dynamically Pro (SDP) for Windows Presenter: Terry Johnson Learn to use the new generation (Version 5.0) of Boardmaker and SDP for Windows. This session will show you how use the new features in Boardmaker to make communication boards, schedules, book adaptations, and more. The second portion of the session will show you how to use SDP to add speech to your work allowing you to use the boards for communication, inclusion, and therapy. |
| Inclusive
Technology Technology for the Teacher - Making Resources Presenter: Melanie Jones This talk will focus on how with the use of photos, pictures, symbols and images you can produce resources to support and motivate pupils with severe and complex needs across the curriculum. Melanie will share her "treasure trove" of practical resources she developed for use in her own classroom, illustrating some of the very innovative ways that the computer can assist and enhance learning throughout the school day. |
14:30 | textHelp!
Systems Improving Literacy and Learning with textHelp! Systems Presenter: Mark McCusker textHelp! Systems has developed a range of software products designed to help users with low literacy skills/dyslexia to improve their reading and writing skills. Our company has continued to refine and develop its award winning software range which now includes Wordsmith, Read+Write, Type+Talk and ScreenReader. Come along and see how our product portfolio can help improve motivation and literacy. |
| Granada Learning
SEMERC How to produce better IEP's in less time Presenter: Paul Nuttall, Director of SEMERC This session will look at IEP Manager the highly acclaimed new IEP writing and managing software from SEMERC. This new software has been designed to take into account the new code of practice and offers significant advantages over other solutions. A special offer price will be available to course attendees. |
15:30 | Dynavox Encouraging Non Verbal Children Presenter: James Rowe B.Sc (Hons), MRCSLT, MHPC Objective: To consider two ways of encouraging non verbal children to use their communication aids, rather than letting others communicate for them. 1. Ensure that the child has the most appropriate vocabulary available, by considering what part of communication is most important for them - their wants and needs, social interaction, social closeness or information transfer and how we provide that vocabulary? 2. Consider the opportunity of fun and enjoyment using communication aids. If the child can identify whatever they use to communicate as providing an element of enjoyment will they be more likely to use it for day to day activities? |
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| CENMAC / Wolfson
Centre CAP Project - 5 months in Presenter: Trish Davidson, CENMAC/Wolfson Centre and Chris Stevens, Becta We will look at the development of the project and the work done so far. This project has been developing a network of CAP contacts around England and are working together to build up expertise in the communication field. Pupils have been assessed and Trish Davidson will talk about case studies of pupils who have received their equipment and how this has changed their lives. |
11:30 | MathBase Small steps in numeracy. Presenter: Richard Glemburg This seminar will demonstrate how MathBase 1 software can be used to set small steps and targets for pupils with special educational needs. |
| AbilityNet Internet and Disability. This seminar will show how disabled people can access the Internet, and identify some key principles for effective web site design. |
12:30 | Cambridge Training
and Development Ltd Target Skills: an approach to tackling literacy and numeracy needs Presenter: Jim Pateman, Director The seminar will consider the use of ICT tools with learners at low literacy levels. It will include an introduction to the newest CDs in the Target Skills suite. Target Skills: Supporting Entry Literacy and Target Skills: Supporting Entry Numeracy complement the existing entry literacy and numeracy CDs by providing more material at Entry 1 of the adult literacy and numeracy core curriculum, seeking to address topics not covered by the earlier CDs. This material has been developed with the particular needs of learners at this level in mind and takes into account where there is overlap with the pre-entry curriculum framework. All activities are mapped both to the core curriculum and the pre-entry framework. |
| Csars by X
Objects Assessment made easy with csars. Presenter: Robert Roalfe Come and hear for yourself how csars, Complete School Assessment & Recording System, could help your school easily undertake assessment and record keeping. See how to make assessments in any subject against P scales and National Curriculum levels, set targets, monitor progress, write IEPs for those students who require them, and monitor any of these IEP targets on a daily basis. Using this software saves school time and provides a standard system for recording and sharing information with parents and colleagues through a range of reports, tables and charts. csars has been designed by teachers for use in Primary, Secondary and Special schools. |
13:30 | Nisai
Education The virtual classroom for Special Needs. Presenter: David Teece, Service Leader: Education for Children Out of School, Warwickshire LEA Warwickshire LEA is championing a public/private sector partnership to deliver education to children that are out of school. Since September 2002, children who are long term sick in Warwickshire have been receiving an education via Warwickshire's pioneering IRIS On-line Learning system. David will highlight the enormous potential offered by this type of e-learning for special needs pupils, and how a partnership with a private sector company can help deliver quality education in a cost-effective way. Warwickshire LEA have partnered with Nisai Education who are demonstrating their e-learning software, LearnLinc on stand ICT70. |