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Newcastle• 9th March 2011 - PMLD/Communication |
Edinburgh• 23rd August 2011 - PMLD/Communication |
London• 6th April 2011 - PMLD/Communication |
Oxford• 14th September 2011 - PMLD/Communication |
Manchester• 11th May 2011 - PMLD/Communication |
Norwich• 5th October 2011 - PMLD/Communication |
Birmingham• 8th June 2011 - PMLD/Communication |
Leicester• 9th November 2011 - PMLD/Communication |
Taunton (reserve venue: Exeter)• 6th July 2011 - PMLD/Communication |
Cardiff• 7th December 2011 - PMLD/Communication |
Our free Information Days are a great opportunity for educators, therapists, advisors and others working in the field of special needs to come together and see how technology is changing the lives of all learners. Delivered by members of our respected and highly experienced Information Team, these one day sessions are packed with practical ideas and advice.
We now offer two types of Information Day:
PMLD/Communication
This day focuses on best practice in the use of ICT to support the communication, learning and leisure needs of children and young people with severe and complex special needs. Delivered by an experienced special school teacher and our specialist speech and language therapist, the session will explore how the use of ICT facilitates meaningful and motivating access to the curriculum. We'll explore commonly used assistive technologies, for example switches and touch screens together with a range of simple communication devices, and show you how to embed their use into your classroom teaching.
From experiential learning to making simple choices, we'll provide you with the ideas, strategies and confidence to try in your classroom the very next day.
- Strategies to engage experiential learners.
- Choosing an appropriate vocabulary.
- Making something happen – taking control.
- Independently making simple choices.
- Simple communicators and how to use them in your teaching.
- Creating motivating teaching resources in minutes.
This day would be useful for teachers, therapists and support assistants working directly with learners experiencing severe and complex special educational needs.
Inclusive Classrooms
This day focuses on using ICT to support students with special needs in mainstream settings. This includes looking at providing access to the computer for those pupils who struggle with the keyboard and mouse:
- Simple adaptations to the keyboard and mouse.
- Accessibility changes to the operating system and applications.
- Alternatives to keyboards and mice - large keyboards to eye gaze.
- Software to improve access: word prediction and speech recognition.
We will also explore how ICT can support those struggling with reading and writing, including those with specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia.
Drawing on our experiences in the Accessible Resources Pilot Project for the DCSF we will look at the range of options to take struggling readers and writers from their initial ideas to a completed document including using:
- Light tech aids like electronic dictionaries.
- Planning and mind mapping software.
- Text to speech, wordbanks and word prediction.
- Portable book readers like Kindle, iPad and Slate.
- Reading electronic books on the computer.
- How to obtain electronic books for free.
- Creating accessible electronic versions and copyright issues.
Can I attend both Information Days?
Yes, you can attend one or both types of Information Day at no cost. Lunch is also provided - but booking is essential.
Fax the form to 01457 819799 to secure your place.
For more information call us on 01457 819790 or see: www.inclusive.co.uk/events
Venues and other details for the different Information Days are posted out to all our delegates with confirmed places, prior to the day. We look forward to seeing you there.
To secure your place contact:
Inclusive Technology
Riverside Court
Huddersfield Road
Delph
Oldham
OL3 5FZ
Tel: 01457 819790
Fax: 01457 819799
Email: inclusive@inclusive.co.uk
Note: you will receive confirmation of your place two weeks prior to the day.