20TRA683 Introduction to Assistive Technologies for Teachers & SNAs in the Primary Classroom

Intro to Enable Ireland 

Introduction to Assistive Technology:

What is Assistive Technology?

How can pupils benefit from Assistive Technology?

What kinds of Assistive Technology are available?

Webinar 1: November 11th

Hardware:
• iPads vs. Windows vs. chrome books
• Ergonomics – emphasis on getting screen height right, accessories.
• Overview of Alternative Keyboard and Mice
o To include large key keyboards and child friendly mice
• Brief look at alternative access – eyegaze and voice
Using the computer:
• Keyboard familiarity (i.e. First Keys software, keyboard stickers)
• Online storage, particularly for iPads, Chromebooks
Software for literacy: (using programmes such as Clicker 8, Natural Reader, Penfriend, ClaroRead, Immersive Reader)
• Reading (text to speech, picture support,
• Spelling/Grammar support
• Word prediction

Webinar 2: November 18th

Software for Maths
• Writing maths (Splash! City, Panther Math Paper etc)
• Maths Drill practice (number Shark, IXL, FlipMaths etc)
Software for organisation:
• Mindmapping (inbuilt in software i.e. Clicker, or standalone i.e. Inspiration
• Timetabling
Apps for behaviour/sensory management 
• Turn taking
• Visual schedules

• Sensory monitoring apps

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