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For those of you out there utilising all of the many great features of Texthelp Read&Write GOLD you will already know there is something for just about everyone! But... Delete the scoop?
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Workshop Program, Presentation Slides, Other Useful Resources and Links from our iPad Masterclass Creating and Sharing Content to Support All Learners Workshop in Perth Day 2 Delete the scoop?
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Developing a Digital Fair Use Policy for your home and school. Delete the scoop?
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I talk with a lot of schools who are planning an iPad/Macbook roll out. As they prepare computers for the students and staff, it is soon realised that the... Delete the scoop?
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Useful summary of research around the benefits of text-to-speech software for struggling readers. Delete the scoop?
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English is an alphabetic language, meaning that the written symbols of the language are closely related to the phonological system. The phonological system of a language may be described... Delete the scoop?
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Whether you’re the parent of a child with a reading disability or an educator that works with learning disabled students on a daily basis, you’re undoubtedly always looking for new tools to help these bright young kids meet their potential and work through their disability. Via Susan Bainbridge, John Evans, Shelley Davie, Shaji Mathew 
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March 6, 7:35 PM
In schools across Australia there is strong support for linking learning in Technologies with learning literacy skills. Learning in Technologies places a high priority on accurate and unambiguous communication (ACARA, 2013).Implementing digital technologies in learning areas such as English allows special education teachers to facilitate and accommodate the learning needs of students. This is achieved through integrating assistive devices such as the iPad and its applications to develop critical literacy skills needed in the 21st century. Consequently special education teacher have a better opportunity to develop important General capabilities such as literacy (LIT) to allows student to become literate as they develop the knowledge, skills and dispositions to interpret and use language confidently for learning and communicating in and out of school and for participating effectively in society (ACARA, 2013).
This website suggests various applications that can be used on the ipad to assist special needs students. The list of applications were selected to improve and develop students reading, writing and spelling. They engage the students through making the activities, fun and engaging, which I think is important when teaching special needs students. Delete the scoop?
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The HelpKidzLearn team at Inclusive Technology in the UK have just announced that they are offering a Two Weeks FREE trial for HelpKidzLearn. Allowing... Delete the scoop?
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In order to develop effective visual strategies or personalised communication aids for the adults and children that we support we often need to use large numbers of photos and images to make... Delete the scoop?
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Free cause and effect activities to help motivate your switch or touch screen users Delete the scoop?
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I am constantly amazed at the brains behind Google. I can’t tell you how many times I “Google It” or tell people in my life to “Google It” on... Delete the scoop?
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Simple tools to get your students programming Delete the scoop?
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Mind mapping is a method that works for quite a lot of people. Brain storming, idea mapping, thought generation, think tanks – call it what you will. Traditionally done on large pieces of paper, why not use your iPad to create mind maps? You could use these for your own purposes, or “convert” those large flip charts into a smaller, digital version. Via Baiba Svenca 
Lee Hall's curator insight,
May 16, 2:16 PM
Research shows that mind maps (graphic organizers) are effective during all stages of learning. You can use them as an introduction to a unit, during the unit for continued note taking, or at the conclusion as a formative assessment to make sure your students truly understand the material. 
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May 17, 7:19 AM
I use mind mapping all the time and look definitely look into these apps. Delete the scoop?
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Spectronics's insight:
Great new iPad app realeased from Texthelp - developers of the popular Texthelp Read&Write GOLD software programs for Windows and Mac platforms. 
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May 4, 3:43 PM
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I'm always interested in places I can find free images to use in blog posts, presentations or to add to my Photo library for use on my iPad apps... Delete the scoop?
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There have been lots of updates and new releases happening for many of the Crick Software solutions - I thought I had better bring you up to speed with... Delete the scoop?
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As I am sure you all know, the Christmas countdown is on (19 sleeps away - but who's counting?!). No doubt many of you are working on... Delete the scoop?
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Whilst setting up Texthelp Read & Write Gold for someone I was supporting recently, I was reminded of it’s many flexible and customisable features, including HotKeys. Delete the scoop?
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Ebook or Electronic Book – An electronic version of a printed book; Ebooks hold massive potential for the education sector. Delete the scoop?
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Check out the latest video JUST added to the Spectronics Online Resources! Texthelp Read&Write Gold: Beyond the Basics Series – Part 3: Study Skills available now! Login to ... Delete the scoop?
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One of the most common questions I am asked is “how do I save Boardmaker boards in a format that I can share them with people who do not have Boardmaker?” Well, for anyone using programs in the Boardmaker Software Family read on... Delete the scoop?
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Check out the latest videos JUST added to the Spectronics Online Resources! Part 1: Reading Tools and Part 2: Writing Tools available now! Login to... Delete the scoop?
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It's not a difficult process: click the "Create a book" link located in Wikipedia's left sidebar, collate the articles you want to include (you can include complete categories, which makes great sense), and then export it as a PDF or EPUB file. There's a little video tutorial you can watch if you need more help but don't worry: it's really easy. Via Nik Peachey Delete the scoop?
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Are your ready to level the playing field for students this year? What’s available or new in reading apps for iOS devices?
Check out the reviews from OT's with Apps!
"With hundreds of new apps released everyday fortunately some of them are targeted for individuals with special needs. It has been about 2 years since the first debut of the iPad and it appears as though apps are more robust now than ever, doing more and having more features for individuals with disabilities. So it goes with reading apps, but can they compete with Kurzweil, Read & Write or ClaroRead? No, but there are more and more available to help print disabled access print. Here are some reading apps for iDevices with good quality voices(s) and highlighting of spoken works that supply reading solutions for student or adults who struggle with reading (and some help with writing):"
> Read2Go ($19.99) > ClaroSpeak US Edition ($5.99) > AppWriter US ($19.99) > Voice Dream Reader ($4.99) > Speak it! (free) > Firefly app (free with Kurzweil web-license)
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Software programs can be described and categorised in their respective genres. XMind (Free) 2012 is a wonderful mind mapping, webbing and brainstorming program. It has recently been relaunched with a new name, look and feel as XMind 2012. Delete the scoop?
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