Adaptive Technology Training Site
Patti Rea, MS

Supported Reading and Writing Using Clicker 5
Participants will work with Clicker 5 to see how easily reading and writing may be supported in the classroom! Reading supports include supported speech while words are highlighted word by word. Writing supports include word banks, forced sentence structure, pop up grids for labeling and much more! Movies and photographs provide additional interest. Participants may also search and open ready made activities from learningGrids.com!
1 day for the Beginner!

Making the Entire Computer Accessible for Switch Users by Pairing Discover Pro Software and IntelliSwitch

Participants will use the new improved Discover Pro software from Madentec to allow scanners to be completely independent on the computer and the Internet! See how simple it is to use either two switch step scanning and/or one switch automatic scanning to access the computer. The wireless IntelliSwitch will be used as a switch interface for one student or several students. Discover Pro provides simple or complex launch setups from the desktop to provide total independence.
1 day for the Beginner
Windows only! Discover Pro software is very stable on Windows XP and 2000
Requires IntelliSwitch! Some equipement may be borrowed.

Making the Entire Computer Accessible for Switch Users by Pairing Discover Envoy Software and IntelliSwitch

Participants will use the new Discover Envoy software from Madentec to allow scanners to be completely independent on the computer and the Internet! See how simple it is to use either two switch step scanning and/or one switch automatic scanning to access the computer. The wireless IntelliSwitch will be used as a switch interface for one student or several students. Discover Envoy for the Macintosh system X provides powerful setups to provide total independence.
1 day for the beginner!
Macintosh OS 10,4 or higher required.
Requires IntelliSwitch! Some equipment may be borrowed.

IntelliSwitch: Cooperative Learning for Children with Access Needs!
New Strategies for Integrating the Tools: Improving switch access for the student by combining IntelliSwitch, IntelliKeys, switches and Classroom Suite via the USB Control Panel!

Participants will use the new IntelliSwitch switch interface to include children with various access needs to work cooperatively and/or meet individual literacy objectives. The user may access switch software with one or more switches or 5 children may activate a switch to work cooperatively. IntelliSwitch is compatible with Discover Pro software, IntelliTools software, and most self scanning software. All access will be controlled through the new USB IntelliKeys and IntelliSwitch Control panel. Discover software may be used to create switch access to applications that do not have built in scanning including the desktop. (A student may use a launch scan at the desktop with Discover and then use Classroom Suite's built in scans!) See ideas for sequencing, turn-taking, multiple choice, games, and much more!
Requires IntelliKeys, IntelliSwitch, and switches. Some equipment may be borrowed. Requires Classroom Suite, Discover Pro software, and the USB Control Panel.

Writing throughout the Curriculum

Participants will use the new Digital Writer CD, a set of Classroom Suite templates, to provide writing throughout the curriculum. While studying recurring themes such as: clocks, calendars, postcards, letters, seasons, months, shapes, Roman numerals, historical periods, and much more, Digital Writer provides traditional instruction and additional companion activities to encourage the writing process. Movies and photographs are included to make learning more realistic.
Participants also have the option of purchasing the Digital Writer CD for $30.00 if desired.
BUT free templates, movie and photo samplers are available for download after the workshop!
Mac or Win Grades 2-6 Appropriate for general education and special education!
1 day for the Beginner and Intermediate user. Requires Classroom Suite.

Creating Accessible Books to Support the Curriculum

Talking books have become an effective tool to support the curriculum by providing an additional way to present materials. These books can reinforce learning after a concept has been introduced, prepare students for an upcoming event in a social story, or provide feedback after an event has occurred. By including movies and photographs from the QuickTime Classroom Collections participants may create virtual field trips without leaving the classroom!
Accessible/Talking books will be created using BuildAbility, My Own Bookshelf, or IntelliPics Studio. Participants may bring digital photographs for social stories and/or electronic graphics to create specific content for the curriculum. New PCS Animation symbols from Mayer Johnson may be included!
Mac or Win
1 day for the Beginner
* The site picks either BuildAbility, My Own Bookshelf, or IntelliPics Studio 3.
-Participants may take home their work if the site will provide and burn CDs at the end of the day!

IntelliTools Classroom Suite

Participants will explore the new, fully integrated classroom applications from IntelliTools: IntelliTalk 3, IntelliPics Studio 3 and IntelliMathics 3. Initially ready to use activities will be explored in all three applications which support classroom curriculum for K-6. Next authoring templates will be used to customize these activities with other curriculum content. New features include word prediction and easy to use and create answer checking.
Mac or Win 2 days for the Beginner (This is a great way to preview Classroom Suite!)
An overview may be done in one day!
IntelliKeys Optional Day 2 may focus on using movies and photographs for the more intermediate users!

BoardMaker 6.0 for Windows!

BoardMaker 6.0 for Windows is a must for the busy speech therapist and teacher who create communication displays or classroom materials such as: worksheets, pictorial task analysis, books, posters, individual and/or classroom schedules, games, flashcards, and much more.
New features include:
Symbolate button-just type and symbols appear
Drag and drop images from the Internet!
Draw freeform buttons
1 day of training for the beginner
Windows only! Colors printers optional!
A memory stick is required for participants to take their work!
* The site must have a BoardMaker 6.0 CD for each computer used during the workshop!
The CDs may be obtained from Mayer Johnson!

Solo: Supported Reading and Writing in the Classroom

Day1 Supported Writing with Solo
De mystify Solo by spending an entire day using writing supports with Write:OutLoud and Co:Writer! Work as a student to understand the supports and then switch to the roll of teacher to understand how easy it is to work in Teacher Central and create assignments. Work with templates and graphics to create interesting supported writing assignments.

Day 2 Supported Reading with Solo
De mystify Solo by spending an entire day suing supported reading guides in Read:OutLoud and DraftBuilder. Work as a student to understand the supports and then switch to the roll as teacher to understand how easy it is to work in Teacher Central and create assignments. Work with templates, graphics and eText! Then see how easily the 4 applications are put together!

For more training information contact

Patti Rea prea@earthlink.net 972 382-3160

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