In this hands-on training, participants will explore the reading and study skills toolbar features with scanned texts as students would. They will also investigate using Kurzweil 3000 to support Internet reading and project research. Participants will practice using the word processing side of the program, including writing supports such as dictionary, homophone support, and word prediction with custom word sets. Test-taking accommodations will be discussed, including encryption and locking features during assessments.
In this hands-on training, participants will learn tips to help in scanning and editing documents and importing documents files in other file formats. Participants will also practice embedding reading strategies and study skills supports within texts to promote student comprehension and success. Implications of the new NIMAS file formats and using Kurzweil 3000 in high stakes testing will also be discussed.
Cognitive Support refers to the assistive aspects of technology that enhance the mental capabilities (and avoid the limitations) of users (Wogalter& Mayhorn, 2005). In this presentation, participants will be introduced to the concept of Cognitive Support Technology (CST). CST is technology specifically designed to meet the needs of Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities, individuals with Traumatic Brain Injury, seniors experiencing problems with memory, or anyone learning a difficult task. CST can be used to support the types of daily living tasks that a person needs to do, analyze the tasks and identify places where cognitive support may be needed. This session will focus upon support for individuals transitioning into the work environment. Participants will examine tools that present tasks in component steps in a visual and auditory (non-text) manner.
The Dunamis Training Lab will be open all day for you to drop in and work on your personal projects! Dunamis staff will be available to help answer your questions and help you make activities that will work for your students. Bring your USB flash drive or RW CDs on which to save your creations. Use our color printers and laminate your overlays (for a small materials charge) to fashion materials that will make your activity complete. YOU MUST REGISTER IN ADVANCE to be a part of this event. There will be limited space so call in now to reserve your seat!
In this hands-on session, participants will learn to create custom overlays for the IntelliKeys keyboard, change student preferences in the IntelliKeys Control Panel, program the switch settings over an activity, and make custom overlays to accompany any Classroom Suite activity from that activity.
IntelliTools Classroom: Creating
Assessments
In this hands-on session, participants will practice using the features of ICS that lend themselves to student assessment. Assessment templates, IntelliQuizzes, locked text worksheets with wordbanks, and simple choice-making activities will be addressed. Go home with Pat’s template for simple choice-making assessments for Alternate Assessment.
IntelliTools Classroom: Exploring
Templates
In this hands-on session, participants will explore and use a variety of templates for different student ability levels across all content areas.
IntelliTools Classroom: Math Activities Back to training page
In this hands-on session, participants will explore math activities resident in ICS, search for math activities on the IntelliTools Activity Exchange to modify, use templates and math tools to create student activities, and create math activities from scratch. IntelliMathics is highy correlated to standards, so be sure to bring the standards that your students are working on!
IntelliTools Classroom: Creating IntelliQuizzes
In this hands-on session, participants will learn how to take advantage of the “built-in” IntelliQuizzes in ICS as well as creating a quiz from scratch.
IntelliTools Classroom: Assigning Work
and Generating Reports
In this hands-on session, participants will create student profiles, assign work, do several activities as a student, and then generate and view reports created by ICS. Participants will then analyze what kinds of information can be gleaned from these reports.
IntelliTools Classroom: Designing
Sorting and Sequencing Activities Back to training page
In this hands-on session, participants will learn to use “regions” to create sorting and classifying activities and develop sequencing activities using a template and creating from scratch. Use of word or picture-based toolbars and answer fields in sequencing activities will be addressed.
Getting Started with BoardMaker Plus
This general overview of the BoardMaker Plus software will familiarize participants with the features of the programs and strategies for using communication symbols and materials created with the software in their classroom or practice. Participants will learn to create custom communication displays; import digital graphics into the symbol libraries; create motivating dynamic displays; and to create accessible curriculum materials.
Getting Started with Vantage/ Vanguard/ ECO
This general overview of the Vantage, Vanguard & ECO Augmentative Communication Devices (ACD) will familiarize participants with the hardware and various input methods for operating the device. Participants will learn to program and customize the Vantage/Vanguard/ECO communication devices. Pre-stored language options, including core activities and pages, will be explored.
Unity for Vantage/ Vanguard/ ECO
A key issue facing the augmented communicator today is that of language. What vocabulary should one select? How should it be organized? Can the person transition smoothly as needs change – these are the questions people need answered. Whether you are trying to decide what vocabulary system to select or you have already purchased Unity, this seminar will give you the answers you need.Participants will be introduced to the basic concepts of Unity as a system for accessing language on a Pathfinder communication device. The patterns governing the structure of Unity128 will be discussed and rationales for icon sequences will be given
This general overview of the SpringBoard Augmentative Communication Device(ACD) will familiarize participants with the hardware and input methods for operating the Springboard device. Participants will learn to customize the SpringBoard communication device. Pre-stored language options, including core activities and pages, will be explored.
IntelliBraille is one of the few educational software programs for blind students.This program is used in conjunction with Classroom Suite v4,Overlay Maker3,and IntelliKeys USB keyboard, it contains over 115 activities accessible to Braille and low-vision students.The 16 lessons on the Literary Braille Code begin with the alphabet and proceed through all contractions and includes five lessons on the Dolch Words.This workshop is designed to meet the needs of teachers or paraprofessionals who have experience using theClassroom Suite v4 and OverlayMaker software and would like to expand that knowledge to include Braille students. Participants will learn to use features, materials and activities included with IntelliBraille. IMPORTANT NOTE: Conference fee includes full version of IntelliBraille! This is an outstanding opportunity to purchase and train on IntelliBraille with the author!