AnonyMouse_75 Posted May 4, 2003 Posted May 4, 2003 looking at ICT and the wonderfull things that can be done for the wide ranges of ability there are often ways to adapt most activities to include special needs children but what about children with visual problems, what adaptations and provision is available? does any one have experiences they can share?
Guest Posted May 21, 2003 Posted May 21, 2003 A friend who is partially sighted has their screen magnified, has screen reading software installed on the computer and has a trail set on her mouse pointer so she knows where it is.
Helen Posted May 28, 2003 Posted May 28, 2003 Hi Alison, Have you had a look at the BECTA website? They might have some useful stuff. Also the new inclusion site at www.inclusion.ngfl.gov.uk. Hope this helps.
Guest Posted September 9, 2003 Posted September 9, 2003 I run an Assessment Nursery in a special school in Abingdon. ICT is always a problem for me because the children I work with are functioning between P2 and P5. I have a computer in class with a touch screen and a variety of switches for cause and effect programs. The problem is that the programs that I have at this level are so boring. I needs programs that are exciting that will make the children want to reach out and experience them. Does anyone have any experience in this line and can advise me? I would like especially to hear from anyone working with children at a similar level to mine to swap ideas. Thank you in anticipation. Rosie Jackson
Guest Posted September 9, 2003 Posted September 9, 2003 Helen, I have just noticed that you have suggested the BECTA web site. I will have a look and see if I can find something more stimulating for my little ones. thanks.
AnonyMouse_79 Posted September 9, 2003 Posted September 9, 2003 HI Just a thought, have you explored the Hitchams website which is superb for Foundation? Haven't looked at it from your perspective. I also did a Google search which gave me lots to look at ---Foundation Stage ICT. Susan
Steve Posted September 9, 2003 Posted September 9, 2003 Absolutely Rosie! We've got the Hitchams site on our resources page, but you can access it at http://www.hitchams.suffolk.sch.uk/foundat...ation/index.htm. Excellent for ICT hardware as well as software suggestions.
Guest Posted September 11, 2003 Posted September 11, 2003 Thanks for the suggestions. I'm off now to log on and see what I can find. Thanks again. Rosie
AnonyMouse_480 Posted September 17, 2003 Posted September 17, 2003 Hi, I am an advanced TA working with a blind child in main stream school ,I have had the same problem finding games that respond to the key board. I have found two programs Crash bang wallop talking stories Mail me if i can be any more help Jackie
Steve Posted September 17, 2003 Posted September 17, 2003 Hi Jackie - Welcome to the forum and thanks for posting! I'd be interested in hearing more about the programs if you can describe them briefly. I was also wondering whether there were any programs that made use of the kind of sensory feedback you can experience on some joysticks and gamepads. You know, buzzing and bumping - that kind of thing. Have you ever come across anything like that? Welcome again. Steve.
Steve Posted September 26, 2003 Posted September 26, 2003 Here's a site that might be of some interest to you - I stumbled across it and stuck it up on the resources page. It seems to have lots of articles and tutorials - also loads of software, including (this one might be interesting for you Rosie!) software suitable for PMLD. You can get to the site here Let me know what you think!
Guest Posted September 28, 2003 Posted September 28, 2003 Hope this may be of some interest Have you also been to the widgit website - I think its www.widgit.co.uk or could be .com With PMLD children I think ICT starts with attention and switch work in multisensory dark room. Also using/operating moving projected images. The inclusive technology site will give lots of info on equipment etc. I also find the dark room excellent for children with visual difficulties - it is amazing what attracts their attention. Nette
Steve Posted September 29, 2003 Posted September 29, 2003 And just to give you another link related to the inclusive technology one above, I was contacted by the Inclusive Technology people to let you know about this one, dedicated to SEN ICT Training: www.inclusive.net. They have a page of very useful links to other online resources as well, which you can get to by clicking here. Steve.
Guest Posted February 3, 2004 Posted February 3, 2004 Hello, RNIB will be albe to help with your enquiries, they have technology officers who deal specifically with finding what is available, they have offices in Birmingham and Peterborough or if you dial their helpline on 08457 669999 they will be able to direct you to the right department. They also produce a termly magazine called eye contact (which is available from RNIB in Peterborough tel: 0115 852 6736) they cover curriculum issues and i know that one quite recently was on ICT/Technology. In practice i have developed my own resources using powerpoint - you can download pictures, scan images and add sound effects - these can all be specifically designed to meet each childs needs. and believe or not it is quite simple. I hope this is useful Mollie
Helen Posted February 4, 2004 Posted February 4, 2004 Thanks very much for the information, Mollie. And welcome to the site
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