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Assistive Technology - Freeware to support literacy & learning 26th July - Parents & Students
Freeware to support literacy & learning - training course for parents and students NOTE: an adult or parent must accompany each student on the day.
This course aims to demonstrate the use of free software applications (freeware) to support students with learning difficulties in their education. Attendees will receive training on strategies to assist students across platforms and operating systems. This course will be of particular benefit to those who would like to trial assistive technology strategies before purchasing professional software, or those supporting students or organisations with limited funding options.
Participants will benefit from the EATC’s trainers 15+ years of experience supporting students with specific learning difficulties using assistive technology. Specific strategies on how to support students with specific learning difficulties (dyslexia, dyspraxia, etc.) in primary, post-primary & third level will be demonstrated.
Participants will learn to utilise strategies including;
- Text to speech
- Creating audio files & books
- Utilising Spellchecking
- Intro to Voice Recognition
- Utilising Highlighters & Summaries
- Colour enhancements for visual stress
COST: Parent & Student ticket €50
