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Training and development can be negotiated.

For bookings, workshop information and negotiation contact: Bronwyn Burgess
Please note: Participants will be contacted if workshops are full. A reminder will be sent via email only approximately 1 week before date of workshop.
Telephone: (08) 8235 2871

Currently Planned Training and Development 2012
Early Intervention Service - Hearing Impaired. Can the Child in your Centre Hear? Details Flyer




Recorded Workshops:
These recorded workshops contain the presenter's PowerPoint Presentation (including video content) and an embedded audio narration by the presenter to the audience. All the presentations include a transcript of the presenter's narrative. The opening slide of each presentation commences with a tutorial video outling the various features of the digital recording. No additional software is required in the viewing of these interactive recordings. These files are self executing Flash files for Windows only.
Click to download Recorded Workshops Instructions (PDF Format)

Auditory Processing
Autism Spectrum Disorder
iPads in Special Education
Implementing Speech Pathology Programs
Making Informed Decisions About Assistive Technology Utilising the SETT Framework
Making Meaning - Understanding Stories - building oral language for story comprehension
Neuroscience - Creating a Brain Friendly Learning Environment
Preschool Support
Reading Comprehension and Assistive Technology
So You Can Do Angry ... the neuroscience of emotions
Supporting Positive Behaviours
Using Visual Strategies

Below is a list of workshops offered. Please contact SERU for more information.

Back to topAccessApps
Access Apps Suite - Free portable software on a stick!
The AccessApps Suite is a range of e-learning solutions to support reading, writing, and planning as well as sensory, cognitive and physical difficulties. All the free software is accessed and operated directly from the USB flash drive.
This hands-on workshop will provide insights into how these inclusive technologies assist and empower users with a range of learning, vision and access needs. Participants will become more aware of the potential of a range of Access Apps Suite applications and how they can create opportunities for students at school and at home, at minimal cost! A 4 gigabyte flash drive pre-loaded with the Access Apps Suite of tools included in the cost of this workshop.
Note: SERU now sells 4 gigabyte flash drives pre-loaded with Access Apps suite for $22 (includes GST).

More information about AccessApps can be found at http://www.rsc-ne-scotland.ac.uk/eduapps/index.php


Back to topAutism
In this four session course mainstream teachers will gain an increased knowledge of the nature of Autism Spectrum Disorder and how communication, socialisation and behaviour affects the child's ability to participate in classroom activities. Particpants will gain a toolbox of strategies that can be used throughout the school day to enhance communication skills. These strategies are practical, inclusive and simple to use. Resources using Boardmaker 6 will be created to take back for use on the classroom. A range of low to high tech solutions that support student access will be demonstrated and an opportunity for particiapnts to explore a selection of inclusve software programs.


Back to topBasic Boardmaker 6
This half-day hands-on workshop introduces the participants to the basics of the Boardmaker 6 program and then builds on those skills to create learning materials for literacy and numeracy across the curriculum.  Participants will learn how the new Symbolate feature in Boardmaker 6 can be used to quickly and easily add symbol support to written text.  There will be opportunities to create literacy and language games, maths and science activities and a range of resources for other curriculum areas.


Back to topBoardmaker Plus
Boardmaker Plus has the ability to create interactive learning materials for use across the curriculum. As well as all the standard features of Boardmaker, activities created with Plus can include multimedia sounds and video. The program also has the capability to read out any text using the text to speech function. Boardmaker Plus can be used to create multimodal literacy and numeracy activities with pop-up questions and interactive talking books. The countless ways that the moveable buttons can be configures makes Boardmaker Plus a powerful on-screen assessment tool. It is ideal for use on an interactive whiteboard.
To attend this advanced session you must have attended an introductory Basic Boardmaker 6 workshop through SERU.
Participants must have a basic knowledge of the Boardmaker program.


Back to topBookbuilding with Clicker 5
Digital books have the capability of providing students with accessible multimodal content. They also have the capability to contain multimodal cueing prompts to activate reading comprehension strategies and glossaries for vocabulary support. This session will focus on how talking books created with Clicker 5 can be designed to provide readers with these reading support tools.


Back to topClicker 5
Clicker 5 is a writing and multimedia authoring tool which can be used to support students with the reading and writing process. It has a range of powerful assistive features which can be used by students to complete challenging literacy tasks or activities. Clicker is also a talking word processor which also includes the use of Clicker Grids. These grids scaffold the writing process by providing students with banks of words, phrases and pictures.  The ability to create or utilise other forms of multimedia makes Clicker 5 a very powerful creativity tool that can change the way students write with technology.

For more information: http://www.cricksoft.com/uk/products/clicker/

Clicker 5, ClozePro and Jigworks are programs developed by the Click Software company. http://www.cricksoft.com/uk/ The company has also developed a website to host free ready made teaching and learning resources. These can be downloaded from the Learning Grids website. http://www.learninggrids.com/uk


Back to topDigital Pens for Curriculum Access
Livescribe digital pens have the ability to record explanations and discussions that are sychronised to handwritten notes and diagrams on special paper. These multimodal notes can be uploaded to software on a computer and to the internet. Particiapnts will have the opportunity to explore how this technology can support students with access and participation across the curriculum. The scope for teachers to create instructional content will also be explored.


Back to topDigital Puppetry with Crazy Talk
Crazy Talk is a program which can create an animated 3D talking character from a digital image. The program has a number of features including the ability to modify and control various facial features. The audio spoken by the character can by typed or recorded by a student with a microphone. The spoken dialogue is automatically lip-synced during play back of the resulting video. The program can be used to create animated characters for digital storytelling, recounting factual information, expressing social stories, constructing reading coaches or to bring a character of a story book to life. Animated content can also be uploaded to web pages and blogs.


Back to topDiscover the Magic of ... CHESS
Workshop for students with Autism / Asperger Syndrome - 7+. Students must be accompanied by a parent / caregiver. FREE.

Back to topEarly Intervention Service-Hearing Impaired - Can the Children In Your Centre Hear?
The impact of hearing impairment and noise levels in early childhood settings workshop.
This workshop is suitable for Kindergarten, CPC, Preschool and Childcare staff.
Topics covered include: types of hearing loss and hearing technology; simulated hearing loss; practical ideas for reducing noise levels in centres; identification and management of conductive hearing loss; teaching strategies and sharing useful resources.
Wednesday 7th and 21st March 2012 5:00 - 7:30pm Flyer

Back to topeBook Creation with the iPad; Which App?
In this hands on session participants will create various eBooks using a range of apps. A rubric will be provided to assist in evaluating the building and playback features of eBooks within these apps. There will be a particular focus on the ePub format and issues and solutions around the creation and insertion of the various multimodal components of this format.


Back to topIntroduction to Apps for Speech and Language
In this introductory session you will have the opportunity to explore a range of apps on our training iPads and see how easlily they are accessed. Apps relating specifically to speech and language development will be demonstrated. A list of websites to preview these apps will be shared.



Back to topIntroduction to Proloquo2Go
This workshop will provide an overview of Proloquo2Go, an innovative new augmentative communication application for the iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad. Participants will utilise an iPod Touch to explore the application's features. This will include setting up and customising Proloqou2go provide a portable solution to support students who experience difficulties with communication. Information about Proloquo2go can found at http://www.prologuo2go.com


Back to topiPads in Special Education
There has been an explosion of apps released for the iPad in recent times. Many are having profound impact on students with special needs. It has even resulted in the unforseen establishment of a Special Education section on the iTunes store. This presentation will provide an update on the latest developments in mobile device use in special education. An extensive range of apps that support communication (including augmentative communication) and learning for students with disabilities and learning difficulties will be demonstrated. Essential considerations for media management and the implications for school implementation and management of iPads will also be discussed.
Back to topLiteracy Support with Read and Write Gold
TextHELP Read and Write Gold is a suite of literacy support tools that can be used to assist with reading and composing text. It also offers support for study and research. The program 'floats' on the screen and supports the use of any software application the student is using. Read and Write Gold is suited to students in upper primary and secondary settings. Participants will explore the various assistive tools including the program's ability to convert text to an audio file and how to scan and create electronic text from a range of sources.

Back to topMake It Take It
Come and learn how to create your own visual resources using Boardmaker to support students. Participants will leave the session with a completed laminated ready to use resource.


Back to topMaking Learning Accessible with the iPad
This workshop will provide an introduction to the range of assistive technology apps that are available to support curriculum implementation for students with special educational needs. Participants will explore the accessibility features built in to the latest version of the iPad's operating system and how students can use these supports to access the curriculum.



Back to topMS Word Wizardry
There are a number of tools in Microsoft Word which can be used by students to support them with their literacy tasks. Participants will explore tools and procedures which support the drafting process in writing, encourage students to use more sophisticated vocabulary, reduce working memory demands with reading and embed prompts for study and comprehension activities. A range of freeware tools will also be used in this session.


Back to topOral Language and Learning
There is growing awareness that a greater emphasis needs to be placed on developing the speaking and listening skills of children in the classroom. This workshop will help teachers and SSOs gain a clear understanding of the development of oral language in children, and the implications for learning.  A range of inclusive strategies for supporting students with language and communication difficulties will be presented. Appropriate for preschool - year 7 and high school special class teachers/SSOs.


Back to topOral Language in the Curriculum
A major challenge for teachers is the development of communication skills that help bridge the gap between the language of home and the literate language of school. This workshop is an opportunity for teachers to learn how to develop the oral language skills of their students. Teachers will gain a clear understanding or oral language and its development, why it is important and how to cater for oral language in the classroom.


Back to topPowerPoint Extreme
This workshop will explore some creative ways PowerPoint can be used by students in learning. You will learn how to create hypermedia presentations such as: virtual tours, soundscapes, choose your own adventure stories, frame animation. Participants will also explore the ways PowerPoint can be used to support students with their learning tasks by the use of free and innovative tools that create Flash contenct and Blio* compatible talking books. A basic knowledge of PowerPoint is essential.
*Blio is a free eBook Reader for use on computers and iPods/iPads. http://www.www.blio.com


Back to topPractical Strategies for Success - for SSOs
This workshop is an opportunity for SSOs to learn about oral language and its importance for literacy development and social interaction. Participants will be introduced to a range of practical strategies for working with individual children and small groups.
See Workshops for SSOs - Practical Strategies / Simple Activities Combined

Back to topPractically Oral
Although the technologies available today place increasing importance on written language, oral language remains the predominant mode of communication in our society. This practical, 'hands-on' workshop provides opportunities to explore first hand a range of activities and games that develop the oral language skills essential for literacy development.


Back to topPromoting Effective Communication For The Child With Autism In Your Class
Mainstream classroom teachers will gain a toolbox of strategies that can be used throughout the school day to enhance the communication skills of the child with Autism Spectrum Disorder. These strategies are practical, inclusive and simple to use.


Back to topReading Comprehension & Assistive Technologies
The development of reading comprehension relies on a number of components and skills. This presentation will outline the range of skills and strategies required for reading and how assistive technology tools can be used at the various stages of the reading process to support reading comprehension. Participants will be guided through a series of activities which can be used at the before, during and after stages of reading. The various technology options for each of these activities will also be demonstrated. This workshop is suitable for teachers working with primary and middle school students.


Back to topSimple Activities for Language Interaction - for SSOs
Although school practices place increasing importance on written language, oral language remains the dominant mode of communication in our society.  This practical ‘hands-on’ workshop provides opportunities to explore first hand a range of activities and games that develop the oral language skills essential for literacy development.
See Workshops for SSOs - Practical Strategies / Simple Activities Combined

Back to topTrain Your Dragon
Greater consideratio n is being given to provide speech recognition software to support students at risk in literacy. Participants will learn about the feature and functions of Dragon Naturally Speaking (version 10) and be guided through the process of setting up a vioce profile and initial training. Implementation and management issues will be also explored.


Back to topUnderstanding The Child With Autism In Your Class
Mainstream classroom teachers will gain an increased knowledge of the nature of Autism Spectrum Disorder and how communication, socialisation and behaviour affects the child's ability to participate in classroom activities. Difficulties in cognition, sensory processing and empathy effect how the child connects with their world. Understanding the implications of these difficulties is essential for teachers to be able to provide an inclusive and supportive classroom environment.


Back to topUsing Visual Communication Strategies
Description pending.


Back to topWorkshops for SSOs - Practical Strategies / Simple Activities Combined
This workshop is an opportunity for SSOs to learn about oral language and its importance for literacy development and social interaction. Participants will be introduced to a range of practical strategies for working with individual children and small groups. Although school practices place increasing importance on written language, oral language remains the dominant mode of communication in our society.  This practical ‘hands-on’ workshop provides opportunities to explore first hand a range of activities and games that develop the oral language skills essential for literacy development.






Recorded Workshops below: Back to top
Back to topAuditory Processing
This presentation looks at what Auditory Processing is and its impact on student learning. The characteristics of Auditory Processing are investigated and identified. There is a focus on practical strategies to support the learner who has an auditory processing difficulty. This presentation was recorded at the 2009 Special Education Expo.
Click to download Flash presentation (66.4 Mb)

Back to topAutism Spectrum Disorder
This presentation provides a general overview as to the nature of autism. It describes the core areas of impairment and their impact. It outlines strategies to support the development of communication and social skills. Strategies for sensory integration are explored in detail. This content is one of a series of five presentations designed for early childhood workers.
Click to download Flash presentation (34.1 Mb)

Back to topiPads in Special Education
This presentation will provide an update on the latest developments in mobile device use in special education. An extensive range of apps that support communication (including augmentative communication) and learning for students with disabilities and learning difficulites will be demonstrated.
Click to download media player presentation
Click to download PowerPoint presentation pdf

Back to topImplementing Speech Pathology Programs
This presentation introduces a framework of thinking about how children who have speech and language difficulties are supported across a range of situations. It describes what a speech pathology program looks like and outlines the principles for implementing a speech and language program. This content is one of a series of five presentations designed for Early Childhood Workers.
Click here to download Flash presentation (38.8 Mb)

Back to topMaking Informed Decisions about Assistive Technology Utilising the SETT Framework
The utilisation of the SETT framework supports school teams in the consideration and implementation of assistive technology. SETT is a collaborative tools. It considers and establishes the need of a student for assistive technology; works toward developing a system of tools that a student can use to address identified needs; links assistive technology assessment and intervention; aligns purpose, expected results and evaluation measures when choosing and using a system of assistive technology tools. Implications for schools making decisions about assistive technology will be discussed. This workshop was recorded at the 2008 Special Education Expo.
Click here to download Flash presentation (40.2 Mb)

Back to topMaking Meaning - Understanding Stories - building oral language for story comprehension
This workshop presents a planning framework and practical strategies for building the oral language and inferencing skills important for understanding the language of books. The approach focuses on using hands-on experiences to develop vocabulary, key concepts and different genres at the oral level and makes explicit connections into print literacy. This workshop was recorded at the 2008 Special Education Expo.
Click here to download Flash presentation (86.8 Mb)

Back to topNeuroscience - Creating a Brain Friendly Environment
This presentation outlines how to create a learning environment that is brain friendly. Neuroscience research is indicating that using technology, especially as a child, makes a significant difference to what we pay attention to and how we pay attention. This information is important for teachers wishing to get the most out of lessons and for learners who want to be the best students they can be. This presentation was recorded at the 2009 Special Education Expo.
Click here to download Flash presentation (55.0 Mb)

Back to topPreschool Support
This presentation provides an overview of Preschool support. It describes what a Preschool Support Program look like, outlines the roles and responsibilities of the stakeholders and details the nature of its implementation. This content is one of a series of five presentations designed for Early Childhood workers.
Click to download Flash presentation (23.8 Mb)

Back to topReading Comprehension and Assistive Technology
The development of reading comprehension relies on a number of components and skills. This recorded workshop outlines the skills and strategies required for reading and how assistive technology tools can be used at various stages of the reading process to support comprehension. Participants are guided through a series of activities which can be used at the before, during and after stages of reading. This recording demonstrates a few of the various technoology options that promote independence for each of these activities. A more extensive range of technology options are explored by participants ion the workshop.
Click to download Flash presentation (windows)
Click to download zip file (MAC)

Back to topSo you can do angry ... the neuroscience of emotions
Generally children develop and define a range of emotions by the time they arrive at preschool. However, like their intellect, emotional development can be disrupted by a number of factors including deprivation and disability. Therefore emotions may need to be taught and scaffolded within the educational setting. This workshop was recorded at the 2008 Special Education Expo.
Click here to download Flash presentation (43.1 Mb)

Back to topSupporting Positive Behaviours
This presentation explores the nature of challenging behaviour in the early years. It outlines a team approach to implementing a process for managing children with challenging behaviours. It also explores how a framework of positive strategies is essential in supporting a preventative approach to managing childrens' behaviours. This content is one of a series of five presentations designed for Early Childhood workers.
Click here to download Flash presentation (41.5 Mb)

Back to topUsing Visual Strategies
This presentation outlines the importance of visual strategies and how they can be used to develop greater independence or teach new skills. The planning and implementation of visual strategies is highlighted with an extensive range of examples. This content is one of a series of five presentations designed for Early Childhood workers.
Click here to download Flash presentation (62.4 Mb)

 

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