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Use Remote Access software such as Remote Utilities to allow multiple users on one device. Get organised – create and share to do lists and work collaboratively with Wunderlist. Collaborate and share interactive presentations with Nearpod. Facilitate peer discussion on group posters, leaflets or blog posts with Tackk. Collate shared subject resources and ideas on Pinterest. Present essential/key terms in a Wordle word cloud for easy reference. Create multimedia posters using Glogster. Use Edmodo for open-publishing and promote editing + peer-support. Bring project ideas together with Padlet. Collaborate on engaging presentations with Prezi. Use Skitch to share and annotate screenshots. Store notes, make recordings + take photos to share with Evernote. Total Recall mind mapping can be used for planning and discussing tasks. Work collaboratively on group documents on Google Drive. Google Drawings allows students to create group posters or an info canvas. Use Trello or Basecamp for project planning and task allocation. Create collaborative group presentations with Google Slides. Use infographics to present information in a visual & meaningful way with Piktochart. Use Videonot.es to take notes whilst watching videos on numerous platforms. Microsoft Sway enables you to create visual interactive learning content. Create visual/auditory interactive learning objects with Thinglink. Edmodo provides a community of inquiry beyond the classroom. AccessYoutube provides a simple interface to access videos. Balabolka converts text-to-audio which can be downloaded. Revise on-the-go with digital flashcards eg Quizlet, Studyblue. Use Myscript Calculator for maths tasks demonstrations. Use text-to-speech apps e.g. VoiceDream Reader and Orato. Aurasma VR allows you to create interactive content. Use VLE or GoogleDocs glossary to store key terms/phrases. Create screencasts and how-to videos with Screencast-o-matic. Save and share online learning resources with Pocket. Animate ideas with Explain Everything to create engaging learning content. Create Touchcast videos with interactive content to engage students. Present and organise information in a visual format on Pinterest. Dragon Dictation app allows students to use text-2-speech to get ideas on paper. Give audio instructions/feedback with Google Chrome add-on Screencastify. Enable student independence by asking Siri/Google for help. Use Aurasma to communicate information interactively. Explain assessment criteria and tasks with Screencast-o-matic. Use iAnnotate for feedback with embedded audio comments. Voice Recorder Pro records discussions, tasks, feedback. Use Twitter to deliver short snippets of info to students. Leave visual feedback on Onenote documents with icons. Use an iPad/phone to record videos for students to view. Share your story with a RixWiki. Simplify Twitter communications using Storify. Provide audio feedback using QR Voice codes from qrvoice.net. Use QR Code Generator to create easy access to resources. Paper.li generates a newspaper based on hashtags/twitter feeds. Create a Padlet to allow students to post questions and useful information. Use Grid software for alternative comms, computer access + environment control. Use Piktochart to create infographics to convey information and understanding. Create quizzes to assess student knowledge with Socrative. Orato and other Text to speech (TTS) tools can be used to access text in exams. Record discussions and Q&A for assessment with Audacity. Evernote with Apple Dictation allows learners to convert speech to text. Use Movenote to present activities + project work via slides + demos. Create Digital Stories for assessment with Adobe Voice. Use Voice Recorder Pro to record audio commentary/feedback. Use Padlet to collate assessment resources. Peer assess student-led glossaries for key phrases and terms. Create animations with Powtoon. Demonstrate knowledge with Screencast-o-matic. Use Explain Everything to demonstrate understanding of a topic. Engage students with Nearpod interactive assessments on own devices. Facilitate peer assessment via Google Docs. Present work in an alternative way with Blendspace. Demonstrate understanding/skills in a Touchcast interactive video. How to use ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGIES to engage students Share your progress #Learni ngWhee l @sir8DoT-University of Exeter. @sporygog-Runshaw College. @ideas4learning-Ideas4Learning Ltd. @thepaperfold-Tuke School. @lbott15-Blackburn College. @rossthetechie-North Lindsey College. @HowardScott75-University of Hull/West Lancs College. @DebMillar24 - LearningWheel © LearningWheel illustration courtesy of @BryanMMathers Assistive Technology specialist collaborators/organisations...

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Revise on-the-go with digital flashcards eg Quizlet, Studyblue.

Use Myscript Calculator for maths tasks demonstrations.Use text-to-speech apps e.g. VoiceDream Reader and Orato.Aurasma VR allows you to create interactive content.

Use VLE or GoogleDocs glossary to store key terms/phrases.

Create screencasts and how-to videos with Screencast-o-matic.

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Use Aurasma to communicate information interactively.

Explain assessment criteria and tasks with Screencast-o-matic.

Use iAnnotate for feedback with embedded audio comments.

Voice Recorder Pro records discussions, tasks, feedback.Use Twitter to deliver short snippets of info to students.

Leave visual feedback on Onenote documents with icons.

Use an iPad/phone to record videos for students to view.

Share your story with a RixWiki.

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How to use ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGIES

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Share your progress

#LearningWheel @sir8DoT-University of Exeter. @sporygog-Runshaw College. @ideas4learning-Ideas4Learning Ltd. @thepaperfold-Tuke School. @lbott15-Blackburn College. @rossthetechie-North Lindsey College. @HowardScott75-University of Hull/West Lancs College.

@DebMillar24 - LearningWheel ©

LearningWheel illustration courtesy of @BryanMMathers Assistive Technology specialist collaborators/organisations...