Join Joan Green, a speech-language pathologist with many years of experience and a special interest in assistive technologies, for this webinar series to learn more about using Mac and PC computers, ios devices such as the iPad, additional devices such as the Livescribe Pen and online sites to :
- Enhance planning and organization with digital calendars, to do Lists, reminders and alarms
- Have text read aloud to speed up processing and improve retention of information
- Record audio as you take notes with a special pen, Mac or a tablet
- Take advantage of the "cloud" and learn about online bookmarking and organizational tools such as Dropbox and Evernote
- Learn about supplemental learning tools such as drill and practice apps, online flashcards and online video tutorials
- Improve spelling and grammar with drill and practice apps and sites as well as spell and grammar checking assistance
- Learn to use speech recognition and word prediction programs as well as mind mapping/ brainstorming tools to help with written expression.
The hour long presentations are appropriate for students , their parents, teachers and tutors and other therapists and educators who would like to take advantage of mainstream affordable cutting-edge technologies to enhance academic success. Material will be presented that is appropriate for helping students in middle school and older.
Each webinar is $25.00.
