BETT Show – 22nd – 24th January, eXcel, London

The largest educational ICT show in Europe and I am speaking at one of the learnlive sessions on “Mobile Technologies for SEN”  Friday 24th at 10:30 but I don’t know where. BETT is free and you can book a ticket online and even print your own out!  BETT provides an immense amount of information and CPD as well as good networking opportunities. If you can go please do so ! You will now be disappointed. For further information go to:-

 

http://www.bettshow.com/

MagWin – Screen Magnification , Anytime, Anywhere

This sounds a great idea but it appears to be quite costly at $399 . There is a free demo to try.

http://www.clarixusa.com/index.php/products/magwin/magwin-usb

App that helps handwriting reversals

App that helps handwriting reversals

This boog article contains some good insights as well as a description lf a good app to help children with letter reversal problems

Solus

Solus provides an mobile technology solution based on Android devices. This integrated approach would provide good resources to use to access the curriculum as well as an affordable solution as an alternative to iPad technology. Check them out at:-

http://www.soluseducation.com 

They are launching at BETT 2014 to provide a more integrated and exciting solution to schools.

Solus

Solus provides an mobile technology solution based on Android devices. This integrated approach would provide good resources to use to access the curriculum as well as an affordable solution as an alternative to iPad technology. Check them out at:-

http://www.soluseducation.com 

They are launching at BETT 2014 to provide a more integrated and exciting solution to schools.

NFC tags ( thanks to Bob Harding for sharing this)

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These cheap little tags enable sequences to programmed onto an Android or IOS device. Meaning they could have great application for those with cognitive issues, memory issues and problems sequencing as this little gem could set it up for you!

 

iOS7 motion sickness option resolved

iOS7 has the issue with motion sickness on the home screen. But this can be corrected by going into Settings- Accessability – Motion off! 

 

Sharepoint site

AccessAbility Solutions have a sharepoint site which gives us a presence in the Microsoft community. You can find us at:- https://accessability123-public.sharepoint.com

Western Computer

I have had dealings with this company in the past and they provide excellent support and backup. They don’t just sell Apple products! They will give you advice and training to your staff at reasonable rates and therefore I can recommend them to you. Visit their website at;-

 

http://www.western.co.uk/

Android on a USB stick

http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00AOTWWP8/ref=pe_385721_37038051_pe_217191_31005151_3p_M3T1_dp_1

Take a look at this device which is available to bring Android 4.1 to your tv!