Jane Farrall Consulting – Page 17 – Literacy, AAC & Assistive Technology

Switch2Scan – switch access to Apps, iOS and more

Jun 29, 20129 Comments

The Switch2Scan is the latest switch interface from Pretorian. At this stage, it is the second switch interface for the iPad/iPhone that offers access to the iOS and a range of apps that I have trialled. The Switch2Scan was very easy to setup and use. The Switch2Scan is a Bluetooth switch interface – so there

Introduction to the Four Blocks: Presentation at The Woden School

Jun 25, 2012

For those who attended my presentation at The Woden School last Friday, here is my presentation on the Four Blocks as promised. Display content from SlideShare Click here to display content from SlideShare. Learn more in SlideShare’s privacy policy. Always display content from SlideShare Introduction to the Four Blocks from Jane Farrall The presentation I

iPad Apps for Guided Reading

Jun 21, 201212 Comments

As iPads become more and more common in schools, I am asked more frequently for suggestions of apps in so many areas. Many of us have had the experience of downloading an app that looks like it will meet our needs – but once we download it from the iTunes store it isn’t quite what

Tar Heel Reader: Making Favorite Bookshelves

Jun 14, 20125 Comments

I know I’ve blogged a little bit about Tar Heel Reader in the past – but I think it’s time for a new blog post about one of the most useful features of this wonderful resource. Tar Heel Reader is one of my very favourite literacy resources – currently it contains over 24,000 easy to

How do I use a Switch with an iPad? – June 2012 update!

Jun 1, 201214 Comments

This blog post has been updated. Please see the new entry at http://www.janefarrall.com/blog/2013/09/29/how-do-i-use-a-switch-with-an-ipad-ios-7-overview/ There have been some very positive changes towards more comprehensive switch access to the iPad recently – so I thought it was time for an updated blog entry on this topic! And before I start on this topic in earnest, I just

Tecla Shield for iPhone and iPad – Adding greater switch access to iOS

May 29, 201220 Comments

The Tecla Shield switch interface for the iPhone and iPad is one of a new generation of switch interfaces that promise greater access to the iOS functions for people who use a single switch. The Tecla Shield has a couple of control options – one option is for one or two single switches. The other

Literacy for All: Building Blocks for Literacy Success

May 25, 201211 Comments

Last year, I had the amazing pleasure of working regularly with the fabulous people at Willans Hill School in Wagga Wagga. We worked together to put Four Blocks in place in every classroom, for a minimum of two hours a day. This morning I was honoured to share our journey in a keynote presentation at

Speaking APPropriately: AAC Apps for iPad

May 24, 20124 Comments

Presentation and handouts for my hands-on AAC Apps session at the Inclusive Learning Technologies Conference 2012. Click here to download the handout for the presentation. Click here to download the step-by-step instruction sheets for the hands-on activities.

Making Up a Guided Reading Pack

May 13, 2012

Please note: The guided reading packs are no longer available. Additionally, I no longer recommend this process as so many students now have access to robust AAC. Guided reading is now called comprehension instruction – see https://www.comprehensiveliteracy.com/comprehension.html On my website I have a number of Guided Reading Packs for download. These are resources I’ve made

Clicker 6: My Favourite Bits – Part 3

May 2, 20124 Comments

This is the third of three blogs aimed at covering my favourite bits of Clicker 6. There are a number of changes in Clicker 6 which support students to become more independent readers and writers – or which provide support for teachers to make or access resources more quickly. I love using Clicker for reading