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Programme

9:00 - 9:45am

Welcome session
and keynote speaker: Kris Astle (Education Strategist), SMART Technologies

Time slot: 9:50 - 10:30am

1.19:
Customising AAC for the classroom


Length of presentation is 40 mins (9:50 - 10:30am)


Presenter(s):
Jenny Lawrence, Liberator Ltd

Suitable for:
Primary & Secondary, FE & HE, Special Schools, ASN bases

1.21:
Embracing Technology in Education


Length of presentation is 40 mins (9:50 - 10:30am)


Presenter(s):
Beth Davidson and Kirsteen Steven

Suitable for:
Primary & Secondary

1.26:
Integrated Learning: Immersive, Sensory & Assistive Communication Technology


40 mins (9:50 - 10:30am)


Presenter(s):
Lee Blemmings and Nadine Farris, Sensory Guru

Suitable for:
Primary & Secondary, Special Schools, ASN bases

10:30 - 10:50am

Exhibition and break

Time slot: 10:50 - 11:30am

1.19:
Supporting Communication, Behaviour, and Participation in the Classroom through symbol-based resources


Length of presentation is 40 mins (10:50 - 11:30am)


Presenter(s):
Maria Vonica and Debbie Breslin, Tobii Dynavox

Suitable for:
Primary & Secondary, FE & HE, Special Schools, ASN bases

1.21:
Empowering struggling writers across the curriculum – from Early Years to Highers


Length of presentation is 40 mins (10:50 - 11:30am)


Presenter(s):
Francesca Salusbury, Crick Software

Suitable for:
Primary & Secondary, Special Schools, ASN bases

1.26:
10 Strategies to Using Gaming in the Classroom


40 mins (10:50 - 11:30am)


Presenter(s):
Ewa Bukowska, Cosmo by Filisia

Suitable for:
Primary & Secondary, Special Schools, ASN bases

Time slot: 11:35 - 12:15pm

1.19:
Accessible speech-to-text for people with non-standard speech


Length of presentation is 40 mins (11:35 - 12:15pm)


Presenter(s):
Michael Cash, Voiceitt

Suitable for:
Primary & Secondary, FE & HE, Special Schools, ASN bases

1.21:
CareScribe: Assistive Technology for Everyone


Length of presentation is 40 mins (11:35 - 12:15pm)


Presenter(s):
Adam Newson, CareScribe

Suitable for:
Primary, Secondary, FE & HE

1.26:
"Just because I can't talk, doesn't mean I don't understand" by Harchie Sagoo


40 mins (11:35 - 12:15pm)


Presenter(s):
Bob Sagoo

Suitable for:
Primary & Secondary, Special Schools, ASN bases

Time slot: 12:20 - 1:00pm

1.19:
Transforming Learning with Technology: Supporting Diverse Learners through iPads and Accessible Tools


Length of presentation is 40 mins (12:20 - 1:00pm)


Presenter(s):
Linsey Miller, Sacred Heart Primary, Grangemouth

Suitable for:
Primary

1.21:
Whose Device Is It Anyway? Accessible Technology for All Learners


Length of presentation is 40 mins (12:20 - 1:00pm)


Presenter(s):
Midlothian pupils and Susan Ward, QIO Digital Inclusion and Learning

Suitable for:
Secondary, FE & HE

1.26:
Why Lumio? What accessibility features does Lumio offer for our learners?


40 mins (12:20 - 1:00pm)


Presenter(s):
Laura Peden, Pitteuchar East Primary School

Suitable for:
Primary

1:00 - 1:30pm

Lunch

Time slot: 1:30 - 2:10pm

1.19:
Falkirk High School - Our accessible journey


Length of presentation is 40 mins (1:30 - 2:10pm)


Presenter(s):
Tracy Mutter, Falkirk High School

Suitable for:
Secondary, FE & HE

1.21:
Get Accessible with Chromebooks


Length of presentation is 40 mins (1:30 - 2:10pm)


Presenter(s):
Midlothian pupils, Sarah Brown and Claire Gately, Midlothian Council

Suitable for:
Primary & Secondary, FE & HE, Special Schools, ASN bases

1.26:
Accessible learning using inbuilt Windows tools to benefit all learners


40 mins (1:30 - 2:10pm)


Presenter(s):
Sarah Clark, Queen Anne High School, Dunfermline

Suitable for:
Secondary, FE & HE

Time slot: 2:15 - 2:55pm

1.19:
Putting Communication at the Heart of Learning


Length of presentation is 40 mins (2:15 - 2:55pm)


Presenter(s):
Graeme Innes and Kerry Vacara, Smartbox

Suitable for:
Primary & Secondary, FE & HE, Special Schools, ASN bases

1.21:
Dyscalculia and Maths Difficulties - How can we support learners in our classrooms?


Length of presentation is 40 mins (2:15 - 2:55pm)


Presenter(s):
Rob Jennings, Dyscalculia Network

Suitable for:
Primary & Secondary

1.26:
Building beats, read braille and make music with LEGO® bricks


40 mins (2:15 - 2:55pm)


Presenter(s):
Dr Benjaman Schogler, Playable Technology

Suitable for:
Primary & Secondary, Special Schools, ASN bases

3:00 - 3:10pm

Raffle Prize draw / Closing conference comments