Programme of presentations at the ASL and Technology conference

1.19

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

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

Students with a wide variety of needs can benefit greatly from the use of symbols to help support communication, behaviour, and participation in the classroom environment. In this session, we will explore the use of symbols and resources available to create and implement activities within the classroom. Join us in learning the clinical possibilities of low-tech resources, such as Boardmaker 7, and high-tech resources, such as TD Snap to support student’s learning. We’ll dive deeper into unique features of each tool and how they can be used across various learner profiles

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)

Join us to explore how Clicker and DocsPlus provide consistent, effective writing support throughout education, helping all learners reach their full potential.

We’ll share real-life success stories of how these powerful tools have encouraged independence, boosted writing confidence, and improved outcomes for struggling writers from Early Years through to Highers.

"There were so many writing barriers that piled on top of each other. We had to strip it all back – which we managed with Clicker. Having the precise support she needs in one place is huge."

Discover how Clicker’s highly adaptable, personalised support for neurodiverse learners - including those with dyslexia - seamlessly continues with DocsPlus. From classroom learning to exam access arrangements, DocsPlus ensures consistent support as an SQA-compliant alternative to human readers and scribes.

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)

Discover the pedagogy behind game-based learning, get actionable strategies you can implement immediately, and see real-world examples of success. Led by the team behind Cosmo, the award-winning interactive learning system, this session promises to leave you energised, equipped, and ready to rethink what’s possible in your classroom. Don’t miss it!

Presenter(s):
Ewa Bukowska, Cosmo by Filisia