Supporting deaf pupils with ICT PowerPoint Presentation

Supporting deaf pupils through the use of ICT

2010

A Hearing Support Service e-manual

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Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Stimulating talk and developing conversation skills . .

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Learning and using new vocabulary . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Developing literacy skills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Developing auditory memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Spelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Developing speech clarity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Exploring social skills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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The role of ICT as a teaching and learning tool As Specialist Advisory Teachers of the Deaf we are often in a position to offer mainstream teachers and support staff advice and information about the best way to help C&YP achieve access to the curriculum and take a full part in school activities.

This e-manual explores the part ICT has to play supporting C&YP in those main areas of difficulty.

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Not only can ICT resources be incorporated into tutorial sessions but mainstream staff and support staff also need Supporting deaf pupils to know how ICT can be used to make the through the use of ICT classroom a more deaf-friendly learning environment . . . and you might even be using a computer to show staff how this can be done! This e-manual contains information and advice about how this can be achieved. However, it is not an exhaustive document and if you feel that there is information or advice which should be in the next edition please contact the publishers!

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Stimulating talk and developing conversational skills

We all know how important it is to engage deaf and hearing-impaired C&YP in interesting and meaningful communication. How you go about this will depend on their age, stage and communication preferences. ICT can be used to supplement the resources needed to develop communication skills and in some situations ICT resources can create an ideal environment for focussed interaction. •

Create a picture library of interesting images from the internet to use on the screen in Word or PowerPoint or other applications.

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Transfer images from a digital camera to a folder on your computer.

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Insert images into MSWord or PowerPoint.

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Look at video clips from the internet in PowerPoint.

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Use Audacity to record voice.

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Learning and using new vocabulary

Learning new vocabulary and learning to use it effectively is problematic for C&YP with hearing losses. Success relies on a combination of appropriate activities, practise and support coupled with large doses of encouragement and praise. ICT is particularly effective in supporting the whole process through the highly visual and multimedia activities which can be created. •

Make some flash cards in PowerPoint

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Use ClozePro by Crick Software to create a missing words passage based around the new vocabulary.

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Get a microphone and record words and sentences!

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Download and use Vocaboloy . . It’s free!

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Use Clicker 5 from Crick Software to make some matching activities.

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Developing literacy skills

ICT has an important part to play in the teaching of literacy. Communication technologies are becoming increasingly more sophisticated but can also help C&YP to learn the very basic skills of reading and writing. •

How to develop keyboard skills

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How do I use ICT to support writing?

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How to assemble sentences using whole words and phrases?

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How to help with sentence structure ?

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Useful things to do in Word.

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Useful free software

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Useful websites for developing literacy skills

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Developing auditory memory

There are various websites with recommendations for developing auditory memory: http://www.teachingexpertise.com/articles/activities-todevelop-auditory-memory-1105 http://www.audiblox.com/audit ory_memory.htm http://www.buzzle.com/articles/auditorymemory-activities.html

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Spelling

C&YP with hearing difficulties are likely to have difficulties developing phonological skills. This can create difficulties with spelling. There are many computer activities which can be used to support the development of phonics. There is also software which can help C&YP learn spellings. Many of the programs use the Look, Cover, Write, Check strategy. Most have the opportunity to create your own custom lists.

Recommended software:

Starspell: Fishermarriott software First Keys 3: Widgit Software

Recommended websites: http://www.kidsspell.com/ Schools BBC

Woodland Junior School

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Developing speech clarity

We know that these are the essential components for clear speech:

early diagnosis

good hearing aids

appropriate interaction

Playing sounds and recording speech on the computer can facilitate interaction and develop listening skills.

• Listening activities can be created using PowerPoint. • You can record speech on to the computer using Sound Recorder • You can record speech on to the computer using PowerPoint • You can record speech on to the computer using MSWord • You can record your voice on Audacity (a free program)

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Exploring social skills

ICT can be used to create, display or analyse social situations. Software can be used to create specific situations which can then be discussed. What people say and think can be displayed using speech and thought bubbles. Alternately images from a digital camera can be used to discuss real situations, again speech bubbles could be added. Video can be used to record role play which can be used as a basis for discussion eg. Looking at body language, eye contact etc. Social stories can be created in PowerPoint or Clicker 5 to flag up appropriate behaviour. •

Use Kar2ouche

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Insert situations into MSWord and PowerPoint

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Use digital video and Windows Movie Maker

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Download or create social stories

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How do I create a picture library? 1

Use a search engine to find images, eg. Google images.

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Click on a thumbnail in the search results.

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Click on See full size image

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Right-click on the image and then left-click on Save Picture As . . . to store the image in an appropriate folder. For more info click on the link below. How to copy images from the internet to use in the classroom.

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How do I create listening activities using PowerPoint? 1

There are many web sites dedicated to sound files. Use a search engine to find specific music or sound effects. The files are usually in a .wav or .mp3 format. For example…

http://www.ilovewavs.com/Effects/Animals/Animals.htm

http://www.ilovewavs.com/Effects/Music/Music.htm http://www.ilovewavs.com/Effects/People/People.htm http://www.ilovewavs.com/Effects/Vehicles/Vehicles.htm http://www.wavplanet.com/index.php 2

Save the sounds on your computer where you can easily find them again. Insert them into PowerPoint and label them if you need to with a text box. Click here to see an example.

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Sounds can be arranged on a slide to make different activities eg. sound and word matching, sound and picture matching. To move the sounds, the text or the pictures you have to be in the edit mode. It is possible to create a listening quiz using sounds in PowerPoint.

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Example: Finding a sound and inserting it in PowerPoint: 1 of 2 I searched for a “wav train whistle”

Yes, there’s a website dedicated to train whistles Click on the sound names in the text and Windows Media Player will usually play the sound for you. This is a good way to initially listen to the sounds. To control a group of sounds set up a PowerPoint file.

Right-click on the sound name and choose Save Target As … to save the sound on your computer, usually as a wav sound.

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Example: Finding a sound and inserting it in PowerPoint: 2 of 2 Sounds saved on your computer can be inserted into any PowerPoint slide. Go to Insert¦Movies and Sounds¦Sound from file. Navigate your way to the location of the sound and Open it. You will be asked if you want the sound to play automatically or when clicked. Usually you will want to click the sound, which is displayed as a small icon in the middle of the screen. The icon can be enlarged by clicking on a corner handle and dragging away from the centre. The sound can be tested by rightclicking on it.

Sound: 4/4 How to use sounds: in PowerPoint

How do I record speech on to the computer using PowerPoint? Speech can be directly recorded on to a PowerPoint slide. Click on Insert¦Movies and Sounds¦Record Sound and then the Record Sound tool will pop up. Click on the red button to record, click on the black button to stop and then click on the play button to listen to your recording. If it’s OK then click OK and a small icon appears in the middle of the screen. This can be enlarged if necessary.

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How do I record speech on the computer using Sound Recorder To record speech on a PC you will need a microphone, preferably one with a jack plug although there are microphones with USB plugs. Laptops often have in-built microphones but one on a stand is easier to use eg. Click here to go go to RM and then search. Your PC may need setting up for a microphone. If you can record your voice using the microphone (don’t forget to switch it on if it has an ON/OFF switch) then you will not need to use the Volume Control tool. Test: Plug in the microphone and start Sound Recorder program usually found in Start¦Programs¦Accessories¦Entertainment. Click on the red record button and if the display shows green patterns then the microphone is working. Click on the black square button to stop recording and click on the play button to listen what you have spoken.

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If you hear no sound then adjust the sound settings on your computer.

How do I adjust the sound settings to use a microphone on a computer? Use the Control Panel and open the Sounds and Audio Devices section. Under the Audio tab you will see buttons which control the Volume for Playback and Recording. Click to open the Volume Control and then use the check boxes and the sliders to control and adjust the microphone settings. It’s often just a case of selecting the microphone by ticking the box in the Sound Recording section.

Adjusting the settings to use a microphone on a computer.

Video clips http://pbskids.org/ http://video.nationalgeographic.com/video/index.html http://www.nasa.gov/multimedia/videogallery/index.html#

http://home.disney.co.uk/ http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/

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Adjusting the settings to use a microphone on a computer.

Image library websites

http://www.animationplayhouse.com/new/food1.html http://www.miragemall.com/desertjpegs/imagesf.htm

http://www.zoo-m.com/flickr-storm/ http://classroomclipart.com/cgibin/kids/imageFolio.cgi?direct=Clipart/Cartoons http://hcmc.uvic.ca/clipart/

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Adjusting the settings to use a microphone on a computer.

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Hot Potatoes. The Hot Potatoes suite is a free software suite which can be downloaded from here. It consists of six applications: • • • • • •

JBC, the multiple choice exercise maker JCloze, the gap-fill exercise maker JCross, the crossword maker JMatch, the matching exercise maker JMix, the sequencing exercise maker JQuiz, the short answer exercise maker There are many tutorial files which can help you use Hot Potatoes. Click here for a detailed set of instructions online.

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Adjusting the settings to use a microphone on a computer.

Capture memories Create slideshows using your digital photos. With a single click, you can touch-up, crop, or rotate pictures. It's that easy! Share your stories Small file sizes make it easy to send your photo stories in an e-mail. Watch them on your TV, a computer, or a Windows Mobile–based portable device. Bring photos to life Add stunning special effects, soundtracks, and your own voice narration to your photo stories. Then, personalize them with titles and captions. back to main topic

Talking Photo Albums Talking Photo Albums bring your memories back to life by adding a new dimension to your photographs. • • • • • • • •

Size: 200 x 140 x 30mm Approx. (A5) Number of Pages: 24 - Holds 24 photos 6x4" (150x100mm) Recording time: 10 seconds per page, total 4 minutes Record speech, music or any sound effect Each page has an individual PLAY Button Messages can be re-recorded individually as many times as you wish Batteries are included and replaceable Recordings are preserved forever, even when batteries are replaced

For younger C&YP this album can be fun and useful. Insert pictures, notes and information into the plastic wallets and then record a voice message. Generates opportunities to talk about events in a meaningful way.

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Vocaboloy 1/2 Vocaboly is a set of activities which can be used to teach new words. Word Ticker

Display words automatically.

Recall

Recall the meaning of the words.

Spelling

Spell word by meaning.

Listening Test

Spell word according to pronunciation.

Multi-Choice Test

Select meaning or word from four choices.

Memory Game

Match the word and meaning.

Star War Game

A shoot game

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Screen shots

Use tables in Word to support a writing activity 1/2

Use tables in Word to help plan a piece of writing and provide words and phrases.

Click on the Table menu and Insert-Table. Select the number of columns and rows which you want.

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How do I record speech on to the computer using MSWord? • • • • •

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Open a new or existing Word document. Drop down the insert menu and select Object and scroll down to select Wave Sound. This icon then appears in your document and the Sound recorder box also appears (see picture below). Plug your microphone into the computer (Small jack plug or USB plug). Click on the red button in the Sound Recorder and speak into the microphone. Click on the rectangular button to stop the recording. If nothing has been recorded check the sound settings on the computer. Click on the play button to listen to your recording, if OK click on the cross to close the Sound Recorder. If you want to erase what you have spoken and re-record then click on the Edit menu and select Delete Before Current Position. Double-click on the speaker icon to listen to the recording that you have made. To delete the icon: Click on the icon to highlight it and press Delete. If you have problems recording from the microphone or listening to the recording then you may need to set up your computer using Volume Control, a utility program found in Programs/Accessories/Entertainment.

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How do I record speech on to the computer using MSWord? • • • • •

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Open a new or existing Word document. Drop down the insert menu and select Object and scroll down to select Wave Sound. This icon then appears in your document and the Sound recorder box also appears (see picture below). Plug your microphone into the computer (Small jack plug or USB plug). Click on the red button in the Sound Recorder and speak into the microphone. Click on the rectangular button to stop the recording. If nothing has been recorded check the sound settings on the computer. Click on the play button to listen to your recording, if OK click on the cross to close the Sound Recorder. If you want to erase what you have spoken and re-record then click on the Edit menu and select Delete Before Current Position. Double-click on the speaker icon to listen to the recording that you have made. To delete the icon: Click on the icon to highlight it and press Delete. If you have problems recording from the microphone or listening to the recording then you may need to set up your computer using Volume Control, a utility program found in Programs/Accessories/Entertainment.

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Check the understanding of curriculum vocabulary by creating a find and match activity. Create fun ways to classify objects and identify the odd one out. Drag clothes from the symbol libraries to dress characters for a range of activities. Create visual biographies to help students see more than one facet of a person’s life. Use pictures and words to develop visual memory. Explore an imaginary place using an imported photograph and visual images of the five senses. Use Kidspiration to support the writing up of a science experiment. Find information about a particular subject and then add further information. Find information about an event and then record the effects. Analyse a character from a book and then record your evidence. Use visual symbols to classify thoughts.

Planning Organising information

Communicating Reports

Problem solving Essays Exams

Memory recall

You can use a Mind Map for:

Presentations

Thinking Note taking

Projects

Meetings

Overviewing

Training

How to develop keyboard skills

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Learning to touch type can be a very hard skill to learn for most young children. However learning to type quickly while looking will be within most children’s reach. It is useful to encourage young keyboarders to use both hands and as many fingers as possible. Software programs can make this fun but the key to success is short, frequent, regular sessions with lots of encoragement and positive reinforcement. Read the AbilityNet article about keyboard skills Some children may be able to easily learn touch typing skills (ie. The keys are pressed by the appropriate finger or thumb on the relevant hand) but still need to look at what they doing. Don’t forget that you cannot write more quickly than you can think of what to say or spell the words you are thinking of! back to main topic

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How to develop keyboard skills

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You don’t need software programs to learn how to use a keyboard and improve your speed and accuracy but they can help. You can just use a word processor or even a talking word processor and copy strings of words or sentences. If you are going to be practising on the keyboard it makes sense to improve your spelling while you are doing it. There is a wide range of different software packages you can use. Here are some favourites: • • • • •

2Type from 2Simple Speedy Keys Inclusive Technology EnglishType from dyslexic.com TuxType (free) First Keys 3 from Widgit. Not strictly speaking a typing tutor but lots of activities to support early language and keyboard skills.

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How to develop keyboard skills

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Summary: Typing tutor software 2Type

2Simple

£39.00

Easy Type

Egon

£17.50

First Keys 2

Inclusive

£40.00

Five Finger Typist

Inclusive

£45.00

Kaz

iANSYST

£55.00

Sabran

KidsDomain

Speedy Keys

iANSYST

£49.00

Touch Type

Inclusive

£42.00

Type To Learn

TAG

£39.95

TypeQuick for students (Kewala)

iANSYST

£40.00

Typing Instructor

iANSYST

£29.95

UltraKey

iANSYST

£39.00

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Recommended

Free Recommended

How do I use ICT to support writing? 1/2 Many pupils will need help generating ideas, retrieving the appropriate vocabulary, sequencing the words and sustaining the narrative. ICT can support this process: •

Use a digital camera to capture personal experiences and record activities and trips.

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Some pupils will benefit from the mindmapping process. Inspiration and Kidspiration can be used to create visual plans for a story.

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Writing frames can be used to support the planning of a writing activity.

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How do I use ICT to support writing? 2/2 Resource recommendations: You can buy packages of clip art and pictures eg. PCS symbols but there are plenty of free resources on the internet which can be used to stimulate talk and writing.

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Free video clips

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Free clip art

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Free photos

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Free sounds

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Free music

http://www.youtube.com/

http://www.clipart.com/en/

http://www.freefoto.com/index.jsp

http://www.partnersinrhyme.com/pir/PIRsfx.shtml

http://freeplaymusic.com/index.php

How can I use ICT to help with sentence structure? Many C&YP with hearing loss may benefit from some structured guidance and prompts so that they have to use appropriate structures. Clicker 5 forced order grids can be used to create activities where the pupil has to build a sentence using all the necessary components. Demonstration:

ClozePro (Crick Software) can be used to create a cloze procedure from any piece of text. This can be used to teach strategies for guessing the missing words eg. Looking at the contextual cues. Website:

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Does the pupil need support to develop handwriting skills? How ICT might support the pupil in this area: There is a balance to be struck between the development of a legible handwriting style and the use of handwriting to record thoughts and ideas. Pupils with poor motor control or other difficulties which affect their writing may become very frustrated by the time and effort which is required to record their ideas. Constant practice over a period of time may lead to improvement but in the meantime their need to be strategies in place which allow the pupil to get on with the job of recording. If handwriting is such an issue then steps need to be taken to develop the use of a computer keyboard as a primary recording tool. Resource recommendations: Interactive Whiteboards are ideal for developing some handwriting skills using for example 2Simple’s 2Handwrite: http://www.2simple.com/2handwrite/ Handwriting for Windows: http://www.inclusive.co.uk/catalogue/acatalog/handwriting_for_wind ows_v3.html See section on development of keyboard skills.

Technodys Intute See history Friday 7th

Useful free software •

Download and install Hot Potatoes: a set of 6 free programs which can be used to create language activities across the curriculum.

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Download and install Photo Story 3, also a free download, can bring your digital photos to life by using them to create a slide show with text and music.

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How do I use ICT to assemble sentences using whole words and phrases? 1/3 Some pupils need help and structure to extend ideas and increase sentence length. A blank screen or blank sheet of paper can be daunting. ICT can offer a range of support in this area: • grids where all the words to be used are on view and be clicked on to assemble a sentence • grids which have keywords • windows which suggest words which start with the letter combination which has been entered in the main document by the pupil

Resource recommendations: • Clicker 5 from Crick Software • WriteOnline from Crick Software • Penfriend XL from Penfriend • ClaroRead from Claro • Read&Write Gold from TextHelp back to main topic

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How do I use ICT to assemble sentences using whole words and phrases? 2/3 Each package has its strengths and weaknesses. They all have a range of options which can be used to customise the software for a specific user and they all require some training for the pupil and the staff who support the pupil. Screen shot: Clicker 5

Pupils need time to get used to this type of support and although it may slow them down initially it can give them independence to produce a clear piece of legible text. Screen shot: WriteOnline

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How do I use ICT to assemble sentences using whole words and phrases? 3/3 With some of the packages the more that they are used the more useful they become as the software learns to support the style of the writer.

Screen shot: ClaroRead

Screen shot: Penfriend XL

Screen shot: Read & Write: Gold

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Screen shot: Penfriend

How do I display images from a digital camera on the screen or print them out? These are the 2 common ways to transfer images from a camera: 1.

Remove your memory card and insert it into your computer. Most laptops now have card readers. If the computer has no card reader or it does not take your camera card then buy a Memory Card Reader. On Windows XP, you just plug it in and find it as another drive on My Computer.

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Use a cable to connect your camera to your computer. On Windows XP, you just plug it in and find it as another drive on My Computer.

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When connected use My Computer to look at the contents of the camera memory card.

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To copy one right-click on it and select Copy. Go to the folder where you want to put it and right-click and select Paste. To copy more than one just select the ones you want and do the same operation. back to main topic

How do I use My Computer to look at the contents of the camera memory card? When connected use My Computer to look at the contents of the camera memory card. Doubleclick on the card to open it: eg. Memorystick

The images are often stored in a folder. In this example you have to double-click on DCIM . . . . . . . and then there may be another folder to open too! . . . and then you will finally see the image files

Select Thumbnails from the View options to see what the images actually look like.

How do I select more than one image when looking at the memory card?

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Use the mouse pointer: left-click and drag over the images and then right-click and select copy.

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Use the mouse pointer and the CTRL key: hold the CTRL key down and then left-click on the images you want to select and then right-click and select copy.

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Use the mouse pointer and the SHIFT key: Click on one image and then hold down the SHIFT key and left-click on another image. All the images between these 2 initial images will be selected. Rightclick on any of the selected images and select copy.

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Use tables in Word to plan a piece of writing and provide words and phrases.

Record thoughts and ideas with a microphone and store these sound files in Word so that they can be listened to again.

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• Computer programs can also be used to side-step the issue of spelling for those pupils who have specific difficulties making progress: • AutoCorrect in MSWord can automatically change words which are spelled incorrectly eg. becos can be automatically changed to because. • If the pupil can spell correctly the first 2 or 3 letters of a word then word prediction software might be useful. A list of words is displayed which match the start of the word and the pupil has to identify and then select the correct word. The word list can often be spoken by the computer. With most word prediction software if the pupil makes a mistake with the first few letters then the target word will not be displayed. Words can be added to the dictionary and often the prediction gets better the more it is used as the software adapts itself to the writing style of the pupil. • Word grids can sit on the screen and can provide lists of words which the pupil might have problems spelling. The pupil can then copy the target word into their document or even click on it so that it appears in the document at the cursor. • If the pupil has difficulty identifying the right word it may be possible to listen to the word or even have a picture illustrating it. WordBar: displays a word bank which can be clicked to add the word to the text. (Crick Software) • Penfriend by Penfriend Ltd. • Textease: displays static lists of words. • Clicker 5: displays a word bank which can be clicked to add the word to the text.

Word prediction software comparison chart: http://www.spectronicsinoz.com/article/22248

How do I insert images into MSWord or PowerPoint? • Click on the Insert menu and select Picture : From file • Navigate to the location of your picture and select it and insert it.

• Resize or crop your image if you need to.

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How do I embed video clips into PowerPoint? It is easy to find video clips to look at on the internet. However, we often we want to present these clips in a more controlled environment, or we want them to be part of a learning activity. It is usually possible to bring these clips into PowerPoint. However, video clips come in many different formats and not all are PowerPointfriendly. For those who want to have a go have a look at these websites: http://presentationsoft.about.com/od/youtubeinpowerpoint/ tp/080105youtube_video_powerpoint.htm http://www.acoolsoft.com/knowledges/embed-youtubepowerpoint.html http://www.labnol.org/software/insert-youtube-video-inpowerpoint-presentations/5393/ back to main topic

How do I use Audacity to record and playback speech?

Audacity is a free software package which can be downloaded from the internet. It is a program that manipulates digital sounds. In addition to recording sounds directly from within the program, you can import many different sound file formats. You can look at the shape of the sound and use a wide range of editing tools (cut, copy, paste, delete, duplicate, split). The final sound can be saved in different formats for use in other software eg. PowerPoint or Windows Media Player.

Download and install Audacity.

http://audacity.sourceforge.net/

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http://audacity.sourceforge.net/ manual-1.2/

How do I make flash cards in PowerPoint? 1/2

Open PowerPoint and create a new file.

Click anywhere in the smaller text box. Then click on the grey border and press delete. You have now deleted the text box. Click anywhere in the remaining text box. Enter a word.

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How do I make flash cards in PowerPoint? 2/2 Click on the grey border of the text box and use the formatting tools to make the text larger and a different colour.

Change the background colour. When this first slide has been set up to look right then it can be copied and pasted. The new copies of the slide can then be edited to contain the list of words which you want to use. The finished file can be saved and when run it will be controlled by the mouse or arrow keys.

How do I record speech on to the computer using PowerPoint Speech can be directly recorded on to a PowerPoint slide. Click on Insert¦Movies and Sounds¦Record Sound and then the Record Sound tool will pop up. Click on the red button to record, click on the black button to stop and then click on the play button to listen to your recording. If it’s OK then click OK and a small icon appears in the middle of the screen. This can be enlarged if necessary. If you hear no sound then adjust the sound settings on your computer. Want a website which provides more detailed instructions? You can also record speech in a Word document.

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How do I record speech on to the computer using MSWord? • •

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Open a new or existing Word document. Drop down the insert menu and select Object and scroll down to select Wave Sound. This icon then appears in your document and the Sound recorder box also appears (see picture below). Plug your microphone into the computer (Small jack plug or USB plug). Click on the red button in the Sound Recorder and speak into the microphone. Click on the rectangular button to stop the recording. If nothing has been recorded check the sound settings on the computer. Click on the play button to listen to your recording, if OK click on the cross to close the Sound Recorder. If you want to erase what y ou have spoken and re-record then click on the Edit menu and select Delete Before Current Position. Double-click on the speaker icon to listen to the recording that you have made. To delete the icon: Click on the icon to highlight it and press Delete. If you have problems recording from the microphone or listening to the recording then you may need to set up your computer using Volume Control, a utility program found in Programs/Accessories/Entertainment.

How do use Clicker 5 to match words and pictures? Clicker 5 comes with ready-made activities or you can make your own grid set, just enter the 6 pictures and 6 words and the pupil has to match them up.

Activities can also be downloaded from Learninggrids.com. You can search or browse over 700 activites and then download the ones you want.

You have to register to download grids but there is no charge. Grids can be downloaded to a computer which does not have Clicker 5 ( and saved on a memory stick for example) but they can only be used on a computer which has Clicker 5. back to main topic

How do I use ClozePro to develop vocabulary? ClozePro from Crick Software is a program which creates missing word activities which can be done on the screen or printed off. It comes with examples and ready-made activities can be downloaded from learninggrids.com It is also easy to make your own activities from scratch. As you can see you come create a wide range of activities with varying levels of picture support. back to main topic

How do I use Kar2ouche? Kar2ouche has a wide range of titles. Each titles allows the user to explore the issues using scenarios, characters and props which can be moved around the screen with the mouse. Bullying

Respecting Diversity Relationships: School & the Wider World

Sex & Relationships

Drug Awareness

Me & My Friends Moving On: Primary to Secondary School

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How do I insert images into MSWord or PowerPoint? 1/2

Insert a background picture, either a photo or clip art by clicking on the Insert menu and selecting Picture. Then add Callouts (Insert:Picture:Autoshapes) which you then add text to. Although it is more difficult to arrange images and callouts in Word it is easier if you want to write about the image or create a worksheet. back to main topic

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How do I insert images into MSWord or PowerPoint? 2/2 Insert a background picture, either a photo or clip art by clicking on the Insert menu and selecting Picture. Then add Callouts (Insert:Picture:Autoshapes) which you then add text to. It is easier to arrange images and callouts in PowerPoint and it is ideal if you want to create a show or add speech to the activity.

How do I download or create social stories? Social stories are clear, easy to read documents which can be viewed on screen or printed out. Some stories are available on the internet but it is quite easy to make your own. Use a word processor if you want to print them out for display or to make a booklet. Use PowerPoint if you want to break the story into bite-sized chunks

created in Word

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Warning This link will take you to the Times Educational Supplement (TES) website which has a huge range of resources. However, you have to register and log on before you can can download any of the resources.

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How do I make a movie with Windows Movie Maker?

Windows Movie Maker is a software package which comes with Windows XP. There are many websites to help you make the most of it. http://www.windowsmoviemakers.net/Tutorials/HowToEditVideo.aspx

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How do I use Audacity to record and playback speech? Audacity is a free software package which can be downloaded from the internet. It is a program that manipulates digital sounds. In addition to recording sounds directly from within the program, you can import many different sound file formats. You can look at the shape of the sound and use a wide range of editing tools (cut, copy, paste, delete, duplicate, split). The final sound can be saved in different formats for use in other software eg. PowerPoint or Windows Media Player.

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http://audacity.sourceforge.net/ http://audacity.sourceforge.net/manu al-1.2/

Useful websites for developing literacy skills Literacy resources on the BATOD website

Deaf Station, see Today’s News and access a BSL Phrasebook. Signed Stories Sign Health Using digital cameras to support writing

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How do I insert images into MSWord or PowerPoint?

How do I insert images into MSWord or PowerPoint?

How do I insert images into MSWord or PowerPoint?

Assessment and provision of resources Liaison with professionals Working with parents

Keeping up to date.

Trialling resources Looking at the learning environment

Looking at the age and stage of the pupil

You have just clicked on a hyperlink! A hyperlink is a word, phrase or even image which can jump to another place in the same file or to another program or to a website (if you are connected). .

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“Supporting deaf pupils through the use of ICT” The Winter edition: An introduction

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Developing conversation skills Make some flash cards in PowerPoint Make some flash cards in PowerPoint Make some flash cards in PowerPoint Make some flash cards in PowerPoint Make some flash cards in PowerPoint

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Your problem solved . . . I want to know more about deafness and dyslexia?

http://www.batod.org.uk/index.php?id=/publications/on-linemagazine/dyslexia http://www.batod.org.uk/index.php?id=/articles/resources/dyslexia-resources I can’t find any resources for numeracy.

http://www.batod.org.uk/index.php?id=/articles/resources/numeracy-resources

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Sound files come in different formats. .wav and .mp3 are 2 of the most common. The Windows Media Player is usually found in Start¦Programs¦Accessories¦Entertainment. This program will play most sound sound files.

Use mind-mapping software to create a diagram which visually helps pupils to set out and organise their thoughts and ideas

Use Kidspiration and Inspiration to sort some ideas into 2 groups.

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Stimulating talk and developing conversation skills

Use a digital camera to capture relevant and interesting images eg members of their family, pets, school activities

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Learning and using new vocabulary

Stimulating talk and developing conversation skills

Developing literacy skills Developing auditory memory Spelling

Developing speech clarity Exploring social skills

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How do I use ICT to support writing? 3/3 Kidspiration/Inspiration/ThinkSheet/Mind Genius/ WordBar has a range of writing frames. Inspiration and Kidspiration: a range of training materials and presentations to support the use of these mind-mapping programs. http://www.inspiration.com/prodev/index.cfm Useful documentation on using Inspiration http://www.leroy.k12.ny.us/Technology/OnlineTutor.htm

There is a story making activity online at: http://www.britishcouncil.org/kids-writing-storymaker.htm This is a diy story tool which supports pupils as they put together the ingredients for a story. Story Maker software: http://www.spasoft.co.uk/storymaker.html Inclusive Technology: Choose and Tell story software: http://www.chooseandtellseries.com/