An inclusive school approach requires access to information and access to the curriculum in ways appropriate to the learner. Accessing text through ICT can offer pupils the experience of independent study. This course will look at software solutions available in all secondary schools and consider organizational issues.
| Participants | Secondary teaching & auxiliary |
| Dates | 14 November 2005, repeated 1 March 2006 |
| Times | Twilight |
| Venue | Auchterderran Centre |
| Contact | Ms J Mackie |
JMC - Simple ways of Adapting Word to Support the Learner
MS Word contains a number of features that can support learners. This course looks at simple ways to improve pupils' access to curriculum from individualized templates to on-screen worksheets.
| Participants | Primary & secondary teaching & auxiliary |
| Dates | 22 November 2005, repeated 2 March & 6 June 2006 |
| Times | Twilight |
| Venue | Auchterderran Centre |
| Contact | Ms J Mackie |
JMC - Switch Access to the Computer
Designed to update the skills of staff working with pupils who require switch access to the computer. This course will look at new hardware and software options for working at the level of cause and effect, choice making and simple scanning.
| Participants | Primary, nursery & special teaching & auxiliary |
| Dates | 10 November 2005, repeated 28 March 2006 |
| Times | Twilight |
| Venue | Auchterderran Centre |
| Contact | Ms J Mackie |
JMC - Using Kidspiration to supportpupils with ASN
Kidsparation is a mind-mapping/planning computer tool available in all Fife primary schools. This course will explore the ways in which it can increase access to the curriculum for pupils with writing or organisational difficulties. Participants will have the opportunity to create activities for their own pupils.
| Participants | Primary, special teaching & auxiliary |
| Dates | 2 & 3 November 2005, repeated 22 & 23 March & 24 & 25 May 2006 |
| Times | Twilight x 2 |
| Venue | Auchterderran Centre |
| Contact | Ms J Mackie |
JMC - Clicker 4 (Introduction)
Clicker 4 is a flexible computer program available in all Fife schools as a support for writing tool. Participants will learn to create Clicker Grids containing words, pictures & sounds in order to:
- provide a framework for developing writing
- support pupils with writing difficulties
- motivate reluctant writers
| Participants | Nursery, primary, secondary, special teaching & auxiliary |
| Dates | 10 & 11 October 2005, repeated 6 & 3 March & 8 & 9 May 2006 |
| Times | Twilight x 2 (4:00 – 5:30) |
| Venue | Auchterderran Centre |
| Contact | Ms J Mackie |
JMC - Clicker 4 (Advanced)
Designed for staff familiar with making basic Clicker Grids this course will extend those skills to enable the creation of Grids and Talking Books containing digital photos, sounds & video.
| Participants | Nursery, primary, secondary, special teaching & auxiliary |
| Dates | 13 & 14 March, repeated 15 & 16 May 2006 |
| Times | Twilight x 2 |
| Venue | Auchterderran Centre |
| Contact | Ms J Mackie |