Have you recently got a communication device issued to the student you work with or your child? TalkLink are running free interactive and practical Zoom sessions focusing on supporting families and school teams who have recently got a communication device and would like some further help and ideas to get the device use up and running?
Join the TalkLink teacher team for a once per term Zoom session aimed at helping make sure you are feeling confident with all aspects of your device and that you have the skills needed to really support your student/child get maximum benefit from their device.
Morning sessions will focus on operational and driving skills. These will be app specific so make sure you sign up for the app you are using. The afternoon session on the same afternoon will be open to all. This session will focus on how to make the most of your child’s device and how to support their access to the classroom.
NB: If you are a LAMP user there will be a dedicated afternoon session specifically for you run by a LAMP trainer as specific principles apply.
App Specific content:
- Adding personalized vocabulary and passion words
- Editing the pronunciation of any words that get mispronounced
- Check any photos you have added are clear and easy to see with not too much background
- Using passwords and guided access so all your extra editing is safe, and your student/child can’t delete things or do their own editing! 😊
- Adding karakia/prayers and pepeha.
- Adding new pages if needed for extra vocabulary e.g. choice boards or sensory self-regulation options etc.
- Using visual scenes so your student/child can share their high interest stories or passions
- Backing up your app
All APP content:
- Modelling – targeted and general
- Embedding the device use throughout the day so it gives your student/child a voice all day every day
- Language functions
- Shared reading
- Sharing news and telling stories
- Daily writing (early and conventional) activities
- A weekly project
The Zoom session will be recorded so you can repeat watch content as needed.
We will also have an interactive Q&A time to help you with any questions.
Upcoming online sessions:
Tuesday March 31st
10am - 11am - TouchChat WordPower and LAMP - register here
10am - 11am - Proloquo2go - register here
11:30am - 12:30pm - TD Snap - register here
1pm - 2pm - LAMP (Support from Dr Sam Brydon) - register here
1pm - 2pm - Ideas for all apps - register here