Technology+and+Apps+to+Support+Inclusion

= Technology and Apps to Support Inclusion = Technology in the classroom can be a useful adjust to support the learning of students with additional needs. With the development of the i-Pad and other similar devices, the technology is both portable and is appealing for students. There are many apps that can be used in the classroom to help compensate for some of the difficulties students experience. Jeanette Davies from the Catholic Education Office has a great website describing apps useful for individuals with a range of special needs. Inclusive Technologies

The Common Sense Media website has a Learning Differences and Special Needs Guide - click HERE The apps and other resources are arranged by challenge area and also includes an informational overview with a list of typical challenges that may be encountered.  Google Chrome Browser has a number of FREE extensions available in the advanced setting option:
 * Readability - removes visual clutter from webpages
 * Speak it - converts text to speech
 * Read&Write - offers a range of support tools to help students gain confidence with reading and writing eg meaning of words explained, text read out loud etc