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SETDirect - September 2006

Welcome to SETDirect, an electronic newsletter for educators on assistive technology issues and resources. SET-BC publishes SETDirect to provide current information to support the implementation of technology for students with special needs in British Columbia.

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Welcome to the first issue of SETDirect for the 2006 – 2007 school year.  This year we are planning six issues of SETDirect to keep you informed about assistive technology information, resources and events in British Columbia.

Technology Access Project

The Technology Access Project (TAP) is an exciting new SET-BC research study funded by the Ministry of Education. In partnership with UBC, we will examine the use of assistive technology with K-12 students who have Down syndrome and are declared in category C in BC public schools. This one-year project begins in September 2006 and completes in June 2007. Technology solutions for students will be provided in three separate bundles, or focus areas: early/emergent literacy, beginning writing, and communication. Approximately 170 students across BC will participate in the project. For more information visit: www.setbc.org/tap

SETinstitute Opens its Virtual Doors

Interested in learning how technology can support and enhance your students’ educational programs?  SETinstitute is now offering online certificate-based courses on a variety of assistive technology topics.  Enjoy the convenience, flexibility, and interaction of online learning while developing valuable assistive technology implementation skills.  Fall courses include
  • Introduction to Assistive Technology
  • Text Based Software to Support Reading and Writing
  • Kurzweil 3000 (Windows)
  • Clicker 5.  

Registration for the fall begins September 11th and spaces are limited.  Sign up early to reserve your spot in the SET institute “classroom”.  For more information on the courses available this fall, visit: www.setinstitute.org

 

Student Contest at Virtual Voices Village

SET-BC’s student website is holding another Digital Publishing Contest this fall. The theme will be “My Dreams for the Future.”  SET-BC students can write about their dreams for the future and have a chance to win fabulous prizes!  We’ll have an iPod Shuffle, iTunes gift certificates and T-shirts. The contest starts now and ends on November 17, 2006.  Go to www.vvvillage.org  for contest details.

 

New Software Titles Available Through PSAP

Three new titles have been added to the PSAP software list this September.  Cloze Pro is an easy to use program for creating cloze activities and Speaking Dynamically Pro and Functionally Speaking are multi-featured programs that support communication and concept development.  Check out what’s new at PSAP for fall 2006.

SET-BC is a Ministry of Education Provincial Resource Program. We assist school districts in British Columbia in meeting the technology needs of students with physical disabilities, visual impairments, and autism.