Ryanna Finds Her Voice
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Meet Ryanna! A bright and creative Grade 5 student in the Okanagan-Similkameen School District, Ryanna loves animals, stuffed animals, toys, books, and ripping paper. Last school year, she received an…
Communicating with Lenix
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Lenix is a very happy and social Grade 2 student at Okanagan Falls Elementary who has autism and Down syndrome. He received SET-BC support to provide him with more opportunities to connect and communi…
The Right AT for Remington
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Remington (now a Grade 12 student) attends Chilliwack Senior Secondary. Last year, having technology with him in his academic classes proved to be successful and rewarding, not only for him but for hi…
Master Multitasker: Dominic Uses Diverse Tools with Distinction!
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Dominic is a Grade 3 student who loves animals, baseball, Pokémon, and to laugh and have fun. This year, Dominic used an iPad from SET-BC to support his communication and literacy. He worked hard with…
Collaboration in Action – Supporting Liam Together
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Liam is a grade two student at Nanoose Bay Elementary in School District 69 (Qualicum). He is an enthusiastic and determined child who is nonverbal. Liam has had SET-BC services since 2021, which init…
Xeth’s Journey – Communication Problem Solver
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A year later, Xeth has gained significant independence using his Accent 1000 device and SurfacePro computer. He’s more confident as he can effectively interact with peers, complete schoolwork and meet…
Les applications pour l’apprentissage du français (Literacy Apps in French for French Language Learners)
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Cette ressource aide à combler la difficulté que les enseignants de langue ont pour trouver des matériaux pédagogiques en français. C’est un aperçu des applications qui promeuvent l’alphabétisation. A…
Eye Gaze Accessible Clicker Sets
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These flashcard Clicker Sets are useful for those learning/practicing Eye Gaze. The pages are turned with a single click or dwell. Cells with text will speak automatically.
Getting On Board
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Signal Hill Elementary gives every child support and acceptance. When Jolene received a SET-BC loan for an iPad with TD Snap AAC app, Signal Hill’s SLP, Cleo Donnelly, focused on only on helping the s…
Read&Write
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Texthelp’s Read&Write is a Universal Design for Learning software that provides literacy support for all learners. The simple and intuitive toolbar can run on various platforms such as Windows, Macs, …
Kurzweil 3000 v. 20 (Win)
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Kurzweil 3000 is reading and writing software that has many features designed to support students who are struggling with reading comprehension and written output. The program can be used as a word pr…
Eye Gaze Technology
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Overview of eye gaze technology Eye gaze learning curve Student and team considerations Positioning and setup Devices and technology tutorials Conducting eye gaze trials Tips and tricks (assistive dev…
Accessible Books
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This page provides information and tutorials for creating accessible books. Books in alternate formats are created or adapted to meet the needs of learners so they can build literacy, do self-selected…
Choosing the Best Cognitive Supports to Assist Students in Literacy
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Almost every operating system on the market now provides basic to advanced supports for students in reading and writing without the need to purchase additional software.
Developing Eye Gaze Skills with Gaze Point
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This resource is designed to familiarize users with Gaze Point eye tracking software. Gaze Point is compatible with many Tobii Dynavox eye trackers, including the EyeMobilePlus. These tutorials will e…
Digital Tools to Support Self-Reflection and Assessment
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There is a push now for methods and best-practices around self-reflection and self-assessment, particularly as it relates to the Core Competencies in the new curriculum. This resource is intended to p…
Customizing TouchChat HD with WordPower for Students
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This resource is designed to walk you through the basic navigation of TouchChat HD with WordPower. Each section will help you explore from beginning to end how to select a page set, how to copy a page…
Clicker 8
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Clicker 8 is a writing solution offering a wide range of support for students. The components provide opportunities to practice skills and compose.
Xeth: Full Participation Enabled Through Technology
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Xeth is in grade 5 at Westview Elementary and growing so fast! For now, he likes going to school, playing videogames, music, and hanging out with his friends. Watching Xeth use his technology is amazi…
Silver’s Inner Chatterbox Now Shines
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Meet Silver, who is currently in grade 6 at Cedar Grove Elementary in the community of Gibsons, on the Sunshine Coast. Silver is a non-speaking student with many interests as well as a passion for lea…
Supporting Literacy – Technology and Exemplary Practice
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In the following modules for Supporting Literacy – Technology and Exemplary Practice, we will be looking at various digital tools to support the diverse literacy needs of all learners.
Using Green Screen by Do Ink in the Classroom
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Green Screen by Do Ink allows you to create images and/or video using a green screen effect.
Using Poll Everywhere in the Classroom
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Poll Everywhere is an online tool that allows an educator to engage the class in a poll or survey, and collect results in real-time.
Using Toontastic 3D in the Classroom
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Toontastic 3D is a storytelling app that allows students and educators to draw, animate, and narrate cartoons to express a story, an idea, or an experiment.