Training and Assistance
DTSL Assistive Technology offers a wide range of training options on the products we offer.
Each session is designed to be informative, interactive and most of all, fun!
Webinars
We also periodically run sessions throughout the year – you can see a full list of our current options below:
2024
Term 1
Training in Term 1 on a wide range of core literacy products.
Starting in Term 1, we will be running our popular Literacy Support Tools sessions, covering a core range of products proven to have a positive effect on student’s literacy skills.
This includes reading pens, word prediction, text-to-speech, speech-to-text (dictation), visual stress solutions and other resources.
Term 2
Smartbox Look Software Demo
June – July 2024
We will be running demonstrations on Look Lab, Look to Learn and Look to Read
Discover Look software to help you and your clients get more familiar with using eye-tracking technology. The Look series includes options for all ages and levels of experience – using engaging activities to further eye-gaze ability.
Please find more information about these sessions below.
DTSL Assistive Technology will run three identical sessions on the Look series.
These sessions will be no longer than 1 hour and will give you a run-through of the activities included in each package.
Please click your desired day below and complete the form to sign up.
Upcoming training.
May – June 2024
We will be running sessions on the C-Pen Reader 2, TextAid, WordQ and Inspiration software.
From the start of May, through to the end of June, we will be running sessions on the C-Pen Reader 2 scanning pen – as well as TextAid, WordQ and Inspiration software.
Each session will allow time for questions as we go through.
Please find more information about these sessions below.
C-Pen Reader 2
The C-Pen Reader 2 is a pocket-sized tool that reads printed text aloud, helping to provide more clarity to those with with reading difficulties, such as dyslexia. This device has been a life changer for many students over the years and can assist them in being more independent learners overall. Our sessions will go through all the settings of this amazing device, best practices to get the most out of it and talk through our experiences with students using the C-Pen Reader 2.
TextAid
TextAid helps teachers and parents face accessibility challenges with its reading, writing, and studying tools, helping those with learning difficulties, such as dyslexia and language learners to become confident, autonomous learners.
Users listen to an audio version of assignments, textbooks, web pages, scanned notes, personal documents and more, while reading along with the highlighted text.
WordQ
WordQ supports users of all ages by offering state-of-the-art word prediction, speech feedback, proofreading and more.
WordQ can be used virtually anywhere, online or offline, helping users realise their full potential and gain confidence in their communication and self-expression.
We will demonstrate both the Windows/Mac and Chromebook versions as these do differ in look and style, but not in overall functionality. Both versions will be covered in each session.
Inspiration
Inspiration uses simple but powerful visual thinking tools to easily create concept maps, mind maps, diagrams, graphic organisers, outlines, and presentations.
Our sessions will include an overview of the new features found in the latest release – Inspiration 11 – as well as a general overview of how mind mapping can benefit visual learners.
Term 3
Smartbox Look Software Demo
July 2024
We will be running demonstrations on Look Lab, Look to Learn and Look to Read
Discover Look software to help you and your clients get more familiar with using eye-tracking technology. The Look series includes options for all ages and levels of experience – using engaging activities to further eye-gaze ability.
Please find more information about these sessions below.
DTSL Assistive Technology will run three identical sessions on the Look series.
These sessions will be no longer than 1 hour and will give you a run-through of the activities included in each package.
Please click your desired day below and complete the form to sign up.
Upcoming training.
August – September 2024
We will be running sessions on the Lightkey, HelpKidzLearn, Cosmo and Grid 3, as well as re-visiting the C-Pen Reader 2.
From the start of August, through to the end of September, we will be running sessions on Lightkey, HelpKidzLearn, Cosmo and Grid 3. We will also re-visit the C-Pen Reader 2 as this proved popular in Term 2.
Each session will allow time for questions as we go through.
Please find more information about these sessions below.
Lightkey
Lightkey is an AI-powered predictive typing and spelling correction software, offering inline text prediction in any Windows desktop application.
As you type, Lightkey will suggest words, phrases and even complete sentences by accessing past behaviors and writing style. Lightkey will improve the more you use it – storing a local profile of how you write to better improve your documents.
The AT edition expands this to include features to assist those with visual impairments, dyslexia, dexterity issues, colour blindness and more.
HelpKidzLearn + Cosmo
Both HelpKidzLearn and Cosmo are great tools to start the journey of switch access – as well as introducing literacy, numeracy, choice making, memory, cause and effect, and more.
We run these as a joint session to allow you to get a glimpse of both in action – more info below:
HelpKidzLearn
The range of HKL subscriptions has always been a great way to introduce young learners to basic cause and effect principals, literacy, numeracy and the beginnings of greater access to the curriculum.
Cosmo
An award-winning system that changes the way early years learners and people with special educational and therapy needs develop their physical, cognitive and communication skills.
Grid 3
Grid 3 sets the standard in assistive software, empowering people to communicate and speak their mind, control their environment, and access their computer. Grid 3 is completely customisable and allows support staff to tailor the software to suit any individual.
The sessions will cover:
- Cause and effect
- Choice making activities
- Alternative access
- Accessible apps
- Computer control using eye-gaze or switch
- Demonstration on editing gridsets
- and more
C-Pen Reader 2
The C-Pen Reader 2 is a pocket-sized tool that reads printed text aloud, helping to provide more clarity to those with reading difficulties, such as dyslexia. This device has been a life changer for many students over the years and can assist them in being more independent learners overall.
Our sessions will go through all the settings of this amazing device, best practices to get the most out of it and talk through our experiences with students using the C-Pen Reader 2.
Term 4
To Be Announced.
2023
DTSL Assistive Technology will be running training and demonstration sessions on a core range of products.
This covers reading pens, word prediction, text-to-speech, mind-mapping, speech-to-text (dictation), visual stress solutions and other resources.
DTSL Assistive Technology will be running training and demonstration sessions on a core range of products.
This covers reading pens, word prediction, text-to-speech, mind-mapping, speech-to-text (dictation), visual stress solutions and other resources.
Newsletter Details and Demonstration Webinar
Meet Cosmo
Cosmo is an award-winning system that changes the way early years learners and people with special educational and therapy needs develop their physical, cognitive and communication skills.
Newsletter Details and Demonstration Webinar
Accessible software, enabling children of all abilities to play, develop and achieve.
The range of HelpKidzLearn subscriptions has always been a great way to introduce young learners to basic cause and effect principals, literacy, numeracy and the beginnings of greater access to the curriculum.
All of the packages are compatible with 1 and 2 switches, touch, mouse and eye-gaze – which can then act as the introduction to how these systems work for general computer access and control.
Newsletter Details and Demonstration Webinar
Turbocharge your typing and gain more time.
Lightkey learns your typing patterns and gradually predicts up to 18 words including punctuation marks, allowing you to compose your content faster, with confidence.
Professional tool designed for workplace environments with AT features built-in.
For dates and times for demonstration please contact us:
The next generation of scanning pen.
With the new C-Pen Reader 2 now available, we will be running some online demonstration sessions to get people up to speed with the new version.
The C-Pen Reader 2 is the latest generation of the award winning scanning pen, which further builds on the device’s unique functionality and provides even greater support to users and their reading.
Newsletter Details and Demonstration Webinar
Turbocharge your typing and gain more time.
Lightkey learns your typing patterns and gradually predicts up to 18 words including punctuation marks, allowing you to compose your content faster, with confidence.
Professional tool designed for workplace environments with AT features built-in.
For dates and times for demonstration please contact us:
Reading and writing software for all abilities.
Clicker is the complete writing solution for the primary classroom, providing every pupil with just the right level of support and challenge.
Help struggling writers overcome barriers to progress with DocsPlus, an award-winning writing tool for secondary schools.
Newsletter Details and Demonstration Webinar
TextAid
A complete, easy-to-use reading, writing and studying literacy support tool for the classroom or at home.
Users can read along with highlighted text ad listen to an audio version of assignments, textbooks, web pages, scanned notes, personal documents and more.
Clicker
Reading and writing software for all abilities.
Clicker is the complete writing solution for the primary classroom, providing every pupil with just the right level of support and challenge.
Literacy Support Tools
Training and support for schools, teachers, RTLB and support organisations.
This session covers a range of core products including; reading pens, word prediction, text-to-speech, mind-mapping, speech-to-text (dictation), visual stress solutions and other resources.
HelpKidzLearn & Cosmo – Joint Sessions
HelpKidzLearn range of accessible software, enables children of all abilities play, develop and achieve.
The range of HKL subscriptions has always been a great way to introduce young learners to basic cause and effect principals, literacy, numeracy and the beginnings of greater access to the curriculum.
Cosmo re-imagines inclusive learning, therapy and play for people with additional learning needs.
Cosmo is an award-winning system that changes the way early years learners and people with special educational and therapy needs develop their physical, cognitive and communication skills.
Newsletter Details and Demonstration Webinar
For Further Details
Contact us at atinfo@dtsl.co.nz, or call us or Tomas on 0800 864 382.
PD and Training Sessions
If there is a particular item you would like to find out more about, we can arrange a training session for yourself, school or organisation.
This can be opened to multiple staff and questions can be addressed throughout.
In the past we have run sessions on the products showing below:
and much more
We are happy to run customised sessions, tailor made to cover specific areas.
This could be switch accessible software, mounting solutions, word prediction tools.
Let us know what you need.
Presented online through Teams or Zoom. In some cases, on-site presentations can be arranged. If you are interested, please contact us using the details below.
For Further Details
Contact us at atinfo@dtsl.co.nz, or call us or Tomas on 0800 864 382.