AssistiveTech Project Lead @Natspec. Specialist colleges & more! #Neurodivergent (ADHD) 🏆DfE EdTech Demo. India/EU Projects. @Tech_Ability1 Champs. 🎓MSc.EduAT
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Neil Harrod-Beck. 💻+♿+🎓 retweeted
#TechAbility24 is approaching fast!
Across the programme you'll be spoilt for choice, with a variety of breakout sessions, hot topics, a packed exhibition and of course, great networking opportunities.
Book now ➡️ techability.org.uk/techabili…
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Catch-up with @IETatOU's @t1mc & Richard Greenwood + @Tech_Ability1 @natspec's @NeilJBeck's on Using #AI and the #TechAbility Standards to create tailored guidance for organisations to improve their #assistivetechnology provision: youtu.be/-fAOXnQFqUs
#CALRG @kmiou @OU_CSGD
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We kick off our last keynote of #NatspecNC24 hearing from Tim from Glasshouse College @RuskinMill, who talks about the impact that the small college and craft curriculum has had on his journey to being a project support officer.
ALT Tim, a young white man in a plaid shirt, visible on the Natspec screen as he dials into the conference.
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Our final breakout session of #NatspecNC24 is underway! Looking at AI, local skills needs, trauma-informed positive behaviour support, post-college transitions and embedding a positive approach to learning across a college.
ALT Two people, one a middle aged white man and the other a similarly aged woman, standing on the Natspec stage to present.
ALT Two women give a presentation from the front of a room.
ALT A room full of people listening to a white man present at the front of the room.
ALT A crowd of people listen to Fil McIntyre introduce the AI session.
Neil Harrod-Beck. 💻+♿+🎓 retweeted
Kicking off day two of #NatspecNC24 is a video from Ashley from @employmyability, speaking about his journey to specialist provision and how much more confident and comfortable he feels now.
ALT A video of Ashley, a young white man, on the Natspec stage.
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This afternoon's keynote is chaired by @AspieDeLaZouch and looks at some hot topics for specialist FE - starting with looking at the journey to professionalise and value specialist staff with Katerina Kolyva @E_T_Foundation and Lynette Barrett @TheNationalStar #NatspecNC24
ALT Barney, Katerina and Lynette sitting on the stage.
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Keynote speaker @drpaulredmond is entertaining the crowd with an explanation of Gen-Z’isms and the generational shift of the world of work
#NatspecNC24
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The Natspec National Conference has opened hearing from Mia and Alfie, students from Aurora Boveridge College @The_AuroraGroup, speaking about their experiences and how going to a specialist college has helped them achieve their goals. #NatspecNC24
ALT Mia, a short white woman with brown hair and dressed in a black t-shirt, speaks from her notes at the Natspec stage.
ALT Alfie, a young white man with dark hair, dressed in a black shirt, speaks from his notes on the Natspec stage.
Neil Harrod-Beck. 💻+♿+🎓 retweeted
10 days left to submit your presentation proposal for #TechAbility24
The audience focussed on the benefits of #AssistiveTechnology will be eager to hear about your project, practice or research.
#ATech #AssistiveTech
Call for presentations at the 2024 TechAbility Conference which showcases excellence in #AssistiveTechnology projects, guidance or research.
#TechAbility24 takes place on 21 November in Leeds.
Submit your proposals before 26 April using bit.ly/TA24present
ALT Presenter in front of screen, talking to room of delegates who are sitting round tables
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Could learning through play provide an inclusive and accessible education model? We talk with Justin Edwards from Microsoft and discuss how computer games can be built for educational purposes in our free webinar on April 30. natspec.org.uk/events/minecr…
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Featuring advice/support/chat on #Accessibility and #AssistiveTechnology on the Wed at 13:00.
TechAbility will be there alongside Jisc's accessibility team. Come to hear about good practice and share yours.
Thinking of joining us in person at #Digifest24? New for this year, the community hub will give you a taste of Jisc’s many friendly and thriving communities- meet and collaborate with others across the sector. Find out more 👉 ji.sc/3wkm0i9
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Could AI virtual assistants support students navigate education? At #TechAbility23, Dr Jess Carr from the @OpenUniversity looks at how these assistants can be designed, how to facilitate knowledge sharing and how to make sure they're accessible.
Book: techability.org.uk/techabili…
ALT TechAbility Conference 2023, Tuesday 7 November, Radisson Blu Hotel, Stansted. Sponsored by: Glean and Databridge.
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Looking forward to presenting on accessible maths at the #TechAbility2023 conference with @NatalieCurran15
More sessions announced for #TechAbility2023:
An Accessible Maths Journey
Beyond music therapy
Technology in Supported Employment.
Seven stages of switch development
Technology to enable physically disabled people to explore their sexuality
Book now techability.org.uk/techabili…
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#TechAbility2023 is starting to book up. To attend the discussion forum, book early! techability.org.uk/techabili…
Keynote from AT legend @usabilitydoc. Presentations from @ShamimaAkhtar @uoy_tel @treloars @thepacecentre @Jisc @RohanSlaughter @AmbitiousCol
Any SaLT or AT contacts know an old @abilia_uk lightwriter that’s going spare? Please retweet if you have contacts who might. It's for a good cause. thank you in advance 🙏
ALT Lightwriter communication aid by Abilia
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For our latest blog post, @NeilJBeck talks about building a community of practice with the TechAbility champions by bringing together those responsible for #AssistiveTechnology in Natspec colleges and Karten Centres. natspec.org.uk/techability-a…
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In my long career in education I have been to more conferences than I care to remember. The #NatspecNC23 conference is the most professional, inclusive, engaging and motivating conference I have ever attended. Thank you @Natspec congratulations to all for an uplifting 2 days.