Look2Talk - FREE WEBINAR

Look2Talk

Description

Explore the key principles and features of the Look2Talk resource either as a FREE Introductory Level Taster Session or a more detailed PAID for teacher-supported course.

Course aim

To understand the principles and rationale for the development of the Look2Talk communication system.

Course includes

FREE Taster Session:

  • 1/2 hour live webinar with Q & A.

PAID for teacher-supported course: 

  • 2 teacher-supported online webinars.
  • 3-month access to additional content and resources on our online learning platform.

IPAACKS competencies

Supports skill development for:

  • Level 2: Implementation
  • Level 3: Technology/Resource Preparation

Suitable for

Professionals, carers, families who support children or adults who use their eyes to communicate.

Session outline

A 30-minute lunchtime webinar with Q&A

You will learn

FREE Taster Session:

To understand the key principles and rationale for the development of Look2Talk.

To identify who Look2Talk might be useful for.

PAID for course: 

  • To explore the key features of the Look2talk resources.
  • To understand the principles, organisation and progression of Look2Talk.
  • To understand how encoding works and how it can be used bu an individual using eye-pointing for communication.
  • To consider how this resource can be customised to suit an individual you support.

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