Neil Harrod-Beck. 💻+♿+🎓

AssistiveTech Project Lead @Natspec. Specialist colleges & more! #Neurodivergent (ADHD)
🏆DfE EdTech Demo. India/EU Projects. @Tech_Ability1 Champs. 🎓MSc.EduAT

[TechAbility @Tech_Ability1]

#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 ➡️ https://t.co/Maca2yKBCB

[Neil Harrod-Beck. 💻+♿+🎓 @NeilJBeck]

@mistyhelix #samosatray

[Neil Harrod-Beck. 💻+♿+🎓 @NeilJBeck]

@mistyhelix Amazing Jo! You've been so busy xx

[CALRG @CALRGatOU]

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: https://t.co/oMu5otPveR
#CALRG @kmiou @OU_CSGD

[Natspec @Natspec]

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.

[Natspec @Natspec]

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.

[Natspec @Natspec]

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.

[Natspec @Natspec]

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

[FE Week @FEWeek]

@Natspec Keynote speaker @drpaulredmond is entertaining the crowd with an explanation of Gen-Z’isms and the generational shift of the world of work
#NatspecNC24

[Natspec @Natspec]

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

[TechAbility @Tech_Ability1]

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

[TechAbility @Tech_Ability1]

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. https://t.co/Q81fmqFDIl

[TechAbility @Tech_Ability1]

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.

[TechAbility @Tech_Ability1]

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: https://t.co/nrDLuBmqhh

[UoY_TEL @uoy_tel]

Looking forward to presenting on accessible maths at the #TechAbility2023 conference with @NatalieCurran15

[TechAbility @Tech_Ability1]

#TechAbility2023 is starting to book up. To attend the discussion forum, book early! https://t.co/nrDLuBmqhh
Keynote from AT legend @usabilitydoc. Presentations from @ShamimaAkhtar @uoy_tel @treloars @thepacecentre @Jisc @RohanSlaughter @AmbitiousCol

[Neil Harrod-Beck. 💻+♿+🎓 @NeilJBeck]

@bazige @abilia_uk Oh brilliant, thanks! @moira_stephens is this what you were after?

[Neil Harrod-Beck. 💻+♿+🎓 @NeilJBeck]

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 🙏

[Neil Harrod-Beck. 💻+♿+🎓 @NeilJBeck]

@everhopeful1000 @abilia_uk Thanks Jane, passed this link on!

[Neil Harrod-Beck. 💻+♿+🎓 @NeilJBeck]

@bazige @everhopeful1000 @abilia_uk @Abbeymary31 Thank you!