[senit] Notices and announcements

Hello everyone,

I have just one announcement for you this week, from Sally Paveley about a
forthcoming conference about Learning Platforms and SEN. 

Have a good weekend – let’s hope that Summer starts soon 
.. 

Ann McDevitt, Co-Moderator SENIT

Independent IT and SEN Consultant 

ann at mcdevitt.gotadsl.co.uk

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Sally writes:

We have organised this conference because we want those providing learning
platforms to be more aware of our issues and we want those working in the
SEN sector to find out more about this important technology.  The speakers
include Sean O'Sullivan from Frank Wise School, practitioners who are using
learning platforms, Adrian Higginbotham and Will Ellis from Becta,
representatives from organisations responsible for overseeing the
implementation of learning platforms within BSF and developers including
Widgit, Crick and Inclusive Technology.  There will be presentations, a
lunchtime exhibition and a question and answer session.  There are still a
few places available, details below.

Sally Paveley, Sally Cooper, John Galloway, Trish Davidson & Imogen
Wedgewood

'Learning Platforms and SEN: possibilities and practice'

Pupils in mainstream and special schools are being offered exciting
opportunities to learn online, whether at school, at home, or in the
community. But are these opportunities open to all? This conference will
explore entitlement, policy and practice for all those with special needs -
including the estimated two percent with severe and complex needs. And ask
what we – as a community of stakeholders – need to do to ensure real access
for all?

SENJIT Conference
Friday 11th July, 2008, 10-15:30
Nunn Hall, IoE 20 Bedford Way, WC1H OAL

Audience:-
Senior managers in schools leading on implementation of learning platforms

Practitioners in the field of ICT and SEN
BSF teams devising output specifications
LA Advisors supporting schools developing learning platforms
Providers of systems to schools

Cost :-
SENJIT Subscribers £30
 Non-subscribers £120 

For further details and to book a place contact SENJIT 
Phone Tina Catchpole on 020 7612 6305
Email t.catchpole at ioe.ac.uk 
www.ioe.ac.uk/senjit