Conference Program
Speld (SA) Conference -
Writing and Beyond - will focus on the Cinderella of literacy -
written language difficulties.
With just 2 weeks to go,
we can now offer places for individual sessions.
See the program below to
select your sessions. Cost per session is $70.
Ring (08) 8431 1655 or
email dis@speld-sa.org.au with your details and which sessions
you wish to attend.
Friday 27th April
| Time |
Session |
| 8:15 |
Registration |
| 9:15 |
Official Welcome—Christopher Robinson CEO, DECS |
| 9:30-11:00 |
Dr Lorraine Hammond—“I can say it better than those letters will let me write it down” |
| 11:00-11:30 |
Morning tea |
| 11:30-1:00 |
Scott Marfilius—Universal Design for Learning and Assistive Technology
|
| 1:00-1:45 |
Lunch |
| 1:45-3:15 |
Jay Marshall—Making talk work for ALL students within the mainstream curriculum |
| 3:15-3:30 |
Afternoon tea |
| 3:30-5:00 |
Jan Polkinghorne—Talking to type: Voice input is a viable option |
| 7:00-10:30 |
Conference Dinner |
Saturday 28th April
|
Time |
Session |
|
9:00-10:30 |
Jay Marshall—Students with writing difficulties in middle and secondary school: Approaches for teaching and learning
Anne Bayetto—Students with writing difficulties in junior primary and primary school: Approaches for teaching and learning |
|
10:30-11:00 |
Morning tea |
|
11:00-12.30 |
Scott Marfilius—Improving Idea Generation and Writing Structure with Technology Tools |
|
12:30-1:15 |
Lunch |
|
1:15-2:45 |
Dr Lorraine Hammond—What does the research tell us is the most effective way to teach reading? What does it mean for me? |
|
2:45-4:00 |
Mark LeMessurier—Connecting with students: The impact of student/teacher relationships on effective teaching and learning |
|
4:00 |
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