Educator Technology Skills — practical classroom tech guidance
Practical, teacher-friendly guidance to scaffold learning with technology, design accessible lessons and integrate assistive tools so every student can learn and participate.
We provide Auslan, captioning, plain-language resources and editable materials on request.
About Educator Technology
Educator Technology Skills helps teachers design lessons that integrate assistive tools, scaffold learning and reduce barriers for students with diverse communication and learning needs. Our focus is classroom practicality: teacher-friendly tools, quick wins and sustainable practice.
Activities and templates are tested in real classrooms — short, reusable sequences teachers can adopt without heavy planning overhead.
What we offer
Accessible lesson design
Templates and scaffolds for lesson planning that embed accessibility: multiple means of representation, expression and engagement aligned to classroom goals.
Assistive tools & workflows
Practical guidance for integrating AAC, text-to-speech, captioning and switch-accessible activities into everyday lessons.
Classroom coaching
On-the-floor coaching for teachers and support staff to implement strategies, troubleshoot devices and build confidence.
Teacher-ready resources
Editable slides, plain-language task sheets, captioned video examples and checklists for busy teachers.
Microcredential units
Short assessed units teachers can complete for professional learning credits: accessible materials, assistive tech basics and classroom implementation.
Evaluation & evidence
Simple classroom evaluation tools to capture learning outcomes, participation and teacher reflections for continuous improvement.
Classroom integration — simple patterns
We teach small, repeatable patterns teachers can use across subjects: entry/exit routines with accessible prompts, scaffolded group work that includes AAC users, and low-effort tech checks that make lessons run smoothly.
Example pattern
- Warmup (5 mins): visual prompt + captioned short video
- Activity (20 mins): scaffolded stations with a tech-enabled option (speech output / switch / alternative response)
- Share (10 mins): multiple ways to show learning — oral, AAC, visual board, or short recorded captioned clip
Assistive technology in schools
We help choose practical devices and apps for classroom use, create safe trial and loan workflows, and build teacher confidence in supporting students who use assistive tech.
Teacher supports
- Quick setup guides for devices and apps
- Classroom-friendly troubleshooting checklists
- Loan/maintenance templates and consent forms
Microcredentials & training
Our short units are built for teacher schedules and focus on classroom application: Accessible Communication Foundations, Assistive Technology Practice and Educator Technology Skills.
Register & credits
Teachers can register interest for cohorts and receive materials and assessed tasks that result in a microcredential upon successful completion.
Outcomes
- Teachers able to integrate assistive tools into lesson plans.
- Accessible lessons and classroom activities that work for diverse learners.
- Simple device workflows and confident assistants / SSO staff.
- Evidence of student participation and learning gains.
Who this is for
Classroom teachers, learning support officers, ed-tech leads, school leaders and curriculum teams wanting practical, classroom-ready tech solutions and accessible lesson design.
Suitable contexts
- Primary and secondary classrooms
- Special schools and inclusive settings
- Whole-school PD days and targeted staff coaching
Examples
Simple AAC station + group sharing routine that boosted participation for a class with mixed needs.
Scaffolded research task with voice input and captioned video options to support diverse literacy levels.
Device loan workflow and staff coaching to embed assistive tech into everyday learning.
Frequently asked questions
No. Our units are practical and assume varying confidence levels. We provide step-by-step supports and coaching so teachers can adopt strategies regardless of prior experience.
Yes. We design whole-school sessions or modular staff training that aligns to school professional learning goals and timetables.
We focus on classroom-level strategies and workflows. Where needed, we support schools to set up device trials and individualised plans in collaboration with SSO and allied staff.
Options vary: short 2–3 hour modules, half-day workshops, or multi-session coaching. We tailor duration to fit school timetables and goals.
Get started
Register interest or send a short brief: tell us your context (school type, class size, goals) and we’ll suggest a suitable package and timeline.
All programs are designed with dignity-first practice. Tell us your access requirements when you register and we will adapt materials and delivery.