Discover:Switch
The best computer switch for the most needs
Discover:Switch is the access solution for individual pupils who:
• Need to use scanning to operate a wide variety of software programs
• Have multiple needs for access, communication and learning
• Are developing literacy skills in an inclusive educational setting
By Madentec Ltd.
Discover:Switch has many speech options enabling teachers to provide the best speech for the activity. Use human speech for phonics, spelling, learning pronunciations and age-appropriate communication output. Speech cueing and feedback reduces the pupil's need to check the screen enabling them to focus on their task. Discover:Switch is the best scanning access for a pupil's growing needs.
Discover:Switch is the only switch with scanning computer access built-in. Use any of the ready-made scanning setups to get pupils working and learning straightaway. Because Discover:Switch works like the other Discover products, it's easy for teachers to learn and adapt for pupil's individual learning needs.
How It Works
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1. Discover:Switch plugs directly into the pupil's computer
2. The pupil presses the switch to display a scanning keyboard on the screen
3. Launch desired word processor or learning program
4. The pupil presses the switch to select a key that is highlighted on the screen
Discover:Switch has a large, 127mm surface for easier access; an on/off switch to control activation; 2 jacks to connect a pupil's personal switches and permanently-attached cable for hassle-free connection
More than 40 ready-to-use scanning keyboards include choice-making activities, onset and rime practice, word walls and word banks for developing writing skills, communication boards, keyboards with ABC and QWERTY layouts, Easy Numbers for math, Easy Mouse for internet access and more
FREE Discover:Create for customising and creating scanning keyboards, choice of speech voices to match pupil's auditory processing needs, graphics library and recorded sounds library in male and female voices for easier setup customisation and instructions that get you going quickly
Pupils work and learn at their level
Emerging Literacy
 | After learning cause and effect, pupils need to learn to make choices-Discover:Switch can announce each word as it is scanned and say the word after it is selected helping pupils learn to get the word they want |
Skill-Building
| Pupils learning spelling skills need to hear the sounds in words-Discover speech pronounces huh to reinforce the sound that the letter makes |
Productivity
 | Pupils have access to all computer functions, word banks and communication boards so they can do research on the internet, write essays and reports and engage with the curriculum |
Ability Level: Age 5 - 17 • Interest Level: Age 5 - 17
Prices exclude VAT and carriage.
Discover:Switch
Single User
£575.00
3-User
£1340.00
£446.67
3-User (2Mac/1Win)
£1340.00
£446.67
3-User (2Win/1Mac)
£1340.00
£446.67
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