CENMAC’s Thursday Thirty
Online training & information sessions
Our Thursday Thirty free live online training & information sessions run throughout the school term.
Join us at 15.30 to 16.00 (GMT) on Thursday afternoons to find out how a wide range of assistive technologies are used to support learning and communication in mainstream and special educational settings.
Take a look at the programme below (scroll down to view) and register to attend the sessions of interest to you.

Who should attend? Our training sessions are suitable for teachers, SENCOs, school SEND teams, TAs, Speech and Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists, parents and carers supporting children and young people using assistive technology to access the curriculum and/or to communicate.
Training joining details
We will email you the Microsoft Teams joining details a couple of days before the training session so keep an eye out in your email inbox. Please check your spam or junk mail folder and contact Annabel at newsandevents@cenmac.com if you do not have the joining details one day before the event.


CENMAC’s Thursday Thirty – Using KAZ’s Inclusive Touch Typing Software in SEND settings
Thursday 13th February 2025, 15.30 – 16.00 (GMT)
Understand why touch typing is a vital skill for learners with SEND. Learn how KAZ’s inclusive touch typing software uses specialised features to accommodate each learner’s unique needs, addressing their challenges while making learning the skill enjoyable, engaging, and accessible.
Joining Details
We will email you the Microsoft Teams joining details a couple of days before the training session so keep an eye out in your email inbox. Please check your spam or junk mail folder and contact Annabel at newsandevents@cenmac.com if you do not have the joining details one day before the event.


CENMAC’s Thursday Thirty – Powerful, next-generation AAC: An introduction to Spoken
Thursday 27th February 2025, 15.30 – 16.00 (GMT)
Join Michael Bond, founder and CEO of Spoken, as he talks about the Spoken story and how the app has already helped thousands of users regain their voice. This session will also provide a basic walk through of the app’s features and highlight how the app could be beneficial in special education settings.
Joining Details
We will email you the Microsoft Teams joining details a couple of days before the training session so keep an eye out in your email inbox. Please check your spam or junk mail folder and contact Annabel at newsandevents@cenmac.com if you do not have the joining details one day before the event.

CENMAC’s Thursday Thirty – An introduction to Sensepilot – Control your computer with head tracking and facial gestures using your webcam
Thursday 6th March 2025, 15.30 – 16.00 (GMT)
New SensePilot allows the user to control their computer with head tracking and facial gestures using only a webcam.
Join CEO & Co-Founder Mike Hazlewood to find out who SensePilot are and what they can currently provide. He will also share their plans for the future, when they will launch and and how to download/future input methods and operating systems. He will also share how people are using SensePilot, what it enables them to do and will also discuss their learnings and adaptations from the Beta test.
Joining Details
We will email you the Microsoft Teams joining details a couple of days before the training session so keep an eye out in your email inbox. Please check your spam or junk mail folder and contact Annabel at newsandevents@cenmac.com if you do not have the joining details one day before the event.


CENMAC’s Thursday Thirty – Navigating TD Snap page sets in SEND settings
Thursday 13th March 2025, 15.30 – 16.00 (GMT)
Join Maria Vonica and Kirsten Gottschalk from Tobii Dynavox to discover the various ways TD Snap can support communication in SEND settings. We will be diving deeper into three page sets: Core First, Motor Plan, and Express and how each of their unique features can support communicators at different stages. Explore modelling techniques and how you can integrate these page sets directly into your classroom curriculum.
Joining Details
We will email you the Microsoft Teams joining details a couple of days before the training session so keep an eye out in your email inbox. Please check your spam or junk mail folder and contact Annabel at newsandevents@cenmac.com if you do not have the joining details one day before the event.

CENMAC’s Thursday Thirty – Supporting and extending SEND learners at primary and secondary with RileyBot AI
Thursday 20 March 2025, 15.30 – 16.00 (GMT)
This session will explore how the RileyBot AI learning assistant can support and extend learning for students with SEND in both primary and secondary settings. This talk will introduce the core features of RileyBot AI and its potential to enhance accessibility, engagement, and personalised learning.
We will provide an overview of the technology, highlighting how it adapts to diverse learning needs, facilitates communication and supports independence in students. We will also share some of the results from research into the impact on pupil metacognition and attitudes to learning. Attendees will gain insights into how AI-driven assistive technology can complement existing strategies, helping students to overcome barriers and reach their full potential.
Join Adam from Sphinx AI for this informative session.
Joining Details
We will email you the Microsoft Teams joining details a couple of days before the training session so keep an eye out in your email inbox. Please check your spam or junk mail folder and contact Annabel at newsandevents@cenmac.com if you do not have the joining details one day before the event.

CENMAC’s Thursday Thirty – Exploring Widgit’s new Learning App – Symbla
Thursday 27th March 2025, 15.30 – 16.00 (GMT)
In this session Sue White will introduce Widgit’s new Learning App – Symbla.
Find out how students can interact with Widgit Symbols through activities designed to enhance vocabulary, introduce new concepts and support the process of learning to read.
Discover the hundreds of readymade activities and how to easily adapt, edit and create your own resources to support the curriculum.
Joining Details
We will email you the Microsoft Teams joining details a couple of days before the training session so keep an eye out in your email inbox. Please check your spam or junk mail folder and contact Annabel at newsandevents@cenmac.com if you do not have the joining details one day before the event.
If you have any changes in school and need training to implement the students’ assistive technology please do get in contact with your advisory teacher or mail@cenmac.com.
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