Guest Posted September 26, 2004 Share Posted September 26, 2004 The problem I have with the children using the computer is them keeping the mouse on the mat. This is a problem especially if I want to let them get on with something on their own-usually later in the year. I constantly have to go back to help because they have gone off the mat and they don't always realise what the problem is. I wondered if anybody has or knows of a large mat or has a solution to this one? Thanks Linda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 26, 2004 Share Posted September 26, 2004 What about an optical mouse - you don't need to use a mat at all. The cost of them can vary widely from about £11 upwards. Denise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magenta Posted September 26, 2004 Share Posted September 26, 2004 I got n optical mouse from Dixons £9.99. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue R Posted September 26, 2004 Share Posted September 26, 2004 Errr... Our children don't use a mat?? Sue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 26, 2004 Share Posted September 26, 2004 I was done! Thank Magenta I'll look in Dixons next time as long as I don't tell my husband! He doesn't like that shop. SueR - don't you end up with a fuzzy ball!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rea Posted September 26, 2004 Share Posted September 26, 2004 The very thought Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 26, 2004 Share Posted September 26, 2004 Thanks for the ideas Mousebat and Magenta. I have found the surface that the computer is on is not suitable for using without a mat, it doesn't move easily. That is why I asked the question. Linda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan Posted September 26, 2004 Share Posted September 26, 2004 Could you use a large plastic place mat? or if you have access to a laminator make some A3 sized one yourself? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 26, 2004 Share Posted September 26, 2004 Thanks Susan, just the idea I was looking for! Linda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hali Posted September 27, 2004 Share Posted September 27, 2004 Ours dont use a mat either Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 27, 2004 Share Posted September 27, 2004 All good ideas, don't know if this will help with any other ICT problems ... I have a catalogue called "Inclusive Technology" it is promoted for special needs, however it's front page states including all learners and there is an early years section.. Useful items you may want to think about are lower case keyboards - £20 ish Magnetic paper (bit expensive £8 for 5 sheets but useful for printing magnetic sequence pics-I've printed some for Handa's Surprise and Hungry Caterpiller The catalogue includes switches, buttons, sensory, furniture, software, interactive - quite expensive but looking through carefully some very useful smaller items www.inclusive.co.uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 27, 2004 Share Posted September 27, 2004 Sounds good Peggy-thanks for that. I will have a look at the website. Linda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue R Posted September 27, 2004 Share Posted September 27, 2004 Me Too! Thanks again!! Sue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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