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Google SketchUp: Visual and Spatial Strengths Shine with Professional 3D Software
Thursday, July 8, 2010: 3:15 PM-4:30 PM
Reunion C (Hyatt Regency Dallas)
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This session covers 3D drawing software that is simple to use, freely distributed by Google and has proven highly popular with students with autism; so popular, in fact, that Google created the 'Project Spectrum' program to give people with autism the opportunity to express their creativity and develop a life skill using Google SketchUp 3D modeling software. Come learn about this popular 3D software used by a variety of professional industries, including architecture, engineering, construction, video game design and Hollywood.
This session covers 3D drawing software that is simple to use, freely distributed by Google and has proven highly popular with students with autism; so popular, in fact, that Google created Project Spectrum to give people with autism the opportunity to express their creativity and develop a life skill using Google SketchUp 3D modeling software. Come learn about this popular 3D software used by a variety of professional industries, including architecture, engineering, construction, video game design and Hollywood.
Learning Objectives:
- Introduction to free, easy-to-use 3D software and why this software plays to the strengths of the ASD community.
- Introduction to Google's 'Project Spectrum' program for the ASD community and recent success stories.
- Learn the basics of SketchUp 3D software. The software can be used as a creative outlet, communication and social story tool, and might even lead to a life-skill.
Content Area: Technology
Presenters:
Tom Wyman
Business Development Mgr.
Google
Tom Wyman manages business development at Google. Tom founded Google's Project Spectrum five years ago after hearing from parents and educators that SketchUp, software created for architects and design professionals, was a big hit with children with autism. Project Spectrum has introduced SketchUp to children around the world.
Chris Cronin
Sr. Strategist
Google
Chris Cronin is a Senior Strategist at Google. Chris was instrumental in launching Project Spectrum at Google after hearing from parents and educators that SketchUp, software created for architects and design professionals, was a big hit with children with autism. Project Spectrum has introduced SketchUp to children around the world.