Blended e-Learning Inclusive Education Roxy Hickman

Aim for Today To see the potential in technology for inclusive education Explore Inclusive Practice (based around the concept of Universal Design for Learning - UDL)UDL Explore some e-learning tools using the basic UDL Principles Practical use of some of the tools Explore further

Inclusive Education Reducing barriers to learning [to ensure] participation for all students, not only those with impairments or those who are categorized as `having special educational needs'.

Inclusive Education “Inclusion is about meeting needs, not physical location” 4D for Dyslexia

St Joseph’s School Goals We are committed to all students being engaged in all activities offered and to show progress in their achievement To provide an environment where everyone feels safe and included Leading student’s into becoming 21 st Century learners with priority given to student achievement in literacy and numeracy for all students

Identifying Priority Learners (SEN) How do you identify priority learners in your school /classroom? What information do you base this on? How do you use this information?

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Learner Profiles Gender, Age Cultural background, experiences, first language Interests and strengths Language and communication strategies, the sensory channel they use predominantly and supportively (eg. aural / visual / sign / PECS) Specific learning needs, Working curriculum level Classroom activities and tasks that app/tech may assist and support What strategies/technologies are currently being used and their purpose Interaction and engagement with adults and peers What other support is available for the student (and teacher) ie. SENCO, RTLB, Teacher Aide etc

Learner Profiles Identify Barriers Define the Learning Goal Provide Support

Why use Technology? Barriers? Define the Goal Supports?

How can removing the barriers for one student help others in your class?

Why use Technology? Support by providing: Multiple Means Engagement Representation Expression Flexible Options = Potential use by ALL

Why use Technology? Book Creator Multiple Means Engagement Representation Expression Aural – Visual – Physical – Text – Video – Speech Inclusive Ed Discussion Doc Flexible Options = Potential use by ALL

Why use Technology? Voicethread Multiple Means Engagement Representation Expression Aural – Visual – Physical – Text – Video – Speech – Collaboration – Feedback – drawing Flexibility = Potential use by ALL

Voicethread Voicethread TutorialVoicethread Tutorial on YouTube

Why use Technology? Photo Touch - Sight Words Multiple Means Engagement Representation Expression Aural – Visual – Physical – Text – Speech – Collaboration – Feedback – Languages Flexibility = Potential use by ALL

Exploring Apps for more than face value What other creative ways could you use this App with your students? Inclusive Ed Discussion Doc

Other Apps by Grasshopper Bitsboard Phototouch – Range Little Speller

Other iPad Tips and Tricks You Tube – Tutorials and viewing Apps Guided Access – keeping the iPad on one app Tutorial Speak Selection – Highlight text to be read aloud Tutorial

Exploring Further… Next Steps VLN Groups Universal Design for Learning (UDL) GroupGroup iPad users GroupGroup

Contact: Name: Roxy HIckman Job Title: Blended e-Learning Facilitator (Inclusive Education)