TILE Community Potluck Hosted by NALD Theme: Customizing Content November 14, 2003 Group 1

Activity 1: List of learning barriers and the strategies for overcoming the barriers: BarriersStrategies Relevance and MotivationLinking theory to practice Contextual learning Time and introduction (tutor)On And off line options Lack of Frame of ReferenceLogical thought and reasoning process Medium and method of presentation Based on capabilities; choice of manner by which they learn; Complementary skills

1. Description of Learners Learner A Mike, an adult leaner, has a grade one reading level. Has difficulty reading independently the simplest text. He’s in the fur trade business and wants to market his furs to other geographical locations and different cultures. Learner B

2. Description of how each learner learns best: Learner A Auditory, video, pictures, images, diagrams, Tutoring and mentoring Video with some text Learner B

Learning Objective By the end of this lesson, learners will be able to locate relevant information about the impact of the fur trade on Canada’s Native people, using a variety of online resources.

3. Customization of Learning Activity Selecting material from the content provided, create an online learning activity, appropriate to each learner. Example: 1. Access online field trip 2. Locate a word or phrase related to the lesson or that the learner does not know 3. Look it up online 4. Give a definition and a related example

3. Customization of Learning Activity for Learner A Selecting material from the content provided, create an online learning activity, appropriate to each learner. This person must be able to access and use appropriate learning objects. There will be a need to develop basic searching skills using voice-activated technology. Using computers as as a tool Using speech-to-text/text-to-speech tools Search skills (being able to access the right resources: learning to learn) Geography introduction Map reading skills including GPS

3. Customization of Learning Activity for Learner B Selecting material from the content provided, create an online learning activity, appropriate to each learner.

1. Description of Tools and Strategies to Support Learners Learner A Text-to-speech/speech- to-text Support and mentoring Parallel learning (reading skills, e.g.maps, text Computer skills Split screen video/text Learner B

1. Description of Tools and Strategies to Support Educator

Other Strategies: