Technology Based Interventions for Special Needs Manisha Mohan Tata Interactive Systems

 Global leader in learning solutions  Part of the $100bn Tata Group  22 years experience across domains  Presence in India, US, UK, Europe, Middle East  900+ multidisciplinary specialists  Winner of 65 international industry awards for design and innovation

Learning Disability & TIS Tata Interactive Systems (TIS) has been supporting the cause of Learning Disability (LD) since 2002, the primary focus being: Providing funding and support to the LD Clinic Bringing together thought leaders through a common forum (TLDF) Promoting equal education rights for children with special education needs Developing technological products for early detection and remediation of LD-certified children Encouraging, enabling and empowering the LD students to succeed in life

Why Technology for Learning Disability  Is highly engaging for special needs children  Accessible in locations where special educators do not exist  Takes away the repetitive tasks for teachers  Standardizes assessment and remediation

Assistive Devices Assistive Devices

Assessment & Remediation Assessment Software based screeners help separate children who are have LD from other struggling learners, as well as help isolate the type and extent of LD Individualized Education Plan Software based IEP creation tools can help reduce the time it takes to set objectives and assign activities, and also allow educators to track the child’s progress more effectively. Remediation Game/activity based remedial software can be tailored for different levels of learners and educational standards. They could provide personalized, self paced learning, with positive reinforcement and engagement. Tracking & Reportage Software based assessments can be used to quickly identify problem areas and track the child’s progress individually as well as relative to class performance.

Assessment  Software based intervention helps in accurate detection, enable tracking of scores and facilitate measurement, evaluation and improvement. Dyscalculia Screener

 Reports could be generated individually or vis-à-vis class performance Accurate Reportage Dyscalculia Screener

Remediation  Can be highly engaging for children with special needs, therefore– is also non threatening and provides positive reinforcement Number track – Remedial Tool for Dyscalculia

Remediation  Technology makes repetitive tasks interesting, therefore supports practice and skill building Alphabet Track

Remediation Look, Say, Remember  Technology can be built on typical mistakes made by learners. Word track – Remedial Tool for Dyscalculia

Result

Remediation Type & Check

Why Technology for Learning Disability  It can help people with learning disabilities communicate, learn, make concepts real. It can help to organise thinking and memory.

Teacher control, close monitoring

Graded levels of difficulty

Personalization

Close monitoring

Teacher Training  Awareness  Identification  Benchmarks  Informal and Formal Assessments  Teaching Strategies both whole group and individual  Examples of remedial exercises  Classroom management techniques

 Number Track  Word Track  Idiom Track Demos

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