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2. How G2E started The G2E model Partner research – Julia Davies, Sheffield University G2E relationship with Autism ‘Breaking the ice’ – first student interaction The G2E journey including ‘G2E Digital Treasure Hunt’ Outcomes and lessons learnt Presentation Outline

3. Umbrella project ‘Making IT Personal’ (MITP) Opportunity riding on the success of the MITP scheme Social context of Practical Skill students in College Game 2 Engage idea The Beginning

4. Interdepartmental (Additional Support & iMedia) iMedia students working with Practical Skills students Group & one to one support The G2E Model

5. Attempt to overcome common autistic social communication barriers Attempt to make effective use of a wide range of technologies that support students in their development of social interaction and imagination Relationship with Autism

6. iMedia students undertook training delivered by the Additional Support staff from The Sheffield College. This included in-depth awareness on the autism spectrum: Social communication Verbal, non verbal, interpretation Social interaction Unwritten rules of social communication, relationship building Social imagination Planning ahead, change Asperger Syndrome Disability Awareness Training

7. Research paper will focus on: How technology can mediate and enhance new relationships between distinct cohorts of students Opportunities for social learning How the design and materiality of the iPad can affect the nature of relationships within and beyond the classroom How a range of applications can be used to perform social networking Research – University of Sheffield, Dr Julia Davies

8. Full day workshop focusing on: Relationship building between both cohorts of students Working in groups with multimedia technology to produce and present wiki websites Delegates included: Andy Minnion, Launch Co-Facilitator (Rix Centre), Dr Julia Davies (University of Sheffield), Lisa Featherstone (Techdis), Nick Jeans (Sero) G2E Launch

9. Game2Engage Launch

10. Andy Minnion from the RIX Centre, London

11. A hub where both sets of students socially interacted with various technologies Informal social learning Mentorship Relationship building ICT skill building Hand & eye coordination G2E Lunch Time Club

13. Preparing students for the real world (independent living) Each student given an iPad 2 Learning iPad technology Applying technology towards: Independent travel Online communication & collaboration Self expression G2E in Curriculum

14. An interactive iPad led activity that embedded: Social interaction Team work Online communication & collaboration Independent thought G2E Digital Treasure Hunt

15. Digital Treasure Hunt

16. Outcomes (Practical Skills Students) Breaking down the common autistic social barriers such as: Communication – verbal, body language Social interaction Expression through technology Further development of independence Effectiveness of student mentorship and the different response observed under student support as opposed to teacher led support

17. Outcomes (iMedia Students) iMedia Students: Disability awareness Teaching Mentoring Interpersonal skills building Digital Champions

18. Outcomes (Tutor perspective) Unsettling of power structures – expertise coming from students Empowering students to lead Steps towards a more integrated student culture within Sheffield College

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