1. Making Learning Easier Sally Betts Ideas4Learning Limited

2. The Statistics Around a quarter of British adults will experience a diagnosable mental health problem in any one year, of which anxiety and depression are the most common. Mental Health Foundation

3. Factors affecting learning Anxiety (fears including others knowing) Poor concentration Erratic Attendance Short term memory difficulties (due to anxiety and/or medication) Time of the training (getting going in the morning, tired by the afternoon) Low self-esteem and self-expectation

4. The stages of a course Course Offer Registration/ Induction The Course

5. Course offer How do we advertise our courses? Where do we advertise them? Who do we target with the advertising? What could we do differently?

6. Functional Skills Maths Functional Skills courses are suitable for students who wish to improve their Maths skills. There are no entry requirements and learners of all levels are welcome. We run classes throughout the year during the day time and the evening.

7. Functional Skills Maths Functional Skills courses are suitable for students who wish to improve their Maths skills. There are no entry requirements and learners of all levels are welcome. We run classes throughout the year during the day time and the evening.

9. Registration/Induction links to Learner Support

10. Learner Support Do we recognise Mental Health Problems? Do we promote Apps and websites? Brain Training Day

11. Help with Anxiety http://sam-app.org.uk/

12. Other Apps and websites Are they in your learner support information? https://www.bigwhitewall.com https://www.flowygame.com/ https://www.headspace.com/

13. The Course

14. A VLE is… “A VLE is an individual organisations biggest investment in assistive technology, if you have an easy to use VLE, one that is used effectively it will meet a huge range of needs of a wide range of learners” “Remove barriers for 10% and you improve access for 100%.” Alistair McNaught Subject Specialist, Accessibility and Inclusion Ladders for the few or demolished walls for all?

15. Blind/VI Favoured MediaDyslexic Favoured Media Deaf Favoured MediaLearning Difficulties Favoured Media Combined Favoured Medias Who likes what?

16. Use Virtual Learning Environments

17. Augmented Reality Worksheets

18. Augmented Reality Posters

19. Technology can be a safety net for mental health “We predominantly provide cognitive behavioural therapy online using written communication. The therapist and patient work together collaboratively in a secure portal therapy room. Appointments are held in real-time and are very structured to ensure the patient can work towards their therapy goals.” “Patients are then given homework or lessons to complete during the week before their next session. If patients have questions or need some added support between consultations, the therapist is available at the touch of a button.” Sarah Bateup Clinical lead, Ieso Digital Health http://iesohealth.com/ Article in the Guardian 7 th August 2015

20. Any Questions?