1. Workshop Using IT creatively Promoting independent learning through technology

2. Workshop providers JISC Advance Regional Support Centre Out of the Box – Chris Barber The Sheffield College Assistive and Adaptive Technology Team Learners

3. Promoting independent learning through technology The Sheffield College Hillsborough North Sheffield City Centre Norton South Specialist Teachers: Dave Powell, Will Blakeney, Rob Lazenby Specialist LSAs: Nick Beale, Cathy Lindsay, Ben Wilkinson, Lee Richards

4. Samara Hussain Admin and Office Technology - NVQ 2 Mazrab Mohammed Pathways to Independent Living - C&G E2 Mark Hayward In Sheffield Programme – Certificate in Personal Progression C&G E1 Promoting independent learning through technology Our learners

5. Braille Sense Super Nova Alpha Smart Amazon Kindle Flip videos Digi pen Inspiration Text Help Promoting independent learning through technology Our technologies

6. Peeking inside the box..

7. Resource Types.. Computing platforms / PC’s.

8. Resource Types.. Computing platforms / PC’s. Digital video and audio capture devices.

9. Resource Types.. Computing platforms / PC’s. Digital video and audio capture devices. Handheld Devices and consoles.

10. Resource Types.. Assistive Tools and applications.

11. Question.. So…..based upon your own experiences.. What is the one “must have” piece of portable technology that can be used to support teaching and learning? Why? What makes it so special?

12. Beware.. It is very easy to become wrapped up in the technical features of the resources within the box. Try to hang on to the key questions..

13. ‘So What..?’ Just how can I use this to improve the quality of my own teaching and learning?

14. ‘What would this mean to me, my learners, the organisation and my current practices?’ Discuss!!

15. Thank you