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Technology and Inclusive Practice Julia Taylor. e-learning advisor A&I
JISC Regional Support Centre South West
Truro College March 2011
www.rsc-south-west.ac.uk RSCs – Stimulating and supporting innovation in learning
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How can e-learning help?
Julia TaylorE-learning advisor. Accessibility & Inclusion
E-learning has the potential to support more inclusive teaching and learning practice
It can be flexibly delivered and widely available, the materials are highly portable, easy to store and lend themselves to adaptation and personalisation
This flexibility should help meet the learners needs and enhance Learner Support and study skills
Supporting Who?
Disability?
– Undisclosed, undiscovered, unrecognised
Accessibility?
– Equal access or Ease of Access - Usability
Inclusivity?
– Everyone? - Not excluding unnecessarily
Embedding?
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Creating materials
Interactive Whiteboards and VLE’s– Recorded Notes ‘Digital Flip Charts’
Mimio Ipadio OneNote MindMapping
Images, Symbols and Video clips– Screen Capture, Xerte transcript reader
Sound Alternatives – TTS, PDF and MP3
Read the Word, Robobraille, DaisyPlug-in , PDF’sietherpad– http://ietherpad.com/lzAIuVkBXp
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JISC TechDiswww.jisctechdis.ac.uk
Our mission is to support the education sector in achieving greater accessibility and inclusion by stimulating innovation and providing expert advice and guidance on disability and technology
Links to TechDis resources
http://www.techdis.ac.uk/index.php?p=9_33_1
http://www.techdis.ac.uk/index.php?p=3
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Creating Inclusive Learning Content TechDis Resources
Accessibility Essentials– 4 Guides to preparing accessible documents
Upwardly Mobile – Getting started in Inclusive Mobile Learning
Watchwords / SIMDIS / SED advice How To Guides and Staff Development Packs Emptech AT Database and OS Downloads Web2Access – Web 2.0 Tool Tester Xerte and AccessApps Accessible PDF’s
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Creating Inclusive Learning Content Xerte
User Preferences Colour Scheme Screen Size Text Font and Size Text to Speech Keyboard Accessible
(Tab - - Space keys)
Creating Accessible Content – Xerte
Drag & Drop Keys Tab = Select Space = hold Tab = Select
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Embedding Inclusive PracticeAssistive Technology Kit Loans
Supporting Staff Development
Increase Confidence
Explore solutions
Familiarise Staff
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Embedding Inclusive PracticeAssistive Technology Kit Loans
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EduAppsAccessApps, Learn & TeachAppsOpen Source Assistive SoftwarePortable on a memory StickNon licensedPersonalisedFree
Create and convert – Docs to ePubs
SpeedCrunch – keyboard access, colour calculator
Simulation and Modelling GEONExT – Visualising maths RobotProg - Programming Logic SolveElec – Circuit design/testing
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Simulation and modelling
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Planning and organisation– Mind Mapping, reminders and prompts
Reading & Writing– Background, overlay and text Colour Preferences– Reading masks and guides– Word Prediction– Talking Dictionary, Text-to-Speech, MP3– Magnification and visual support
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MindMapping
MindGenius - The Benefits Export to Word and Powerpoint Non- linear Colour for meaning Training video
– Revision Activities– Presentation– Collaborative Learning– Assessment Techniques– Planning essays and assignments
Planning & Organising
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Reminders & Prompts
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Reading
T-Bar – Screen Masking
RapidSet – Change Colours
Vu-Bar – Screen Ruler
SS Overlay – Screen Tint
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Reading
T-Bar – Screen Masking
RapidSet – Change Colours
Vu-Bar – Screen Ruler
SS Overlay – Screen Tint
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MyStudyBar
Reading on screen, Background colour and font
Word Prediction LetMeType
•Create customised lexicons•Predict on first letter•Adjust background colour and font size
Lingoes
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STEM
Writing essays Voice Dictation Word prediction Dictionaries lexicons
Experiments and Activities Smart phones with voice over Adapted calculators Dual monitors – note taking, high res, read/write MP3 instructions or captioned videos
STEM
Mobile learning MoleNet QR codes and iSettings Universal Subtitles - TestTube Thunderstorm Free Chemistry Dictionary Big Simple Talking Calculator BSL video clips for Maths Screen cast technology Xerte interactive learning objects
Maths
HTML Code for Maths symbols (MathML) Maths symbols for screen reader and
braille users www.mathtype.com MathTalk dictation using DNS Webmath – online math problems Android freeware – MathsScramble Fun Math Tricks Lite Use Print Screen to capture symbols
Inclusive Learning Practice
Session Aims: Accessible Learning content Create accessible learning materials easily Available Assistive Access Technology Provide basic assistive technology for everyone Addressing staff and organisational involvement Encourage staff to take responsibility Develop staff awareness, confidence and skills
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OASESTechDis Self-Assessment Tool
Online Accessibility Self-Assessment Survey
Quick, Free and Anonymous comparison against other institutions and Reasonable Adjustment
OASES Global Award
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http://www.jisctechdis.ac.uk/techdis/investinyourself/professional/cpdprogrammes
RSC South West Accessibility & Inclusion
http://jisc-rscsw.ning.com/group/inclusivity2
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