AT for EFA
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Transcript of AT for EFA
AT for EFAAustralia and the Philippines
7-9 November, 2012
Member Details
• Ellen Halover– University of Baguio, Baguio City, Philippines– [email protected]
• Lorna Almocera– University of the Philippines, Cebu, Cebu City,
Philippines– [email protected]
• Dianne Chambers– University of Notre Dame Australia, Fremantle
Campus– [email protected]
Topic
EDUCATION FOR ALL USING ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY
Interdisciplinary Learning Objectives
• At the end of the project, the participating students are expected to – Investigate existing AT for access and use– Evaluate appropriate AT for accessing curriculum– Develop a resource for teachers to assist with
including all students in the classroom and community
– Demonstrate skills associated with PBL process– Demonstrate awareness of diversity within a
mainstream classroom
Subject-Specific Learning Outcomes
• ICT– Students will evaluate software– Students will design and develop appropriate
website for collaboration
• Mathematics– Students will demonstrate different approaches for
teaching children with special needs– Students will make the topic more accessible to all
students
• Special Education– Students will link current teaching practices with
methods for differentiation
Student Analysis (selection criteria)
Number of classes/participants from each of participating schools:
– TEI 1 (Baguio, Philippines): 10 students systems analysis and design (self-nomination/screening)
– TEI 2 (Cebu, Philippines): 1 class of 10-15 BS (Maths) students
– TEI 3 (Fremantle, Australia): 1 class of 10-15 secondary pre-service teachers
Criteria of selecting the students (special interests, prior knowledge, experiences or skills):
– For TEI 1 and TEI 2 self-nomination and screening.– For TEI 3: Students enrolled in compulsory unit (captive).
Description of the Project Based Learning
Tertiary students will investigate available AT for students in the mainstream classroom. TEI 1’s students will investigate from an IT perspective. TEI 2’s group will investigate from a mathematical perspective. TEI 3’s group will investigate from a special ed/language perspective. The students will evaluate the AT based on what is available, how much it costs, where it can be resourced from and what function it bypasses or augments.
As a result of the investigation and evaluation of the AT, students will compile a teacher resource that will be made widely available to all teachers (via a website). All information will be shared via facebook, wiki or dropbox prior to compilation.
Student Grouping
Grouping• The participating students of each schools will be
divided as follows:• The students from different schools will cooperate in
building a common resource, and compliment one another when doing research and evaluation.– TEI 1: 2 Groups – one physical disability, one vision
impairment– TEI 2: 4 Groups - one vision impairment, one maths difficulty
(dyscalculia), one hearing impairment.– TEI 3: 3 groups – one spelling, one reading, one hearing
impairment
Activity Design
Time Frame
Students’ Activities & Tasks
Teachers’ Facilitation
Resources/ Materials
Students’ Outputs
TEI 1: DecTEI 2: NovTEI 2: 11th Feb
Define AT and specific disability
Provide links to resources; How to access databases
Web based resources;Library resources;Disability organization links
Brief report
TEI 1: Dec Students will develop a collaborative website
Teach how to develop website
Computers; time to meet collaboratively; internet connection; links on how to develop website
Website; Youtube on how to add content
Time Frame
Students’ Activities & Tasks
Teachers’ Facilitation
Resources/ Materials
Students’ Outputs
TEI1: 2nd week Dec- FebTEI 2: 3rd week DEC - FebTEI 3: 3rd week feb – end of Feb
Investigate specific AT for the disability (in their area);Add to the wiki
Provide Framework; set up the wiki
Framework; access to the internet; Disability organization links
Compilation of wiki
TEI 1, 2,3 : Feb to March
Add AT content to website
Supervise, ensure appropriate content and format
Computers; time to meet collaboratively; internet connection
Extensive AT website resource
All March Launch of site Help with organization;
Meeting space; refreshments
Presentation; discussion of process
ACTIVITY DESIGN CONTINUED
ICT and Telecollaboration
Phase 1• Research using a
variety of online tools:
• Search engines • Organisation
sites• Information
shared on a Wiki
Phase 2• Website
design (by IT students):
• Joomla• PHP
Phase 3• Framework for
AT evaluation• Wiki for
sharing information
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Phase 4• Online
collaboration: Hangout
• Dropbox• Internet
connection• Computers
Phase 5• Presentation
of finished product: Prezi data projector meeting space
Assessment: Evaluation Tool/s
Form of Evaluation & Criteria• Rubric – Rubistar – for Defining AT and
Disability• Marking rubric for website design
(Rubristar or Educatorial)• Teacher Feedback form - Quality of
content – evaluation of AT resources
Reflection
“This has been an extremely useful workshop, not only for learning about Tele-collaboration and PBL, but also for the bringing together of people from diverse cultures
and countries. New friends and colleagues.”
“Fun, and hard work mixed together!”
“Something new. Great ICT tools presented!”