Using Assistive Technology Issues of Perseverance and Responsibility Cheryl Dobbs BDA NTC 2014
Dec 03, 2014
Using Assistive Technology
Issues of Perseverance and Responsibility
Cheryl Dobbs BDA NTC
2014
A study which examined the difficulties students encountered with writing and an exploration of the different digital technologies they used for support.
This included examining terms and their meanings when used in differing contexts
e.g. writing assistive technology disability
Exploration involved examining the experiences students had encountered through a focus upon:
VIEWED THROUGH THE PERSPECTIVE OF :
Facilitators (those supporting students with digital technology use)
Developers/Distributors of software designed for writing support
Students
STEVE’S EXPERIENCE
Early school years
Using Technologies in the Primary and Secondary Classroom
Examinations
EARLY YEARS
Difficulties
Expectations
Classroom Practice
USING TECHNOLOGIES IN THE CLASSROOM
Practical Application
Persevering with use
Perceptions encountered
Responsibility
EXAMINATIONS
Access Arrangements
Communicating and Demonstrating Knowledge
Choosing Writing Tools
SOME ISSUES:
Awareness and Knowledge
Responsibility
Mainstream/Specialist Technologies
Finance
RESEARCH IN USE: 2014
Universal Design
BYOD (Bring Your Own Device)
Examinations and Assessments
Facilitation Model which encourages and promotes independent activity and exploration
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Students’ Use of Digital Technologies to Support Writing Difficulties
Kings’ College, London
2014