Learning Objectives:
Updated awareness of educational technology currently available and its use for sensory learners
To understand how to support sensory learners to develop early cause & effect skills
How to use visual effects & projection to engage learners further in their learning
How to use recorded sound in early sensory and communication activities
How to embed the use of simple technology across a wide range of teaching and learning activities
Technology is increasingly important in education. For some of our learners it can be life changing, for example by giving a non-verbal child a voice. It offers the opportunity for all learners to develop control over their environment and the people in it.
This session covers the early use of technology to support sensory learners to develop these skills. We examine the use of technology to support activities at cause and effect level. We then explore technology that offers deeper engagement in learning by using projection and sound.
Throughout the morning, we share a wide range of resources; ideas and strategies that you can add into your daily teaching & learning activities.
9.00 am Welcome & introduction
9.10 am Warm Up Activity!
9.15 am Session 1:The Role of Technology in Sensory Learning
We start with a quick overview of educational technology and its place within our toolbox of educational resources.
9.25 am Session 2: Technology to support cause and effect.
The understanding that one’s actions can make something happen is the very first stage of independent use of technology. This session introduces practical ideas and resources for this first stage.
10.00 am Session 3: Projection – how can projection enhance engagement?
This session will look at both fixed and flexible solutions. Umbrellas and greaseproof paper will be very very useful!
10.45 am COFFEE BREAK
11.00 am Session 4: Recording Sensory Sound
This session will look at effective use of recorded sound in early sensory activities and communication. A selection of technical resources will be shared and each will be contextualised in teaching and learning activities.
11.40 am Questions and Answers
Please add questions to Zoom chat, so that any unanswered live can be followed up after the session.
12 pm Thank you and close of session!
This will be appropriate for classroom practitioners from special schools and colleges, mainstream settings with specialist SEN provision and early years settings, who are working with pupils with autism and complex learning needs.
The following resources will be available in your account for one week after the course date: A digital recording of this event, any resources shared/signposted during the session and a transcript of Zoom chat.
Each place costs £60 plus VAT per place (£72 in total).
If you wish to make a group booking for this course – we can do this quickly and easily for you! Please email a spreadsheet with the first name/surname/email addresses of the delegates you wish to book for. This should go to lois@hirstwood.com. We will then create access to this course for your colleagues. A Purchase Order Number will secure your booking and we can send you an invoice.
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