Baseline for Assistive Technology Knowledge
Empowering learners and staff with digital capabilities through assistive technology knowledge. Strategies include introducing baseline assessments, staff training, and awareness campaigns for improved accessibility and inclusion within educational institutions. Examples of influence and plans for future neurodiversity awareness campaigns are outlined. Utilizing resources like the Microsoft Educator Community to enhance classroom inclusivity.
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Baseline for Assistive Technology Knowledge Digitally capable staff and empowered learners
Gary Sharp Tom McInnes gsharp@glasgowkelvin.ac.uk Advice, Guidance & Learner Support tmcinnes@glasgowkelvin.ac.uk Learning and Development Technologist/Digital Skills Lecturer Digital Inclusion & Assistive Technology MIE Global Trainer gsharp@glasgowkelvin.ac.uk tmcinnes@glasgowkelvin.ac.uk
WHERE WE WERE ACCESS AND INCLUSION STRATEGY DIGITAL INCLUSION & ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY Introduction of our Baseline Introduction of our Baseline
Course created to raise awareness of existing toolkits Participants must complete course quiz Staff training via Moodle Staff will see at a glace if students are aware of the toolkits prior to referral to learner support Will be made available to students for academic year 19/20 Digital badge applied to profile Our initial response
Examples of Influence Examples of Influence Improved Accessibility Guidelines Improved digital accessibility / platforms Better promotion and use of productivity tools e.g. TextHelp Read & Write Increased membership/usage; RNIB Bookshare, AT Network, JiscMail etc. Staff conference development sessions External networking, showcase of best practice and development sessions Improved and increased use of recording devices Built stronger relationships with Unions Input and influencing; Access & Inclusion strategy; Learning, Teaching and Assessment strategy; CPD policy etc. Improved suite of accessible document templates Improved suite of Assistive Technologies
Neurodiversity Awareness campaign planned for new academic year Training will be provided to staff to raise awareness This will open the approach to 21 CLD
USING THE MICROSOFT EDUCATOR COMMUNITY RAISE STAFF AWARENESS OF BUILDING AN INCLUSIVE CLASSROOM 21stCentury Learning Design
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