Quite simply included…
I have been considering the idea of inclusion a lot recently, so when asked to write a post, I decided to write on the subject with reference to someone else’s life, thoughts, ideas and research....
View ArticleSupporting students who have dyslexia
With new technologies we can provide immediate and tangible support for students who have dyslexia. The support can be provided at the same time as we work with them to overcome their specific...
View ArticleThe impact of the language we use in education
“If we do not change our language to match changes in thinking, we perpetuate what always was.” Timoti Harris In education, certain words and phrases have become the currency of our organisational...
View ArticleFASD – An invisible disability
“FASD may often be an invisible disability…yet has very visible consequences.” Jacqueline Pei & Tracy Mastrangelo, Professionals without parachutes presentation 2015 What is FASD? Fetal Alcohol...
View ArticlePersonalising student devices
Developers are working hard to make devices easier to use and more accessible, but most people don’t even scratch the surface when it comes to using all the features their device offers. The inbuilt...
View ArticleThumbs up for Deaf Culture and New Zealand Sign Language Week!
Did you know that New Zealand has, along with English and te reo Māori, a third official language? Actually, it’s been that way since 2006! Engaging television, online and print advertisements may...
View ArticleHow welcoming are your school environments?
Have you ever walked through your school and asked yourself, “Who would feel welcome and comfortable here?” I am sure we have all walked into a space where we immediately felt comfortable and,...
View ArticleDistance learning – thoughts on inclusive design.
We are in the transition period between “Learning at home” and returning to our education settings. It’s messy and we’re managing change across multiple contexts daily. One probable constant is that...
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