Using a CCTV Josiah, aged 6, is able to see the details in the pictures more easily.
The magnification function allows Josiah to zoom in and out to suit his needs.
Leanne Stubbing from BLENNZ Wellington describes how Josiah uses the CCTV to access both print and visual information in the classroom.
Leanne also reflects on the development of Josiah’s visual literacy skills. Continue Reading →
Kaya, aged 6, is using a switch to interact with those around her and to make choices in her day.
Bronwyn Harte-Fielder describes how the education team have worked in partnership to support Kaya as she develops her communication skills.
Kaya is enrolled in the Correspondence School and her education team work alongside Kaya and her whānau at home. Continue Reading →
For Mapulu, accessing information from the whiteboard is a daily activity.
Viv Nuku (BLENNZ Resource Teacher Vision) describes how the introduction of a small whiteboard as a classroom resource, enabled Mapulu to focus on his learning rather than problem solving his access to shared information.
Viv also notes how this low tech solution was effective when other considerations such as lighting, seating, positioning and glare were taken into account. Continue Reading →
Figure 1 Repeating patterns to develop tactile discrimination
Tearima is 5 years old and is learning to read and write. As he uses braille to access printed text, his preparation for literacy also includes an extensive programme to develop his tactile skills.
Rebecca Reed, the Resource Teacher Vision in Tearima’s education team, gives an overview of Tearima’s current literacy programme.
She also describes some of the ongoing, behind the scenes preparation that ensures that Tearima has equitable access to the curriculum. Continue Reading →