July 21, 2013 by blennzict | 0 comments
Figure 1 Áine in her “office”
Áine is in Year 13 in a mainstream secondary school. In preparation for attending university in 2013, she is working with her RTV, Jenny McFadden to ensure a smooth transition.
In figure 1 we see Áine in her “office”, an independent work environment at school. Continue Reading →
December 10, 2012 by blennzict | 0 comments
Boston is a 10 year old student in a mainstream school who is learning to make his own hot drink using a microwave oven.
Rebecca, his Resource Teacher Vision, is focusing on a lifeskills programme with Boston and providing him with opportunities to develop his independence. Continue Reading →
June 19, 2012 by blennzict | 0 comments
Figure 1 Assistive Technology system with existing and new equipment
As Kate progresses through her schooling, she is finding that she needs to regularly review the technology she is using to access the curriculum.
She is also finding that she often needs to use different combinations of tools and strategies dependent on the tasks.
Meredith Pitcher (BLENNZ Resource Teacher Vision) gives an overview of the process Kate negotiates as she explores some of the technology options during a recent assistive technology review. Continue Reading →
June 5, 2012 by chrissiebutler | Comments Off on Using a visual timetable to support personal organisation in the classroom
Figure 1 Activity symbols on visual calendar
In the classroom, Molly, aged 6, is using a visual timetable as a visual prompt. Each activity has its own symbol and they are placed on a velcro strip so Molly can see what is coming next.
As each activity has its own special equipment, Molly has been gaining skills in finding what she needs, organising the resources around her in a useful way and then putting them away once the task is complete.
Linda Ojala (BLENNZ Resource Teacher Vision) describes how she has worked in partnership with Molly’s family and the education team to support Molly’s management of her own resources for learning. Continue Reading →