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 1, 2012 by blennzict | 0 comments
Figure 1 Boston using a Cranmer Abacus
Boston is learning how to use an abacus to support the development of both maths concepts and calculation skills.
Boston is using a Cranmer abacus because it has proved itself to be a useful whole of life tool for people who are blind or who have low vision.
Karen Gilligan (BLENNZ Resource Teacher Vision) describes how she introduced Boston to the Cranmer abacus (fig.1) and the first activities and strategies she has used to support Boston’s learning. Continue Reading →
June 21, 2012 by blennzict | 0 comments
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 →
May 12, 2012 by chrissiebutler | 0 comments
Figure 1 Identifying number on the tens frame
In maths, Kayne, aged 13, has been developing his understanding of place value.
Judy Gray, Kayne’s (BLENNZ Resource Teacher Vision) describes some of the activities and tactile adaptations the education team have introduced to support Kayne’s learning.
Kayne attends his local college. Continue Reading →