Introduction to the iPad: Supporting Diverse Learners in VET and Beyond

Introduction to the iPad:Supporting Diverse Learners in VET and Beyond

Project Tomorrow &The Horizon Report• use social based learning for learning and personal lives• access to untethered learning• digitally rich learning using relevancy- based digital tools, content & resources that allow for self directed learning

The road ahead: Enabling Engaging EmpoweringThe New 3 E’s of Education: Enabled, Engaged, EmpoweredHow Today’s Students Are Leveraging Emerging Technologies for Learning (2011)

46-47%The International Adult Literacy Survey (IALS) was undertaken in Australia in 1996

Barriers to Learning & Opportunity..impaired access,participationand progress intraining, socialconnectiveness, andemployment

Remediation vs Compensation Edyburn (2006) http://www.uwm.edu/~edyburn/L%26L2006.pdf

One size fits all?

Universal Design for Learning Multiple Meansof• Representation• Action and Expression• Engagement

Universal Design for Learning CAST - Center for Applied Special Technology http://www.cast.orgNational Center on Universal Design for Learning http://www.udlcenter.org

Universal Design for Learning Multiple Means of Representation How we gather facts and categorize what we see, hear, and read. Teacher/Instructor/Employer - Present information and content in different ways

Reading Tools

Accessibility Features• VoiceOver• Zoom Magnification• White on Black Display• Large text

iPad Reading Appshttp://www.spectronicsinoz.com/article/apps-for-literacy-support

Universal Design for Learning Multiple Means of Action & Expression Planning and performing tasks. How we organize and express our ideas. Teacher/Instructor/Employer - Differentiate the ways that students can express what they know

Writing Tools

iPad Writing Appshttp://www.spectronicsinoz.com/article/apps-for-literacy-support

Universal Design for Learning Multiple Meansof Engagement How we get engaged and stay motivated. How we are challenged, excited, or interested. Teacher/Instructor/Employer - Stimulate interest and motivation for learning

SAMR Model (Ruben Puentedura) 4-level approach to selecting, using, and evaluating technology in education

Transformational• Differentiation / UDL• Portability• ConvergenceGray & Silver-Pacuilla (2011) BreakthroughTeaching and Learning

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