Use of ICT in an inclusive school Creating an Inclusive School B.Ed. University of Mumbai

1. Use of ICT in
an Inclusive Classroom
Creating an Inclusive School
Asst Prof. Ketan Kamble
Dnyan Ganga Education Trust’s College
of Education(B.Ed)
Thane

2. Introduction
• ICT can facilitate early intervention and inclusion for
person with disability(PwD)- UNESCO, 2006
• Accessible ICT support system can enable realization
and implementation of inclusive education.
• It facilitates virtual communities and communities of
practice.
• ICT in inclusive classroom opens door to lifelong
learning.
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3. Role of ICT in Education
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Didactic uses
Role of ICT in Education
Compensation use Communication use
Technical assistance that
enables active
participation in
traditional activities
E.g. Talking calculator
or watching screen
readers etc.
To transform approaches
to education and enable
more inclusive
environment.
E.g. – Tactile Science and
Math device
To enable alternative and
augmentative
communication
E.g. – Multimedia content
(YouTube, Zoom App)

4. Benefits or use of ICT
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Use of ICT
Easy
Access
Gives
Motivation
Alternative
Communication
mode
Subject made
easy
Widens
Participation
Individualized
learning
Computer
Based
Instruction
Customized
Demonstrate
achievement
Digital Inclusion
of CWSN
Easy
evaluation

5. Benefits or use of ICT
• Easy access to course material – Multimedia is easy to understand,
and an internet can be accessed any time at any place.
• Motivation- ICT app gives instant feedback, it is patient and non-
judgemental which gives motivation to continue learning.
• Wide Participation – learning material on internet is used by
global learners. E.g. MOOC.
• Subject made easier – Many subject specific educational software
are designed E.g. Crack NEET Biology app.
• Easy evaluation – More authentic, flexible structure to measure
and improve outcomes of learning. E.g. JEE, NEET and UGC-NET
exam are now conducted online.
• Individualized learning – Student learning from any place (Home)
and can refer course material for number of times till concept is
cleared.
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6. Benefits or use of ICT
• Digital inclusion for CWSN
1. Blind people – JAWS (Jobs Access With Speech)
2. Person with Low Vision – Large format text and effective
colour contrast.
3. Person with cognitive impairment – Simpler language or
alternative text formats.
4. Person with manual impairment – May use keyboard instead
of mouse.
• Hidden talent unlocked – Enables learner’s autonomy and
unlocks hidden talent of those with communication difficulties.
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7. Benefits or use of ICT
• Demonstrate achievements – Enable students to demonstrate
achievements.
• Customized – It enables task to tailored to suit individual needs,
skills, talents and abilities.
• Computer based Instructions – Software helps student’s with
learning difficulties in reading, writing, math and other subject
areas.
• Alternative communication mode – For eg. Child who cannot
speak or communicate can used picture boards, voice output
communication devices, software etc.
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8. Specific ICT Benefits for student
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Visual Impaired can
access internet
information same as
sighted peers
Students use internet
at home for school
work
Use of voice
communication aids
gain confidence and
social credibility
Students with multiple
learning difficulties can
communicate more
easily
CwSNs can work at
their own pace
ICT Benefits
for Students
ICT gives
independent access
to education

9. Specific ICT Benefits for Teachers
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Reflection on
professional
practice via online
communication
Enhance
professional
development and
effectiveness of use
of ICT with student
Material already in electronic
form are more easily adapted
in accessible resources
Use of voice
communication aids
gain confidence and
social credibility
Reduces isolation of
teacher working in
special education by
wider communication
ICT Benefits
for Teachers

10. Suggested measures to promote ICT
among PwSNs
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Measures to
promote ICT
among PwSNs
Information to
provided in dual
mode for benefit of
PwSNs
Open learning
system should
encourage to offer
IT oriented courses
for PwDs.
Organization
working for PwD
should inculcate IT
culture in their
activities
Present curriculum for
PwD should include
information
technology inputs
Indigenous production of
devices to increase
affordability by PwDs
IT related jobs in
private and public
sector for PwD

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Reference
•Francis, R(2020). Creating an Inclusive
School(1st edition)
Mumbai, Maharashtra : Himalaya
Publishing House

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Acknowledgement : Janhavi Kulkarni ( Typewriting)