introduction to the ipad: supporting diverse learners in vet and beyond
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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:
EnablingEngaging
Empowering
The 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, participation and progress in training, social connectiveness, and employment
Remediation vs Compensation
Edyburn (2006) http://www.uwm.edu/~edyburn/L%26L2006.pdf
One size fits all?
Universal Design for LearningMultiple Means of
• Representation
• Action and Expression
• Engagement
Universal Design for Learning
CAST - Center for Applied Special Technology
http://www.cast.org
National 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 Apps
http://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 Apps
http://www.spectronicsinoz.com/article/apps-for-literacy-support
Universal Design for Learning
Multiple Means of
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• Convergence
Gray & Silver-Pacuilla (2011) Breakthrough Teaching and Learning
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