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USING SKYPE TO DELIVER SPECIALIST TUITION FOR STUDENTS WITH SpLDs

Discover the benefits of using online learning and why Skype is an excellent platform for delivering specialist tuition to students with Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLDs). Explore how Skype can overcome organizational difficulties, encourage the use of multimedia resources, and provide 1:1 time for developing IT skills and self-esteem.

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USING SKYPE TO DELIVER SPECIALIST TUITION FOR STUDENTS WITH SpLDs

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  1. USING SKYPE TO DELIVER SPECIALIST TUITION FOR STUDENTS WITH SpLDs Jane Dupree www.brainwaveseducation.com jane@brainwaveseducation.com

  2. Why use online learning and why choose Skype to deliver this? www.brainwaveseducation.com PATOSS Annual Conference 2015

  3. Why use online learning and why choose Skype to deliver this? • Students are IT Natives • It widens access • It overcomes organisational difficulties • It encourages use of multi media resources for learning in addition to leisure • And so much more… • Skype is free • Many students are already familiar with its use • It is easy to use • It is multi-platform • You can be on more than one platform simultaneously e.g. your iPad and laptop www.brainwaveseducation.com PATOSS Annual Conference 2015

  4. Do I need to be an IT boffin? NO www.brainwaveseducation.com PATOSS Annual Conference 2015

  5. Technical requirements are basic (see the Skype Requirements sheet and Getting to Know Skype sheet provided.) Add-ons and practical resources improve your Skype sessions for all students and encourage organisational skills and intrapersonal learning. Your students have 1:1 time to develop IT skills and become proficient with you; supporting self esteem. It is important as Specialist Support Tutors that we develop new teaching methods suited to the 21st Century. www.brainwaveseducation.com PATOSS Annual Conference 2015

  6. Add on 1. Cloud based storage Google drive www.brainwaveseducation.com PATOSS Annual Conference 2015

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  8. Further add-ons: Scanners printers and other software Scanner pro multi platform www.brainwaveseducation.com PATOSS Annual Conference 2015

  9. Inspiration for iPad and iPhone www.brainwaveseducation.com PATOSS Annual Conference 2015

  10. Changing the way you teach using Skype Using the emoji and the screen share facility Using your cloud based storage to share resources in preparation for a lesson and during a lesson. Using programmes such as Units of Sound (now on line) or TTRS and the screen share facility. Preparing a resource pack during the pre teaching interview www.brainwaveseducation.com PATOSS Annual Conference 2015

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  18. Delivering a specialist session to Primary age students • Phonological skills training • Single word decoding • Single word spelling • Hand writing and dictation • Reading comprehension • Sequencing skills • Text level writing skills • IT skills www.brainwaveseducation.com PATOSS Annual Conference 2015

  19. Transition to Secondary age tuition and GCSEs and O Levels • Emphasis on developing intrapersonal skills and organisation skills by use of Dropbox, photos , iPad resources, websites including school logins with screen share, software and CDs such as Maths Watch • Continuation of single word reading and or spelling if required using Units of Sound www.brainwaveseducation.com PATOSS Annual Conference 2015

  20. Greater emphasis on text level reading and writing • Introduction to Thinking Skills using Edward de Bono CoRT programme linked to curriculum skills • Emphasis on study skills, revision skills and exam skills www.brainwaveseducation.com PATOSS Annual Conference 2015

  21. HE/FE Development and support of students’ IT skills and use of DSA resources and software Full independent use of Dropbox facility for tutor preparation of lessons and student feedback Use of review and comment on Word documents as part of screen share facilities. Use of screen share facility for research techniques on journals and websites www.brainwaveseducation.com PATOSS Annual Conference 2015

  22. Like all lessons it’s not all plain sailing - but take the plunge www.brainwaveseducation.com PATOSS Annual Conference 2015

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