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Creating an inclusive and responsive virtual learning environment .

Creating an inclusive and responsive virtual learning environment. Residential Services. North East Autism Society. Residential Care Supported Living Domiciliary Care Short Breaks. Thornbeck College. Independent Specialist College (ISC) based in Durham

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Creating an inclusive and responsive virtual learning environment .

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  1. Creating an inclusive and responsive virtual learning environment.

  2. Residential Services North East Autism Society • Residential Care • Supported Living • Domiciliary Care • Short Breaks

  3. Thornbeck College • Independent Specialist College (ISC) based in Durham • Grade 1 ‘Outstanding’ – September 2009 • LSIS Beacon Status – March 2010

  4. Learner Profile • All learners have a diagnosis of autism and related learning disabilities and difficulties. • Learners range from pre-entry to Entry 3 • Learners do not have to participate in a qualification if it does not meet their long term goals and aspirations.

  5. Our Challenge • To create a virtual learning environment which allows for blended learning opportunities across a range of sites and environments. • To create an environment which is accessible to all learners regardless of their literacy and ICT skills.

  6. Learner Entitlement • Essential that learners are able to access vocational specialist teaching regardless of their location. • Are able to access resources 24/7 • Are able to access a wide range of materials in an accessible format. • Promotes independent learning through a supportive medium

  7. Access to all • It is essential that all learners are able to access course materials regardless of their literacy or ICT skills. • Structure the environment to minimise distractions.

  8. Clean Pages

  9. The docking bar introduced in Moodle 2 allows learners to access specific ‘blocks’ without them constantly been a distraction.

  10. Access through assistive tech

  11. The use of hyperlinked images enables learners to easily access resources through a range of assistive technologies and devices • Touchscreen Monitors • Interactive Whiteboards • Tablets/Mobiles • Switch Technology

  12. Managing Workload • Learners benefit from a ‘visual workload’. • Allows learners to recognise how much work to complete.

  13. Recognising Achievement • Certificate module is embedded in all course. • Fully customised for learners and staff • Learners benefit from instant feedback. • Certificate module allows for the recognition of achievement. • Is based on the successful achievement and completion of quizzes throughout the course.

  14. Test Student

  15. Excellence Gateway Case Study http://bit.ly/SXuPlw

  16. Effective Practice

  17. Ofsted VLE Evaluation

  18. Contact Details Chris Surtees Quality Manager Thornbeck College Farm Road Durham DH1 3SF chris.surtees@ne-as.org.uk

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