Assistive technology workshops

1. Personalized Support: These workshops provide tailored guidance on how to utilise technology specifically designed to address individual learning challenges, offering personalized solutions.
2. Enhanced Accessibility: Assistive technology enhances accessibility, allowing SEND learners to access educational materials, participate actively in class, and complete tasks more independently.
3. Improved Learning Experience: By utilizing specialized tools, learners can engage more effectively with the curriculum, fostering a positive and empowering learning experience.
4. Skill Development: Workshops help learners develop skills in using assistive technology effectively, encouraging independence and boosting confidence in their abilities.
5. Customized Learning: These technologies can be customized to match various learning styles and needs, accommodating diverse disabilities or challenges SEND students face.

Several assistive technologies can benefit SEND learners:

1. Text-to-Speech Software: Converts written text into spoken words, aiding learners with reading or visual impairments.
2. Speech Recognition Software: Allows text dictation, assisting students with writing difficulties or motor impairments.
3. Screen Readers: Converts on-screen text into speech or Braille output, facilitating access to digital content for visually impaired students.
4. Mind Mapping Tools: Helps visually organise thoughts and ideas, benefiting learners with organizational difficulties or processing issues.
5. Sensory Tools: Tools like sensory apps or devices assist learners with sensory processing issues, aiding in relaxation or focus.
6. Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR): These technologies provide immersive learning experiences, aiding comprehension and engagement for various learners.
7. Adaptive Keyboards/Mice: Designed with larger keys or different functionalities to accommodate motor skill challenges.
8. Alternative Input Devices: Switches or joysticks that serve as alternative interfaces for learners with limited mobility.
9. Electronic Organizers: Assist in scheduling, time management, and task organization, benefiting learners with executive functioning difficulties.