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e-Guidelines 11: e-Learning for Adults with Learning Difficulties

e-Guidelines 11: e-Learning for Adults with Learning Difficulties

Yola Jacobsen

978-1-86201-319-3
March 2007
£10.95
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About This Publication

This practical guide explores the ways in which digital technologies can be harnessed to improve the experiences of learners with learning difficulties.

It shows how to use ICT in teaching and learning to help learners have more control over their learning environment, increase motivation and involvement, support choice-making and communication skills, and learn skills for everyday life.

Written with the needs of tutors in mind, it will be a great help to anyone working in adult and community education settings, in discrete groups or in integrated provision.

Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction
  • Background
  • Who is this e-Guideline for?
  • Who are the learners?
  • Where do the courses take place?
  • What is the structure of this book?
Chapter 2
Working with people with learning difficulties in adult learning
  • Disabled learners' rights
  • Practical examples using ICT
  • Self-advocacy
  • Working in partnership
  • Working with support workers
Chapter 3 ICT and access to learning
  • Making information and materials accessible
  • Accessible text
  • Illustrations and other visual clues
  • Symbols
  • Multimedia and accessible information
  • Microsoft accessibility options
  • Icons and accessibility
  • Assistive technology
  • Accessible facilities
Chapter 4 ICT and learners with learning difficulties
  • Person-centred learning and ICT
  • Learning based on learners' strengths and interests
  • Learning in different ways and at different paces
  • Multimedia
  • Life skills and ICT
  • ICT and learning in real life contexts
  • Respecting learner choice and participation
  • Helping choice, decision-making and increasing independence
  • Conclusion
  • Tutor tips
Chapter 5 Resources and websites
  • Equipment
  • Internet
  • Websites
Chapter 6 Glossary
Chapter 7 Further reading