Course: Inclusive Learning and Teaching Environments

Thank you from all of the ‘Inclusive Learning and Teaching Environments’ course team – we hope that you have enjoyed your journey with us! This course has been funded through …

“Technologies are merely tools that can be used in a variety of ways. What matters more is how technologies are applied. The same technology can be applied in different ways, …

To conclude this final discussion about collaborative learning environments, Abi talks about the way we can use cloud technologies to help us share knowledge and resources. Many of us use …

“Smartphones and tablet PCs have revolutionised mobile technology and the way we communicate today. They have also transformed the Assistive Technology (AT) market for people with disabilities. These mainstream devices …

Assignments, course work and examinations can all cause barriers for some students and Mike tells us in this video how he varies the type of materials and assessments he offers …

In this video, Peter Rainger talks about the way he uses concept or mind mapping to plan projects. Visualising ideas as diagrams or graphical maps has often been mentioned as …

Some students are very technically able and can provide you with an array of technologies that they use on a daily basis. Mauro, a student from the University of Southampton …

In this video, PhD student Sarah tells us about all the technologies she uses to support her study strategies and collaborate with other students but are these skills true of …

‘Architecture bridges the sciences with the arts. Students who succeed in architecture are balanced individuals who can manage the rigor of the rational and the ambiguity of the intuitive.’ Texas …

We hope you’ve enjoyed Week 2 of this course. You can check your progress on the course so far. Next week, we’ll be looking at encouraging inclusive learning and teaching …

In this video, Professor Graeme Earl introduces us to the idea of incorporating the use of online tools to enhance collaborative learning activities as well as practical ideas for replicating …

Professor Graeme Earl talks about archaeology and the need to provide alternatives to the physical ways of working by making online versions of tools and settings in the field and …

The use of technology to support disabled students taking creative courses has expanded in recent years offering a chance for active involvement in many aspects of design and performance. The …

In this video JohnJo and Sarah talk about what they consider are the most beneficial aspects of using digital texts. JohnJo mentions anytime access and options for free apps. Sarah …

The way materials are presented in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) subjects can be challenging for some disabled students. As with all subjects accessible digital formats and applications are …