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 • Grade 1 ‘Outstanding’ – September 2009 • LSIS Beacon Status – March 2010

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.

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.

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

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.

Clean Pages

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

Access through assistive tech

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

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

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.

Test Student

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

Effective Practice

Ofsted VLE Evaluation

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

Creating an inclusive and responsive virtual learning environment .

Creating an inclusive and responsive virtual learning environment .

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