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<p class=”MsoNormal”>As schools interact with the everchanging face of technology-based learning initiatives such as the Digital Learning Framework (DLF) provides an essential reference point for schools to connect to. This readies the school for the inevitable shift to a technology based in the curriculum. It also provides a spark for internal discussion in schools of what shape this shift will take.<span style=”mso-spacerun: yes;”>  </span>A good starting point would be by measuring the school currently against metrics such as the standards of effective highly effective practice within the DLF.<span style=”mso-spacerun: yes;”>  </span>Resources to assist the school in meeting these standards, such as the Digital Learning Planning website should be utilized. It provides tools for practical, user-friendly implementation of digital learning. Theses frameworks also provide for school-based planning support. This is key in linking the school with the expertise in DLP and assistive technology.<b><u></u></b></p>
<p class=”MsoNormal”>Assistive technology has recently become mainstream across all class levels over the past decade. However, practitioners must be aware of its effectiveness prior to deciding on implementation. This can be drawn out through analysing the children’s needs through the SETT model. This approach will allow practitioners to identify the standard of assistive technologies that can be selected from the low, middle or high-tech collection of resources. For example, a practitioner must understand children with additional needs in handwriting would benefit from the implementation of a tech resource such as ‘handwriting without tears’, where as a child with additional needs in the area of reading would benefit from a tech resource such as audio books. These resources can be included in a student support plan which will allow guardians to understand the standard of technology the children will require at home.<span style=”mso-spacerun: yes;”>  </span>The implementation of such technologies can only come to fruition through a whole school approach which needs to be underpinned by a school self-evaluation process. Cross curricular technological programmes such as ‘Dreamspace’ is a highly effective approach which schools can avail of. It allows children tom to engage in the curriculum on their terms through creative thinking and adaptive participation in the majority of subject. Although the traditional model of delivering the curriculum is highly effective, opportunities such as ‘Dreamspace’ can illuminate the curriculum even further and provide the children the tools necessary for entering an A.I. dominated future.</p>

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