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This is a really well thought out SETT plan and quite informative and a great example of how best this plan can be put into practice.Again the emphasis is put on meeting the indidvual needs of the child and providing the tools that will work best.
I agree teachers are lifelong learners which is quite evident on completing this training. The need to continoulsy learn and upskill is evident in the world we will live in with the evoloving world of technology. The tools that can make education more accesible for everyone and the resources that are available is great.
I am also like you Ellen, I had not come across Immersive reader either and surprised to hear that it is so easily accessible. It will definetly be a tool that I will be putting into place for a number of the children in my class in the coming school year.
The use of a ACC device for a child in our Junior Autism classroom was great tool for him to recieve. He took a great interest in the device and began to navigate it quite quickly. We used the device to show him his daily schedule, which was very useful especailly if we didn’t have the his classroom visuals with him all the time such as his Now/Next chart.
I completely agree with Marie that the use of technology remove barriers to children’s learning. The use of technology allows children to become confident and acitve in their learning. There are some great resources recommended here that I will be uisng in the coming school year.
This listed resources below would be a number of resources I would use for a child in my class who has a diagnosis of autism. This child uses an ACC device to support his communication. The use of technology in his life has been a huge support and has given him his voice. Upon completing this module, there are a number of other resources that will also provide with him supports to motivate him in his learning.
– Immersive reader
– Interactive storybooks
– ABC kids tracing and phonics
– Letter school – learn to write
– Visual Schedule Planner
– Sequence pictures of stories
– Khan Academy
– Edpuzzle
– Kahoot
– NRICH maths resources
– Topmarks maths resources
The School Development Planning guidelines in the Inclusive Education framework highlights that the use of AT can only be successful through a whole-school approach. The use of AT for children with special educational needs removes barriers to learning and gives them opportunities to become active learners. However, this can only be achieved through a whole-school approach between staff in the school settings. It is important to collaborate with each other and learn from each other so that the use of AT is implemented for each individual child tailored to their needs.This was a great snapshot of the importance of the SETT plan and how well it works in building the information needed for the Student support plan. Again, highlighting the need to put the right supports in place for each indidivual child.
Part 1:
The SETT framework gives a structured and collaborative approach to making sure that the use of AT for each individual child is used as the best resource and tailored to each child’s needs. It allows us as teachers to gather the information under the headings student, environment, task and tools which as a 4 step sequence allows us to choose the right supports for the right reasons for each child.
Student – Identifying the child’s strengths and needs and what motivates them.
Environment – Analysing where the learning is happening, physical layout of the classroom, lighting, space, noise levels, materials, seating etc
Tasks – Identifying the specific, active elements the child needs to perform to succeed in their learning.
Tools – Looing at low-tech to high-tech tools that will support the child in their learning suited to their ability.
Gathering this information under these headings shapes the information that we need to put together the student support plan.
Part 2: SETT plan
Student:
Sam is a kind and caring 6-year-old boy who attends our Junior autism class. He is a highly visual learner, excellent memory for routines and can express clear preference when he is calm. He actively uses a high-tech ACC device to make requests and follow his daily routine. He can experience intense sensory overload in noisy environments. He can become dysregulated and become overwhelmed in these situations. He has a keen interest in trains and interactive cause-and-effect visual games.
Environments:
Sam attends his mainstream classroom with support from an SNA which can be a high-stimulation area. Noise levels from peers, lighting and classroom noises can trigger sensory overload. Quiet sensory room is a low-stimulation environment with dimmed lighting, quieter space where Sam is consistently calm and regulated.
Tasks:
Task 1 – Morning circle time – sitting on a rug for 5 mins with peers, listening to instructions and interacting. Use his ACC device to answer one morning check -in question.
Task 2: Independent/Table work – completing early literacy/fine motor activity at a shared table. Sam will complete a table top task before requesting a preferred break.
Task 3: Daily transitions – move from the classroom, to playground, sensory room, garden. Sam will transition between activities.
Tools:
Noise cancelling headphones, visual schedule, tablet op “Quiet room” break card, visual countdown timer.
Dedicated Ipad with ACC app that is with Sam at all times.
This will be continuously reviewed between staff through observations, written record and the child’s own reflection. The SETT plan will be reviewed and adapted by the school staff, parents and Sam.Part 1:
Using Immersive reader in Microsoft word I would compile a reading comprehension for a child in my class who has a specific interest in farms. This reading comprehension would relate to farm animals and their young babies. The use of immersive reader features would support the child with reading through the use of read aloud and picture dictionary to make connections. After reading the comprehension, there would be a number of questions related to the comprehension, multiple choice. The use of the line focus feature would be benefit here to help the child read one question at a time. Progressing on from this child’s learning, the use of a Kahoot quiz would further give an understanding of what the child already knows, and further support the direction of their learning.Part 2:
We are all lifelong learners and it is important to continue upskilling and sharing our ideas with each other which will only benefit the children in our classroom. The Cosán framework has fuelled and given structure to this belief. This structure encourages us as educators to collaborate with other educators, support new teaching strategies and most importantly reflect on what works for each of our students. I can only agree that CPD is important for me as a teacher so that I can share and gather new ideas for my own classroom. It allows me time to reflect on the best and most useful resources I can put into practice.After exploring Immersive reader, I honestly didn’t realise the number of resources that are so accessible and readily available. The use of some of these specialised features instantly supports each child with participating in their own learning. The use of immersive reader which I haven’t used before could be a game changer for a particular student of my own. The read aloud and syllable breakdown or two key features which would allow this child to thrive in his own learning. After watching the video of Karrick using immersive reader, it gave an insight into the valuable resource that immersive reader became for him with the click of a button!!
For my own learning, it has been valuable to play around with the features in the Immersive reader to become confident in using it, so that I am more confident in showing the children who will benefit from these supports.
The dictate feature would be a great support for a child in my class who finds handwriting particularly tiring and challenging. He has an incredible imagination and I know he would thrive and find this feature exciting to put his words onto paper without the barrier of handwriting.
ting.The first module has been good introduction to the importance of ICT for children with SEN needs. I felt I needed to upgrade my own technology skills and become more confident in using it. The instalment of a high-tech Smart board into my classroom in the last teaching year proved I needed to upskill my own knowledge in this area. Using this device alone and all the resources it provides has been very beneficial for the children in our Junior Autism Class.
The Digital Framework can support us as teachers in many different areas such as sharing our own experiences with each other and support us with planning especially collaborative planning in all areas. The framework encourages the child-centred approach which will encourage children to become active learners, motivated and engaged thinkers with the support of engaging the appropriate technology to suit the needs of each individual child.
Meeting the needs of each individual child is very important. The SETT framework will be a tool which I will be using in the coming school year so that I can ensure that each child is successful with having the use of the right technology to support their learning. After reading the Case Study using the SETT framework, this allowed me to build a clear understanding on the benefits this framework could have for each individual child. It will be a resource I will put into practice in September to support me in using the correct resource for each child in my classroom.Such a great idea to use the child’s particular interest to support them with their engagement and learning. The use of the of the immersive reader allows the child to work independently and at their own pace. This is a great way to show the importance of meeting all the needs of each individual child, which also allows them to take ownership of their own learning.
I have to agree with Sorcha, this module has really made me reflect on the importance of meeting the individual needs of each child and choosing the appropriate supports for each child. The SETT framework will be very useful as I move into my role as the Junior Autism class teacher.