Description
Educators today are integrating technology into the classroom in new ways and are looking for more ways to use technology as a tool to help students of all learning styles and abilities. At Microsoft, we embrace our role and responsibility in helping to ensure students of all abilities have opportunities to learn 21st century skills. Accessibility and personalization features in Microsoft products, ensuring that all supports have the opportunity to enhance learning with personal technology.
In this workshop we will explore accessibility and assistive technologies available in Windows 10 and Office 365 for students with different needs:
• Vision impairments
• Learning impairments
• Mobility and dexterity impairments
• Hearing impairments, deafness and language impairments
Course objectives:
• Learn how Windows 10 and Office 365 can personalise learning for all students
• Explore ways to improve focus using Windows 10 and Office 365
• See how the Learning Tools add-in for OneNote can improve reading comprehension
• Learn how students are able to demonstrate their understanding using inputs other than keyboarding and text
Presenters
Steven Payne
A former teacher, Steven now works with Microsoft ANZ, supporting staff at schools and universities in WA to make the most out of Microsoft 365 technologies. His work with schools includes training and consultancy on: Microsoft 365, coding, physical computing, mixed reality, and artificial intelligence (AI) - all the things that help bring digital technologies into the classroom to enhance learning and improve efficiency across all curriculum areas.
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Date / Time
4 Apr 2018 Starts: 09:00 Finishes: 12:00Delivery Format : In Person