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WEBINAR: THE iPAD & SEN

WEBINAR: THE iPAD & SEN

 

 

iPads are the most powerful accessibility tool for children in our classrooms.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Develop skills on how to effectively support the use of iPad features for Special Education and Special Class Teachers.
  • Explore applications that will aid the teaching and learning for children with ASD, ADHD, weak fine motor skills and challenging communication abilities.
  • Examine how iPads develop children’s imagination and engage all learners.
  • Use the iPad's integrated features to support academic development.
  • Discuss the optimal approach to seamless integration of assistive technology into teaching.

Presenter: Luke McCarthy

Luke is a primary teacher who has spent the last 3 years as a Special Class Teacher. Luke is passionate about integration of assistive technologies to support teaching and learning. Providing workshops for teachers in artificial intelligence and ICT and giving summer courses on behalf of Oide allows Luke to educate peers on this topic. Luke is also a qualified tutor for third level students in digital technologies for Hibernia College. Luke runs an after-school coding club for primary school students where pupils are equipped with block and word coding skills, essential for future generations.

Course Details

Course Date 21-01-2025 7:00 pm
Course End Date 21-01-2025 8:00 pm
Cut off date 21-01-2025 7:00 pm
Capacity Unlimited
Individual Price FREE
Speaker Luke McCarthy
Select Hours 1
Location ONLINE (via ZOOM)

We are no longer accepting registration for this course