The Ruffwood@Home Project

Dr Christina Preston

[divide margin_top=”10″ margin_bottom=”10″ color=”#a0a0a0″] Abstract Ruffwood School have loaned 100 brand new computers and printers to students and their families living in the Northwood neighbourhood of Kirkby. In the near future they will also receive a web camera and free …

Digital Opportunities

Dr Christina Preston

[divide margin_top=”10″ margin_bottom=”10″ color=”#a0a0a0″] Abstract The Digital Opportunities project explores strategies to bridge the digital divide. Students have been provided with notebook computers by Toshiba, and a web-based publishing and learning environment by Oracle. The students are encouraged to develop …

Can Tablets Help to Remove Barriers to Reading for Learners with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities?

Dr Christina Preston

[divide margin_top=”10″ margin_bottom=”10″ color=”#a0a0a0″] Abstract For learners with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), technology can provide a range of additional benefits in the learning environment. Since September 2012 schools have had a duty to anticipate and provide auxiliary aids …