The promotion of ICT research and development requires a multi stakeholder approach.
Research abstracts and innovative examples of practice relating to this theme are presented below.
Cyprus
Research Abstracts
- Mavrou, K. (2011) ‘Assistive Technology as an Emerging Policy and Practice: Processes, Challenges and Future Directions’. Technology and Disability, 23(1), 41-52. PDF (106kb)
Czech Republic
Innovative Example of Practice
France
Innovative Example of Practice
Germany
Innovative Examples of Practice
- Digital Learning in Bavaria PDF (82kb)
- The Inclusion and Media project in Hamburg PDF (119kb)
Italy
Research Abstracts
- Martinegro, C. and Curatelli, F. (2011) Metodologie didattiche e tic per favorire l’apprendimento in bambini con disabilità motoria [Teaching and learning methods in ICT for foster children with mobility disabilities] PDF (80kb)
- Galdieri, M., Minichello, G., and Sibilio, M. (2011) Sport, disabilità e tecnologia: nuove prospettive di ricerca [Sport, Disability and Technology: new research perspectives] PhD thesis PDF (81kb)
- Poli, P. (2009) Cinema e disabilità visive. L’esperienza filmica senza colore [Film and visual disabilities. The filmic experience without colour] Roma: Franco Angeli. ISBN: 9788856815542 PDF (84kb)
- Delogu, C., Bernardini, A., D’Aloisi, D., Nicolussi, R., and Ragazzini, S. (2008) Accessibilità. L’apprendimento per tutti [Accessibility. Learning for all] in Delogu, C (Ed.), Tecnologia per il web learning. Realtà e scenari. Firenze: University Press. ISBN 9788884536938 PDF (85kb)
- Solari, S. (2009) Comunicazione aumentativa e apprendimento della letto-scrittura. Percorsi operativi per bambini con disturbi dello spettro autistico [Augmentative communication and learning of reading and writing. Operational measures for children with autism spectrum disorders] Trento: Erickson. ISBN: 978-88-6137-492-8 PDF (73kb)
- Dipace, A. and Limone, P. (2012) ‘Progettazione di un authentic e-learning environment per la formazione di insegnanti pugliesi sui DSA’ [Design of an authentic e-learning environment for the education of teachers of Apulia Region on Learning Disabilities] In G. Elia (Ed.), Questioni di pedagogia speciale. Itinerari di ricerca, contesti di inclusione, problematiche educative. Bari: Progedit PDF (89kb)
- Albanese, O., Conenna, G., De Marco, B., Garavaglia, A., Petti, L. Mercadante, L., Calligaris, L and Aloisi , T(2011) La Formazione all’inclusione degli Insegnanti di Sostegno con Wiki e Forum [Supporting Teacher Training for Inclusion with Wikis and Web-Forums] TD-Tecnologie Didattiche 52, 4–11. PDF (92kb)
- Trentin, G. (Ed.) (2012) Reti e inclusione socio-educativa. Il sistema di supporto WISE [Networks and socio-educational inclusion. The WISE support system] FrancoAngeli. ISBN 9788856849240 PDF (88kb)
- Limone, P. (2012) Ambienti di apprendimento e progettazione didattica. Proposte per un sistema educativo transmediale [Learning environments and educational design. Proposals for an educational transmedia system]. Carocci, Roma PDF (80kb)
Innovative Example of Practice
- A regional training and co-operation portal for teachers for the education of students with specific learning difficulties PDF (120kb)
Malta
Innovative Example of Practice
- Multi-professional support for students with special needs in a mainstream secondary school PDF (115kb)
Netherlands
Innovative Examples of Practice
- Adapting learning materials to make them accessible to learners who are blind or have visual impairments while retaining the original level of instruction PDF (78kb)
- The use of Kinect© to improve motor skills and increase autonomy PDF (102kb)
Norway
Research Abstracts
- Rødevand, G. M., and Hellman, R (2011) ‘Ung og begeistret: IKT-basert IADLopplæring og trening for unge med utviklingshemning’ [Young and Enthusiastic: ICT-Based IADL-Training] Down Syndrome Quarterly, 13 (1) PDF (119kb)
- Sylvia Söderström, S. (2012) Disabled Pupils’ Use of Assistive ICT in Norwegian Schools in F.A. Auat Cheein, (Ed.), Assistive Technologies. Croatia: InTech, 25–48. ISBN: 978-953-51-0348-6 PDF (106kb)
- Recent and on-going research projects
- DREAM – Disability Rights Expanding Accessible Markets: Monitoring the Implementation and Enforcement of National eAccessibility law and policy PDF (143kb)
Poland
Innovative Examples of Practice
- Innovative Practice in Kielce PDF (82 kb)
- Education Centre of Consultations PDF (138 kb)
Sweden
Innovative Examples of Practice
- Fredrik – how ICTs needed to support his reading and writing were identified PDF (123 kb)
- Gunilla Almgren Bäck – a special needs teacher who provides ICT expertise to schools PDF (143 kb)
- The benefits of Skoldatatek – ICT and inclusion support at municipal level PDF (94 kb)
United Kingdom (Scotland)
Research Abstracts
- Nisbet, P. D., and Aitken, S. (2007) Books for All: Accessible curriculum materials for pupils with additional support needs PDF (86kb)
- Burden, K., Hopkins, P., Male, Dr. T., Martin, S and Trala, C (2012) iPad Scotland Evaluation PDF (111kb)
- Allan Wilson and Rebecca Gow (Eds.) (2012) The Eyes have IT! PDF (98kb)
Innovative Examples of Practice
- Books for All project: provision of accessible learning materials for students with diverse needs PDF (156kb)
- Digital question papers (also known as digital exam papers) PDF (131kb)
- The Scottish Voice – bringing a high-quality text-to-speech system to Scottish school pupils and the wider public sector PDF (152kb)
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