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DART2 – Disseminating
Assistive Roles and Technology
- a JISC ADVANCE FE & Skills
Project
Developing an Assistive
Technology focused role and its
integration into the College
structure
DART2 Project Workshop Day 2
Welcome to Day2:
Developing an Assistive Technology
focused role and its integration into
the College structure :
College Development
Network, Argyll Court, Stirling
30th April 2013
DART Project Workshop Day 2
Running Order
09:30 Arrival / refreshments
10:00 Introduction & program of events (Rohan Slaughter /
Sandy MacLean)
10:05 Definition of the Assistive Technologist (Rohan Slaughter
/ Trevor Mobbs)
10:30 Examples of the JD/PS for this role & integration into a
College - Example one University of Strathclyde: Carol
Howieson / Margaret McKay
11:00 Break
11:15 Examples of the JD/PS for this role & integration into a
College - Example two (GFE): Runshaw College (Richard
Maclachlan)
12:00 Examples of the JD/PS for this role & integration into a
College - Example three (ISC): National Star College (Andrew
Sparkes)
12:30 Lunch
Running Order
13:30 Funding the Assistive Technologist (RS)
14:00 College Structure and relationships between teams
(Rohan Slaughter / Trevor Mobbs)
14:30 Training for the Assistive Technologist Role (inc.
CPD journey of TM/AS/RS/RM and Signposting to other
organisations
15:00 BRITE - Training opportunities and equipment loan
bank (Fil McIntyre)
15:30 Workshop: review of the day / things to take back
to colleges (Rohan Slaughter)
15:45 Depart
Very brief backstory
2010/12 DART1, an LSIS funded project
Beaumont College and National Star College worked with 8
colleges, in a ‘deep support’ capacity
Beaumont and Star are ISC’s : Independent Specialist
Colleges
One of those DART1 colleges was Henshaws
Now we are running DART2, a JISC Advance funded
project:
Beaumont College, National Star College, Henshaws College,
Colleges Scotland, NATSPEC, JISC all working together
10 deep support colleges, 2 in Scotland
3 workshops, delivered twice, once in Birmingham, once in
Stirling
This is the second workshop session
Questions to think about
As the day progresses . . .
As at the end of the day . . .
There will be a test
. . . . more questions . . .
1. What was new to you from today?
2. Do you want to create an assistive technologist role
in your College?
3. How do you plan to do this? Who do you want to
talk to when you get back? And about what?
Developing an Assistive
Technology focused role
and its integration into the
College structure
DART Project Workshop Day 2
Definition of the Assistive
Technologist
DART Project Workshop Day 2
Definition of the Assistive
Technologist
The title ‘assistive technologist’ (AT) has a number of
different interpretations:
One is Clinical, and refers to ‘clinical rehab engineers’
This is common in the NHS, and in one College (Treloar)
The DART project uses a somewhat different definition:
Have a look at the sample job description, person spec and role
profile (from Beaumont).
This job is more education focussed, and as such the post
holders:
Ideally should have a teaching qualification, minimum
7307/7407/PTTLS or equivalent, and preferably a PGCE/cert ed
Be educated to degree level in an IT related subject or have equivalent
skills and knowledge gained from a suitable setting
We want ‘people’ people who are technically literate
Definition of the Assistive
Technologist
LSIS Technologist Case Study Video
https://vimeo.com/63899009
Definition of the Assistive
Technologist
• The Assistive Technologist
– This role was developed during the Wheeltop Project at
Beaumont College
– Funded by BT from 2007-2010
– Integrate off the shelf Tablet PC technology in place of dedicated
communication aids
– Reduced the cost of the hardware and increased flexibility of
solutions
– The technologist role was the most important development from
the Wheeltop Project
Definition of the Assistive
Technologist
The Assistive Technologist
Sits at the interface of people and technology
Works as part of a trans-disciplinary team, which includes OT,
SLT, teachers, social care staff
A new ‘hybrid’ role that does not replace any existing role
The technologist becomes the ‘chief integrator’ of the assistive
technology solution provided to the student
A Day In The Life
Sector scanning – what’s new today?
Carry out IT Access Assessment
Attend AAC COP meeting. Demo new software package.
Student Eye Gaze Appointment (with SLT)
Troubleshoot communication aid
Support Interactive Art session
Meet with OT to discuss switch siting options for student on
caseload
Create Grid 2 resource for use in Citizenship session
Attend JISC Webinar on Tablets & Inclusive Learning
Speak to Network Administrators to address Kindle issue
Record work in AT journal
Case Study 1: University of
Strathclyde: Carol Howieson
/ Margaret McKay
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Case Study 2: Richard
Maclachlan, Runshaw
College, General Further
Education College
DART Project Workshop Day 2
The AT role at Runshaw College
http://prezi.com/2ihee6upf79c/dart-2-day/
Case Study 3: Andrew
Sparkes, National Star
College, Independent
Specialist College
DART Project Workshop Day 2
The AT role at National Star College
The National Star College is a provider of specialist further
education, training and personal development for young
people aged 16 to 25 with complex physical disabilities,
acquired brain injuries and associated sensory, learning,
medical, emotional and behavioural difficulties.
The AT role at National Star College
Job Description:
Organisation responsibilities:
Reports to – Studies Manager
Liaises with – IT Access Advanced Practitioner
Supervises – Education facilitators & Volunteers
What is the main purpose of the IT Access Developers role:
To research and develop IT Access technologies
To provide IT Access solutions to meet the requirements of
learners within the college, using both hardware and software
adaptations and technologies.
To liaise with inter-disciplinary teams e.g. Speech & Language
Therapy and Occupational Therapy.
The AT role at National Star College
Primary tasks:
To work with the IT Access Advanced Practitioner to develop
standardised assessments procedures for all students requiring
support to access a computer
To research and develop “in house” solutions and adaptations to
meet the specific requirements of learners. To develop multi-disciplinary solutions, that meet requirements of learners with
profound and multiple disabilities.
To keep up-to-date with the latest technologies – hardware and
software e.g. computer access equipment devices, voice
activated software, web access technologies and software to
support literacy and communication e.g. symbol software.
To conduct external research and development to support the
college to maintain excellence in the field of IT Access
The AT role at National Star College
Primary tasks continued:
When appropriate to promote accessing IT through the use of
Alternative Augmented Communication (AAC).
To work with students one to one and via Workshops sessions to
support students in developing their independent access.
To establish and maintain a stimulating learning environment.
To maintain professional records, to meet college and course
requirements
To produce suitable reports on student progress in accordance
with the college and requirements.
To implement and deliver staff training in the area of IT Access
technologies.
To contribute effectively to appropriate course teams and to
communicate and disseminate professional information.
Etc….
The AT role at National Star College
Person Specification:
Experience (Essential)
Working with people with disabilities/learning difficulties
Proven knowledge and experience working with IT Access
Hardware equipment/devices and Software technologies
Promotion of Inclusive Learning
Research and presentation skills to represent college at external
regional and national events
Experience (Desirable)
Experience of specialist teaching environment for young adults
with complex disabilities and/or difficulties
Qualifications (Essential)
Relevant IT Qualifications
Qualifications (Desirable)
Level 1 Teaching Certificate
The AT role at National Star College
Skills
Understand the concept of inclusive learning and be able to apply
its principles
Communicate effectively (written, oral and interpersonal)
Use information technology confidently and competently
Personal attributes
Have respect and understanding of the needs of learners,
families and other stakeholders and work effectively with them
Be proactive and able to work to meet deadlines
Sense of humour and diplomacy skills
Good time management skills
Lunch!
DART Project Workshop Day 2
Funding the Assistive
Technologist
DART Project Workshop Day 2
Funding the Assistive Technologist
This has not been an easy process, ‘top slicing’ student fee income
may be possible, but BC has ‘made our own opportunities’.
Sources of funding we have used:
LSIS
DART1 (Flexibility and Innovation Fund)
Regional Collaboration funds (x2)
Design and Delivery of ISC focussed e-leadership courses
TechDIS
InBook and other smaller projects
JISC
DART2 (FE and Skills Program)
JISC Infonet pilot work
Commercial partners
BT (The Wheeltop Project and Connect to Control)
Funding the Assistive Technologist
This has not been an easy process
Sources of funding we have used:
Paid Consultancy
Large GFE
Universities
Trusts
Sir John Fisher Foundation (small grants)
The Karten Trust
Other:
Technology Strategy Board (TSB) – small projects
NIACE – Molenet
Becta – Technology Exemplar Network (both rounds)
Over 5 years, this adds up to just under £1,000,000
This year 60% of the cost of running the BC tech team was
directly offset by income other than the student fee
College structure and
relationships between
teams
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College structure and relationships
between teams
The AT role stands or falls based on:
Relationships between teams
The College Structure
Relationship of the IT team with
Teachers
Therapists (where present)
Supporting staff
People in the AT role
Extracts from the NATSPEC report
This report will be released shortly by JISC / NATSPEC
It will be hosted by JISC
Linked to by DART site and others
Emails with the link will also be sent out by
JISC, JISC RSC’s, NATSPEC, JISC TechDIS etc.
CPD opportunities for
Assistive Technologists
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CPD opportunities for Assistive
Technologists
Ace Centre training: http://acecentre.org.uk/training
Day courses
Accredited courses: http://acecentre.org.uk/assistive-technologyunit
MMU courses: http://acecentre.org.uk/cpd-opportunities
CPD opportunities for Assistive
Technologists
The BRITE initiative (Scotland based, online offer to
anywhere): http://www.brite.ac.uk/about.html
http://www.brite.ac.uk/courses
http://brite.adobeconnect.com/p4d2l32ee53/
CPD opportunities for Assistive
Technologists
University Opportunities, start with FAST:
http://fastuk.org/services/trainingcourses.php
Trevor Mobbs of BC is on this MSc course at Coventry:
http://fastuk.org/services/courseview.php?id=125
http://wwwm.coventry.ac.uk/hdti/Pages/index.aspx
New MSc in AAC at Dundee:
http://www.dundee.ac.uk/psychology/study/masters/mscaac/
CPD opportunities for Assistive
Technologists
The technology companies:
AAC:
Smartbox: http://www.smartboxat.com/support/training/
Dynavox: http://uk.dynavoxtech.com/training/
Liberator: http://www.liberator.co.uk/aac-training
Other AT:
Inclusive Technology: http://www.inclusive.co.uk/training-andconsultancy
And specific software opportunities . . .
CPD opportunities for Assistive
Technologists
JISC
JISC TechDIS:
Events: http://www.jisctechdis.ac.uk/techdis/events
Resources: http://www.jisctechdis.ac.uk/techdis/resources
http://www.jisctechdis.ac.uk/techdis/investinyourself
http://www.jisctechdis.ac.uk/tbx
JISC RSC’s:
http://www.jisc.ac.uk/rsc
Find out who your accessibility and inclusion advisor is
Inclusivity CPD Jisc RSC
Scotland:
Scoop.it!
http://www.scoop.it/t/inclusive-elearning
http://www.scoop.it/t/inclusive-marketing
http://www.scoop.it/t/tablet-devices-livinglearning-productivity
http://www.scoop.it/t/ebooks-and-accessibility
RSC Scotland Showcase
Case studies highlighting effective practice from
FE/HE in Scotland
http://www.rsc-scotland.org/
Learning & Teaching
Access & Inclusion
Assessment
Learner & Support Services
Technology & Business Systems
Regional Collaboration
RSC Scotland Inclusion Blog
http://www.rsc-scotland.org/inclusion/
CPD opportunities for Assistive
Technologists
THE DART PROJECT WORKSHOPS – Day3: 6th June,
Beaumont College
This will be a hands on session mainly designed for
practitioners such as teachers / tutors, learning support
workers/assistants and people in an AT role.
The topics on offer include:
The free ‘My Study Bar’ / ‘Edu Apps’ (AM)
The Grid 2 for computer and curriculum access (AM)
Clicker 6 (PM)
The use of tablet PC’s (iPad, Android, Windows) by people
with disabilities (PM)
NOTE: ENGLISH DATE FULL, SCOTTISH DATE (Argyll
Court, Stirling on 12th June 2013) HAS PLACES:
http://events.scotlandscolleges.ac.uk/events/show/4591
CPD opportunities for Assistive
Technologists
Informal opportunities:
ALT mail list
JISC mail lists (ask your JISC RSC advisors)
Karten Network Google Group
CPD opportunities for Assistive
Technologists
Web sites for self directed CPD:
http://www.scope.org.uk/help-and-information/communication/aac
http://www.callcentre.education.ed.ac.uk/Home/
http://acecentre.org.uk/information-sheets-publications
http://www.communicationmatters.org.uk/page/resources/elibrary
http://www.abilitynet.org.uk/factsheets
http://speechbubble.org.uk/
Specific Software Tutorials eg:
http://www.cricksoft.com/uk/products/tools/clicker/training.aspx
http://www.youtube.com/user/SmartboxAT
CPD opportunities for Assistive
Technologists – CPD Journey
Rohan Slaughter
Trevor Mobbs
Andrew Sparkes
Richard Maclachlan
BRITE - Training
opportunities and equipment
loan bank (Fil McIntyre)
DART Project Workshop Day 2
Workshop: review of the
day / things to take back
to colleges
DART Project Workshop Day 2
Questions to finish
1. What was new to you from today?
2. Do you want to create an assistive technologist role
in your College?
3. How do you plan to do this? Who do you want to
talk to when you get back? And about what?
THANK YOU
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