@ York St John University
Accessibility involves designing systems to optimise access. In education this involves reducing and overcoming the barriers that might occur in: Digital content Teaching and learning activities; Assessments. The social model of disability suggests that...
When I moved to higher education to teach I was lucky enough to be able to cover on IT session. I was interested in doing this since, not only was it one of my...
At the post graduate induction Saturday, I have stood in front of the crowd of eager new starters and asked them what they thought I taught at university. I have been quite surprised by...
Initially when I started to work within higher education I continued to apply the strategies and techniques I had used within the primary classroom to my higher education sessions. It was not long before I realised that, even though the basic learning theories still apply, there was a uniqueness to learning and teaching within higher education that I had not been aware off.
Don’t Let the Technological Tail Wag the Pedagogical Dog The above quote is slowly becoming the unofficial mantra of the TEL team here at YSJ, as we try a establish ourselves as pedagogues, rather...
What is it? A TechDis Ambassador is someone with a disability who shares and celebrates their use of technology in learning or work. Technology can play a crucial role in helping people with diverse...
