Training of educational staff in the use of general and specialist ICT must be considered a priority area. Research abstracts and innovative examples of practice relating to this theme are presented below.
Belgium (Flemish)
Innovative Example of Practice
- Sclera Picto’s database of symbols to support the education of learners using augmentative and alternative communication and those with poor or no reading skills, and to maximise visual support of verbal communication/information for every learner with special needs. PDF (106 kb)
Cyprus
Research Abstracts
- Mavrou, K. (2012) ‘Examining peer acceptance in verbal and non-verbal interaction during computer supported collaborative learning: Implications for Inclusion’. International Journal of Inclusive Education, 16(2), 119-138 PDF (102kb)
- 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)
- Mavrou, K. (2011a) ‘Changing the state of mind of postgraduate students about Technology, Disability and Inclusive Education: Theory or Practice?’ Journal of Assistive Technologies, 5(3), 131-139. PDF (94kb)
Czech Republic
Innovative Examples of Practice
- The role of ICT Co-ordinators in supporting inclusive practice PDF (61kb)
- Inclusion, using ICT and social media for creative learning PDF (94kb)
Estonia
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)
Hungary
Innovative Example of Practice
- Digital Equal Opportunities (DE!) programme PDF (86kb)
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)
- G. Simoneschi, G. (2011) La disabilità che è negli oggetti. Teoria e pratica di integrazione scolastica con le nuove tecnologie [Disability is in the objects. Theory and practice of inclusive education with new technologies] Pisa: ETS. ISBN: 978846727983 PDF (79kb)
- Pinnelli, S. (2008)Tecnologia e deficit cognitive: un intervento nell’aria linguistica [Technology and cognitive impairment, a study in the linguistic field] Difficoltà di apprendimento, vol. 13, no. 4, April 2008 PDF (74kb)
- Pinnelli, S., and Fiorucci, A. (2012) The Accessibility in Audiovisual Products. Contribution to proceedings: C. Prachalias & Research and Training Institute of East Aegean (Eds.), Proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Education (ICE). Samos Island, Greece (5–7 July 2012), 965–972. ISBN: 978-618-5009-05-2, ISSN: 1792-3867 PDF (130kb)
- Pinnelli, S., and Sorrentino, C. (2012) A Combined Computerized Approach to Improve Fluency on a Dyslexic Reader. Evidence from a Case Study. Proceedings of 8th International Conference on Education, 5–7 July 2012, p. 958-964 PDF (97kb)
- Pinnelli, S., Ricchiuto, C., and Marra, M. (2012) Accessibilità web e scuola: un’indagine esplorativa sui siti scolatici [Web accessibility and school: an exploratory research on the websites of schools] Contribution to proceedings: T. Roselli, A. Andronico, F. Berni, P. Di Bitonto and V. Rossano (Eds.), Didamatica 2012. Informatica per la didattica 2012. Milano: AICA-DIDAMATICA, p. 5. ISBN: 978-88-905406-7-7 PDF (82kb)
- Pinnelli, S., Ricchiuto, C., and Marra, M. (2012) ICT e disabilità. Il Progetto TECNOABILITIAMOCI [ICT and Disability. The TECNOABILITIAMOCI Project] in T. Roselli, A. Andronico, F. Berni, P. Di Bitonto and V. Rossano (Eds.), Didamatica 2012. Informatica per la didattica 2012. Milano: AICA-DIDAMATICA. ISBN: 978-88-905406-7-7 PDF (88kb)
- Tretti, M. L., and C. Vio, (2011) L’intervento sublessicale nel trattamento della dislessia. Analisi di efficacia di due cicli abilitativi con l’utilizzo in successione dei software Occhio alla lettera e WinABC [Sublexical Intervention In The Treatment Of Dyslexia: Analyses The Efficiency Of Two Rehabilitation Cycles With Successive Use Of Software Occhio Alla Lettera E WinABC] Dislessia, Vol. 8, no. 3, ottobre 2011, 285–298. PDF (76kb)
- Tretti, M. L., and C. Vio, (2008) Il trattamento del disturbo della lettura. Evidenze dell’efficacia di un intervento di automatizzazione della decodifica attraverso il software abilitativo Occhio alla lettera [Treating dyslexia: evidence regarding the effectiveness of a decoding automatization treatment using Occhio alla lettera (‘Watch the letter’) software] Dislessia, a. XII, no. 2, agosto 2008, 289–300.PDF (78kb)
- 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)
- Bonaiuti, G. (2010) Didattica attiva con la LIM: metodologie, strumenti e materiali per la lavagna interattiva multimediale [Active didactics with the IWB: methodologies, tools and materials for the whiteboard]. Erickson, Trento PDF (78kb)
Innovative Example of Practice
- A regional training and co-operation portal for teachers for the education of students with specific learning difficulties PDF (120kb)
Latvia
Innovative Example of Practice
Lithuania
Research Abstracts
- Čedavičienė, D., Ona Daukšienė, D., Indrašienė, V., Januškevičienė, R., Kunigėlienė, A., Navickaitė, A., and Pupeikis, V. (2012) Inovatyvių mokymo(si) metodų ir IKT diegimo pradiniame ugdyme organizavimo metodika. I-II dalis [Methodology of organization of innovative teaching methods and ICT implementation in primary education. Part 1 and 2] http://www.upc.smm.lt/ekspertavimas/biblioteka/biblioteka1.php PDF (136kb)
- Girdzijauskienė, R., Gudynas, P., Jakavonytė, D., Jevsikova, T. (2007, 2010) Inovatyvių mokymo (si) metodų ir IKT taikymas. Metodinė priemonė pradinių klasių mokytojams ir specialiesiams pedagogams. I knyga.[Innovative teaching methods and ICT application. Methodological tool for primary school teachers and special education teachers. (Book 1)]. PDF (114kb)
- Dudzinskienė, R., Kalesnikienė, D., Paurienė, L., and Žilinskienė, I. (2010) Inovatyvių mokymo (si) metodų ir IKT taikymas. Metodinė priemonė pradinių klasių mokytojams ir specialiesiams pedagogams. II knyga [Innovative teaching methods and ICT application. Methodological tool for primary school teachers and special education teachers, 2nd part] http://www.inovacijos_upc.smm.lt/uploads/1%20knyga.pdf PDF (92kb)
- Raugalas, J., Motiejūnienė, E., Vingelienė, S., Geleževičiūtė, L., Vitalienė, G., Bigelienė, D., Dzikavičiūtė. J., Barčienė, P. S., and Petrulionienė, V (2009) Mokslininkų pėdomis, 6 klasei gamtos mokslų vadovėlis. 1 knyga, 2 knyga. [Following in the footsteps of scientists, science textbook for 6th grade. (Book 1 and Book 2)] PDF (113kb)
Innovative Example of Practice
- Improvement of primary and special education teachers’ competences of using ICT and innovative methods of teaching and learning PDF (116kb)
Malta
Innovative Example of Practice
- Multi-professional support for students with special needs in a mainstream secondary school PDF (115kb)
Norway
Research Abstract
- 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)
Innovative Example of Practice
Poland
Innovative Example of Practice
- An Innovative Model of Distance Learning PDF (152 kb)
- Sports School Complex in Radlin PDF (102 kb)
- Innovative Practice in Kielce PDF (82 kb)
- Education Centre of Consultations PDF (138 kb)
Portugal
Research Abstract
- Godinho, F. (2010) Uma Nova Abordagem para a Formação em Engenharia de Reabilitação em Portugal [A New Approach to Rehabilitation Engineering Education in Portugal] PhD thesis PDF (90 kb)
Innovative Example of Practice
- Tailored continuing professional development for working with students with special needs PDF (135 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 (England)
Innovative Examples of Practice
- Use of a straightforward literacy support program with three pupils in secondary settings across the local authority PDF (74kb)
- Assistive and mainstream technology providing access to the curriculum for a severely disabled student in a secondary school PDF (78kb)
- The impact of providing symbol support software across all schools in one local authority in England PDF (102kb)
United Kingdom (Northern Ireland)
Innovative Example of Practice
- Belfast Hospital School's experience of using online distance learning to provide accredited learning for students with medical conditions PDF (78kb)
United Kingdom (Scotland)
Research Abstracts
- Nisbet, P. D., and A itken, 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)
- Nisbet, P. (2012) ‘A ccessible digital assessments for students with disabilities: specification, formats and implementation in schools’. Journal of Assistive Technologies, 6(2), 136- 151 PDF (86kb)
- Ranaldi, F., and Nisbet, P. D. (2010) Accessible Text: Guidelines for Good Practice PDF (82kb)
- Mill, C. (20110 Ease of Access Centre Guide for Windows 7: a step- by-step guide PDF (82kb)
- Craig Mill, C., and CALL Team (2012) iPads for Communication, Access, Literacy and Learning (iCALL) PDF (82kb)
- Allan Wilson and Rebecca Gow (Eds.) (2012) The Eyes have IT! PDF (98kb)
- Millar, S., and Courtney, J. (2011) Keep Talking: Structured Communication Activities for Fun and Learning PDF (90kb)
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)
information and communication technology