Presentations
Presentations on this page will be linked to usability, accessibility and the use of assistive technologies with e-elearning and other social networking tools.
Accessible options for a presentation on Usability, Accessibility and e-learning or download the PowerPoint file Overview of usability, accessibility and e-learning
Accessibility 2.0: People, Policies and Processes, Kelly, B., Sloan, D., Brown, S., Seale, J, Petrie, H., Lauke, P. and Ball, S. WWW 2007 Banff, Canada, 7-11 May 2007.
LEXDIS Presentations 2010
- Bett 2010 - Spell checking when working online.
Bett 2010 provided Dr Abi James from Iansyst and E.A. with the chance to discuss some of the strategies for spell checking used by students as well as the accuracy and ease of use of online spellcheckers.
Spell checking when working online (Online)
Spell checking when working online Presentation as a PowerPoint file
LEXDIS Presentations 2009
- During the Autumn, E.A. presented several workshops and talks related to the idea of the wider use of the term 'Assistive Technology' that came out of the LexDis Project strategies.
Accessing the Higher Ground Conference: "Walking the Tightrope of Standards and Guidelines" (Online)
Listening to Learners - Student strategies stretch the use of the words 'Assistive Technologies' (Online)
Student strategies stretch the use of the words 'Assistive Technologies' as a PowerPoint file - During June and July, E.A. presented several workshops and talks related to the use of online collaboration and the use of freely available technologies by LexDis students. These slides are an example of the discussions and were used at the NADP Annual conference 2009.
Students using free online tools to support their learning (Online)
Students using free online tools to support their learning as a PowerPoint file - On May 27th at e-inclusion Scotland 2009, E.A. presented a talk about LexDis and e-learning illustrating strategies that students use to work around some of the difficulties they encounter with certain aspects of their online learning.
LexDis and e-learning (Online)
LexDis and e-learning as a PowerPoint file - Jane Seale gave a seminar on 4th Feb at Bournemouth university and is an invited speaker at the HCI 2009 conference in San Diego in July where she will use LEXDIS results to demonstrate how her contextualised model of accessibility can be applied.
The e-Learning Experiences of Disabled Learners (Online)
The e-Learning Experiences of Disabled Learners as a PowerPoint file - Bett 2009 - Students personalising their e-learning
Bett 2009 provided E.A. with the chance to discuss some of the strategies used by the students taking part in the LexDis project.
Students personalising their e-learning (Online)
Students personalising their e-learning Presentation as a PowerPoint file
LEXDIS Presentations 2008
- Accessible Design in the Digital World 2008
This conference provided an opportunity for researchers and practitioners to discuss and debate the possibilities for accessibility and usability in the emerging world of Web 2.0. Jane and E.A. both presented workshops that can be found on the ADDW 2008 webpages. - ALT-C 2008: Rethinking the Digital Divide
This section contains two presentations: Hear my voice: disabled e-learners' narratives of exclusion and inclusion
and Nothing about me, without me: The use of participatory methods to give voice to disabled learners experiences of e-learning. Hear my voice (Online)
Hear my voice (PowerPoint File)
Nothing about me, without me (Online)
Nothing about me, without me (PowerPoint File) - Bett 2008 - Gadgets and Computers
Bett 2008 provided E.A. with the chance to discuss some of the Gadgets used by the students taking part in the LexDis project. There were a series of Conferences that followed - all members of the team taking on different aspects of the Project.
Gadgets and Computers Presentation Online
Gadgets and Computers Presentation as a PowerPoint file - e-Inclusion Seminar Series, Kings College
Jane presented at the e-inclusion seminar series, Kings College, London, March 6th 2008 on the subject of Understanding e-Inclusion in the context of disabled learners in Higher Education.
e-Inclusion Seminar Series Presentation Online - BDA International Conference - Students' Assistive Technologies
E.A. spoke about some of the Assistive Technologies used by the students.
Students' Assistive Technologies Presentation as a PowerPoint file
Students' Assistive Technologies Handouts as an Rich Text file - Alt C, Edmedia, ICCHP, The National Association of Disability Practioners and the e-learning Conference at Greenwich
Jane presented at ALT-C 2008 - Rethinking the Digital Divide.
The e-learning conference at Greenwich saw E4L and LexDis combining to discuss the impact of choosing a participatory methodology in their presentation 'Enabling Learners' Voices'.
Alt C Presentation Online
LEXDIS Presentations 2007
- Study Skills Using Technology
Accessible options for a presentation on Study Skills using Technology. This presentation was for a group of tutors supporting students with specific learning difficulties including dyslexia. A study skills document in Microsoft Word format is also available with links to hints and tips found on other websites. This document is available as a web page on the British Dyslexia Association website.
Study Skills Using Technology Presentation Online
Study Skills Using Technology Presentation as a PowerPoint file
Notes for Study Skills Using Technology as a Word file - TechShare Conference Presentation - Post-16 Students Matching Assistive Technologies with e-Learning Materials and Social Networking Applications
TechShare Conference Presentation Online
TechShare Conference Presentation as a PowerPoint file
- Inclusion Through Music Conference at the Royal College of Music presentation on Supporting Literacy Skills with Alternative Formats
Supporting Literacy Skills with Alternative Formats Presentation Online
Supporting Literacy Skills with Alternative Formats Presentation as a PowerPoint file - 10th Annual Accessing Higher Ground: Accessible Media, Web and Technology Conference Keynote
Presentation on Assistive Technology in Higher Education - UK Style. Notes and links related to many of the presentations are available in the Word document.
Accessing Higher Ground Keynote Online
Accessing Higher Ground Keynote as a PowerPoint file
Keynote speaker notes as a Word file - Higher Education Research Group - Participatory Research Approaches with Disabled Students
Jane Seale presented at an internal departmental seminar for the Higher Education Research Group on the subject of Participatory Research Approaches with Disabled Students.
Participatory Research Approaches Presentation Online
Participatory Research Approaches Presentation as a PowerPoint file - RAATE Conference - Assistive Technology Workarounds for Social Networking
The RAATE Conference has provided another chance to present some student strategies under the title of Assistive Technology Workarounds for Social Networking.
Assistive Technology Workarounds for Social Networking Presentation Online
Assistive Technology Workarounds for Social Networking Presentation as a PowerPoint file