Student and Teacher Instruction
Student and Teacher Instruction
SEA Implementation (Student and Teacher Training)
Thoughtful prescription of technology for students is a great beginning. Student buy in and consistent use of technology requires acquisition of knowledge, skill and problem solving. It also involves building capacity with the school team to integrate technology into regular classroom use. The Bridges instructor team has years of experience working collaboratively with school boards and with manufacturers of assistive technology to achieve successful implementation.
Bridges looks after scheduling, tracking and reporting on training - schools and SEA coordinators have online access to all training activity.
This training is based on the mainstream (Microsoft, Google, Apple, Mindomo) and assistive technology adopted by the school board. Planning for training is a collaborative effort at all levels: school board, school and classroom. Parents invited by schools are welcomed to training by instructors.
A variety of models are used, individually or combined:
- Individual student training
- Small group student training
- Co-planning and co-teaching with the classroom teacher
- Large group workshops
There is an emphasis on building capacity by working with students to build understanding and self-advocacy, by working with teachers to model use of technology and to support access to digital materials, and by working with school boards to support initiatives and provide resources to support continuous learning.
Low Incidence Training
This training is based on the technology available at the board level and that prescribed individually to students. The focus is on building capacity at the classroom and school levels. The Bridges team believes that all students can learn and has an expertise in helping to adapt curriculum and support the literacy and numeracy goals across the curriculum. When required, the augmentative communication needs of students is incorporated into planning and instruction on curriculum applications.
A variety of models (used individually or in combination) can be used including:
- Large group workshops
- Individual teacher training
- Classroom team training
- Co-teaching with the individual student or whole class
Coaching can include use of video taken by the teacher to share with the instructor. This allows collaborative problem solving outside the classroom and has been very effective in supporting classroom application.
The Bridges team has experience with all types of alternate access and with the continuum of complex learning needs. The Bridges instructor team starts with your curriculum goals and the student profile and designs training to ensure student meaningful participation.
Tech Camps
Do your students need extra help in learning some specific technology skills? Do they have basic skills but need a boost of self-confidence? Would they benefit from being in an environment with other students using the same technology?
Tech Camp;
- Provides a fun and engaging group experience for students without the pressure of the classroom curriculum
- Provides opportunities for students to reinforce their understanding about their learning preferences and strengths
- Increases comfort and confidence in the use of school supported mainstream and assistive technology
PM Justin Trudeau's Message to Bridges Halton Tech Camp
The theme for Bridges' Summer Tech Camp 2017 was Canada 150. To commemorate the event and encourage Bridges' tech campers, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau took some time out of his busy schedule to send them a message!
Watch the video here, or click the media player on the right.
ISTE Talks Tech Camp
Read all about Bridges Tech Camps in a blog post featured on ISTE's blog, Equip kids with assistive tech superpowers
Explore Tech Camp
See our blog post to get a first hand glimpse into tech camp. We take you through the theme of Summer Camp 2016, and share testimonials and campers' work!
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