Empowering Learners with Special Needs

Focus

Date: Thu November 3, 2011

Schedule: 13.00 - 14.15 (UTC+3h)

Location: WISE Majlis, Area 02

Special Needs Education can empower learners with disabilities to fully participate in their communities.  Learning is most effective if it is tailored to the learners’ individual needs. What are key issues related to personalizing learning for children with disabilities? How might different technologies improve learning for students with special needs?

Speakers

  • Prof. Lizbeth GOODMAN

    Organization: 
    SMARTlab Digital Media Institute
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  • Mr. Ricardo Rene ROSAS DIAZ

    Organization: 
    Center for the Development of Inclusion Technologies - CEDETI
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  • Mrs. Jutta TREVIRANUS

    Organization: 
    The Inclusive Design Research Centre (IDRC)
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  • Ms Sameera AL QASSIMI

    Organization: 
    Shafallah Center for Children with Special Needs
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