Innovations at the DESU

Norma giving a satellite lesson

We are...

  • Trialling innovative technologies, including blogs for students and providing access to learning materials via the internet
  • Investigating Web 0.2 tools that help students connect, organise and create
  • Providing satellite lessons for eligible students
  • Using ooVoo and Skype video chats to give students and tutors faster feedback and scaffold new learning
  • Opening up new, diverse and flexible learning opportunities for students with a set of iPads
  • Increasing student independence for communication in the community, utilising text to speech programs, iPods, iPads and voice output devices
  • Using the Nintendo Wii as a means of developing fitness and coordination through virtual games
  • Supporting programs using an exciting array of resources such as stimulating sensory equipment for students with high support needs
  • Expanding interactive lessons with teachers via the internet and through educational software