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1. What is the original name of Manitobas Golden Boy Eternal Youth Page 117; The Hermetic Code 2. Why is the Peloponnese considered an island? 1893 construction of the Corinth Canal Page 71; Art and History of Greece 3. What was the 1993 Grammy record of the Year? I will Always Love You, Whitney Houston Page 669; 2011 Time Almanac
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4. Who in Manitoba is considered the Father of Canola? Baldur Stefansson Page 108; Time of their Lives (U of M Ag History)
5. 10 Tablespoons of water is equivalent to how may Gills? 1.04 Gills Page 501; Pocket Ref
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Disability Distance
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Technology
Adult educator and learners who incorporate the following strategies will help to alleviate this imposter syndrome:
Present/request learning material in different formats according to learner style and background - can greatly accommodate and ease learning
(Flannery, 1993)
Some examples are: text for visual learners audio clips for audio learners video sequencing
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There are many technological tools now available to ease and speed up learning. Language learners can increase their language learning through
language classes self-directed learning, software programs: Rosetta Stone self-paced, step-by-step Google
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Use of translation devices
International students use variety of hand-held devices Certain programs offer real time translation Google translation app - i.e. can open iTunes to buy and download apps Subtitling, dubbing, voice-over on television, pcs, or iPads for Newcomers
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Communication can be improved through
Ability to tap into government services on-line according to language preferences Telephonic Interpreting Services (TIS) for organizations whose members often deal with Limited English Proficient (LEP) speakers
Is available in over 180 languages Proven asset in the healthcare system
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Knowledge is enhanced through
access to World Wide Web on virtually any topic, - accelerated for quick resourcing i.e. palliative care electronic journal publishing training multilingual workforce - use universal communication: colours &
numbers
text to speech software which immensely improves the lives of those with specific disability challenges
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Welcome to this presentation on learning about the deaf and their different learning ways. They cant hear, they use sign and it is a really challenge to communicate Can you understand what I am saying right now. Its a challenge. OK
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People who have to deal with a disability face additional challenges to learning because:
Higher education and adult learning traditionally requires active participation demands a high level of personal organization and drive relies heavily on reading the written word and hearing the spoken word, and often involves working in buildings that were not designed with access in mind. Learning is an increasingly social activity, involving collaborative interactions
This learning environment, which can be difficult for all students, is strewn with additional barriers for those with disabilities.
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Some examples of characteristics that present barriers to effective participation in the learning experience:
visual impairment deafness specific learning difficulties including radically different learning styles mental health challenges mobility, dexterity and chronic pain
Possible technological aids could be Tablets Video conferencing on classes Mobility vehicles to aid in getting around campus E-Books to aid in carrying numerous texts Apps such as AutismXPress
Distance Barrier
Distance can present a significant barrier to education
Lack of educational options within acceptable distance Additional travel cost to access training Less cohort support
Provides opportunities for innovative ways to collaborate and communicate Provides access to best-of-breed resources from around the world
Need to be careful
Lack of face to face interaction means less discrimination because of age, gender or physical conditions Long distance interaction via virtual classrooms is almost real-time
Choose the least expensive media which best meet the needs of the learner, the organization, and the program
Technology
Through Technology, almost any program one desires can be found iTunes, in on March 5, 2012, the 25 billionth app was downloaded
The iTunes store currently has over 550,000 apps available alone
This has created an aid for almost any person including students
Mobility
Tablets, Laptops and Netbooks allow for learners to take knowledge with them Allows for us to be able to use many of the technological tools available whenever they are required Questions can be answered by our cell phones in an instant no matter where we are
Staying In Touch
Social Media has changed the way real-time information is passed on to others Sites such as Twitter, Facebook, Foursquare and Google+ enable us to always be tapping in to those around us Learners can use these methods to interact with other learners and share information to others
Flexibility is one of the key needs of adult learners So, the question is
So, embrace digital learning, and remember that its ok to be intimidated sometimes