Conversations with Chase
Chase is a master of switch technology and is adept at using eye gaze technology. He is a smart, determined and inspiring 17 year old with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (Type 1).
Decisive Dacian
Dacian is an accessibility activist and is passionate about raising awareness about this topic. He is involved in a Youth Leadership group through Community Living Victoria.
Digital Storytelling- First Nations Legends
Since 2003, the Heritage Fair has been an annual event across the province bringing together 4,000 students and 700 volunteers to demonstrate their knowledge about Canadian history.
Fayth Says
Building Augmentative Alternative Communication (AAC) capacity within a school district is one of the many custom requests that can be made at SET-BC. At Rocky Mountain School in Elkford B.C.,…
Les centres d’apprentissage avec la technologie
À Vancouver, Trafalgar Elementary est une école à deux voies qui offre un Programme d’immersion française et un Programme anglais.
Silver Creek at the Heritage Fair
Since 2003, the Heritage Fair has been an annual event across the province bringing together 4,000 students and 700 volunteers to demonstrate their knowledge about Canadian history.
Student Writing Soars with Chromebooks at Macaulay Elementary
Deanna Reid teaches grades 4 and 5 at Macaulay Elementary in the Greater Victoria School District and has been teaching for 6 years. When she applied to SET-BC she wanted to see what effect using assistive technology would have on her class – specifically how it would affect her student’s writing.
Taking the Technology Leap
Maria King is a grade 4-5 teacher at Queen Mary Elementary in School District 39 who is using iPads in the classroom. She has been teaching 26 years in Taiwan, Illinois, New York and Vancouver. Maria is a beginning teacher to implement technology in her everyday lessons and was excited to apply to SET-BC to try iPads.
Ruben uses TouchChat for Inclusion
Ruben is currently in Grade 7. He is a very happy and enthusiastic young man who loves stories and enjoys being amongst his peers. His determination and eagerness to learn has increased his stamina in a Grade 7 classroom.
Spheros Roll Into Martin Morigeau Elementary
Canal Flats is the perfect location for rolling Spheros – check out how technology is supporting the development of students’ communication, coding, digital storytelling and video production skills in Martin Morigeau Elementary!
Team Emerson Scores Big with Clicker 7 and Switch Access!
Emerson, a fiercely independent student in grade1/2 at Blewett Elementary in Nelson, is using Clicker 7 and a variety of access methods to start writing about his favourite things. Check out how the team has created a DIY box for his foot switch!
Elizabeth Uses her Technology to Explore her Passion for Birds (and Fish)
Elizabeth is exploring Communicator 5 to connect with friends and Clicker 7 to support her classroom learning. Through the technology, she is making new discoveries and finding new passions.
Let’s Do Lunch! A Design Thinking Challenge at Quadra Elementary
What do you want from a lunch box? Students in Joanna Lake’s Grade 4/5 class at Quadra Elementary took on a design thinking challenge to invent and advertise the ultimate lunch box. Check out their story and videos!
Video Production in New Media 10 At Sa Hali Secondary
Andrew Gurney at Sa Hali Secondary in Kamloops is adding student video production and digital storytelling in his New Media 10 course. Check out how his plans are unfolding this year!
Keeping up with Mac
It is almost impossible to keep up with Mac – a wonderfully capable and intelligent Grade 8 student attending Ballenas Secondary in Parksville. His use of an eye gaze system is truly inspiring!
Kelsey’s Focus on Writing
Kelsey, a bright and enthusiastic primary student in SD38 uses a Focus 40 refreshable braille display to support her literacy development.
