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To what extent does Assistive Technology meet the needs of students with…
To what extent does Assistive Technology meet the needs of students with disabilities in Irish Higher Education? OR An Exploration of the Effectiveness of Assistive Technology Support in Irish Higher Education: Staff and Student Perspectives
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HOW to frame this study? Activity Theory 
a way to describe, analyse or understand complex activities or systems
Methodology-investigation and analysis of methods.
TAJ-Transparancy, Analysis, Justification
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Methods (HOW)
Mixed Methods :question:
Survey/Questionnaires
Purpose? To gain insight into (factual) staff and student awareness, experience, practice and perceptions of assistive technology as it is used in their particular context
Survey Questions
Staff Questionnaire
- Which HEI(Uni or IoT).
- What role(i.e. staff role)
- Does the institute have an AT policy?
- Click boxes for Hardware & software options on Technology
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Student Questionnaire
- What Stage
- What Category
- What AT do you use
- What training/support is available
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HEIs: DIT, ITB, ITTD, TCD, MU
Field Questions(Students): 1. What is your opinion of AT availability and range in third level? 2. How has this been supported in terms of training? 3. Did you come in to 3rd level already using AT for study? 4. What is/was your experience of working with others while using technology? 5. Are you aware of institute policy on AT supports/usage ?
Field Questions(Staff): 1. Are you aware of any institute policy on AT supports/usage, how does this operate in practice? 2. What is your opinion of the AT availability and range in third level? 3. How has this been supported in terms of staff training? 4. Are there enough staff to provide the appropriate training to students in your institution? 5. What are the greatest challenges presented by your role ? 5. What re the greatest rewards of your role?
Sub Questions
1.How well does AT meet the needs of the student?
- Are there improvements to process that could be made to improve the student experience?
- Are there improvements to training and resourcing that could be made to improve the staff experience?