The integration of display technology in schools has delivered many benefits, but also some problems. It’s important that we don’t forget the unique benefits that printed materials offer to students and their learning experience, providing physical resources benefits accessibility, diverse learning styles, engagement, and overall student performance.
The National Association for Special Educational Needs (nasen) is a charitable membership organisation that exists to support and guide professionals who work with young people with SEN and learning difficulties. nasen discuss the importance of a high-quality learning environment, and one of the factors they highlight are classroom displays and physical resources, suggesting small adjustments and colour choices can have a massive impact on SEN students and their learning ability. The incorporation of ‘working walls’ to celebrate student achievements and model work, can help stimulate the curiosity of young learners and be useful for problem-solving support.
High-Speed Training researchers [ https://www.highspeedtraining.co.uk/hub/about/] suggest that using physical resources and visuals for classroom organisation offers support for children with autism and SLCN students who may find it difficult to follow spoken instructions alone. By choosing physical rather than digital resources, all students receive equal access to learning and are more likely to remain engaged during lesson time.
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Links referred to in copy:
https://asset.nasen.org.uk/nasen%20resource-Supporting-SEN-The-Learning-Environment.pdf