The LDRC Project (Learning Disabilities Resource Community) is a virtual information community created to benefit all individuals affected by learning disabilities either as an individual with LD, a parent, teacher, researcher, other professionals or a concerned community member. It is a place to gain knowledge about learning disabilities, discover new teaching and educational tools, share information and experiences, and contribute to a greater understanding of Learning Disabilities.
On July 23rd the LDRC released its latest demo version of A-Tutor . A-Tutor is a FREE adaptive learning environment and a Web-based course-authoring tool. Its main purpose is to create an accessible learning environment that is adaptable to a diverse range of learners—an environment that suites the skills and preferences of each individual learner. Learners with disabilities have many difficulties with online learning because of access issues resulting from their disability, or because the learning environment does not suite there preferred style of learning. A-Tutor can be adapted in many different ways to suit the preferences of each individual learner. A-Tutor has been created to: · Provide these and other learners with a learning environment that adapts to the varied characteristics of the learner. · Allow Web developers and Web educators to easily develop online educational content to be presented via the Web in a structured learning environment. · Host courses, or to publish Web-based course materials for students to access in an interactive learning environment. · Allow online learners to arrange content in many different ways, adapting it to their preferred style or method of learning and navigating web-based instructional material. Visit the A-Tutor website to learn more about it.
The Learning to Learn course is scheduled for official launching on October 14, 2002. It has already been made available to the LDRC community for previewing. The Learning to Learn course, previously offered on the SNOW site, centers on developing self-awareness, and includes a wide variety of readings and activities to help learners experience their minds in action. The course is currently being offered free of charge as we refine the content. Visit the Learning to Learn project page for instructions on accessing the course.
The next Destination Success conference is scheduled for May 4th to 6th 2003 in Barrie, Ontario. There is currently a call for proposals. This Call for Proposals is an invitation for you to present at Destination Success 2003. The 2003 conference will focus on Building Accessible Learning and Work Communities and will examine issues related to learning disabilities including universal instructional design, breakthroughs in teaching practices, evaluating student success, and the broadening application of adaptive technology to the home, school and work. Deadline for submitting proposals is November 30th, 2002.
The LDRC is now offering economical advertising space for those who wish to market an LD related product or service. Proceeds from LDRC banner advertising will help us recover the costs associated with maintaining the LDRC site and keeping the information on the site up to date. If you have a product or service that would benefit the learning disabilities community, please visit the LDRC advertising page for more information about creating an instant advertisers account, and displaying your banners on our site.
Can you contribute to the public understanding of LD? Do you have LD related knowledge, expertise, materials, curriculum or personal experiences that can help learners with LD better adapt, develop skills, and allow them to become productive members of their communities? Visit the LDRC site and learn more about how you can become involved!