Tablet Devices in the Classroom: Their Instructional Role with Children on the Autism Spectrum

2021 ◽  
pp. 004723952110479
Author(s):  
Ana-Paula Correia ◽  
Andrea Lynn Halabi
Keyword(s):  
Research Study ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Learning Activities ◽  
Tablet Devices ◽  
Instructional Goals ◽  
Instructional Role ◽  
Reward Mechanisms ◽  
Paper And Pencil

Understanding the instructional role of tablet devices while teaching a group of learners diagnosed with autism was the purpose of this research study. Five children diagnosed with autism participated in activities involving traditional paper and pencil and tablet devices. Observations and interviews with learners and one teacher were conducted. The case study provided an understanding of the motivational impact tablet devices potentially have on learners on the autism spectrum concerning engagement and participation in learning activities. The study also revealed that technology in general and tablet devices, in particular, are used in the classroom as reward mechanisms and entertaining strategies to seize and retain the learners’ attention to achieve instructional goals.

scholarly journals A Case Study on Management of Rett Syndrome by Wholistic approach

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 351-357
Author(s):  
Renu Rathi ◽  
Bharat Rathi ◽  
Rakesh Khatana ◽  
Suraj Sankh
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Rett Syndrome ◽  
Motor Development ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Severe Form ◽  
Fine Motor ◽  
Gross Motor ◽  
Gross Motor Development

Background: Rett syndrome-RS comes under Autism spectrum disorder-ASD which is a neurodevelopmental syndrome. It is diagnosed by the main differentiating features of lack of interpersonal and communication skills, poor eye contact, delayed speech with pervasive abnormal body movements. Aim and Objectives: This case report is aimed at dissemination of comprehensive role of Ayurveda in management of ASD, Rett syndrome. Material and Methods: RS is the severe form of ASD. This case study of 2.3 year’s girl presented with RS and global delay, being treated with wholistic approach. It comprises Ayurveda chikitsa and other therapies like Yoga, hydrotherapy, occupational, music, physiotherapy and many more. Observation and Result: Patient has shown promising results in all developmental milestones such as gross motor, fine motor and personal social in 6 months duration except language. Different varieties of massage therapy, diet and Basti, Nasya (Panchkarma) procedures, Omkar mantra chanting, passive Yogasana were done. Conclusion: In this case report, mainly Ayurveda interventions were implemented with wholistic approach as an adjuvant, received good result in gross motor development which is very difficult in RS, hence it is a unique case. It also opened the door of wholistic approach with the hope to deliver the good result in similar disorders.

scholarly journals Role of Microfinance in Employment Generation: A Case Study of Microfinance Program of Paschimanchal Grameen Bikash Bank

2012 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 31-38 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hari Prasad Pathak ◽  
Mukunda Gyawali
Keyword(s):  
Poverty Reduction ◽  
Research Study ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Economic Empowerment ◽  
Internal Resources ◽  
The Past ◽  
Self Employment ◽  
Employment Generation

This research study focuses on role of microfinance program in creation of enterprise and employment generation. In the Nepalese context various microfinance programs have been running with the aims of socio-economic empowerment, mobilization of internal resources, creation of awareness and generation of self-employment targeting the rural poor. Microfinance has been one of the few effective tools for poverty reduction over the past years. It has been revealed that the loans have been mostly invested on small scale business, livestock and other agro-based enterprises. The study shows that micro finance program has been helpful to create enterprises and generate employment.The Journal of Nepalese Business StudiesVol. Vii, No. 1, 2010-2011Page : 31-38Uploaded date: July 7, 2012

scholarly journals Foreign languages education in international literary festival tourism: the case of Festivaletteratura in Italy.

2016 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 68
Author(s):  
GIULIA ROSSETTI
Keyword(s):  
Language Learning ◽  
Learning Activities ◽  
Foreign Languages ◽  
Language Training ◽  
Experiential Learning Theory ◽  
Good Opportunity ◽  
International Projects ◽  
Supply Analysis

<p><em>Festivals have always represented a good opportunity on the economic front, but most importantly they have been perfect occasions for creating settings for social, cultural and inter-linguistic interaction. Nowadays, thanks to the globalisation process, intercultural and inter-lingual communications are increasingly important in the festivals domain, especially those focused on international literary events. According to the experiential learning theory, international book festivals can be environments for learning activities, and specifically for language development. Thus, these cultural events have provoked such questions as the following: attending international literary festivals can increase participants' language learning? In what ways do international literary festival managers invest in multilingual services in order to encourage language learning? This study aims to investigate if international literary festivals can develop adult visitors’ language learning, taking Festivaletteratura of Mantua (Italy) as a case study. Firstly, I shall present the importance of interlingual communication in festival tourism and the experiential learnign theory. Secondly, I will explore Festivaletteratura supply analysis, considering also its international projects as potential language training tools: Scritture Giovani and Vocabolario Europeo, and Festivaletteratura’s international connection with other partners: the Hay Festival and the Berlin Internationales Literaturfestival. Then, I will investigate the role of foreign languages in the demand analysis of the festival, according to the questionnaire survey among 300 adult attendees during the 2015 Festivaletteratura edition. Finally, I intend to argue that even if the festival might provide a setting for language learning with lots of international guests, due to its target, who is not familiar with foreign languages, it cannot be described as an example of language learning environment.</em></p><p><em> </em></p><p> </p>

scholarly journals Reflexivity in Applying “Inspiration Economy” Research

2018 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 160940691774915
Author(s):  
Dunya Ahmed ◽  
Mohamed Buheji
Keyword(s):  
Research Study ◽  
Research Groups ◽  
Knowledge Community ◽  
Core Study ◽  
Group Members ◽  
Reflexive Analysis ◽  
Opening Up ◽  
The Way

The overarching aim of this research is to extend and examine the way in which the inspiration economy (IE) can be applied in different contexts and countries, bearing in mind how social and cultural contexts influence the way in which research methods and fields are utilized. This is achieved through a reflexive analysis of a research study in the context of Bosnia and Herzegovina. The originality of the method focuses on the involvement of research groups in collecting and analyzing data with minimal resources and on the role of mentoring which gives group members greater ownership of the process and results/outcomes. This leads to the different researching teams building an internal drive to implement an IE case study, which was the core study of all the research studies. The study concludes with recommendations concerning the importance of involving research groups and of opening up a new path for the knowledge community. It also stresses the power of youth and research groups for the future of research in conducting and implementing research outcomes.

scholarly journals Plants and IOT, PEMF Qi generation as Plant Energetics, an Autism case study.

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anil Kumar Bheemaiah
Keyword(s):  
Autism Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Healing Process ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Future Application ◽  
Integrative Therapy

Cuddlies(™) and sympathetic plants are explored as a therapy to complete cuddle therapy, with a humanaspect, Cuddlies(™), a plushie based interpretation of the imaginary, designed from cartoons created bythe patient, is proven with IOT, Qi and IFTTT or RAVATTT to complete the therapy of cuddles and hugs.The curative aspect of human company and relationships. Technology assists in this with the integrationof conversational UI and plushies, thermoregulation and microclimate to ancient wellness therapy.A future application as proof of the therapy in Autism is described.Keywords: Cuddle Therapy, Plants and Cuddlies(™), IOT, Warmth, AutismWhat:We consider plant energetics in plants with a strong plant-human symbiosis and explore plant-basedenergy medicine in a Qi-based framework, where a Sempervivum plant is used in conjunction with aCuddlie(™) for energy-based curation in Autistic patients.How: Cuddle Therapy is popular as an integrative therapy,(Cullen and Barlow 2002; Finke 2019; Yamada2016; Wylie 1990; Pedersen 1992; Underwood 1999; Rosen 2017; Grader 2016; Morrison 2011) forsocial wellness and wellness therapy, in this paper we explore the role of Cuddlies(™) combined with asympathetic plant like the Sempervivum, with Qi coils and Air Pots integrated to the cloud with IoT.Using Sonoff controllers and IFTTT or RAVATTT, we make the plant communicative, more than acuddle buddy.In esoteric meditation, chakras are defined as the integration of the astral and causal planes, in plantneurobiology, we describe such Qi-chakras, as the integration of the force, the Qi with the energetics ofthe Sempervivum plant as a ‘chakra’ of a thousand Qi petals.This chakra with a cloud-based communication is in the warmth of a Cuddlie(™), thus creating aneffective healing cuddle.The effectiveness of this therapy in treating Autism Spectrum Disorder is the topic of an accompanyingpublication.Why:A warm cuddle from a human companion can be the best therapy, but sometimes an intelligent plant cancomplete any therapy, the IOT connection, and a physical Cuddlie(™) plushie, make a plant cuddler, realin warmth and messages, messages in light and sound, this curative Qi is a part of the healing of Quantummedicine.So What:Plant Companions complete the therapy of human companionship, completing the healing process, this isillustrated in a case study on patients with Autism spectral disorder.

A case study of one teacher’s introduction to task-based language teaching

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ariatna ◽  
Rod Ellis
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Teacher Educators ◽  
Research Study ◽  
Language Teaching ◽  
School Teacher ◽  
Practitioner Research ◽  
Reflective Journal

Abstract This article reports a practitioner research study where one of the authors worked with an Indonesian secondary school teacher to help her introduce task-based language teaching into her own classroom. We report a study involving classroom observation, interviews, and a reflective journal and show that the teacher was able to develop a good understanding of TBLT principles, construct well-structured lessons around tasks, and, in the main, to implement TBLT effectively. We also found that there was also a generally positive response to TBLT from the students and pre- and post- tests provided evidence of language learning. However, we also observed that while the teacher was able to adopt the role of facilitator, she still sometimes continued to behave as a traditional instructor, dominating the interactions through display questions and nominating students. We conducted this case study as part of our work as teacher educators and conclude with a list of the insights we gained can inform professional development programmes for TBLT in Indonesia.

scholarly journals AIRPORT REDESIGN FOR SAFETY AND SECURITY: CASE STUDIES OF THREE SCOTTISH AIRPORTS

2009 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 103-116 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aghahowa Enoma ◽  
Stephen Allen ◽  
Anthony Enoma
Keyword(s):  
Case Studies ◽  
Research Study ◽  
Research Process ◽  
Civil Aviation ◽  
Facilities Management ◽  
Ethnographic Approach

This research study set to develop KPIs for airport safety and security using a case study and ethnographic approach to research, the focus was on the role of Facilities Management (FM) in improving safety and security at the airport. The study centred on the management and staff of the case study airport and experts in the field of facilities management and aviation. The methodology for this study is a case study of three Scottish airports, owned and operated by the BAA Scotland (Glasgow, Edinburgh and Aberdeen international airports). Data was collected from Civil Aviation Agency, analysed and presented in the study. The study developed a three ‘AAA’ model (Airport – Aircraft – Airport) and a 3 stage approach to the research process. Evidence in this paper supports the conclusion that planning for airport safety and security are airport specific because no two airports are exactly the same, they differ in their; sizes, mode of operations, passenger type and flight destinations. Santruka Šiuo tyrimu siekta sukurti oro uosto sauguma ir apsauga užtikrinančius pagrindinius veiklos rodiklius (KPI), pasitelkus atvejo tyrima ir etnografini požiūri i tyrima. Daugiausia demesio skirta pastatu ūkio valdymo reikšmei, didinant oro uosto sauguma ir apsauga. Tyrimo centre ‐ atvejui tirti pasirinktu oro uostu vadovai ir darbuotojai bei pastatu ūkio valdymo ir aviacijos sričiu ekspertai. Šiam tyrimui pasirinkta metodika ‐ tai triju Škotijos oro uostu, priklausančiu ir valdomu BAA Scotland (Glazgo, Edinburgo ir Aberdyno tarptautiniai oro uostai), atvejo tyrimas. Iš Civilines aviacijos agentūros surinkti duomenys buvo išanalizuoti ir yra pateikiami tyrime. Tyrimo metu sukurtas triju O modelis (oro uostas – orlaivis – oro uostas; angl. Airport‐Aircraft‐Airport, t. y. triju A modelis) ir trižingsnis požiūris i tyrimo procesa. Iš šiame darbe pateiktu irodymu kyla išvada, kad kiekvienas oro uostas sauguma ir apsauga planuos kitaip, nes nera dvieju visiškai vienodu oro uostu: skiriasi ju dydis, valdymo būdas, keleiviai ir skrydžiu paskirties punktai.

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