Share multi-media content using an accessible online medium, taking account of issues of inclusivity

Content can be shared on a number of multi-media platforms. I used audioboo to demonstrate that information could be recorded for students. An audioboo can be linked to a blog, SOW, website or sent directly to students. This type of resource can encourage participation both in and outside of the classroom and thus students can engage with the learning material 24 hrs per day, 7 days a week if they wish. This resource can support students with visual impairment, language development (such as ESOL students) and/or those students who need information repeatedly explained to them. This resource would also benefit learners in terms of inclusion whose learning style favours 'audio' methods. Some of the negative aspects of using this type of resource are: 1) some students need a combination of both audio and visual clues for their learning. This resource, therefore may disadvantage some students. 2) Students would need the appropriate equipment to access the audio recording, despite what we may believe, there are still a number of students who do not own smart phones due to economic circumstances. Access may also be via the internet but there are some learners whose families do not have internet access at home, or whose internet access is tightly controlled due to cost. 3) Some students language is still developing eg ESOL students and thus they may struggle to understand the audio recording, particularly where there are no visual clues to help them.