Ange Anderson M.Ed opened and led an innovative specialist school in North Wales for 10 years, introducing over 25 different therapeutic/technological interventions to support pupils with learning differences. She’s written a number of books focused on SEN (Special Educational Needs) on therapeutic and technological interventions including VR, AR & AI in SEN; Trampolining for Children & Young People with SEN; Music, Sound and Vibration in SEN; and Learning through Play for SEN, all published by Routledge. Ange also presents internationally on topics related to special education.


Timeline:


02:30  What is Neurodiversity? 


03:54 What is Virtual versus Augmented Reality?


05:32. What led you to use VR to support your students with learning differences?


10:30. What are some of the benefits of VR?


13:30 How does VR help develop social skills?


16:17. Ange goes on to explain that VR does not mean headsets but rather transmitters /receivers that are used to give a room a 360-degree immersive experience


20:53. What would you say to those who believe that VR is an expensive gimmick in its educational application?


22:15 Best way to contact Ange Anderson? https://angeandersontherapeutic.co.uk/


An edited transcript is available at www.raisingkellan.org


Disclaimer: The use of VR/AR described in this podcast includes rooms designed with transmitters and receivers and does not include the use of headsets. Please consult a trained healthcare provider in your location before the use of technology as a rehabilitation tool.



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