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Description
A day of lightning discussions on issues facing assistive technology practitioners in education today. Introduction to the new MSc in Educational Assistive Technology / Professionalising the AT role in a college context The University of Dundee recently launched an MSc in Educational Assistive Technology. This exciting new course commencing in January 2021 plans to give formal recognition to the role of an Assistive Technologist working in education. This session provides an overview of the module content, modes of delivery and entry requirements. We’ll conclude with an example of how one college created and implemented a dedicated AT role. Presenters: Rohan Slaughter (University of Dundee) and Laura Hutton (Forth Valley College).