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Title:
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SUPPORTING THE STRENGTHS AND ACTIVITY OF CHILDREN WITH AUTISM IN A TECHNOLOGY-ENHANCED LEARNING ENVIRONMENT |
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Author(s):
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Virpi Vellonen, Eija Kärnä, Marjo Virnes |
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ISBN:
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978-989-8533-18-0 |
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Editors:
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Demetrios G Sampson, J. Michael Spector, Dirk Ifenthaler and Pedro Isaías |
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Year:
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2013 |
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Edition:
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Single |
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Keywords:
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Autism spectrum disorders, children, technology-enhanced, learning environment |
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Type:
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Full Paper |
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First Page:
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170 |
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Last Page:
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177 |
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Language:
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English |
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Full Contents:
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Paper Abstract:
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This paper introduces four principles for the establishment of a technology-enhanced learning environment with and for children with autism spectrum disorders and presents results on how the principles were actualized in relation to childrens actions in the environment. The study was conducted as action research premised on the childrens active roles as participants and developers, the empowerment of childrens strengths and creativity, and the modifiability and transformability of technology solutions. The learning environment consisted of four workstations: symbol matching, building with bricks, storytelling, and game playing. According to results, the strength-based approach and versatile technology solutions engaged children with autistic features as active participants and creative actors. This engagement is crucial for creating new possibilities for the childrens education and everyday life. |
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