Communication Pathways
Explain the difference between synchronous and asynchronous communication. When do you think that it might be advantageous to use each? Why?
Give an example of a long-distance relationship in your life (friend, family member, romantic partner, etc.). Has mediated communication allowed you to maintain that relationship? Why or why not?
Watch Sherry Turkle’s Ted Talk Connected, but alone? online at http://www.ted.com/talks/sherry_turkle_alone_toget... What is the primary argument of her presentation? Do you agree or disagree? Why?
Sample Solution
- To have vision and values based on an inclusive ethos. This allows all involved within the school to effectively act upon and make reasonable adjustments
- To anticipate the barriers that disabled pupils may face by actively identifying barriers as early as possible and exploring solutions. A school can then identify more effective reasonable adjustments.
- To remove or minimise them before a disabled pupil is placed at a substantial disadvantage.