Collaborative Jigsaw: Adaptive Digital Learning for Autistic Students in Inclusive OHSC Settings
Description:
This learning design employs a structured Jigsaw approach to foster collaboration and individual mastery of educational theories among autistic learners. Designed for implementation in school environments in after-school care program, such as (Outside of school hours care - OSHC), this program is tailored for primary school students in Years 3-6. It aims to enhance engagement and learning through adaptive and personalized methods and design principles discussed in Assessment 2. The program facilitates an inclusive educational experience, encouraging autistic students to collaborate with both neurotypical peers and each other to explore and present on a variety of academic topics, such as the group digital presentation 'What is a dinosaur?'. The learning experience is supported by traditional face-to-face learning, interactive technologies, and personalized content, ensuring that each student can engage at their own pace and in accordance with their sensory and learning preferences. Additionally, students will have access to the school library and ongoing OSHC educator support throughout the five-week duration of the task.
Intended Learning Outcomes:
- Collaborative skills through engagement in a structured Jigsaw approach, enhancing their ability to work interdependently within diverse age and cognitive abilities groups.
- Adaptive learning competencies, enabling personalization of the learning environment and content to suit individual sensory and educational needs.
- Digital literacy and online research skills by integrating interactive technologies and utilizing online resources throughout the learning process.
- A deeper understanding of educational theories through collaborative research and the creation of digital presentations, promoting effective knowledge sharing and mastery of topics such as 'What is
- Social and communicative competencies by facilitating structured interactions with peers in both face-to-face and digital settings, supporting the principles of inclusive education.
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Library facilities, computers, Chrome web browser, and access to Google Documents |
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Students who attend Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) participate in an introductory session on e-resources and safe searching at the school library on the day they are present (e.g., Group 1 on Monday, Group 2 on Tuesday, etc.). ↓ |
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Library staff and OSHC educators provide an intro session on e-resources and safe online search |
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Library computers and printed materials about safe searching on the Web and YouTube |
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Familiarise with safe searching and use of Google Documents and Slides ↓ |
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Educator demonstrates a Google Slides presentation on a topic of her choice (e.g., Cats) to set a benchmark |
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Project task handout explaining the Jigsaw approach and collaboration requirements |
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Learn the principles of digital collaboration and the Jigsaw approach; Introduced to the team presentation topic ↓ |
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Educator introduces group presentation topic and Jigsaw approach during the face-to-face session |
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School library and computers with internet access, access to Web and YouTube |
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Carry out individual searches to gather information for group presentations (Web search, YouTube video search, and school library database search) ↓ |
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OSHC educator available throughout the research process to provide assistance, monitor progress through 'What I found today' forms |
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Draft of presentation content in Google Docs |
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Form groups based on OSHC attendance to discuss collected information, create content of presentation in Google Docs, analyze, and format material for digital presentation ↓ |
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Educators provide additional assistance to facilitate collaboration, especially for students on the autism spectrum |
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Library facilities, YouTube links of other group presentations |
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Produce the final digital presentation and upload it to YouTube for other groups to review and provide feedback using an online questionnaire |
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Educator assists with finalizing presentations and video uploads, shares uploaded link with other groups, provides feedback |