Disability support coordinators and IT managers
Planning AT provision for a new academic year at a college or university.
Use cases
About
The Assistive Technology for Learning mind map template provides a structured overview of assistive technology (AT) in education, covering 7 key branches with 39 nodes. It defines AT as specialist and mainstream hardware/software, identifies where it is used (college network, MSB for home use), and explains the legal and moral duty under the Equality Act. The template also addresses challenges such as training for IAs and students, availability for home use, and highlights benefits like enabling access to learning content and promoting independent learning. This template serves as a comprehensive cheat sheet for educators, support staff, and administrators planning AT implementation.
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Staff development trainers and SENCOs
Training teaching assistants (IAs) on available assistive technologies and support resources.
Educational technology specialists and curriculum planners
Evaluating current AT offerings to identify gaps in training or availability.
How to use this template
Step 1
Open and Review the Template Structure
Download the .xmind file and open it to explore the seven key branches covering assistive technology definitions, legal duties, and implementation challenges.
Step 2
Customize Nodes with Local Information
Replace the placeholder content with your institution's specific hardware, software titles, and local policies to reflect your unique educational environment.
Step 3
Refine Content and Share with Staff
Add or remove sub-nodes to match your specific context and export the final map as a PDF or image to coordinate with your support team.
Frequently asked questions
The template covers 7 main areas: What? (definition, hardware/software), Where? (locations), Why? (legal duty), Challenges (training, availability), Training/Support (resources), Who? (students), and Benefits (learning outcomes).
Open the .xmind file in Xmind, then customize each branch with your institution's specific AT tools, deployment sites, training plans, and student needs. Use the structure to ensure all aspects are addressed.
Yes, it is designed for educational settings, with references to college networks and support centres, but can be adapted for K-12 by modifying the 'Where?' and 'Who?' branches.
Yes, the 'Why?' branch includes legal and moral duty under the Equality Act and the concept of reasonable adjustment.
Absolutely. The template is fully editable in Xmind. You can add new nodes under 'What?' for specific hardware/software or under 'Training/Support' for local resources.
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