The Problem

Over the past decade, inclusive education policies have been made to provide equal access and opportunity to all students. In Canada, most students with special educational needs are included in regular classrooms with different levels of “pull out” service provided. Teachers’ roles have shifted and they need more support to be able to provide a quality education to all students. Many teachers do not feel they have the skill sets nor training to be able to deal with students that have diverse learning needs. Teachers are key players in promoting inclusion within their classrooms.

Teachers have the responsibility for all students, yet not everyone has had the training necessary for dealing with learning challenges and special needs. Many may have general knowledge and skills to motivate and engage students, but it is not enough. When therapists and specialists come into schools to provide services to support students, it is often during instructional time and teachers do not get to benefit from the training provided. This makes it difficult for teachers to fully understand how and when to implement the intervention plans.

Teachers want to make a difference and support all their students. With greater responsibility, teachers need greater support and collaboration.

The Solution

Our INTeacher App will provide teachers with focused tools to build their skill set and confidence in implementing inclusion within their classrooms. Professional development courses can be expensive and may take many hours to complete. Microlearning courses can provide short and focused lessons that are easily repeatable to help teachers build their knowledge. Teachers can also access on-demand UDL support that is powered by AI to provide ideas for multiple means of engagement, representation, and action and expression.

Teachers have a lot to do at school. INTeacher is an innovative app that has been designed to provide teachers with the knowledge and confidence that they need to support their students. INTeacher is developed in collaboration with a team of professionals which includes teachers, pediatricians, speech and language pathologists, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, behaviour consultants, and child psychologists. At the present, there are over 100 microlearning courses to choose from. The duration of each course ranges from five to ten minutes long. The microlessons are short and targeted, with a focus on the most important and vital information. INTeacher provides on-demand UDL support powered by AI for teachers to create lesson plans that overcome barriers and help promote inclusion.

Product

• INTeacher is a subscription-based app. Users subscribe to join and pay a monthly fee for access to microlearning courses and on-demand UDL support.

• INTeacher allows for flexible learning. The microlessons are available anywhere and anytime in the format of videos, infographics, activities, games, and quizzes.

• Users can choose their own path of learning and set their own pace. INTeacher gives users the freedom to choose which topic to focus on and keeps the content concise and engaging.

• Microlearning courses and on-demand UDL support can be sorted by:

  • • Diagnosis (physical or mental disabilities)

    • Student support (behaviour intervention, speech therapy, occupational therapy, etc.)

    • School subjects with UDL lesson plan ideas

• INTeacher app utilizes AI technology to enhance user experience and engagement. It provides recommendations of latest updates and trends based on usage.

• Users can access INTeacher on their mobile device, tablet, or computer. Content can be downloaded and used offline.

• Microlearning courses can be completed individually or in a series. Digital badges and printable certificates are awarded with the successful completion of each series.