About Me....
My name is Carmel Shields and I am a 3rd year university student studying a Bachelor of Education (Primary) online through Curtin University, Perth, Australia. This web presence forms part of an assignment I am completing through Web Communications 101, a subject offered through the Internet studies department at Curtin University.
I have a particular interest in the area of inclusive educational practices especially for children with an autism spectrum disorder. Through my own personal journey with a family member with autism, I have found technology and electronic games to be a great motivator and engagement tool. Games with an educational focus provide self-guided constructivist learning not only for children on the spectrum, but for all children irrespective of age or ability.
I have a particular interest in the area of inclusive educational practices especially for children with an autism spectrum disorder. Through my own personal journey with a family member with autism, I have found technology and electronic games to be a great motivator and engagement tool. Games with an educational focus provide self-guided constructivist learning not only for children on the spectrum, but for all children irrespective of age or ability.