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1. Discussion: Understanding the Purpose:

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1. Discussion: Understanding the Purpose:

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Discuss why social stories and sensory maps are important for students with diverse needs. Share ideas for incorporating social stories and sensory maps into daily routines and classroom activities.

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Explore various tools and platforms for creating audio-books and podcasts. Share ideas for selecting and adapting content to make it suitable for audio format.

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Would you like to chat with your European friends?

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Would you like to chat with your European friends?

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You can meet your friends/partners here. Add a caption with your name and country. Don't forget to add a photo, and a short description about you. Then go to a post and chat with other teachers. The most important is to communicate!

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Discuss the advantages of using 3D printing technology to create accessible materials. Share tips for designing 3D-printed materials that are user-friendly and inclusive.

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Discuss the importance of making educational materials accessible to students with diverse backgrounds and needs.

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Hi! I'm Susana from Portugal! I'm an English teacher, so I always get excited to chat with people from other countries and using English to communicate outside classes!

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Hi. I am Izabel Santos teaching at Agrupamento de Escolas de Idães , Barrosa, Idaes. I am an english teacher.

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Izabel Santos-Portugal

It is a reality  that we have more students in our classrooms with diverse needs , so  social stories  and sensory maps are important  in the learning process because they help students understand the world around them, develop confidence and independence, and it  also helps them mange emotions.For teachers it gives us a complete picture of a student´s needs, build understanding, foster emotional regulation and ensure that every student, regardless of ability, feels prepared,comfortable and able to learn.

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Izabel Santos- Portugal

I agree with all the collegues opinions because when a teacher plans wih accessibility in mind, they create a classroom where  every student , no matter their background or needs , has a fair chance to learn and thrive in their learning  process.It is a foundation for equity , inclusion and effective teaching.

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Izabel Santos - Portugal

I like story jumper for books, because it works well for younger students, it´s intuitive, creative allowing students to turn their ideas into “real “books.

I haven´t used podcasts, yet, but I think that they can bring voice , sound and creativiy into learning, making lessons more inclusive and engaging for diverse abilities and backgrounds.

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Hi My name is Mieke. I work at CVO EduKempen in Belgium. I work with adults who are learning a second language and with students who are taking a professional training. The groups we work with are very divers.

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My name is Bruno Ribeiro. I am a Physical Education teacher at the Basic and Secondary School of Idães, Felgueiras, Portugal.

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Bruno Ribeiro - Portugal- We may say that Sensory stories are designed to build skills ranging from engagement to knowledge recall, memory, communication, vocabulary development, social skills, literacy, movement and so on. Each has a different purpose. This may be to calm, to share experiences, purely to encourage joint attention or interaction.

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Anabela Pereira - Portugal

Social stories and sensory maps are powerful tools to support students with diverse needs because they make expectations and environments more predictable and less overwhelming. Social stories help students understand social cues, routines, and transitions in a clear and structured way, while sensory maps provide them with strategies to navigate spaces and identify areas that meet their sensory preferences or help regulate overstimulation.

In daily routines, teachers could use short social stories before new activities, changes in schedule, or field trips to prepare students and reduce anxiety. Sensory maps could be displayed in the classroom to highlight calm corners, movement areas, or places where students can access sensory tools. Incorporating these tools consistently not only promotes inclusion but also empowers students to manage their own needs more independently.

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Fátima Machado - Portugal

Making educational materials accessible is essential for ensuring equity in the classroom. Students come from diverse cultural, linguistic, and learning backgrounds, and they may also have specific physical, cognitive, or emotional needs. When materials are designed with accessibility in mind—through clear language, visual supports, multiple formats (audio, digital, print), and culturally relevant examples—they give every learner a fair opportunity to engage, understand, and succeed.

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Guilherme Batista - Portugal

There are many tools and platforms that make it easier to create audiobooks and podcasts, even for beginners. Platforms like Audacity, GarageBand, or Anchor (Spotify for Podcasters) allow simple recording and editing, while Book Creator and Soundtrap are great for classroom use with students. For professional-quality work, Adobe Audition or Hindenburg can be explored.

When selecting content, it’s important to think about how it will sound in an audio format. Long, complex texts may need to be broken into shorter sections, while descriptive passages may require adjustments to keep listeners engaged. Adding introductions, guiding questions, or even sound effects can make the material more dynamic and easier to follow.

For adaptation, teachers can choose stories, informational texts, or student-created work that have clear narratives and meaningful pauses. Encouraging students to participate in recording not only strengthens speaking and listening skills but also builds confidence and ownership of their learning.

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Luís Mourinha - Portugal

3D printing offers significant advantages for creating accessible educational materials. It allows teachers to design tactile objects, models, and manipulatives that help students with visual impairments or learning differences engage with abstract concepts in a concrete way. For example, 3D-printed maps, geometric shapes, or anatomical models make lessons more inclusive by providing hands-on experiences. It also enables customization, so resources can be adapted to specific learners’ needs quickly and at relatively low cost.

When designing 3D-printed materials, it’s important to keep inclusivity in mind. Use clear, simple shapes with textures or raised features that are easy to distinguish by touch. Ensure that objects are the right size for handling and safe to use in a classroom. Adding Braille labels or high-contrast colors can make the models more user-friendly for students with different sensory needs. Finally, involving students in the design process encourages creativity and ensures that the final product truly meets their learning requirements.

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Clara Vasconcelos - Portugal

Hi! My name is Clara and I am a vocational education and training (VET) teacher from Portugal. I would like to chat with other teachers in Europe about tools and ideas that contribute to a more accessible and inclusive education.

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Clara Vasconcelos - Portugal

Social stories act as friendly guides, helping students with special educational needs to better understand the context, expectations and appropriate behaviours in different social situations. Through simple narratives, they can develop students' emotional understanding and self-regulation skills, improve their social interactions, and foster a more inclusive school environment.

This is why they should be incorporated into classroom activities on a regular basis.

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Clara Vasconcelos - Portugal

I have no doubt that educational materials should be accessible to all students, without exception.

This is why it is crucial to consider students' diverse backgrounds and needs when making adaptations, to ensure that they truly address physical, cognitive, emotional and cultural requirements. Only then will it be possible to create truly inclusive schools.

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Clara Vasconcelos - Portugal

The use of digital resources in teaching has become increasingly important. The creation of podcasts and audio-books can play a key role in promoting inclusion, autonomy, and motivation.

Educational podcasts allow lesson content to be recorded in audio format, enabling students to listen or create their own podcasts.

I think two good options are Spotify for Podcasters and Audacity for editing audio.

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Clara Vasconcelos - Portugal

In fact, 3D printing offers many benefits, as it helps to turn abstract ideas into physical objects, making complex concepts easier to understand. It is also a valuable learning tool that promotes inclusion, and it has enormous potential to encourage creativity and innovation in education.

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I teach English at the primary schools of Idães, Portugal. Since 2003, I have taught at preschool, in extracurricular activities, higher education, in primary and secondary education, including vocational education and adult education. I am also a translator and trainer. I have a degree in English and German Teaching from the University of Minho. I then completed a postgraduate course in Portuguese-German Studies and a Master's degree in Educational Technology. I had the opportunity to publish some articles and join the CIEC/UMinho team in the GameLet project (https://www.gamelet.eu), in which I developed collaborative research on language learning and reading fluency.

More recently, I was invited to participate in a webinar on Innovative Educational Practices with Digital Technology (DGE), presenting the work developed with the Mobeybou project (https://mobeybou.com).

This opportunity to share and learn together sounds great!

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Hi everyone! 😊

I’m Irene, and I usually work on trainings and workshops about inclusion and accessibility. For me, making educational materials accessible means giving everyone a real chance to learn and take part—no matter their background or abilities. It’s not just about adapting for specific needs, but about designing in a way that makes learning open, flexible, and engaging for all. When materials are inclusive, students feel more confident, involved, and motivated—and that’s exactly what education should be about. 💪✨

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I really love how 3D printing is changing the way we think about accessibility in education!

It gives us the chance to turn complex or abstract ideas into something tangible that everyone can explore and understand. For students with visual impairments or learning difficulties, being able to touch and interact with objects makes a huge difference — it transforms learning from something passive into something truly hands-on.

When designing 3D materials, I’ve learned that simplicity is key: clear shapes, different textures, and sometimes Braille or color contrasts can make models way more user-friendly. And testing them with real users before finalizing always helps!

For me, 3D printing isn’t just about technology… it’s about inclusion, creativity, and giving everyone access to learning in their own way!

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Hi, My name is Erna. I'm a course counselor at CVO EduKempen. I work with students in second chance education. A diverse student population.

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I've learned that we can use social stories in a variety of different context and for a number of different goals. I had never thought about using it for students who are learning Dutch as a second language.

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I'm completely new to 3D printing. But soms students at our school are really good at it. Where do you get examples of files to print? Any specific websites?

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Hey I'm Sylvie. I work at CVO EduKempen as a teacher and counselor. I was responsible for a project on inclusion soms years ago. It's close to my heart.

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Hey i am Giorgos form Greece. In your materials i found the accessibility checker for the websites. What a useful tool. Our page scored 52% which is low and i think we will try to make this better. 

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Hey i am Giorgos form Greece. In your materials i found the accessibility checker for the websites. What a useful tool. Our page scored 52% which is low and i think we will try to make this better. 

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Hey i'm Vicky from Greece and i work in a laboratory centre in Greece. We do have a lot of students with mild autism and i think it is useful to have communities that help us improve our daily teaching and school environment without having to go overboard budgetwise.

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Hey i'm Vicky from Greece and i work in a laboratory centre in Greece. We do have a lot of students with mild autism and i think it is useful to have communities that help us improve our daily teaching and school environment without having to go overboard budgetwise.

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Hey i am Vicky form Greece. I heard your socila stories about the dissabilities here in Greece. It was very inspiring and i used some of them with my students so we could have a discussion about dissabilitioes and inclusion.

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Hey i am Vicky form Greece. I heard your socila stories about the dissabilities here in Greece. It was very inspiring and i used some of them with my students so we could have a discussion about dissabilitioes and inclusion.

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Hey i am Panagiota from Greece. I teach electronics in Athens. If ypu have any ideas on how we can make these components more "friendly" for students with visual impairments i would be interested to hear your thoughts. Thank you

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Hey i am Panagiota from Greece. I teach electronics in Athens. If ypu have any ideas on how we can make these components more "friendly" for students with visual impairments i would be interested to hear your thoughts. Thank you

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Hey i am Panagiota from Greece. I saw your exhibition and your workshop. I was delighted to find out that with small changes and with the use of technology we can make significant changes in the everyday life of disabled students. 

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Hey i am Panagiota from Greece. I saw your exhibition and your workshop. I was delighted to find out that with small changes and with the use of technology we can make significant changes in the everyday life of disabled students. 

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Hey I am Alex from Greece. 3d printing really helped me in my day to day lessons to create materials for my students. 

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Hey I am Alex from Greece. 3d printing really helped me in my day to day lessons to create materials for my students. 

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Hey I ama Dimitra from Greece. Nice to fins this community. I teach math and i find it very useful to find new approaches to teach my students.

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Hello My name is Petra. I work in a school for adult education in Belgium.

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I loved the documument on the COOL website with all the printing files. If you're new to this, like I am, it's a great way to start.

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Hello, my name is Kim. I work at a school for adult education as a coordinator and teacher Dutch as a second language.

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Audiobooks and podcasts are a great way to teach a foreign language. They are great as a listening exercise and can include any topic of interests. But they are also a great way to get students speaking. Rather than relying on existing materials, I'm going to try and make them myself, together with soms of my students. This is such a nice idea.