Telepresence Lending Library

 

WIU Telepresence Lending Library

The Westmoreland Intermediate Unit Assistive Technology Team received a grant to establish a Telepresence Lending Library for our districts and educational partners. This new program provides access to current telepresence technology while also supporting teams with necessary technical support and professional development.

 

Telepresence is the human experience of being fully present at a live real-world location remote from one's own physical location. Within education, telepresence robots allow students to attend class, even when they cannot physically be there.

 

Any student who is unable to physically attend school may benefit from telepresence. Remote telepresence technology is available to help fill gaps in academics and social-emotional development for homebound students. The technology that the WIU has available for districts will enable students with medical conditions or other extended absences to remain connected to their classroom and continue their education uninterrupted. This technology will not only help these children avoid falling behind in their studies, but will help them overcome isolation from their classmates and teachers.

 

If you would like to initiate a request for a robot via the WIU Telepresence Lending Library, click Submit a Request below, and you will be directed to a Google Form. Please fill out the boxes, and a team member will contact you after review of the information.

 

 

For additional information without submitting a request, please contact:

Educational Consultant, Assistive Technology