Project FAQs
We know that you might have some questions about the project and have tried to answer the most common ones here. Click on the question title to view an answer:
General Background
- Who is in the Dolphin Inclusive Consortium?
The consortium comprises Dolphin Computer Access Ltd (lead supplier and software provision), Inclusive Technology Ltd (training, provision of technology and training), The University of Southampton (evaluation) and RPM Associates (project management and consultancy). In addition, there are a number of key individuals from schools, local authorities and other organisations providing invaluable input. The core team members are Noel Duffy (Dolphin), Carol Allen (North Tyneside LA), Carol Wrench (Oldham LA), Ian Bean and Jamie Munro (Inclusive Technology), EA Draffan (Southampton University), Emma Parry (on part time secondment from RNIB), Paul Lynch (Sheffield) and Jim Russell (RPM Associates). There are many others working hard behind the scenes to make this a success. - How did this project come about?
- Isn't there any support already?
- How is the project being managed?
About the technology
- What software is being used in the trials?
- What hardware is being used?
- What formats will be used?
- What is Daisy?
- Can the technology really provide all the materials the pupils need?
Involvement in the trials
- Which schools are involved?
- Can our school be included?
- Can our school use the books that you are providing for the trials?
- Can you include our tools and software?
The books in the trials
- In what format are the electronic files being produced?
- What books are being produced?
- How are the books being produced?
- How does this fit with copyright?
- Does this change how the books will look?
The trials
- How will the trials actually work?
- Why should pupils have to produce their own books?
- How will pupils benefit from this?
- When do the trials start and finish?
- What might this lead to?
If you have further questions, please contact the team and we will try to help you.