Kieron Sheehy
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Kieron Sheehy is a leading researcher in inclusive education, with a particular focus on how new technologies can dismantle barriers for marginalized learners. His work critically examines the persistent gap between inclusive education policies and the reality of segregated provision, especially within the UK. Sheehy’s major contributions lie in exploring the transformative potential of digital tools—such as telepresence robots—to create new avenues for social interaction and learning for students who are physically or socially excluded from mainstream classrooms. His highly cited 2011 study, "Beaming Children where they cannot go," pioneered the use of telepresence robots in inclusive education, demonstrating how technology can enable children with chronic illness or mobility challenges to participate in school life remotely. This work, alongside his 2008 exploration of educational inclusion and new technologies, has shaped contemporary debates on the role of assistive and communicative technologies in special education. Sheehy’s research challenges educators to move beyond viewing technology as a simple panacea, instead advocating for its thoughtful integration to foster genuine belonging and access for all students.
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- 2Educational inclusion and new technologies2 citations · 2008