Nystagmus from a Parent and Child's Perspective

Presented on Thursday 8th September 2022

Course evaluation summary

Number of Participants: 26
Number of Respondents: 14

Overall Assessment:

Enhancement to your expertise: 4.6; 
      Content and supplementary material: 4.8; 
      Clarity of presentation: 4.9; 
      Pacing of course/event: 4.9 
      (where 1 is Poor, 5 is Excellent)

Will you do anything differently as a result of this webinar?

I think I feel better as what I am doing is along the correct lines.
More informed now.
Access the resources you have mentioned to share with mainstream teachers.
I am a new QTVI so will draw on this info in my role.
Explore overlays.
Yes - there was a lot of information that I will be able to disseminate to schools relating to impact of nystagmus on areas of visual functioning aside from visual acuity.
Yes, my understanding of how a child with nystagmus sees has improved.
It was reassuring to have a refresher about the implications about Nystagmus.
I'll have more awareness of the problems the condition can cause.
Understanding of Nystagmus has widened.
Be more aware of glare and its impact.
Not in the immediate future.
Use more resources to suit the needs of the child.
Signpost parents to the website and review my thinking about the wider implications of Nystagmus.

What was best about the event?

Sharing of perspectives and that no two are the same.
From the parent point of view, not just a textbook.
Clear and well-structured. Lots of practical advice that I can implement straight away.
Good range of information and links to other resources.
All of it. Really informative.
Engaging delivery and information on PowerPoint slides.
All of it was useful and very clear.
The info on how children see.
The places where you can get more information.
Pace.
Interesting links to follow up on.
Easy to follow presentation. Informative.
Very clear and explained well.
It was delivered in a logical and user-friendly way especially for new staff.

What, if anything, could have been improved about the event?

Nothing. (5)
No, it was really good.

How did you hear about this course?

Colleague: 5
Course Info Email from SSC: 4
Co-ordinator/Line Manager: 2
SSC Website: 2
SSC Bulletin: 1

What other CPD training would you like the SSC to provide?

More on other eye conditions.
A wide range of VI conditions. I have attended Nystagmus training before but always good to get a refresher. Always something new to be gained.
How to include visually impaired children in the playground and increase social inclusion.

Technical Feedback

How would you rate the webinar technology? 4.9/5

Any comments on the technical aspects

Had some issues with connectivity at the beginning but think this was possibly my Wi-Fi rather than issues with webinar.