I would like to start off by saying that this activity was very hard for me. I am not a computer genius. After making all the changes on my computer for the different steps I was unable to change it back to normal. I had to end up bringing my computer to someone for them to get all my settings corrected. I was also very unsure about steps 7 & 8. I ended up adding text in mine so that if the child could not focus on the picture, the words are at the bottom in the same hgh contrast colors that were used in step 2.
This activity was very difficult for me. I do think that it is extremely important for all educators to know how to modify all of their assignments and activites for students with disabilities. I have to say that I never knew that my computer was capable of all of those accessability options. I am glad that I now know that if I had to, I could modify clasroom computers so that everyone could access the assignemt. I am also posting my example of the assignment on here. I pasted two versions of my artifact. The first one contains the words on the last few slides and the second one is just the sounds.
Assistive Technology
Assisstive Technology 2
Course Reflection
14 years ago
I agree with you that it was a little difficult if you are not familiar with the changes. I am in the same boat with you as far as not knowing that my computer had all the different options to help a special needs student. I believe it is very important for us as teachers to be familiar and comfortable with these settings so that we can make our students feel they are no different than their classmates.
ReplyDeleteFinding someone to help you learn new tools is one way to master a new skill. Not everyone does well with written tutorials, but I think that is a good lesson in itself. It will help you understand that not all students learn the same way either. I deal with this often since I get a new batch of 10 to 12 students about every 6 to 8 weeks. It takes a while to figure out how each of them learn to be able to reach them with the lessons. It is very rewarding when they get it and succeed.
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