Computer+Access

=Computer Access=

Created by: Wakisha McKoy
As you will see, each student is different; whether or not they have a disability. Teachers must learn to accommodate all students in order for each child to have an equal opportunity to the curriculum. With the use of electronics, it is easier for teachers to present materials in different ways. The second guideline of UDL mentions that students should be able to demonstrate their learning in different ways. With the use of technology students can take notes using a word processor to using PowerPoint presentations to show what they have learned. In addition, UDL mentions that teachers should stimulate the students' minds. By having access to computers, it becomes easier because they can be actively involved. Instead of focusing on text all of the time students can use technology to get more information or even use webcams to see visuals. || Student Senty Impairment Modifications: [] [] [] [] [] ||
 * How can computer technology support Universal Design for Learning (UDL)? || Universal Design for Learning helps every student gain access to the curriculum in the classroom. Teachers should follow three guidelines when giving instruction to their students:
 * 1) Present information and content in different ways
 * 2) Differentiate the ways that students can express what they know
 * 3) Stimulate interest and motivation for learning.
 * Types of Accessability Features for Students With Disabilities: || Keyboard Modifications and Mouse Control:
 * StickyKeys- allows students to press keys sequentially to execute functions that typically require pressing the keys simultaneously.
 * Slow Keys- increases amount of time a key must be depressed before registering a keystroke so that brief keystrokes are ignored.
 * MouseKeys- an accessibility feature that allows users to direct the mouse pointer and execute all mouse functions using the numeric keypad.
 * Hard of Hearing and Deafness- the computer replaces auditory prompts and cues with visual signals, icons, or captions.
 * Visual Impairments or Blindness- these students might need higher visual contrast in which you would use the Universal Access or Accessibility Options in which the high contrast color scheme would occur. Another tool that can be used is the screen magnification for those with low vision. Students can change the size of a screen to a size where they can see properly. ||
 * Types of Low-Tech Adaptation(s): || * Keyboard Labels
 * Selecting/Pointing Devices
 * Keygaurds
 * Moisture Guards ||
 * Types of Alternative Input Device(s): || * Mouse Alternatives
 * Trackballs
 * Joysticks
 * Touch Screens
 * Head Pointing Systems
 * Eye-Gaze Systems ||
 * Types of Alternative Keyboard(s): || * Expanded Keyboards
 * QWERTY layout
 * Mini-Keyboards
 * Wireless Keyboards
 * One-Handed Keyboards
 * Half-QWERTY
 * Maltron
 * On-Screen Keyboards
 * Built-in in Windows/Mac
 * Cutsomizable Keybaords
 * Braille Keyboard
 * KidGlove Keyboard
 * BIG Keys Keyboard
 * Voice Recognition Keyboards ||
 * Types of Alternative Output Options; || * Screen Magnification
 * Screen Reader
 * Refreshable Braille
 * Braille Embossers ||
 * Resources and Websites: || []

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