9/15/2023
Topic:
Students With Disabilities
Sarah Ober-Rettig
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I have a student who is hard of hearing and relies on a hearing aid. In order to accommodate this student and students who may have undocumented hearing difficulties I use a classroom microphone and speaker system. I also provide lots of visual aids at the desks as well as digital slides for students to access through their school accounts. Often the slides will provide how to videos with the option of closed captions. Students are able to access these videos both in class and at home for review. |
3/15/2024
Topic:
Tools and Strategies
Sarah Ober-Rettig
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- Describe at least one way you have used technology to meet the needs of a student with a disability in your classroom. Be sure to describe the specific technology and how it assisted the student with a disability.
I find that I have more and more students who struggle with ADHD and specific learning disabilities each year. When introducing a new topic, I often upload instructional or content videos onto programs such as Edpuzzle or create slides on Nearpod. Both programs allow students to review the material at their own pace and readdress any confusing topics as often as needed, but it also allows frequent checks for understanding. The mini assessments in these programs provide me with information on which students need more individualized instruction. |
3/15/2024
Topic:
Assessment of Learning
Sarah Ober-Rettig
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- Describe an example of adapted assessment you have successfully used in the fine arts classroom for students with disabilities.
For written assessments I have students with learning disabilities who utilize a program that will read the text and transcribe their verbal responses. This helps them process the questions more closely and provides them with a stress free way of responding to the questions. Since it is a visual arts class, I provide pictures with the questions or answer options as often as possible. I also provide students with review material in Canvas so they can access the information from home providing them with more time in the classroom to address concerns or complete work. I provide all students with additional time through make-up days while conducting individual data chats, as well as open studio time during lunch and occasionally after school. |