9/21/2023
Topic:
Students With Disabilities
Alfredo Pichardo
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I have a visually impaired student in my Television Production class where we extensively use computers for various projects. While he can adjust the font size on the computer through the Windows settings, he struggles with using the editing software, Premiere Pro. Fortunately, I was able to modify the software's font size using a workaround, allowing him to comfortably read it without needing to sit too close to the monitor. This greatly pleased me as it was my first experience teaching a visually impaired student, and I am glad that this adjustment has greatly assisted him. |
9/28/2023
Topic:
Assessment of Learning
Alfredo Pichardo
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Question: Think of an art student with a disability you have now (or have had in the past). Identify their disability. Review the Alternative Assessment Checklist and select two or more options that could potentially benefit this student in assessing his or her visual arts learning. Share your response in the threaded discussion.
I have a student with a visual impairment. Unfortunately, I did not know this until I saw him getting extremely close to the computer monitor to read the assignment. It was not the fault of the system; he was transferred to my class later in the year and the personnel were not notified of the change in order to send me his Individualized Education Program (IEP) promptly. According to his IEP, he does not speak up or tell his teachers if he is having difficulty.
Anyways, after noticing this, I sat with him and manipulated the computer screen to enlarge the fonts. I also changed his seat to avoid glare from the window. Currently, I am in the process of obtaining a computer-mounted magnifier to help him see better. However, I am concerned that he may not want to use it because he will be seen by his peers. |