2/8/2019
Topic:
Students with Disabilities
Laura Reynolds
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I have a student that is visually impaired due to a non-surgical brain tumor. She loves art and is extremely talented with her own style and methods. During instruction time she will listen but is unable to see what I am presenting to the other students. When whole group instruction concludes I will bring her to my computer or to a front table with visuals and we will "look Closer". We spend time using art vocabulary to describe what we see and she fills in what she doesn't see with descriptions that we come up with together. She enjoys all media but I often will help her with tools and supplies. Occasionally she has an aid that accompanies her and they are always surprised at how much she loves art and manages in the art room. She has a seat that is just for her so that we can avoid obstacles when she takes care of her own supplies. These procedures were arranged in the beginning of the year and have worked out beautifully for everyone. |
2/19/2019
Topic:
Tools And Strategies
Laura Reynolds
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Administrator wrote:
(Choose one)
1. Describe how two of the strategies discussed could potentially be implemented in your classroom. Be sure to identify the two strategies by name, and describe how they could be used to address the student's disability. Share your response in the threaded discussion.
2. 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 identify or describe the specific technology and the student's disability. Share your response in the threaded discussion. |
2/19/2019
Topic:
Tools And Strategies
Laura Reynolds
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one way that I use technology to meet the needs of my students that have a hearing disability is with the use of a FM mic. This ensures whenever I am in the classroom my students can here me. If I have my back turned while I am demonstrating they are still able to easily hear what I am saying. |
2/22/2019
Topic:
Tools And Strategies
Laura Reynolds
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I use these strategies in the art room must often as they assist everyone in referencing directions and resources. Chaining and task analysis. Most projects multiple steps and directions, so I break down the directions few at a time, and orally go over them. I usually have them written up and shown on the projector. I can then zoom in for those who need a more up close and personal view. Step by step directions posted has helped a lot of students stay on task. I use the audio system for the benefit of students that don't hear as well as other but find it to be a benefit to all. |