3/23/2021
Topic:
Students With Disabilities
Matthew Huro
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I have a student with autism in my digital design class. He often finds himself confused and frustrated, especially if things don’t go quite the way he expects and will lash out at the device or belittle himself. I make sure to reassure him that he isn’t stupid and to talk me through what is going on, and try my best to calm him down. I have also paired him with students who have a strong handle of the coursework and techniques to help him when I am unavailable and will also individually explain or demonstrate the concept or techniques that we are covering in class, scaffolding him to the point where he feels comfortable working on his own. |
3/23/2021
Topic:
Tools and Strategies
Matthew Huro
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My class is digital art, so technology use is pervasive within the class. With that, I have learned to address the needs of students in my classes. I try to utilize typing for notes and responses which has made it easier for students who have accommodations to allow for typed responses. On Google Classroom I have made sure to post materials for students such as videos, presentations, demonstrations, etc. so that students who need to have access to materials have them throughout the class. I often allow for students to have a choice in their assignments and will scaffold to their abilitiies so that they are meeting the content expectations and are actively partcipating in the class. For instance, say we are covering the elements of color and value, and a student is struggling with the modeled artwork example. That student can approach the same concept through a different tecnique that is easier for them or change the subject matter to something that appeals to them. I will demonstrate the software throughout the class as often as my students need it and will do it next to the student, prior to the pandemic, on a one on one basis as well. |
3/23/2021
Topic:
Assessment of Learning
Matthew Huro
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As mentioned earlier, I have a student with autism who often gets frustrated with work. Reducing steps in the process and breaking the assignment into smaller pieces are two that are incredibly helpful in projects that he works on in my class. |