10/16/2017
Topic:
Students With Disabilities
Jeff Watson
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I taught a middle school student with muscular dystrophy in my physical education class. I would have to help him at times dress and especially tie his shoes. Most of the time I was his partner for skill drills, so that he could have success in the drills. He would participate as much as he could in all activities that the class did. At times I would be on his team to make sure that he was included in the activity; I would pass him the football, kick him the soccer ball, let him serve the volleyball from a closer spot, etc. He had a great time in class and looked forward to being able to participate with the rest of the class. |
10/25/2017
Topic:
Students With Disabilities
Jeff Watson
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tiffanycauthen wrote:
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 have a 504 student with a visual impairment. In order to help him succeed in class, I have begun posting work on our grading system so he can access it on his phone through FOCUS instead of trying to read it from the powerpoint in class. This allows him to follow along on the screen during the lectures without constantly having to squint while reading. He also has a hard time with understanding verbal directions sometimes, so it allows him to go back if he needs to and reference the material again if he is unclear on something he read. |
10/25/2017
Topic:
Students With Disabilities
Jeff Watson
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tiffanycauthen wrote:
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 have a 504 student with a visual impairment. In order to help him succeed in class, I have begun posting work on our grading system so he can access it on his phone through FOCUS instead of trying to read it from the powerpoint in class. This allows him to follow along on the screen during the lectures without constantly having to squint while reading. He also has a hard time with understanding verbal directions sometimes, so it allows him to go back if he needs to and reference the material again if he is unclear on something he read. |
10/25/2017
Topic:
Students With Disabilities
Jeff Watson
|
tiffanycauthen wrote:
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 have a 504 student with a visual impairment. In order to help him succeed in class, I have begun posting work on our grading system so he can access it on his phone through FOCUS instead of trying to read it from the powerpoint in class. This allows him to follow along on the screen during the lectures without constantly having to squint while reading. He also has a hard time with understanding verbal directions sometimes, so it allows him to go back if he needs to and reference the material again if he is unclear on something he read.
I have had several students in my middle school physical education classed that have had muscular problems and have not been able to run or exercise with the regular class. I have given them a pedometer and assign them a certain amount of steps to walk in an allotted time. They were able to complete the assignment on their own and at their pace and them were very excited about being part of the class. |