Investigation 1.1: PowerPoint and Video
Low Vision
Request and encourage student input on how to best accommodate the student's learning needs.
Consider the position, lighting, and seating needs of the student during presentations or when using text, manipulatives, transparencies or other projected images.
Give clear verbal descriptions of visual aids including video and printed content used throughout your presentation.
Consider having the student work with a partner and providing extra assistance if this activity presents significant challenges.
Blindness
Request and encourage student input on how to best accommodate the student's learning needs.
Give clear verbal descriptions of visual aids including video and printed content used throughout your presentation.
Consider having the student work with a partner and providing extra assistance if this activity presents significant challenges.
Hearing Impairments
Request and encourage student input on how to best accommodate the student's learning needs.
Provide a sign language interpreter, real-time captioning, and/or an FM system.
Provide access to an open- or closed-captioned film.
Learning Disabilities
Request and encourage student input on how to best accommodate the student's learning needs.
Minimize distractions as much as possible. Keep the classroom door closed, and seat the student with attention deficits away from windows and other distractions.
Provide clear and specific instructions. Break down larger tasks into smaller chunks, and provide directions for only one or two activities at a time.
Give clear verbal descriptions of visual aids including video and printed content used throughout your presentation.
Mobility Impairments
Request and encourage student input on how to best accommodate the student's learning needs.
Health Impairments
Request and encourage student input on how to best accommodate the student's learning needs.
Psychosocial Impairments
Request and encourage student input on how to best accommodate the student's learning needs.